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COMPREHENSIVE INTERNET SECURITY
SonicWALL Security A p p l i a n c e s
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
Getting Started Guide
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SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Security Appliance Getting Started Guide ® The SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless security appliance is a total security platform for both your wired and wireless network, delivering enterprise-class layered security by integrating 802.11b/g wireless networking, 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 Son
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1 Before You Begin Check Package Contents Any Items Missing? 1. One SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless If any items are missing from your package, security appliance contact: 2. One Getting Started Guide SonicWALL Support Web: 3. One 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 mounting kit (not pictured) 9. One pair of antennae 10. One SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Resource CD
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SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Front and Back Panels Overview Console Port WAN Port Optional Port LAN Ports 1-5 Power PoE Indicator Wireless On/Activity Optional Zone Test Light LAN 1-5 Power Light Link, Activity WiFiSec WAN: Enforcement SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 3
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Front Panel Feature Description Power Light Indicates the SonicWALL TZ 170 Series appliance is powered on. PoE Indicator Indicates that Power over Ethernet is available. LAN: Link, Activity Indicates a LAN link (green), or LAN activity (blinking) on the specified port. Wireless Indicates enabled wireless signal (green), or wireless activity (blinking). On/Activity WiFiSec Indicates that WiFi Security is in place and being enforced. Enforcement Optional Zone Indicates a link (green), or LAN act
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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, DHCP No Internet connection information usually required.* DSL with a router *Some service providers require a host name. Check with your ISP. Host Name: Home DSL PPPoE User Name: Password:
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2 Setting Up the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Physically setting up your SonicWALL security appliance involves: • Installing the Antennas • Adjusting the Antennas • Applying Power • Applying Power with the SonicWALL Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injector Installing the Antennas To use the wireless feature of the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless, you must install the antennas on the back of the appliance. Remove the antennas from the bag and place one on each connector. Finger tighten the fittings on the
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Applying Power 1. Plug the power supply into 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 Wireless. 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 Wireless has booted,
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3 Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Connecting the WAN Cable to the Internet Internet DSL or Cable WAN Modem 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 Wireless. The WAN LED on
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4 Accessing the Management Interface The computer you use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless 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 28. To access the Web-based management interface of the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless: 1. On the management station you have connected to your SonicWALL TZ
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If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless appliance or the Setup Wizard does not display, verify the following configurations: • Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless 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
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5 Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard The SonicWALL Setup Wizard provides user-guided instructions for configuring your SonicWALL TZ 170 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 Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information” on page 5. 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 dete
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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. 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 t
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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. 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 Ent
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PPPoE The Setup Wizard screen should display: WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPPoE Client Obtain an IP Address Select this if your ISP assigns you a dynamic IP address. Automatically Use the following Select this if your ISP has assigned you a static IP address, and IP Address 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@sonic
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6. LAN Settings - The LAN Settings screen configures your LAN interface. SonicWALL LAN Accept the default IP address or enter a new IP address of the IP Address LAN interface. Record the address: . LAN Subnet Mask Accept the default, or enter a subnet mask for your LAN. Enable Leave this option checked if you plan to have more than one Windows Networking Windows computer on your network. Windows Networking has Support no effect on computers with oth
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8. WLAN 802.11b/g Settings - The WLAN 802.11b/g Settings screen allows you to configure your wireless network settings. SSID For security reasons, change this setting. Enter a unique name to identify the wireless connection. The SSID can contain up to 32 numbers and letters. Radio Mode Select the transmission standard to use. The default, Mixed, works for most office and home settings. Country Code Select the country where you are deploying this SonicWALL security appliance. This configure
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10. Wireless Guest Services - Allows guest users to connect to the Internet without any access to your private network. Enable Wireless Guest Check to enable Wireless Guest Services on your network. Services Account Name Enter the account name your guest users must use to log into Wireless Guest Services. Account Password Enter a password for the guest account. Confirm Password Re-enter the password. Account Lifetime Specify the length of time this account may exist before you need to regene
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Click Restart to complete the configuration process. The SonicWALL security appliance will reboot, which will take approximately one minute. When the Test LED is no longer lit, the SonicWALL security appliance is ready for network traffic. 66 Testing Your Connection 1. After the SonicWALL TZ 170 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
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7 Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Once you have established your Internet connection, it is recommended that you register your SonicWALL security appliance at mySonicWALL.com. Registering your SonicWALL security appliance provides the following benefits: • Activate 30-day subscriptions to SonicWALL's - Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, and Intrusion Prevention Service - Content Filtering Service - Network Anti-Virus Service • Activate SonicWALL security service licenses • Access
