SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless User manual

SonicWALL TZ 150
Getting Started Guide

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SonicWALL TZ 150 Security Appliance
Getting Started Guide
The SonicWALL®TZ 150 is a total security platform delivering true
layered security by integrating gateway anti-virus, intrusion
prevention and content filtering capabilities for small networks in an
easy-to-use, low cost platform.
When combined with the SonicWALL Gateway Anti-Virus,
Anti-Spyware and Intrusion Prevention Service subscription, the
SonicWALL TZ 150 delivers real-time network security protection
against viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware programs, peer-to-peer
and instant messaging applications, and other malicious code.
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation
and configuration of the SonicWALL TZ 150. After you complete this
guide, up to 10 computers on your Local Area Network (LAN) will
have secure Internet access.
Note: For complete documentation, refer to the SonicOS Standard
Administrator’s Guide on the SonicWALL Resource CD or at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>.
Before You Begin
Check Package Contents
• One SonicWALL TZ 150 security appliance
• One SonicWALL TZ 150 Getting Started Guide
• One SonicOS Standard Release Notes
• One Ethernet cable
• One 12V, 1.66A power supply
• One SonicWALL Resource CD, which contains product
documentation and software utilities.
Any Items Missing?
If any items are missing from your package, contact:
SonicWALL Support
Web: <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
E-mail: [email protected]

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SonicWALL TZ 150 Configuration Steps
Collect Required Information on page 3
Applying Power to the SonicWALL TZ 150 on page 4
Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 150 on page 4
Accessing the Management Interface on page 6
Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard on page 8
Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150 on page 16
Activating SonicWALL Security Services on page 21
Connecting Computers to Your Appliance on page 25
Mounting the SonicWALL TZ 150 on page 28
What You Need to Begin
• A computer to use as a management station for initial configuration
of the SonicWALL TZ 150
• An Internet connection
• A Web browser for accessing the SonicWALL TZ 150’s Web-based
management interface. The Web browser must support Java and
HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator
9.0 or higher, or Firefox 2.0 or higher are recommended.
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Collect Required Information
Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Collect the following information about your Internet service:
Note: If you are not using one of the network configurations above,
refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
Other Information
SonicWALL Management Interface default username and password:
User Name: admin
Password: password
If you connect
via
You
probably
use
Please record
Cable modem,
DSL with a router
DHCP You do not need to provide any Internet
connection information.
Home DSL PPPoE User Name:
Password:
Note: Your ISP may require your user
name in the format: [e-mail]
T1,
Static broadband,
Cable or DSL
with a static IP
Static IP IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway
(Router Address):
Primary DNS:
S e c o n d a r y D N S ( o p t i o n a l ) :
Dial in to a server PPTP Server Address:
User Name:
Password:
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Applying Power to the
SonicWALL TZ 150
Plug the power supply into the SonicWALL TZ 150 and into an
appropriate power outlet.
The Power LED on the front panel lights up green when you
plug in the SonicWALL TZ 150. The Test LED lights up and
may blink while the appliance performs a series of diagnostic
tests. When the Test light is no longer lit, the SonicWALL TZ 150
is ready for configuration.
Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 150
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Internet
Management
Station
LAN 1
WAN
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Connecting the Ethernet Cables
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your Internet
connection, such as a DSL modem or cable modem.
This cable may already be connected between your computer
and your modem. If so, disconnect it from your computer, and
leave it connected to the internet.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the WAN port on the back
of your SonicWALL TZ 150.
The WAN LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active
connection.
3. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the computer you are
using to manage the SonicWALL TZ 150.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to port # 1on the back of your
SonicWALL TZ 150.
The port # 1LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active
connection.

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Accessing the Management Interface
To access the Web-based management interface of the
SonicWALL TZ 150:
1. On the computer you have connected to port # 1, Start your Web
browser.
Alert: Turn off pop-up blocking software before accessing the
SonicWALL management interface.
Your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads.
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
higher are recommended.
2. Enter http://192.168.168.168 in the Location or Address field.
3. The SonicWALL Setup Wizard launches and guides you
through the configuration and setup of your SonicWALL TZ 150.
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If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear
If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 150 or the Setup
Wizard does not display, verify the following configurations:
• Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 150 management
IP address in your Web browser?
• Is your computer running pop-up blocking software?
• Are the Local Area Connection settings on your computer set
to obtain an IP address dynamically (DHCP)? see Step 7,
Connecting Computers to Your Appliance on page 25 for
instructions on changing your Local Area Connection
settings.
• Do you have the Ethernet cable connected to your computer
and to the LAN 1 port on your SonicWALL TZ 150?
• Some browsers may not launch the Setup Wizard
automatically. In this case, log into SonicWALL TZ 150 using
“Admin” as the user name and “password” as the password.
After you log in, click the Wizards button on the
System > Status page. Select Setup to begin configuring
your SonicWALL TZ 150.

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Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard
The SonicWALL Setup Wizard provides user-guided instructions for
configuring your SonicWALL TZ 150.
Note: Make sure you have any required ISP information to complete
the configuration before using the Setup Wizard. See the list of
required information in Step 1, Collect Required Information on
page 3.
Tip: If you do not know what type of Internet connection you have,
contact your ISP. In addition, the SonicWALL Setup Wizard will
attempt to detect your connection settings. You will see what is
automatically selected in Step 3, WAN Network Mode
Configuring the SonicWALL TZ 150
Welcome - Click Next to begin.
1. Change Password - Change the administrative password. This
is the password for the admin account.
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Note: Keep your new password in a safe place. If you lose your
password, you will have to reset the SonicWALL security
appliance to factory settings and lose your configuration. For
instructions on resetting your SonicWALL security appliance,
refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
Click Next.
Old Password Should be populated with the default
password, password.
New Password Enter your new password.
Confirm Re-enter your new password.
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2. Change Time Zone - Change the Time Zone setting to your
local time zone.
Note: It is important that you set the time zone correctly before
you register your SonicWALL TZ 150.
Click Next.
3. WAN Network Mode - The Setup Wizard automatically detects
most networking modes. If it does not detect a networking mode,
you may have a static IP address.
See Procedure 1, Collect Required Information on page 3.
Select the correct type of network connection for your network.
Click on the yellow link for a networking type to see a definition.
Click Next.
Time Zone Select the time zone for your location from
the list.
Automatically
adjust clock for
daylight saving time
Check this setting if you live in an area
that observes Daylight Saving Time.
Static IP Select Static IP if you want to give the
SonicWALL TZ 150 a specific, unchang-
ing IP address.
DHCP Select DHCP if your ISP assigns your
computer a dynamic IP address. DHCP is
commonly used with cable modems.
PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP requires a user-
name and password to establish a con-
nection and assign a dynamic address.
PPPoE is commonly used with DSL.
PPTP Select PPTP if you dial into a specific
server and log into a VPN to establish a
connection.