SonicWALL TZ 170 User manual

COMPREHENSIVE INTERNET SECURITY™
SonicWALL Security Appliances
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
Getting Started Guide

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SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Security Appliance
Getting Started Guide
The SonicWALL®TZ 170 Wireless security appliance is a total security platform for both
your wired and wireless network, delivering enterprise-class layered security by
integrating 802.11b/g wireless networking, 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 170 Wireless. After you complete this guide, computers on your wired
and wireless network 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/support/documentation.html>.
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Configuration Steps
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Before You Begin page 2
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Setting Up the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 6
3
Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 8
4
Accessing the Management Interface page 9
5
Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard page 11
6
Testing Your Connection page 18
7
Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 19
8
Activating SonicWALL Security Services page 22
9
Connecting Wireless Clients to the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 25
10
Connecting Computers to Your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 28

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Before You Begin
Check Package Contents Any Items Missing?
If any items are missing from your package,
contact:
SonicWALL Support
Web: <http://www.sonicwall.com/support/>
1. One SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
security appliance
2. One Getting Started Guide
3. One Release Note
4. One straight-through Ethernet cable
5. One RJ45 CLI cable*
6. One 5 Volt DC power supply
7. One power cord**
8. One mounting kit (not pictured)
9. One pair of antennae
10. One SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Resource CD
*The RJ45 CLI cable is only included with the purchase of a SonicWALL TZ 170
Wireless with SonicOS Enhanced.
**A power cord is included only with units shipped to North America.
** Das eingeschlossene Netzkabel ist für Gebrauch in Nordamerikas nur vorgehabt.
Für Europaïsche Union (EU) Kunden, ist ein Netzkabel nicht eingeschlossen.

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SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Front and Back Panels Overview
Console Port
LAN Ports 1-5
WAN Port Power
Power Light
WAN:
PoE Indicator
LAN 1-5
Link, Activity
Test Light
Optional Zone
WiFiSec
Enforcement
Optional Port
Wireless
On/Activity

Front Panel Feature Description
Power Light Indicates the SonicWALL TZ 170 Series appliance is powered on.
PoE Indicator Indicates that Power over Ethernet is available.
LAN: Link, Activity Indicates a LAN link (green), or LAN activity (blinking) on the specified port.
Wireless
On/Activity
Indicates enabled wireless signal (green), or wireless activity (blinking).
WiFiSec
Enforcement
Indicates that WiFi Security is in place and being enforced.
Optional Zone Indicates a link (green), or LAN activity (blinking) on the opt port.
WAN Indicates a link (green), or LAN activity (blinking) on the WAN port.
Test Light Indicates the SonicWALL TZ 170 Series appliance is in test mode.
Rear Panel Feature
Console Port Provides access to command-line interface (only for use with
SonicOS Enhanced).
WAN Port Provides a primary (Ethernet) connection to the Internet (WAN).
Optional Port Provides and optional configurable port.
LAN Ports 1-5 Provide multiple connections to your LAN.
Power Provides power connection using the supplied power cord and
power supply.
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Collecting Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Collect the following information about your Internet service:
If you connect via You probably use Please record
Cable modem,
DSL with a router
DHCP No Internet connection information usually required.*
*Some service providers require a host name. Check
with your ISP.
Host Name:
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 IP Address):
Primary DNS:
Secondary DNS (optional):
Dial in to a server PPTP Server Address:
User Name:
Password:
Note: If you are not using one of the network configurations above, refer to the
SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
Other Information
These are the default settings for accessing your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Web-
based management interface:
User Name: admin
Password: (Default: password)
What You Need to Begin
• A computer to use as a management station for initial configuration of the
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
• An Internet connection
• A Web browser supporting Java and HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher,
Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Mozilla 1.7 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox are
recommended

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Setting Up the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
Physically setting up your SonicWALL security appliance involves:
• Installing the Antennas
• Adjusting the Antennas
• Applying Power
• Applying Power with the SonicWALL Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injector
Installing the Antennas
To use the wireless feature of the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless, you must install the
antennas on the back of the appliance. Remove the antennas from the bag and place
one on each connector. Finger tighten the fittings on the connectors.
Adjusting the Antennas
You can adjust the antennas for best radio reception. In most cases, the antennas
should be pointing straight up and perpendicular to the box. Start from that position, and
move them until you notice better reception. Certain areas, such as the area directly
below the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless, have relatively poorer reception.

