SonicWALL TZ 180 User manual

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SonicWALL TZ 180
Getting Started Guide

SonicWALL TZ 180 Getting Started Guide Page 1
SonicWALL TZ 180 Getting Started Guide
Thank you for your purchase of the SonicWALL TZ 180, the ultimate security
platform for home and small office deployments.
With integrated support for SonicWALL's Gateway Anti-Virus, the SonicWALL
TZ 180 delivers powerful, yet easy-to-use protection against hackers and
viruses. The SonicWALL TZ 180 also provides support for SonicWALL's
Content Filtering Service to provide enhanced productivity and network
utilization.
This Getting Started Guide contains installation procedures and configuration
guidelines for deploying a SonicWALL TZ 180 on your network. For detailed
configuration information, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide
on the SonicWALL Resource CD or on the Web at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>.

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Document Contents
This document contains the following sections:
Completing Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 3
Registering Your SonicWALL - page 9
Connecting for Initial Setup - page 11
Running the Setup Wizard - page 15
Connecting to Your Network - page 21
Appendix
Appendix A: Configuring DHCP IP Addressing - page 25
Appendix B: Safety Instructions and Regulatory Information - page 26
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Completing Pre-Configuration Tasks
In this Section
This section provides pre-configuration information. It is necessary to review
this section before setting up your SonicWALL TZ 180.
•System Requirements section, on page 4
•Check Package Contents section, on page 5
•Obtain Configuration Information section, on page 6
•Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information section, on page 7
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Page 4 System Requirements
System Requirements
Before you begin the setup process, check to ensure that you have a computer
that meets the following requirements. This computer is used to manage your
SonicWALL TZ 180 during the setup process.
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT
• 40MB of disk space available
• One available 10/100 Ethernet (LAN) port
• A Web browser supporting Java and HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 6.0
or higher, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Mozilla 1.7 or higher, or Firefox
are recommended
• LAN interface set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP addressing
enabled)
Note: In order to connect to the SonicWALL TZ 180, your computer
must be set to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP.
For more information on configuring DHCP on your computer,
turn to Appendix A: Configuring DHCP IP Addressing section,
on page 25.

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Check Package Contents
SonicWALL TZ 180
Standard power adapter
Ethernet cable
SonicWALL Resource CD
Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL Recommends Guide
Release Notes document
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Any Items Missing?
If any items are missing from your
package, please contact SonicWALL
support.
A listing of the most current support
options is available online at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
*The included power cord is intended for use
in North America only. For European Union
(EU) customers, a power cord is not
included.
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Page 6 Obtain Configuration Information
Obtain Configuration Information
Please record the following setup information and keep it for future reference:
Registration Information
Networking Information
Administrator Information
Serial Number: Record the serial number found on the bottom
panel of your SonicWALL appliance.
Authentication Code:
Record the authentication code found on the
bottom panel of your SonicWALL appliance.
LAN IP Address:
. . .
Select a static IP address for your SonicWALL
appliance that is within the range of your local
subnet. If you are unsure, you can use the default
IP address (192.168.168.168).
Subnet Mask:
. . .
Record the subnet mask for the local subnet where
you are installing your SonicWALL appliance.
Ethernet WAN IP Address:
. . .
Select a static IP address for your Ethernet WAN.
This setting only applies if you are already using an
ISP that assigns a static IP address.
Admin Name:
Select an administrator account name.
(default is admin)
Admin Password:
Select an administrator password.
(default is password)

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Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Record the following information about your current Internet service:
If you connect via You likely use Please record
Cable modem,
DSL with a router
DHCP No Internet connection information is usually
required, although some service providers
require a host name.
Host Name:
Home DSL PPPoE User Name:
Password:
Note: Your ISP may require your user name in
the format: [e-mail]
T1/E1,
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:

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Registering Your SonicWALL
In this Section
This section provides instructions for registering your
SonicWALL TZ 180.
•Registering with MySonicWALL.com section, on page 10
Note: Product registration is an important part of the setup process,
allowing you to enable product support, firmware updates and
other key features.
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