SonicWALL TZ 170 User manual

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SonicWALL TZ 170
Getting Started Guide

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SonicWALL TZ 170 Security Appliance
Getting Started Guide
The SonicWALL®TZ 170 security appliance is a total security platform for your network,
delivering enterprise-class layered security by integrating gateway anti-virus, anti-
spyware, 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. After you complete this guide, up to 10, 25, or an unlimited
number of computers (depending on your license) on your 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 Configuration Steps
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Before You Begin page 2
2
Applying Power to the SonicWALLTZ 170 page 5
3
Connecting the SonicWALLTZ 170 page 5
4
Accessing the Management Interface page 6
5
Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard page 8
6
Testing Your Connection page 13
7
Registering Your SonicWALLTZ 170 page 14
8
Activating SonicWALL Security Services page 17
9
Connecting Computers to Your SonicWALLTZ 170 page 20

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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 SonicWALLTZ 170
security appliance
2. One Getting Started Guide
3. One SonicOS Standard
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 SonicWALLTZ 170 Resource CD
*The RJ45 CLI cable is only included with the purchase of a SonicWALLTZ 170 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 Front and Back Panels Overview
Power Light WAN:
Link, Activity, 100
LAN:
Link, Activity
Test Light
Console Port
Link, Activity, 100
WAN Port Optional Port LAN Ports 1-5 Power
Optional Zone:
Front Bezel Feature Description
Power Light Indicates the SonicWALL TZ 170 Series appliance is powered on.
LAN: Link, Activity Indicates a LAN link (green), or LAN activity (blinking) on the specified port.
Optional Zone:
Link, Act, 100 Indicates a link, activity, and speed of the opt port connection.
WAN: Link, Act, 100 Indicates a link, activity, and speed of the WAN port connection.
Test Light Indicates the SonicWALL TZ 170 Series appliance is in test mode.
Back Panel Feature
Console Port Provides access to the command-line interface
(only for use with SonicOS Enhanced software).
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 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 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
• 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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Applying Power to the SonicWALLTZ 170
Plug the power supply into the 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. 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 has booted, restart the
SonicWALL security appliance.
For more trouble shooting information, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s
Guide.
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Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 170
Connecting the WAN Cable to the Internet
WAN
DSLorCable
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.
The WAN LEDs on the front panel lights up indicating an active connection.

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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.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to port # 1on the back of your
SonicWALL TZ 170.
The port # 1LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active connection.
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Accessing the Management Interface
The computer you use to manage the SonicWALLTZ 170 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 20.
To access the Web-based management interface of the SonicWALLTZ 170:
1. On the computer you have connected to port # 1, 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.

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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.
If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear
If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 170 appliance or the Setup Wizard does
not display, verify the following configurations:
• Did you correctly enter the SonicWALLTZ 170 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 20 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?
• Some browsers may not launch the Setup Wizard automatically. In this case, log
into SonicWALLTZ 170 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 SonicWALLTZ 170.
• Some popup 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.
Note: It is important that you have collected any required ISP information before using
the Setup Wizard. See the list in Procedure 1, “Before You Begin” on page 2.
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
Welcome - Click Next to begin.
1. 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.
2. 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.

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Note: It is important that you set the time zone correctly before you register your
SonicWALL TZ 170.
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, “Before You Begin” on page 2.
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 SonicWALLTZ 170 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.
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.
Click on the yellow link for a networking type to see a definition.
Click Next.
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)
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.