SonicWALL NSA E7500 User manual

SonicWALL NSA E7500
Getting Started Guide
Network Security Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY SonicWALL NSA E7500

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SonicWALL NSA E7500
Getting Started Guide
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The SonicWALL NSA E7500 is a high-performance, multi-service gigabit
network security platform that protects users and critical network resources from
dynamic network threats and attacks. The SonicWALL NSA E7500 is easy to
deploy. It integrates SonicWALL’s Security Services for comprehensive Unified
Threat Management, including:
• Intrusion Prevention Service
• Gateway Anti-Virus
• Anti-Spyware
• Client-Enforced Anti-Virus
• Content Filtering Service
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and
configuration of the SonicWALL NSA E7500 running SonicOS Enhanced. After
you complete this guide, computers on your Local Area Network (LAN) will have
secure Internet access.

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Document Contents
This document contains the following sections:
Completing Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 3
Connecting for Initial Setup - page 17
Initial Configuration - page 21
Registering Your SonicWALL - page 27
Appendix
Appendix A: Configuring DHCP IP Addressing - page 31
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity - page 32
Appendix C: Safety Instructions and Regulatory Information - page 33
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Completing Pre-Configuration Tasks
In this Section:
This section provides pre-configuration information. Review this section before
setting up your SonicWALL NSA E7500.
•System Requirements, on page 4
•Check Package Contents, on page 5
•Obtain Configuration Information, on page 6
•Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information, on page 7
•The Front Panel, on page 8
•The Back Panel, on page 9
•Front Bezel Control Features, on page 10
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Page 4 System Requirements
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System Requirements
Before you begin the setup process, check to ensure that you have:
• A computer to use as a management station for initial configuration of the
SonicWALL NSA E7500
• A Web browser supporting Java and HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 6.0
or higher, Netscape Navigator 7.2 or higher, or Opera 8.54 or higher are
required.
• An Internet connection

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Check Package Contents
SonicWALL NSA E7500
Ethernet cable
Standard power cord (2)
Release Notes
SonicWALL Resource CD
Getting Started Guide
Rack Mount**
Rail Kit**
DB9 -> RJ45 (CLI) 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 powercord is intended foruse
in North America only. For European Union
(EU) customers, a power cord is not
included.
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Page 6 Obtain Configuration Information
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Obtain Configuration Information
Please record and keep for future reference the following setup information:
Registration Information
Networking Information
Administrator Information
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:
. . .
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:
. . .
Record the subnet mask for the local subnet where you are
installing your SonicWALL appliance.
Ethernet WAN IP Address:
. . .
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)

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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 guide on
your SonicWALL Resource CD.
If You connect using Please record
DHCP No Internet connection information is usually
required:
Static IP IP Address: . . .
Subnet Mask: . . .
Default Gateway
(Router IP Address): . . .
Primary DNS: . . .
Secondary DNS
(optional): . . .

Page 8 The Front Panel
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The Front Panel
Feature Description
LCD Screen Displays the front panel bezel interface, which can be used to
display status information, make certain configuration
changes, restart the appliance, or boot the appliance in Safe
Mode.
Control Buttons Used to navigate the front panel bezel interface.
Console Port Used to access the SonicOS Command Line Interface (CLI)
via the DB9 -> RJ45 cable.
USB Ports (2) Future extension.
Power LED (2) Indicates the SonicWALL NSA E7500 is powered on.
Test LED Flickering: Indicates the appliance is initializing.
Steady blinking: Indicates the appliance is in safe mode.
Solid: Indicates that the appliance is in test mode.
Alarm LED Indicates an alarm condition.
HD LED Future extension.
HA Port High availability failover port.
X0-X7 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Bypass Status LED Indicates that default LAN and WAN interfaces (X0 and X1
respectively) are directly connected.
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Network Security Appliance

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The Back Panel
Feature Description
Expansion Bay Future extension.
Fans (2) The SonicWALL NSA E7500 includes two fans for system
temperature control.
Power Supply (2) The SonicWALL NSA E7500 includes two power supplies for
redundant AC power and added reliability.
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