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Applying Power
1. Plug the power supply into back of the SonicWALL security appliance and into an
appropriate power outlet.
The Power LED on the front panel lights up green when you plug in the
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless. 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 security appliance is ready for configuration.
If the Test LED remains lit after the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless has booted, restart
the SonicWALL security appliance.
For more troubleshooting information, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s
Guide.
Applying Power with the SonicWALL Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Injector
The SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless can use a regular power supply, or it can get power
through the LAN 1 Ethernet port using the an 802.3af standard PoE injector, like the
SonicWALL PoE Injector.
To apply power with the SonicWALL PoE Injector:
1. Plug the power cord of the PoE injector into the power outlet.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Data and Power out port on the PoE Injector and
connect the other end of the cable to the LAN 1 port on the back of your SonicWALL
TZ 170 Wireless.
Alert: The PoE Injector Ethernet cable must only be inserted into the LAN 1 port to
power the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless.
SonicWALL
PoE Injector
Data in
Data and
Power out
To LA N
To power source
Ethernet cable
LAN 1

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Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
Connecting the WAN Cable to the Internet
WAN
DSL or Cable
Modem
Internet
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 170 Wireless.
The WAN LED on the front panel lights up, indicating an active connection.
Connecting the LAN Cable to Your Management Station
Management
Station
LAN port #1
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the computer you are using to manage the
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to port #1(or ports #2- #5if you are using a PoE
injector) on the back of your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless.
The port LED on the front panel lights up, indicating an active connection.

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Accessing the Management Interface
The computer you use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless must be set up to
accept a dynamic IP address, or have an unused IP address in the 192.168.168.x/24
subnet, such as 192.168.168.20. For instructions on configuring your IP address, see
“Configuring Computers for Your Network with DHCP” on page 28.
To access the Web-based management interface of the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless:
1. On the management station you have connected to your SonicWALL TZ 170
Wireless, start your Web browser.
Alert: Disable pop-up blocking software or add the management IP address of your
SonicWALL (192.168.168.168 by default) to your pop-up blocker's allow list
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.
2. Enter 192.168.168.168 (the default LAN management IP address) in the Location or
Address field.
3. The SonicWALL Setup Wizard launches and guides you through the configuration
and setup of your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless.

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If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear
If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless appliance or the Setup
Wizard does not display, verify the following configurations:
• Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 170 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) or set to a static IP of 192.168.168.20? See
“Configuring Computers for Your Network with DHCP” on page 28 for
instructions on changing your Local Area Connection settings.
• Do you have the Ethernet cable connected to your computer and to one of the
LAN ports (1through 5) on your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless?
• Some browsers may not launch the Setup Wizard automatically. In this case,
log into SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless 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 170 Wireless.
• Some pop-up blockers may prevent the launch of the setup wizard. You can
temporarily disable your popup blocker, or add the management IP address of
your SonicWALL (192.168.168.168 by default) to your popup blocker's allow list.

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Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard
The SonicWALL Setup Wizard provides user-guided instructions for configuring your
SonicWALL TZ 170 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 Internet Service
Provider (ISP) Information” on page 5.
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.
Configuring the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
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.
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 wireless network
deployments, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
Select Office Gateway and click Next.

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2. Change Password - Change the administrative password. This is the password for
the admin account.
Old Password Should be populated with the default password, password.
New Password Enter your new password.
Confirm Re-enter your new password.
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.
3. Change Time Zone - Change the Time Zone setting to your local time zone.
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.
Note: It is important that you set the time zone correctly before you register your
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless.
Click Next.
4. 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, “Collecting Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information” on page 5.
Confirm the selection or select the correct type of network connection for your
network.
Static IP Select Static IP if you want to give the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wire-
less a specific, unchanging 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 username and password to
establish a connection and assign a dynamic address. PPPoE is
commonly used with DSL modems.

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Click on the yellow link for a networking type to see a definition.
Click Next.
5. 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)
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 server to use if the
first one fails.
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.
PPTP Select PPTP if you dial into a specific server and log into a VPN
to establish a connection. With PPTP, you can have either a
static or dynamic IP Address.

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PPPoE
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPPoE Client
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 170 Wireless to
disconnect from the Internet if there is no traffic for the number of
minutes you enter.
Click Next.
PPTP
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPTP Client
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 connection.
WAN Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your connection.
Gateway (Router)
Address
Enter the address of your Internet Gateway.
Click Next.

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6. LAN Settings - The LAN Settings screen configures your LAN interface.
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.
By default, your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless 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 170 Wireless management interface.
Click Next.
7. LAN DHCP Settings - The LAN DHCP Settings screen allows you to select whether
or not to use the DHCP server in the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless to automatically
distribute IP addressing information to computers and other network devices on your
LAN.
Enable DHCP Server
on LAN
Leave this checkbox checked to use the DHCP server in the
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless 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
installations.
Click Next.

