1. COMPREHENSIVE INTERNET SECURITY ™
SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances
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Quick Start Installation
Thank you for purchasing a SonicWALL Internet security appliance. The SonicWALL acts as a secure barrier
between your private LAN and the public Internet (WAN) to protect your networks from security threats on the
Internet. It also provides a secure means of connecting to your corporate office using the same Internet
connection.
Before You Begin
Check Package Contents
• One SonicWALL Internet security appliance
• One SonicWALL Quick Start Guide
• One SonicWALL Firmware and Documentation CD
• One Ethernet cable
• One Crossover cable (labeled “Crossover”)
• One 5 Volt DC power supply (not pictured)
• One Power cord
If any items are missing from your package, contact SonicWALL, Inc.
Web: <http://www.sonicwall.com/support/> Phone: (888) 777-1476
Product CD Crossover Cable (red)
SonicWALL Quick Start Guide
Ethernet Cable (gray)
Power Supply* or Power Cord*
*Your actual power supply may vary from the pictures above. This does not affect functionality of the part.
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What You Need to Get Connected
• SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance
• Local Area Network (LAN), Cable modem, or DSL modem
• PC or Macintosh computer
• A Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer v5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator v4.7 or later - your Web
browser must support Java and HTTP uploads in order to fully manage the SonicWALL.)
• Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information TEL:______________________________
ISP Connection Information
Before you can begin installing your SonicWALL, determine how your ISP distributes IP addresses. Call your ISP
to find out if your Internet connection uses DHCP to obtain an IP address, or PPPoE (typical of DSL access), or if
they have given you a static IP address. Write all of your networking information down in the checklist below:
IP Addressing using DHCP
No action necessary. The SonicWALL automatically detects the presence of a DHCP server during installation.
IP Addressing using PPPoE
User Name:
Password:
IP Addressing using a Single Public IP Address
IP Address:_________________________
Subnet Mask:_______________________
Default Gateway:____________________
Primary DNS:_______________________
Secondary DNS:_____________________
If you are not using one of the network configurations above, step by step installation instructions for
additional networking methods are found in Chapter 2, Configuring the Network Mode on the
Alert! SonicWALL, of your Administrator’s Guide. The Administrator’s Guide is located on your product CD and
requires Acrobat Reader to view it. Acrobat Reader is also provided on your product CD.
If you are unfamiliar with network terminology, review the glossary below:
Glossary
• IP Address - A set of numbers in the format, XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, used to address computers on the Internet.
• Subnet Mask - A set of numbers in IP address format using 255 in place of the XXX’s. It determines the type
of network by “masking” out numbers. A Class C network has a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
• Default Gateway - A device on an internetwork that forwards packets to another network.
• DNS (Domain Name System) Server - A computer that “looks up” the name of a computer and finds the cor-
responding IP address. This allows you to access computers on the Internet without configuring IP
addresses for remote connections.
• PPPoE - Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet supports the transmission of network packets over serial
transmission lines such as DSL or POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service).
• DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol allocates IP addresses to computers on the network
automatically without assigning a computer a static (fixed) IP address.
Set Up Continues
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Overview of the SonicWALL Hardware
Power Light WAN LAN Reset Light
Link, 100, Activity DMZ* Link, 100, Activity Reset CLI Port LAN Port WAN Port
Link, 100, Activity DMZ Port* Power
*DMZ port is available on the PRO 100, PRO 200, PRO 300, PRO 230, PRO 330, and GX series. It is labeled HomePort on the TELE3 TZ and TELE3 TZX.
Depending on the model purchased, there may be additional ports on the appliance.
Begin the Installation of Your SonicWALL
Applying Power to the SonicWALL
1 If you are installing a TELE3, TELE3 SP, TELE3 TZ, TELE3 TZX, SOHO3 or PRO 100, attach the power
supply to the power cord. Plug the power adapter into the SonicWALL and plug the other end into a
power outlet.
If you are installing a PRO 200, 300, PRO 230, PRO 330, or GX series, attach the power cable to the
power input of the SonicWALL, and the other end into an AC outlet. Use the power switch to turn on the
SonicWALL.
The Power light turns green when power is applied to the SonicWALL. Also, the Reset light remains lit for
approximately 90 seconds while the SonicWALL performs a series of diagnostic tests.
Set Up Continues
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Connecting the SonicWALL to the Network
Connect one end of the gray Ethernet cable to your DSL modem, cable modem, or Internet router.
2 Connect the other end of the gray Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the SonicWALL. The link LED
lights indicating an active connection.
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Connect one end of the red Crossover cable to the network port of your computer.
3 Connect the other end of the red Crossover cable to the LAN port of your SonicWALL. The link LED
lights indicating an active connection.
Active Link
Active Link
If the link LED does not light up and a gray Ethernet cable was used to make the connection,
completely disconnect the gray Ethernet cable and connect the red Crossover cable. If a red Cross-
over cable was used for the connection, completely disconnect the red Crossover cable and connect
the gray Ethernet cable. Exchanging the cables does not damage your SonicWALL or your computer.
Set Up Continues
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Configuring Your Management Station
Your SonicWALL is configured with the default IP address of 192.168.168.168. This IP address is used to initially
access the Management interface of the SonicWALL and launch the Installation Wizard. To access the
Management Station for the first time, you must configure your computer with an IP address in the same
network range as the SonicWALL. Follow the instructions below:
If you are using an operating system other than Windows 2000, consult your SonicWALL Internet
Security Appliance Administrator’s Guide, Appendix E, Configuring TCP/IP Settings, for step by step
instructions. The Administrator’s Guide is located on your product CD and requires Acrobat Reader to
view it. Acrobat Reader is also provided on your product CD.
