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  • Page 1 SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 2: Sonicwall Sonicpoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide

    This SonicWALL Getting Started Guide provides the network administrator with setup instructions for creating an enterprise-class secure wireless network with the SonicPoint-N Dual Radio appliance, all in about 60 minutes. More than just the basics, this guide provides a concise overview of both general wireless deployment concepts and specific network configurations.
  • Page 3 Page 2 Additional Configuration and Information...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    This section provides a basic checklist of materials and information you will need before you begin. • Check Package Contents - page 4 • What You Need to Begin - page 5 • Ports and Status LEDs - page 6 SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide Page 3...

  • Page 5: Check Package Contents

    Check Package Contents Before continuing, ensure that your SonicPoint package contains the following materials: SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Appliance Six (6) Antennas (2.4 GHz x 3), (5GHz x 3) Mounting Plate Anchor Kit (Screw Kit, Ceiling Braces) This Getting Started Guide SonicPoint N Dual-Radio 2.4Ghz Antennas (3)
  • Page 6 This page provides basic network hardware and software • An 802.3at compliant PoE injector or PoE-capable switch prerequisites as a baseline for SonicPoint-N Dual Radio (if powering your deployment using PoE) deployments. More specific requirements are detailed in the remainder of this guide.

  • Page 7: Ports And Status Leds

    Ports and Status LEDs Power Test SafeMode link link 5GHz Link Activity 2.4GHz Link Activity 1000Mbps 100Mbps 10Mbps Ethernet Link Activity Power Port Provides 12VDC power connection Reset Button Press and hold to manually reset LAN/PoE Port Provides Ethernet connection and Console Port 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) Provides management connection using...
  • Page 8 Introduction to Secure Wireless In this Section: This section contains excerpts from the SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide. The content is meant to provide a brief introduction to Radio Frequency (RF) technology as it pertains to different deployment scenarios.
  • Page 9 Wireless RF Introduction Radio Frequency Barriers There are currently four widely adopted standards for 802.11 The following tables list some common RF barrier types: wireless network types: a, b, g, and n. Although 802.11n is the newest and highest capacity standard, each of the four Barrier Type RF Signal Blocking...
  • Page 10 Is your PoE switch able to power all access points? • Hubs / Switches / Security Appliance – Your wireless deployment has to tie back into your SonicWALL security Tip: appliance and LAN resources at some point. What speed is...
  • Page 11 • Solution – Give VoIP a try. VoIP will work in tandem with your wireless network, instead of against it. For more on SonicWALL VoIP implementation and capabilities, refer to the Configuring VoIP SonicOS feature module available at: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html Location C – Off-network access points •...
  • Page 12 Using SonicWALL Security Services for Wireless Clients - page 12 Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process and is necessary to receive the full benefits of SonicWALL security services, automatic SonicPoint firmware updates, and technical support. SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13 Registering and Licensing Your Appliance Using SonicWALL Security Services for on MySonicWALL Wireless Clients You must register your SonicWALL security appliance on Any security services you purchased for your SonicWALL MySonicWALL to enable full functionality. security appliance can also be applied to wireless clients.
  • Page 14 Configuring the Wireless Zone and Interface In this Section: SonicWALL SonicPoints are wireless access points specially engineered to work with SonicWALL security appliances. This section provides instructions for configuring the SonicWALL security appliance to recognize and connect with your SonicWALL SonicPoint(s).
  • Page 15 802.11n Radio 0/1 Tabs (5GHz Radio / 2.4 GHz Radio) Configuring Provisioning Profiles Radios are configured in their respective tabs. To configure SonicPoint profiles make it easy to apply basic settings to both Radio 0 and Radio 1: multiple SonicPoints within a wireless zone. If a SonicPoint is connected to a zone that does not have a custom profile Select Enable Radio.
  • Page 16 To Select Only allow traffic generated by a SonicPoint to re-apply new provisioning profile settings, delete all allow only traffic from SonicWALL SonicPoints to enter the devices from the SonicPointNs table on the SonicPoint WLAN Zone interface, providing maximum security.
  • Page 17 Use Default MAC Address Choose a SonicPoint Limit for this interface. This option assigned by SonicWALL. This setting should not be helps limit resources on port-by-port basis when using changed unless your deployment requires it.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Mounting Using Anchor Screws - page 20 • Verifying Operation - page 21 • Verifying WAN (Internet) Connectivity - page 21 • Troubleshooting Tips - page 22 • Onboard Help System - page 22 SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide Page 17...

  • Page 19: Installing Antennas

    The circular design of the SonicPoint aides in creating a strong Installing Antennas multi-directional wireless signal pattern for both radio bands. In To install the SonicPoint-N Dual Radio included antennas: most cases, leaving the antennas straight up (as indicated in the illustration) will provide the best overall coverage.