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8. WLAN 802.11b/g Settings - The WLAN 802.11b/g Settings screen allows you to
configure your wireless network settings.
SSID For security reasons, change this setting. Enter a unique name to
identify the wireless connection. The SSID can contain up to
32 numbers and letters.
Radio Mode Select the transmission standard to use. The default, Mixed,
works for most office and home settings.
Country Code Select the country where you are deploying this SonicWALL
security appliance. This configures the channels used to comply
with regulations in your country.
Channel Select the broadcast channel you want the SonicWALL security
appliance to use. The default, AutoChannel automatically
detects the channel with the least interference.
See “SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Security Appliance
Regulatory Statement and Safety Instructions” on page 34 for
information on authorized channels.
Click Next.
9. WiFiSec VPN Client User Authentication - WiFiSec is a SonicWALL wireless
security implementation that uses an IPSec VPN to secure wireless network
connections. The WiFiSec screen allows you to create a VPN user for your wireless
network.
User Name Enter a user name for the VPN user.
Password Enter a unique password for the user.
Confirm Password Re-enter the password.
Note: You can add additional users in the SonicWALL security appliance’s
Management Interface. Refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide for
instructions on adding users.
Click Next.

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10. Wireless Guest Services - Allows guest users to connect to the Internet without any
access to your private network.
Enable Wireless Guest
Services
Check to enable Wireless Guest Services on your network.
Account Name Enter the account name your guest users must use to log into
Wireless Guest Services.
Account Password Enter a password for the guest account.
Confirm Password Re-enter the password.
Account Lifetime Specify the length of time this account may exist before you
need to regenerate it.
Session Lifetime Specify the length of time a guest user may be logged in.
Comment A brief description of the guest account.
Note: You can add additional guest accounts in the SonicWALL security appliance’s
Management Interface. Refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
Click Next.
11. SonicWALL Configuration Summary - Displays your network configuration
information. Confirm that the settings displayed match the information you collected
in Procedure 1: “Collecting Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information” on page 5.
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.
The Storing SonicWALL Configuration screen displays during this process.
Setup Wizard Complete - Your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless is now successfully
configured for LAN, Wireless, and Internet access.

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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.
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Testing Your Connection
1. After the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless reboots and the login page reappears, open
another Web browser and navigate to: <http://www.sonicwall.com>.
If you can view the SonicWALL home page, you have configured your
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless correctly.
2. If you cannot view the SonicWALL home page, try a second URL.
3. If you still cannot view a Web page, try one of these solutions:
Restart your Management Station
Your management station may need to restart to accept new network settings
from the DHCP server in the SonicWALL security appliance.
Restart your DSL Modem
Your DSL Modem may need to restart to communicate with the DHCP Client in
the SonicWALL security appliance.
Enter a Host Name in your WAN DHCP Settings
If you selected DHCP for your WAN settings, you may need to specify a host
name for your connection:
a. Check with your ISP to see if a host name is required.
b. Go to Procedure 4, “Accessing the Management Interface” on page 9, and
use the LAN IP address you set in Procedure 5, Step 6: “LAN Settings” on
page 15.
c. Log in as “admin” with your administrative password.
d. In the menu on the left, click .
e. In the Interfaces table, click the configure icon in the WAN line.
f. In the WAN Properties window, enter the host name and click OK.
Run the Setup Wizard
Use the Setup Wizard again to reconfigure your network settings:
a. Go to Procedure 4, “Accessing the Management Interface” on page 9, and
use the LAN IP address you set in Procedure 5, Step 6: “LAN Settings” on
page 15.
b. Log in as “admin” with your administrative password.
c. Click the Wizards button in the top, right corner of the management
interface to restart the wizard.
d. Select Setup and click Next to start the Setup Wizard.

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Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
Once you have established your Internet connection, it is recommended that you register
your SonicWALL security appliance at mySonicWALL.com. Registering your SonicWALL
security appliance provides the following benefits:
• Activate 30-day subscriptions to SonicWALL's
- Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, and Intrusion Prevention Service
- Content Filtering Service
- Network Anti-Virus Service
• Activate SonicWALL security service licenses
• Access SonicOS firmware updates
• Obtain SonicWALL technical support
Before You Register
Verify that the time and DNS settings on your SonicWALL security appliance are correct
when you register the device. You should have set these settings in Procedure 5: Using
the SonicWALL Setup Wizard, Step 3: “Change Time Zone” on page 12 and Step 5:
“WAN Network Mode” on page 13.
You need a mySonicWALL.com account to register your SonicWALL security appliance.
You can create a new mySonicWALL.com account directly from the SonicWALL
management interface.
If you already have a mysonicWALL.com account, go to “Registering Your
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless” on page 21 to register your SonicWALL security appliance.
Note: mySonicWALL.com registration information is not sold or shared with any other
company.
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 170 Wireless management interface.
If you already have a mysonicWALL.com account, go to “Registering Your
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless” on page 21 to register your SonicWALL security appliance.
1. If you are not logged into the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless management interface,
log in with the username admin and the administrative password you set in the
Setup Wizard.