User's Manual
Dell SonicWALL SOHO Series
SOHO W front and rear panels
Rear Panel
Front Panel
10/100/act
SonicWALL
SOHO W
1000/act
X0
W0
lan
wlan
wan
X1
X2
X3
X4
security
on / act
U0 / SS
power
X4 X3 X2 X1 (wan) X0 (lan)
console
Wireless LAN LED
Power LED
Test LED
Fast blinking - Initializing
Slow blinking - SafeMode
For future use
Service LED
Indicates Power Supply status
External USB and SSD
hard drive support
Top - Provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port status
Bottom - Provides 1 Gbps Ethernet port status
Indicates 802.11 b/g/n/ac activity
Ethernet Port Status (X0-X4)
Wireless (W0) LED
USB / SSD port
Indicates 802.11 b/g/n/ac
security status
X2 - X4 Ports
X1 Port
X0 Port
Console Port
Access the SonicOS Command
Line Interface (CLI) using a
compatible CLI cable
Congurable ports
For WAN access
For LAN access
Reset Button
Press and hold for several
seconds to set the appliance
into Safe Mode
Power Supply
Provides power to
the Dell SonicWALL
appliance
Antenna Screws (3)
Provides wireless capabilities to the Dell SonicWALL
appliance. Only for use with provided antennas.
1 Check package contents
Verify that your package has the following contents:
• Dell SonicWALL SOHO W appliance
• Antennas (3)
• Ethernet cable
• Standard power adaptor
• Standard power cord
• Quick Start Guide
NOTE: The included power cord is approved for use
only in specific countries or regions. Before using a
power cord, verify that it is rated and approved for
use in your location.
2 Power on
• Connect the antennas to the appliance.
• Connect the power adaptor to the appliance and to
the power cable. Plug the power cable into an
appropriate outlet (110-240 volts AC).
• The SOHO appliance powers on and the Test LED
blinks during the boot sequence.
120V AC
(U.S.)
10/100/act
SonicWALL
SOHO W
1000/act
X0
W0
lan
wlan
wan
X1
X2
X3
X4
security
on / act
U0 / SS
U
U
U
U
CAUTION: Only use the included power adapter
with this appliance. Do not use a power adapter
that is damaged or from another appliance.
3
Connect the interfaces
• Connect the WAN interface (X1) to your Internet
connection using a standard Ethernet cable.
• Connect the LAN interface (X0) to your computer
using a standard Ethernet cable.
4
Run the Setup Wizard
• Navigate to https://192.168.168.168 on your Web
browser.
X1(wan)
X0 (lan)
Internet
http://192.168.168.168/
http://192.168.168.168/
• Click on the link in “To launch the Dell SonicWALL
Setup Wizard, click here.”
• The SonicOS Startup Guide opens.
• Click Next and follow the prompts in the Startup
Guide pages that follow.
TIP: Your computer should be using DHCP IP
addressing.
• Enter the SOHO W appliance administrator
credentials to change the password, if you wish.
Click Next.
• The automatic WAN IP settings are displayed.
Click Next.
• The new IP Configuration is displayed. Click Done.
NOTE: The default administrator credentials are
Username: admin Password: password
NOTE: For manual configuration, refer to the latest
SonicOS Administration Guide.
Configuring Wireless LAN settings
• Log in to your SOHO W appliance and click the
Wizards icon.
• Select the radio button for the Wireless Guide
wizard.
• Click Next and follow the prompts in the Wireless
Guide wizard.
For more information and complete procedures,
refer to the latest SonicOS Administration Guide.
Dell SonicWALL™ SOHO W
Quick Start Guide (BETA Version)
Regulatory Model Number: APL41-0BA