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.
!
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
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4. WAN Network Mode - The second WAN network mode screen
configures your WAN settings for the selection you made in the
previous screen.
Static IP
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode: NAT Enabled (Static IP)
Click Next.
DHCP
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode: NAT with DHCP Client
If you selected DHCP, you do not need to enter any WAN
networking settings. The network settings are provisioned
automatically from a DHCP server.
Click Next.
SonicWALL WAN IP
Address
Enter a single, static IP address. This
must be in the address range assigned to
you by your ISP.
WAN Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your network,
provided by your ISP. For example,
255.255.255.0.
Gateway (Router)
Address
Enter the IP address of your Internet
gateway, provided by your ISP.
DNS Server Address Enter the IP address of the DNS server for
your network, provided by your ISP.
DNS Server Address
#2 (optional)
You can enter a secondary, back-up DNS
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PPPoE
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPPoE Client
Click Next.
Obtain an IP Address
Automatically
Select this if your ISP assigns you a
dynamic IP address.
Use the following
IP Address
Select this if your ISP has assigned you a
static IP address, and enter the address.
PPPoE User Name Enter the user name for your Internet
account. Your ISP may require you to
enter your username in e-mail address
format, including “@” and the domain
name, for example,
[email protected].
PPPoE Password Enter the password for your Internet
account.
Inactivity Disconnect
(minutes)
Check this box if you want the
SonicWALL TZ 150 to disconnect from the
Internet if there is no traffic for the number
of minutes you enter.

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PPTP
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPTP Client
Click Next.
PPTP Server IP
Address
Enter the address of the PPTP server.
PPTP User Name Enter your network user name.
PPTP Password Enter your network password.
Obtain an IP Address
Automatically
Select this if the server assigns you a
dynamic IP address.
Use the following
IP Address
Check this if you have been given a static
IP address, and fill in the following three
fields.
SonicWALL WAN
IP Address
Enter the static IP address for your con-
nection.
WAN Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your connec-
tion.
Gateway (Router)
Address
Enter the address of your Internet Gate-
way.

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5. LAN Settings - The LAN Settings screen configures your LAN
interface.
By default, your SonicWALL TZ 150 is configured with a LAN
network IP address, 192.168.168.168, and subnet mask,
255.255.255.0, which will work well for most installations. In most
cases, leave the default LAN IP address and subnet mask
unchanged.
Note: The LAN IP address is the address you will use to access
the SonicWALL TZ 150 management interface.
Click Next.
SonicWALL LAN
IP Address
Accept the default IP address or enter a
new IP address of the LAN interface.
Record the address:
LAN Subnet Mask Accept the default, or enter a subnet mask
for your LAN.
Enable Windows
Networking Support
Leave this option checked if you plan to
have more than one Windows computer
on your network. Windows Networking
has no effect on computers with other
operating systems.

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6. LAN DHCP Settings - The LAN DHCP Settings screen allows
you to select whether or not to use the DHCP server in the
SonicWALL TZ 150 to automatically distribute IP addressing
information to computers and other network devices on your
LAN.
Click Next.
7. SonicWALL Configuration Summary - Displays your network
configuration information. Confirm that the settings displayed
match the information you collected in Procedure 1: Collect
Required Information on page 3.
Click Apply to apply your settings to the SonicWALL security
appliance. If you click Cancel, no settings will be applied to the
SonicWALL security appliance.
Enable DHCP Server
on LAN
Leave this checkbox checked to use the
DHCP server in the SonicWALL TZ 150
security appliance.
Do not select this option if you already
have a DHCP server on your network, or if
you want to require your network clients to
have static IP addresses.
LAN Address Range If you enabled the DHCP Server, enter a
range of IP addresses in the same subnet
as the LAN IP address, or leave the
default range unchanged. The default
DHCP range will work for most installa-
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The Storing SonicWALL Configuration screen displays during
this process.
Setup Wizard Complete - Your SonicWALL TZ 150 is now
successfully configured for LAN and Internet access.
Click Restart to complete the configuration process. The
SonicWALL security appliance will reboot, which will take
approximately one minute. When the Test LED is no longer lit, the
SonicWALL security appliance is ready for network traffic.
Test your connection
After the SonicWALL TZ 150 reboots, open a Web browser, and go to
<http://www.sonicwall.com>
• If you can view the SonicWALL home page, you have configured
everything correctly.
• If you cannot view the SonicWALL home page try a second URL.
• If you still cannot view a Web page, return to step 4, Accessing
the Management Interface on page 6, log in as “admin” with your
administrative password, and click on the Wizards button in the
top right corner of the management interface to restart the wizard.

