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For instructions on using any of the command-line interface configuration managers, see
Chapter 5 Configuration Manager; for instructions on using the GUI, see Chapter
6 Graphical User Interface Reference.
Initiating a Management Session
Use the appropriate instructions below to initiate a management session with the
SonicWALL SSL appliance.
Serial
Follow these steps to initiate a management session via a serial connection.
1
SSL-IA —Connect the mini-din9 connector on the serial access cable to the serial
port on the front of the device. Attach the null modem cable to the serial access
cable DB9 connector marked "CONSOLE". Attach the other end to a serial port on
the configuring computer.
SSL-R —Attach the included null modem cable to the appliance port marked
"CONSOLE". Attach the other end of the null modem cable to a serial port on the
configuring computer.
2
Launch any terminal emulation application that communicates with the serial port
connected to the appliance. Use these settings: 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, no
parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
3
Press Return. Initial information is displayed followed by an SSL-IA> or SSL-R>
prompt.
Note:
When prompted to supply a file name during a serial management session, you
must supply it as a URL in the form of HOST/PATH/FILENAME using the http://,
https://, ftp://, or tftp:// prefix.
Telnet
After you have assigned an IP address to the SonicWALL SSL appliance using the serial
connection or remote configuration manager, you can attach to the appliance via telnet.
1
Initiate a telnet session with the IP address previously assigned to the appliance.
2
An SSL-IA> or SSL-R> prompt is displayed.
Note:
When prompted to supply a file name during a telnet management session, you
must supply it as a URL in the form of HOST/PATH/FILENAME using the http://,
https://, ftp://, or tftp:// prefix.
Remote Configuration Manager Application
Use the instructions below appropriate for the configuring computer's operating system.
Linux. Enter inxcfg at a Linux shell prompt.
Solaris. Enter inxcfg at a Unix shell prompt.
Appendix C Command Summary
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