SonicWall™ TZ500 / TZ500
Wireless
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Model Numbers:
APL29‐0B6 TZ500
APL29‐0B7 TZ500 W
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TZ500 / TZ500 Wireless Quick Start Guide
Updated ‐ January 2017
232‐003781‐50 Rev A
TZ500 / TZ500 W front and back
1
panels
Front Panel
Wireless (W0) LED
(TZ500 W only) Indicates
802.11 ac/n/g/b security
status
USB / SSD port
Ethernet Port Status (X0-X7)
External USB and SSD hard
Top - Provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port status
drive support
Bottom - Provides 1 Gbps Ethernet port status
1000
W0
X0
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
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security
10/100/act
1000/act
on / act
ss
lan
wan
Wireless LAN LED
Service LED
Power LED
(TZ500 W only) Indicates 802.11
For future use
ac/n/g/b activity
Indicates Power Supply status
Test LED
Fast blinking - Initializing
Slow blinking - SafeMode
Rear Panel
Antenna Screws (3)
Center Antenna Screw
(TZ500 W only) Provides 802.11 wireless capabilities
to the SonicWall appliance
(TZ500 W only) The center antenna screw is only
compatible with the enclosed center antenna
power
wan
lan
console
X7
X6
X5
X4
X3
X2
X1
X0
Power Supply
Console Port
Provides power to
the SonicWall
X1 Port
Access the SonicOS Command
X2 - X7 Ports
appliance
Line Interface (CLI) using a
For WAN access
Configurable ports
compatible CLI cable
Reset Button
X0 Port
Press and hold for several
seconds to set the appliance
For LAN access
into Safe Mode
Connect the interfaces
4
• 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.
Internet
Run the Setup Wizard
5
• Navigate to
https://192.168.168.168
Web browser.
http://192.168.168.168/
TIP: Your computer should be using DHCP IP addressing.
Check package contents
2
Verify that your package has the following contents:
• SonicWall appliance
• Antennas (3) (TZ500 Wireless appliance only)
• Ethernet cable
• Standard power adaptor
• Standard power cord
• Serial console cable
• 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.
1000
W0
X0
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
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security
on / act
ss
lan
wan
• Click on the link in "To launch the SonicWall Setup
Wizard, click here."
• The SonicOS Startup Guide opens.
on your
• Click Next and follow the prompts in the Startup
Guide pages that follow.
• Enter the TZ appliance administrator credentials to
change the password, if you wish. Click Next.
Power on
3
• Connect the antennas to the appliance. Note that the
center antenna is labeled and is only compatible with
the center antenna screw. (TZ500 Wireless appliance
only.)
• Connect the power adaptor to the appliance and to
the power cable. Plug the power cable into an
appropriate outlet (100‐240 volts AC).
• The TZ appliance powers on, and the Test LED blinks
during the boot sequence.
X7
10/100/act
SonicWall TZ500 W
1000/act
CAUTION: Only use the included power adaptor with
this appliance. Do not use a power adaptor that is
damaged or from another appliance.
NOTE: The default administrator credentials are
Username: admin Password: password
• The automatic WAN IP settings are displayed. Click
Next.
NOTE: For manual configuration, refer to the latest
SonicOS Administration Guide.
• The new IP Configuration is displayed. Click Done.
Configuring Wireless LAN settings
• Log in to your TZ appliance and click the Wizards
icon.
120V AC
(U.S.)
1000
W0
X0
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
security
10/100/act
on / act
1000/act
ss
lan
wan