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Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150
Once you’ve established your Internet connection, it is recommended
you register your SonicWALL security appliance at
mySonicWALL.com. Registering your SonicWALL security appliance
provides the following benefits:
• Try a FREE 30-day trial of SonicWALL SonicWALL's
Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Intrusion Prevention
Service, Content Filtering Service, and Enforced Client: Anti-
Virus/Anti-Spyware
• Activate SonicWALL security services
• Access SonicOS firmware updates
• Get SonicWALL technical support
Alert: The Time Zone and DNS settings on your SonicWALL TZ 150
must be set correctly before registering your security appliance. See
Step 5, Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard on page 8 for
instructions on setting the Time Zone and DNS settings.
Before You Register
You need a mySonicWALL.com account to register the
SonicWALL TZ 150. You can create a new mySonicWALL.com
account directly from the SonicWALL management interface.
Alert: Make sure the DNS and Time settings on your
SonicWALL TZ 150 are correct when you register the device.
Configure Time settings in the System > Time page. Configure DNS
settings in the Edit Interface window from the Network > Interfaces
page.
Note: mySonicWALL.com registration information is not sold or
shared with any other company.
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Creating a mySonicWALL.com Account
Creating a mySonicWALL.com account is fast, simple, and FREE.
Simply complete an online registration form in the SonicWALL TZ 150
management interface.
If you already have a mysonicWALL.com account, go to Registering
Your SonicWALL TZ 150 on page 19 to register your appliance.
1. If you are not logged into the SonicWALL TZ 150 management
interface log in with the username admin and the administrative
password you set in the Setup Wizard.
2. If the System > Status page is not displaying in the management
interface, click System in the left-navigation menu, and then click
Status.
3. On the System > Status page, in the Security Services section,
click the Register link in Your SonicWALL is not registered.
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4. In the mySonicWALL.com Login page, click the here link in “If
you do not have a mySonicWALL account, please click here
to create one.” The mySonicWALL.com account form is
displayed.
5. In the MySonicWall Account page, enter in your information in
the Account Information, Personal Information and
Preferences fields. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are
required fields.
Note: Remember your username and password to access your
mySonicWALL.com account.
6. Click Submit after completing the MySonicWALL Account form.
7. When the mySonicWALL.com server has finished processing
your account, you will see a page saying that your account has
been created. Click Continue.
Congratulations. Your mySonicWALL.com account is activated.
Now you need to log into mySonicWALL.com to register your
SonicWALL TZ 150.

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Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150
1. If you are not logged into the SonicWALL TZ 150 management
interface, log in with the username admin and the administrative
password you set in the Setup Wizard.
2. If the System > Status page is not displaying in the management
interface, click System in the left-navigation menu, and then click
Status.
3. On the System > Status page, in the Security Services section,
click the Register link. The mySonicWALL.com Login page is
displayed.
4. Enter your mySonicWALL.com account username and password
in the User Name and Password fields, then click Submit.
5. The next several pages inform you about SonicWALL’s Security
Services. Click Continue on each page.
6. At the top of the Product Survey page, enter a “friendly name”
for your SonicWALL security appliance in the Friendly Name
field. The friendly name allows you to easily identify your
SonicWALL security appliance in your mySonicWALL.com
account.
7. Please complete the Product Survey. SonicWALL uses this
information to further tailor services to fit your needs.