SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide The SonicWALL® TZ 150 Wireless is a total security platform for both your wired and wireless network, delivering true layered security by integrating 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 150 Wireless.
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Configuration This Getting Started Guide covers the following procedures. Procedures 1 through 7 are required for initial configuration of your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless security appliance.
1 Collecting Required Information 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 You do not need to provide any Internet connection information. • Home DSL • DSL modem PPPoE User name: Password: Note: Your ISP may require your user name in the format: name@ISP.
Applying Power to the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless 2 1. Plug the power supply into the back of the security appliance and into an appropriate power outlet. Warning: Only use a SonicWALL-approved 12V, 1.66A power supply. The Power LED on the front panel lights up green when you plug in the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. The Test LED lights up and may blink while the appliance performs a series of diagnostic tests. When the Test LED is no longer lit, the security appliance is ready for configuration.
3 Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Connecting the Ethernet Cables Connect the WAN Cable Internet WAN Modem or Router 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 150 Wireless.
Connect the LAN Cable Management Station port 1 1. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to the computer you are going to use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to port # 1 on the back of your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. The port # 1 LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active connection. 4 Accessing the Management Interface To access the Web-based management interface of the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless appliance, follow these three steps: 1.
2. Enter 192.168.168.168 in the Location or Address field. 3. The SonicWALL Setup Wizard launches and guides you through the configuration and setup of your security appliance. If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless appliance or the Setup Wizard does not display: • Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless management IP address, 192.168.168.
5 Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard The SonicWALL Setup Wizard provides user-guided instructions for configuring your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. Note: It is important that you have collected any required ISP information before using the Setup Wizard. See the list in Procedure 1, “Collecting Required Information” on page 3. 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.
This Getting Started Guide follows the procedure for setting up an Office Gateway deployment, which is a commonly used wireless deployment for LAN and WLAN to Internet connectivity. For instructions on setting up other deployments, refer to the SonicOS Standard 3.0 Administrators Guide. Select Office Gateway and click Next. 2. Change Password - Change the administrative password. This is the password for the admin account. Old Password Should be populated with the default password, password.
4. 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, “Collecting Required Information” on page 3. 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 SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless a specific, unchanging IP address. DHCP Select DHCP if your ISP assigns your computer a dynamic IP address.
5. 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.
PPPoE The Setup Wizard screen should display: WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPPoE Client Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select this if your ISP assigns you a dynamic IP address. Use the following IP Address Select this if your ISP has assigned you a static IP address, and enter the address. PPPoE User Name Enter the user name for your Internet account. Your ISP may require you to enter your username in e-mail address format, including “@” and the domain name, for example, joe.user@sonicwall.
Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select this if the server assigns you a dynamic IP address. Use the following IP Address Check this if you have been given a static IP address, and fill in the following three fields. SonicWALL WAN IP Address Enter the static IP address for your connection. WAN/DMZ Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your connection. Gateway (Router) Address Enter the address of your Internet Gateway. Click Next. 6.
7. LAN DHCP Settings - The LAN DHCP Settings screen allows you to select whether or not to use the DHCP Server in the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless to automatically distribute IP addressing information to computers and other network devices on your LAN. Enable DHCP Server on LAN Leave this checkbox checked to use the DHCP server in the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless appliance.
9. WiFiSec VPN Client User Authentication - WiFiSec is a SonicWALL wireless security implementation that uses an IPSec VPN to secure wireless network connections. The WiFiSec screen allows you to create a VPN user for your wireless network. User Name Enter a user name for the VPN user. Password Enter a unique password for the user. Confirm Password Re-enter the password. Note: You can add additional users in the security appliance’s Management Interface. Refer to the SonicOS Standard 3.
Note: You can add additional guest accounts in the security appliance’s Management Interface. Refer to the SonicOS Standard 3.0 Administrator’s Guide. Click Next. 11. SonicWALL Configuration Summary - Displays your network configuration information. Confirm that the settings displayed match the information you collected in Procedure 1: “Collecting Required Information” on page 3. Click Apply to apply your settings to the security appliance.
6 Testing Your Connection 1. After the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless reboots, and the login page reappears, open another Web browser, and navigate to: . If you can view the SonicWALL home page, you have configured your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless correctly. 2. If you cannot view the SonicWALL home page, try a second URL.
7 Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Once you’ve established your Internet connection, it is recommended you register your SonicWALL security appliance at mySonicWALL.com.
Creating a mySonicWALL.com Account Creating a mySonicWALL.com account is fast, simple, and FREE. Simply complete an online registration form in the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless management interface. If you already have a mysonicWALL.com account, go to “Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless” on page 21 to register your appliance. 1. If you are not logged into the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless management interface, log in with the username admin and the administrative password you set in the Setup Wizard. 2.
4. In the mySonicWALL.com Login page, click the here link in “If you do not have a mySonicWALL account, please click here to create one.” The mySonicWALL.com account form is displayed. 5. In the MySonicWall Account page, enter in your information in the Account Information, Personal Information and Preferences fields. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required fields. Note: Remember your username and password to access your mySonicWALL.com account. 6.
Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless 1. If you are not logged into the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless management interface, log in with the username admin and the administrative password you set in the Setup Wizard. 2. If the System > Status page is not displaying in the management interface, click System in the left-navigation menu. 3. On the System > Status page, in the Security Services section, click the Register link. The mySonicWALL.com Login page is displayed. 4. Enter your mySonicWALL.
6. At the top of the Product Survey page, enter a “friendly name” for your SonicWALL content security appliance in the Friendly Name field. The friendly name allows you to easily identify your SonicWALL content security appliance in your mySonicWALL.com account. 7. Please complete the Product Survey. SonicWALL uses this information to further tailor services to fit your needs. Note: SonicWALL Product Survey information is not sold or shared with any other company. 8. Click Submit. 9. When the mySonicWALL.
8 Connecting Wireless Clients to the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless For wireless clients to connect to your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless appliance, they need: • A wireless network card installed and configured for the security appliance’s service set identifier (SSID), which you set up in Procedure 5: “Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard”, Step 8: “WLAN 802.11b/g Settings” on page 14.
Establishing Secure Wireless Connections For a wireless client to securely connect to the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless using WiFiSec, the SonicWALL Global VPN Client (GVC) or SonicWALL Global Security Client (GSC) must be installed and configured.
Creating an Office Gateway Connection Profile Using the New Connection Wizard 1. In your Windows Start Menu, select Start > Programs > SonicWALL Global VPN Client. The first time you open SonicWALL GVC, the New Connection Wizard automatically launches. If the New Connection Wizard does not display, click the New Connection Wizard icon on the far left side of the toolbar to launch it. Click Next. 2. In the Choose Scenario page, select Office Gateway. Click Next. 3.
Establishing a WiFiSec VPN Connection Using the WLAN GroupVPN Policy 1. In the SonicWALL Global VPN Client window, double-click the Office Gateway profile. Depending on your configuration, the Connection Warning dialog box may display. 2. Click Yes to continue. 3.
9 Connecting Computers to Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless You can attach up to ten computers in any combination of wired and wireless connections to your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. LAN 3 LAN 4 Hub LAN 1 LAN 2 WAN Internet Configuring Computers for Your Network with DHCP If you enabled the DHCP Server in the Setup Wizard, each computer on your network must be configured to obtain its IP address dynamically.
Windows XP 1. Open the Local Area Connection Properties window (Start > Settings > Network Connections on most versions of Windows XP). 2. Right click on the Local Area Connection icon, and select Properties. 3. In the list of connection items, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. 5. Select Obtain DNS Server automatically. 6. Click OK, and then OK again to apply the settings. Windows 2000 1. From your Windows Start menu, select Settings. 2.
Windows 98 1. In the Start menu, select Settings and then select Control Panel. 2. Open Network. 3. Double-click TCP/IP in the TCP/IP Properties window. 4. Select Obtain IP Address automatically. 5. Click DNS Configuration. 6. Select Obtain DNS Server automatically. 7. Click OK, and then click OK again. 8. Restart the computer to apply the settings.
10 Mounting the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless You can mount your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless on a wall or any vertical surface. Use the template on the next page as a guide for placing the mounting screws. 1. Using the template on the next page, attach two screws to the surface where you want to mount the security appliance. The mounting screws should have a head between 3/16” and 1/4” in diameter. The mounting screws should stick approximately 1/8” out from the surface. 2.
SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Mounting Template Align front corner here Attach mounting screw here Considerations for Mounting the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless • Mount in a location away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. A maximum ambient temperature of 104º F (40º C) is recommended. • Route cables away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of noise such as radios, transmitters, and broadband amplifiers • Ensure that no water or excessive moisture can enter the unit.
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SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Security Appliance Regulatory Statement and Safety Instructions Regulatory Model/Type Product Name APL15-03A TZ 150 Wireless Note: Detailed regulatory information can be found in the electronic file, “SonicWALL_TZ_150_Wireless_Regulatory_Statement.pdf,” located on the SonicWALL Resource CD provided with the unit. Cable Connections All Ethernet cables are designed for intra-building connection to other equipment.
Glossary of Networking Terms • • • • • • • • • Default Gateway - A device on an Internetwork that forwards packets to another network. DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol allocates IP addresses to computers on the network automatically without assigning a computer a static (fixed) IP address. DNS - A Domain Name System is a hierarchical naming system that resolves a domain name with its associated IP address. A DNS server looks up the name of a computer and finds the corresponding IP address.
• • • • • • • • • • Private IP Address - An IP address for a resource in your network that is not known or published outside the zone (for example LAN) where it is located. Public IP Address - An IP address for a resource in your network that is published outside your network to the WAN. Router - A device that routes data between networks through IP address information in the header of the IP packet. A router forwards packets to other routers until the packets reach their destination.
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