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.
**Items not included in content graphic.
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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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Page 10 Front Bezel Control Features
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Front Bezel Control Features
The SonicWALL Network Security Appliance series is equipped with a front
panel bezel interface that allows an administrator to customize certain aspects
of the appliance or simply monitor its status without having to log into it through
a separate terminal.
Note: Using the Front Bezel to configure any aspect of the SonicWALL NSA
E7500 means the Setup Wizard will not automatically launch upon login. To
manually launch the Setup Wizard, see If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does
Not Appear, on page 24.
Feature Description
LCD Screen Displays the front panel bezel interface, which can be used to
display status information, perform basic configurations,
restart the appliance, or boot the appliance in Safe Mode.
Control Buttons Used to navigate the front panel bezel interface.
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Front Bezel Controls
The front bezel uses four buttons arranged in an Up, Down, Left, and Right
configuration for navigation. The Up and Down buttons are used to select
options and move up and down lists. The Right button confirms choices and
enters menus. The Left button cancels changes and returns to the previous
menu. The Left button can also set the appliance to Screen-Saver Mode if
press from the Main Menu.
Main Menu
Upon booting the LCD display will initially show the Main Menu. The menu is
made up of four options:
•Status>
•Configure>
•Restart>
• Safe Mode>
Use the Up and Down button to select the option you wish to enter and click the
Right button to enter it.

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Status
This option allows you to view specific aspects of the appliance. Once selected,
the LCD will display the Status List. This list is navigated using the Up and
Down buttons.
• SonicWALL E7500
• Serial #:
• Firmware Version:
•RomVers:
• FireWall Name:
• Date:
•Time:
•Uptime:
•CPU(1s):
• CPU (10s):
• CPU (avg):
• Connections:
• X0 Zone:
•X0IP:
•X0Subnet:
•X0Tx:
•X0Rx:
• X1 Zone:
• X1 Mode:
•X1IP:
•X1Subnet:
• X1 Gateway:
• X1 DNS1:
• X1 DNS2:
• X1 DNS3:
•X1Tx:
•X1Rx:

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The X1 DNS1-3 entries will only be displayed if they have been set from the
Configure menu. If their value is still 0.0.0.0 (default value), they will not appear
in the Status List.
Configure
This option allows you to configure specific aspect of the appliance. Once
selected, the LCD will display a PIN request.
Note: Default PIN is 76642. PIN number can be changed from the
System > Administration page.
All numbers are inputted using the 4 buttons. Select the individual digit field
using the Left and Right button and select the desired number using the Up
and Down Button. Digits increase incrementally from 0 to 9. Press the Right
button to confirm your PIN and enter the Configuration Menu.
The appliance will remember the PIN number and allow the user to navigate in
and out of the Configuration Menu. However, once the appliance enters Screen-
Saver Mode, whether from the sixty second time out or from pressing the Left
button from the Main Menu, the PIN number will be forgotten and will have to be
inputted again to access the Configuration Menu.

Page 14 Front Bezel Control Features
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Configuration Options
Configurable options include:
•X0IP>
• X0 Subnet>
•X1Mode>
•X1IP>
• X1 Subnet>
• X1 Gateway>
• X1 DNS1>
• X1 DNS2>
• X1 DNS3>
•SetDefaults>
The X1 Mode can be set to Static (default) or to DHCP.
The Set Defaults option will reset the appliance to default factory settings. If
selected it will prompt for confirmation twice before restoring defaults.
If an option is selected but not modified, the appliance display a message
stating that no changes were made and will return the user to the edit value
screen. If a change was made, it will prompt the user for confirmation before
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Restart
This option allows you to safely restart without resorting to power cycling the
appliance. Once selected, the LCD will display a confirmation prompt. Select Y
for Yes and press the Right button to confirm. The appliance will reboot.
Safe Mode
This option will set the appliance to safe mode. Once selected, the LCD will
display a confirmation prompt. Select Yfor Yes and press the Right button to
confirm. The appliance will change to safe mode.
Note: While in safe mode, the Front Bezel interface relinquishes
control to the safe mode process.
Screen-Saver
If no button is pressed for over sixty seconds, or if the Left button is pressed
from the Main Menu, the appliance will enter Screen-Saver Mode. In this mode,
the Status List will cycle, every entry being displayed for a few seconds.
If the Up or Down button is pressed while in Screen-Saver mode, the appliance
will display adjacent status entry.
To exit Screen-Saver mode, press the Right button.

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Connecting for Initial Setup
In this Section:
This section provides initial configuration instructions for connecting your
sonicWALL NSA E7500.
•Connecting the WAN Port to the Internet, on page 18
•Connecting the LAN Port to Your Management Station, on page 18
•Applying Power to the SonicWALL NSA E7500, on page 19
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Page 18 Connecting the WAN Port to the Internet
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Connecting the WAN Port to the Internet
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your Internet connection, such as
a DSL modem, cable modem, or router.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the X1 (WAN) port on your
SonicWALL NSA E7500.
Connecting the LAN Port to Your Management
Station
1. Connect one end of the provided red Crossover cable to the computer you
are using to manage the SonicWALL NSA E7500.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the X0 port on your
SonicWALL NSA E7500.
The Link LED above the X0 (LAN) port will light up in green, amber, or
yellow link throughput speed, indicating an active connection.
Note: The Link LED is color-coded to indicate connection speed:
• Amber indicates 1 Gbps
• Green indicates 100 Mbps
• Unlit while the right (activity) LED is illuminated indicates 10 Mbps
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Applying Power to the SonicWALL NSA E7500
1. Plug both of the power cords into an appropriate power outlet. The
SonicWALL NSA E7500 includes two power supplies for redundant AC
power and added reliability.
2. Turn on both power switches on the rear of the appliance next to the power
cords.
Note: The SonicWALL NSA E7500 uses a variable-speed cooling fan
that adjusts its speed based on the temperature of the
appliance.
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