SonicWALL NSA 250M series User manual

Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL Network Security Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY NSA 5000/4500/3500
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SonicWALL NSA
Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic
installation and configuration of the SonicWALL Network
Security Appliance (NSA) 5000/4500/3500 running SonicOS
Enhanced. After you complete this guide, computers on your
Local Area Network (LAN) will have secure Internet access.
Document Contents
This document contains the following sections:
Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 3
Registering Your Appliance - page 9
Deployment Scenarios - page 15
Additional Deployment Configuration - page 37
Support and Training Options - page 49
Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page 55
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SonicWALL NSA Series
Note: Always observe proper safety and regulatory guidelines when removing administrator-serviceable parts from the SonicWALL
NSA appliance. Proper guidelines can be found in the Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 56 of this guide.
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1U rack-mountable
17 x 13.25 x 1.75 in
43.18 x 33.65 x 4.44 cm
11.30 lbs/5.14 kg
11.30 lbs/5.14 kg
Form Factor
Dimensions
Weight
WEEE Weight
Network Security Appliance
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Pre-Configuration Tasks
In this Section:
This section provides pre-configuration information. Review this section before setting up your SonicWALL NSA Series appliance.
•Check Package Contents - page 4
•Obtain Configuration Information - page 5
•The Front Panel - page 6
•The Back Panel - page 7
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Check Package Contents
Before setting up your SonicWALL NSA appliance, verify that your
package contains the following parts:
NSA Appliance
DB9 -> RJ45 (CLI) Cable
Standard Power Cord*
Ethernet Cable
Red Crossover Cable
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Any Items Missing?
If any items are missing from your package, please contact
SonicWALL support.
A listing of the most current support options is available online at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
*The included power cord is intended for use in North America only. For
European Union (EU) customers, a power cord is not included.
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Obtain Configuration Information
Please record and keep for future reference the following setup
information:
Registration Information
Networking Information
Administrator Information
Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Record the following information about your current Internet service:
Note: If you are not using one of the network configurations
above, refer to the SonicOS Enhanced Administrator’s
Guide. You can locate this document online at
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>.
Serial Number: Record the serial number found on the
bottom panel of your SonicWALL
appliance.
Authentication Code: Record the authentication code found on
the bottom panel of your SonicWALL
appliance.
LAN IP Address:
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Select a static IP address for your
SonicWALL appliance that is within the
range of your local subnet. If you are
unsure, you can use the default IP
address (192.168.168.168).
Subnet Mask:
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Record the subnet mask for the local
subnet where you are installing your
SonicWALL appliance.
Ethernet WAN IP
Address:
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Select a static IP address for your
Ethernet WAN. This setting only applies
if you are already using an ISP that
assigns a static IP address.
Admin Name: Select an administrator account name.
(default is admin)
Admin Password: Select an administrator password.
(default is password)
If you connect
using Please record
DHCP No information is usually required: Some providers
mayrequireaHostname:
Static IP IP Address: . . .
Subnet Mask: . . .
Default Gateway: . . .
Primary DNS: . . .
DNS 2 (optional): . . .
DNS 3 (optional): . . .
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Page 6 The Front Panel
The Front Panel
Icon Feature Description
Console Port Used to access the SonicOS Command Line Interface (CLI) via the DB9 -> RJ45 cable.
USB Ports (2) Future extension.
Reset Button Press and hold the button for a few seconds to manually reset the appliance using SafeMode.
LED (from left to right) -Power LED: Indicates the SonicWALL NSA appliance is powered on.
-Test LED: Flickering: Indicates the appliance is initializing. Steady blinking: Indicates the
appliance is in SafeMode. Solid: Indicates that the appliance is in test mode.
-Alarm LED: Indicates an alarm condition.
X0-X5 (Copper) Gigabit Ethernet ports.
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The Back Panel
Icon Feature Description
Fans (2) The SonicWALL NSA Series includes two fans for system temperature control.
Power Supply The SonicWALL NSA Series power supply.
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Registering Your Appliance
In this Section:
This section provides instructions for registering your SonicWALL NSA Series appliance.
•Before You Register - page 10
•Creating a mysonicwall.com Account - page 11
•Registering and Licensing Your Appliance - page 11
•Licensing Security Services and Software - page 12
•Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup - page 14
Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process and is necessary in order to receive the benefits of SonicWALL security
services, firmware updates, and technical support.
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