  • Page 20: Mounting Using Ceiling Brackets

    ‘unlock’ position. Turn the SonicPoint clockwise until the locking screw lines up with the ‘lock’ position on the SonicPoint. Push the mounting screw in and turn clockwise until firm. short screws SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide Page 19...

  • Page 21: Mounting Using Anchor Screws

    Mounting Using Anchor Screws To mount the SonicPoint using the plate and anchor screws: Remove the mounting plate from the bottom of the SonicPoint and place the plate on the location where you wish to mount the SonicPoint. anchor Using a pencil, mark the location of two of the locking screws screw holes.

  • Page 22: Verifying Operation

    SSID. Launch your Web browser. Enter “http://www.sonicwall.com” in the address bar and press Enter on the keyboard. The SonicWALL website displays. If you are unable to browse to a website, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 22. SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Tips

    25.5 watts of power to each port. Some older PoE devices do not provide sufficient power to properly run current generation dual radio 802.11n devices across multiple ports. Check with your PoE manufacturer for 802.3at support, or use a SonicWALL 802.3at PoE injector. Page 22 Troubleshooting Tips...
  • Page 24 SonicPoint > RF Analysis panel. • Using the Wireless RF Score - page 24 • Channel Utilization - page 24 • Viewing Overloaded Channels - page 25 • RFA Highly Interfered Channels - page 25 SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide Page 23...
  • Page 25 RF score (depicted in green) indicates a better quality RF environment. SonicWALL wireless drivers report signal strength in RSSI, this number is used in the below equation to get a raw score on a scale of 1 to 100.
  • Page 26 RF Analysis marks the channel as highly interfered. Information about each discovered access point includes: SSID, MAC, signal strength, and channel. Two values are shown for signal strength: dBm and percentage value, where higher numbers indicate stronger signals. SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide Page 25...
  • Page 27 Page 26 RFA Highly Interfered Channels...
  • Page 28 Support and Training Options In this Section: This section provides overviews of customer support and training options for SonicWALL appliances. • Related Documentation - page 28 • SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide - page 28 • Customer Support - page 29 •...

  • Page 29: Related Documentation

    “secure” wireless network? Check out the for the SonicWALL product line. SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions • SonicOS Administrator’s Guide Guide. This book is the official guide to SonicWALL’s market- • SonicOS Release Notes leading wireless networking and security devices. •...

  • Page 30: Customer Support

    Warranty or who purchased a Support Contract. Please review our Warranty Support Policy for product coverage. SonicWALL also offers a full range of consulting services to meet your needs, from our innovative implementation services to traditional statement of work-based services.

  • Page 31: User Forums

    Network Administrators, Security Experts, and SonicWALL Medallion Partners who need to enhance their knowledge and maximize their investment.
  • Page 32 Product Safety and Regulatory Information In this Section: This section provides regulatory, trademark, and copyright information. • - page 32 Safety and Regulatory Information for the SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance • - page 33 SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance Sicherheit und gesetzliche Vorschriften •...

  • Page 33: Safety And Regulatory Information For The Sonicwall Sonicpoint Wireless Appliance

    Power Supply Information for APL23-081 APL23-081 SonicPoint-N Dual Radio If the power supply is missing from your SonicWALL product package, please contact SonicWALL Technical Support at 408-752-7819 for a replacement. This product should only be used with a UL listed power supply marked “Class 2” or “LPS”, Mounting the SonicWALL with an output rated 12 VDC, minimum 1.66 A, Tma: minimum...

  • Page 34: Sonicwall Sonicpoint Wireless Appliance Sicherheit Und Gesetzliche Vorschriften

    Appliance Sicherheit und gesetzliche Verbindung von Geräten in Innenräumen. Schließen Sie an die Vorschriften Anschlüsse der SonicWALL keine Kabel an, die aus dem Gebäude herausgeführt werden, in dem sich das Gerät befindet. Weitere Hinweise zur Montage Informationen zur Stromversorgung APL23-081 Wählen Sie für die Montage einen Ort, der keinem direkten...

  • Page 35: Fcc

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. United States of America Authorized Channels SonicWALL declares that the APL23-081 (FCC ID: QWU-081) when sold in US is limited to CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. Page 34...

  • Page 36: Industry Canada Notices

    (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or SonicWALL declares that the APL23-081 (IC: 4408A-081) when sold in damage to LE-LAN devices. Canada is limited to CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.

  • Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity

    This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in May be Marketed as SonicPoint-N Dual Radio some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
  • Page 38 Directive 1999/5/EC. SonicWALL izjavlja, da je ta APL23-081 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Por medio de la presente SonicWALL declara que el APL23-081 cumple con los requisitos relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

  • Page 39: Copyright Notice

    Specifications and descriptions subject to change without notice. Trademarks SonicWALL is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. Microsoft Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, and Active Directory are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 40 F +1 408.745.9300 P/N 232-001939-50 Rev A 01/11 ©2011 SonicWALL, Inc. is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications and descriptions subject to change without notice.

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