4 Windows 2000
1. From your Windows task bar, click Start.
2. Then click Settings.
3. Click Network and Dial-up Connections.
4. Double-click the network icon to open the connection window.
5. Click Properties.
6. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
7. Select Use the following IP address.
8. Enter 192.168.168.200 in the IP address field.
9. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet field.
10. If you have a DNS Server IP address from your ISP, enter it in the
Preferred DNS Server field.
11. Restart your computer if you are using Windows 95, 98, or NT.
Windows 2000 does not require the computer to be restarted.
Setup Continues
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Launching the Installation Wizard
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To begin the configuration of your SonicWALL, you have to log into the SonicWALL using a Web browser
and the default LAN IP address, 192.168.168.168, of the SonicWALL. Follow the instructions below:
1. Launch your Web browser.
Because you are temporarily disconnected from the Internet, you may receive an error message when
your Web browser first opens. This does not affect your installation process. Continue with the steps
Alert! below.
2. Enter 192.168.168.168 in the Location or Address field.
Your Web browser must support JAVA and HTTP uploads in order to fully manage the SonicWALL
appliance. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, as well as Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher, are
recommended.
3. The SonicWALL Installation Wizard launches and guides you through the configuration and setup of
your SonicWALL.
If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL, check the following:
• Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL LAN IP address in your browser window?
• Is the SonicWALL connected to the same network as your computer?
• Have you changed the TCP/IP network settings on your computer? (Step 4)
Setup Continues
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The Installation Wizard
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The Installation Wizard provides easy to follow instructions for configuring the SonicWALL on your
network. You need your ISP information to complete the configuration using the Installation Wizard.
Certain browser configurations may not launch the Installation Wizard automatically. In this case, you
need to log into the SonicWALL using “Admin” as the User Name and “password” as the Password. After
you log into the SonicWALL, click Tools, then Preferences. Click Launch Wizard to begin configuring the
SonicWALL.
1. Welcome
2. Set Your Password
3. Set Your TimeZone
4. Connecting to the
Internet
5. IP Addressing
Mode
6. LAN Information
7. Configuration
Summary
8. Configuration
Confirmation
9. SonicWALL
Restarting
Be sure to register your SonicWALL at <http://www.mysonicwall.com> to take advantage of a free 30-
day trial subscription to the Content Filter List feature. Also, by registering your SonicWALL, you have
access to technical support services.
Once you have completed the Installation Wizard and restarted the SonicWALL, you can manage the
SonicWALL by entering the LAN IP address into a Web browser. Enter “admin” as the User Name and the
Alert! Password defined in the Installation Wizard.
Setup Continues
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Configuring Computers on the LAN
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While the SonicWALL is restarting, a window is displayed with information for configuring the computers
on your LAN. If you enabled the SonicWALL DHCP server, follow the instructions below in Section A. If you
did not enable the SonicWALL DHCP server, follow the instructions on the next page in Section B.
A DHCP Server Enabled
If you enabled the SonicWALL DHCP Server, a window is displayed with information to configure
computers on your network.
Print this screen. You need it to configure the
computers on your network.
Alert!
After the SonicWALL has restarted, change the network settings on the computers on the LAN. Each computer
must be configured to obtain its IP address dynamically.
If the computer is running Windows 2000, follow the steps below:
1. Click Start, then Settings.
2. Select Network and Dial-up Connections.
3. Right click on the network icon.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
6. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
7. You can select Obtain DNS server address automatically.
8. If you have DNS server address(es), you can enter the IP addresses.
9. Click OK, then OK again to close the Properties window.
If you are not using Windows 2000 as your operating system, consult the
SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance Administrator’s Guide, Appendix E,
Configuring TCP/IP Settings, for more operating systems. The
Administrator’s Guide is located on your product CD and requires Acrobat Reader to view it. Acrobat Reader is
also provided on your product CD.
Installation Complete!
The SonicWALL is now functioning and protecting your network from Internet-based attacks and break-ins.
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DHCP Server Disabled
B If you did not enable the SonicWALL DHCP server, a window with configuration instructions is
displayed.
Print this screen. You need this information to
configure computers on your network.
Alert!
After the SonicWALL has restarted, change the nework settings on computers located on the LAN. Configure
each computer with a static IP address from the range displayed in your configuration instructions.
If the computer is running Windows 2000, follow the steps below:
1. Click Start, then Settings.
2. Select Network and Dial-up Connections.
3. Right click on the network icon.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
6. Select Use the following IP address.
7. Enter an IP address from the range indicated in your Restart screen.
8. Enter the Subnet Mask in the Subnet Mask field.
9. Enter the SonicWALL LAN IP address in the Default Gateway field.
10. Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP in the DNS
fields.
11. Click OK, then OK again to close the Properties window.
If you are not using Windows 2000 as your operating system, consult the SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance
Administrator’s Guide, Appendix E, Configuring TCP/IP Settings, for more operating systems. The Administrator’s
Guide is located on your product CD and requires Acrobat Reader to view it. Acrobat Reader is also provided on
your product CD.
Installation Complete!
The SonicWALL is now functioning and protecting your network from Internet-based attacks and break-ins.
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