SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless User manual

SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
Getting Started Guide

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SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
Getting Started Guide
The SonicWALL®TZ 150 Wireless is a total security platform for both
your wired and wireless network, delivering true layered security by
integrating gateway anti-virus, intrusion prevention and content
filtering capabilities in an easy-to-use, low cost platform.
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation
and configuration of the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. After you
complete this guide, up to 10 computers on your wired and wireless
network will have secure Internet access.
Note: For complete documentation, refer to the SonicOS Standard
3.0 Administrator’s Guide available on the SonicWALL Resource CD
included with your security appliance and on the Web at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/services/documentation.html>.
Before You Begin
Check Package Contents
• One SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless security appliance
• One SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide
• One SonicOS Standard 3.0 Release Notes
• One SonicWALL Security Services Free Trial card
• 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/support/>
E-mail: [email protected]

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SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Configuration
This Getting Started Guide covers the following procedures.
Procedures 1 through 7 are required for initial configuration of your
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless security appliance.
Collecting Required Information page 3
Applying Power to the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless page 4
Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless page 5
Accessing the Management Interface page 6
Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard page 8
Testing Your Connection page 17
Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless page 18
Connecting Wireless Clients to the
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless page 23
Connecting Computers to Your
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless page 27
Mounting the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless page 30
What You Need to Begin
• A computer to use as a management station for initial
configuration of the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
• An Internet connection
• A Web browser for accessing the security appliance’s Web-based
management interface. The Web browser must support Java and
HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or higher are recommended.
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Collecting Required Information
Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Collect the following information about your Internet service:
Other Information
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.
•HomeDSL
• DSL modem
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:
SonicWALL Management Interface Administrator Account
User name: admin
Password: password
These are the default settings, which you can modify.
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Applying Power to the
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
1. Plug the power supply into the back of the security appliance
and into an appropriate power outlet.
Warning: Only use a SonicWALL-approved 12V, 1.66A power
supply.
The Power LED on the front panel lights up green when you
plug in the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. The Test LED lights
up and may blink while the appliance performs a series of
diagnostic tests. When the Test LED is no longer lit, the security
appliance is ready for configuration.
If the Test LED remains lit after the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
has booted, disconnect the power to the security appliance for a
few seconds and plug it back in to restart the unit.
Note: For more trouble shooting information, refer to the
SonicOS Standard 3.0 Administrator’s Guide.
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Connecting the
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
Connecting the Ethernet Cables
Connect the WAN Cable
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 Wireless.
The WAN LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active
connection.
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WAN
Modem or Router
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Connect the LAN Cable
1. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to the computer you
are going to use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to port # 1on the back of your
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless.
The port # 1LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active
connection.
Accessing the Management Interface
To access the Web-based management interface of the
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless appliance, follow these three steps:
1. On the computer you have connected to port # 1, start your Web
browser.
Alert: Disable pop-up blocking software before accessing the
SonicWALL management interface.
Your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads.
Current versions of Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator,
Mozilla, and Firefox are recommended.
Management
Station
port 1
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2. Enter 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 security appliance.
If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear
If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
appliance or the Setup Wizard does not display:
• Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
management IP address, 192.168.168.168, 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)? If not,
see Procedure 9, “Connecting Computers to Your
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless” on page 27 for instructions on
changing your Local Area Connection settings.
• Do you have the Ethernet cable connected to your computer
and to port 1on your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless?
• Some browsers may not launch the Setup Wizard
automatically. In this case, log into the security appliance
using “admin” as the user name and “password” as the
password. After you log in, click the Wizards button on the
System > Status page to launch the wizard.

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Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard
The SonicWALL Setup Wizard provides user-guided instructions for
configuring your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless.
Note: It is important that you have collected any required ISP
information before using the Setup Wizard. See the list in
Procedure 1, “Collecting 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.
Welcome - Click Next to begin.
1. Deployment Scenario - Select the wireless deployment scenario
that best matches your deployment requirements. Clicking on the
deployment scenario link displays a diagram of the deployment to
show how the scenario is best used.
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This Getting Started Guide follows the procedure for setting up an
Office Gateway deployment, which is a commonly used wireless
deployment for LAN and WLAN to Internet connectivity. For
instructions on setting up other deployments, refer to the
SonicOS Standard 3.0 Administrators Guide.
Select Office Gateway and click Next.
2. 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 security appliance to factory
settings and lose your configuration. For instructions on resetting
your security appliance, refer to the SonicOS Standard 3.0
Administrator’s Guide.
Click Next.
3. Change Time Zone - Set the Time Zone to your local time zone.
Note: It is important that you set the time zone correctly before
you register your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless.
Click Next.
Old Password Should be populated with the default password,
password.
New Password Enter your new password.
Confirm Re-enter your new password.
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.