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
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Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 8
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Accessing the Management Interface page 9
5
Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard page 11
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Testing Your Connection page 18
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Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 19
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Activating SonicWALL Security Services page 22
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Connecting Wireless Clients to the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 25
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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.