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SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless
Getting Started Guide
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SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless Security Appliance Getting Started Guide ® The SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless is a total security platform that delivers enterprise- class wireless and wired security to small networks, and ensures continuous network uptime for critical, secure data connectivity through integrated and automated fail-over and fail-back. The TZ 170 SP Wireless delivers broadband to analog WAN redundancy, integrates 802.11b/g wireless networks, high-performance deep packet inspection,
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1 Before You Begin Check Package Contents Any Items Missing? 1. One SonicWALL TZ 170 SP 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 SP Wireless Resou
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SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless Front and Back Panels Overview Console Port WAN Port LAN Ports 1-5 Opt Port Modem Port Power PoE Indicator Wireless On/Activity opt Modem LAN 1-5 Power Light Link, Activity WiFiSec WAN Test Light Enforcement SonicWALL TZ 170 SP 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 acti
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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 SP 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 SP 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
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Applying Power Plug the power supply into the back of the SonicWALL security appliance and into an appropriate power outlet. Alert: Only use a SonicWALL-approved 5V, 2.4A power supply. The Power LED on the front panel lights up green when you plug in the power supply. The Test LED lights up and may blink while the SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless performs a series of diagnostic tests. When the Test light is no longer lit, the SonicWALL security appliance is ready. If the Test LED remains li
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3 Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 170 SP 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 SP Wireless. The WAN L
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Connecting the Modem (Optional) Internet Modem Phone Line If you are using a modem for your primary Internet connection or as a failover for your WAN connection, connect one end of a standard phone cable to your telephone line jack. Connect the other end of the cable to the Modem port of the SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless. The modem LED lights up indicating a connection. 4 Accessing the Management Interface The computer you use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless must be set up to ac
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3. The SonicWALL Setup Wizard launches and guides you through the configuration and setup of your SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless. If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless or the Setup Wizard does not display, verify the following configurations: • Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless management IP address in your Web browser? • Are the Local Area Connection settings on your computer set to use DHCP or set to a
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Configuring the SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless Welcome - Click Next to begin. 1. Deployment Scenario - Select the wireless deployment scenario that best matches your deployment requirements. Clicking on the deployment scenario link displays a diagram of the deployment to show how the scenario is best used. 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 ins
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3. Change Time Zone - Change the Time Zone setting to your local time zone. Time Zone Select the time zone for your location from the list. Automatically Check this setting if you live in an area that observes Daylight adjust clock for Saving Time. daylight saving time Note: It is important that you set the time zone correctly before you register your SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless. Click Next. 4. Configure Modem - Select how you will use the built-in modem. Yes - I will use a dialup account
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Confirm Password Re-enter the password. 6. 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 Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information” on page 5. 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 170 SP Wireless a specific, unchanging IP address. DHCP
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DHCP The Setup Wizard screen should display: WAN Network Mode: NAT with DHCP Client If you selected DHCP, you do not need to enter any WAN networking settings. The network settings are provisioned automatically from a DHCP server. Click Next. 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
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WAN Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your connection. Gateway (Router) Enter the address of your Internet Gateway. Address Click Next. 8. 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. By default, your SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless
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10. 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 configur
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12. 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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13. SonicWALL Configuration Summary - Displays your network configuration information. Confirm that the settings displayed match the information you collected in Procedure 1: “Collecting Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information” on page 5. Click Apply to apply your settings to the SonicWALL security appliance. If you click Cancel, no settings will be applied to the SonicWALL security appliance. The Storing SonicWALL Configuration screen displays during this process. Setup Wizard Complete
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66 Testing Your Connection 1. After you exit the Setup Wizard, 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 170 SP Wireless correctly. 2. If you cannot view the SonicWALL home page, try a second URL. 3. If you still cannot view a Web page, try one of these solutions: Restart your Management Station Your management station may need to restart to accept new networ
