Appliance Getting Started Guide ® The SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless is a total security platform for both your wired and wireless network, delivering true layered security by integrating gateway anti-virus, intrusion prevention and content filtering capabilities for small networks in an easy-to-use, low cost platform.
• An Internet connection • A Web browser for accessing the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless’s Web-based management interface. The Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 9.0 or higher, or Firefox 2.0 or higher are recommended.
Secondary DNS (optional): Dial in to a server PPTP Server Address: User Name: Password: Note: If you are not using one of the network configurations above, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 3...
When the Test light is no longer lit, the security appliance is ready for configuration. If the Test LED remains lit after the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless has booted, Restart the security appliance. For more trouble shooting information, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the WAN port on the back of your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. The WAN LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active connection. SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 5...
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1. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to the computer you are going to use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to port # 1 on the back of your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless.
2. Enter http://192.168.168.168 in the Location or Address field. The SonicWALL Setup Wizard launches and guides you through the configuration and setup of your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the Setup Wizard. Note: The Setup Wizard will prompt you for a login and a password.
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If you can view the SonicWALL home page, you have configured everything correctly. If you cannot view the SonicWALL home page try a second URL. If you still cannot view a Web page, log in as “admin” with your administrative password, and click on the Wizards button in the top right corner of the management interface to restart the wizard.
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If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless or the Setup Wizard does not display, verify the following configurations: • Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless management IP address in your Web browser? •...
Alert: The Time Zone and DNS settings on your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless must be set correctly before registering your security appliance. See Step 5, “Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless” on page 10 for instructions on setting the Time Zone and DNS settings. Before You Register You need a mySonicWALL.com account to register the...
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Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless” on page 13 to register your appliance. 1. If you are not logged into the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless management interface log in with the username admin and the administrative password you set in the Setup Wizard.
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7. When the mySonicWALL.com server has finished processing your account, you will see a page saying that your account has been created. Click Continue. Congratulations. Your mySonicWALL.com account is activated. Now you need to log into mySonicWALL.com to register your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. Page 12...
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Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless 1. If you are not logged into the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless management interface, log in with the username admin and the administrative password you set in the Setup Wizard. 2. If the System > Status page is not displaying in the management interface, click System in the left-navigation menu, and then click Status.
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Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless is now fully operational. You can continue with this Getting Started Guide to: • Activate SonicWALL Security Services. • Set up computers on your network • Mount your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless on a wall or to any vertical surface Page 14...
Activating SonicWALL Security Services When you register your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless, you are eligible for a Free Trial of the SonicWALL Security Services: • Gateway Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware/Intrusion Prevention Service - Provides real-time protection for all hosts behind your SonicWALL from viruses, spyware, worms and application-layer...
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CFS Premium Service to activate the Complete Anti-Virus and Content Filtering Service (CFS) free trials. Your SonicWALL Security Service free trials are now activated. You must now enable each service on your SonicWALL security appliance. Use the following instructions to configure each service with its default values.
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2. Select the Enable Anti-Virus checkbox. 3. Click in the top-right corner of the page. Users on your network will be prompted to download the SonicWALL Anti-Virus client. Enabling Intrusion Prevention Service 1. Select the Security Services > Intrusion Prevention page in the SonicWALL management interface.
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Enabling Anti-Spyware Service 1. Select the Security Services > Anti-Spyware page in the SonicWALL management interface. 2. In the Gateway Anti-Spyware Global Settings section, click the Enable Anti-Spyware checkbox. 3. Select which interfaces you want to apply Anti-Spyware service on, You can select any combination of WAN, LAN, and OPT.
You connect to the wireless network according to the requirements of your client operating system. Your wireless client may automatically detect and display the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless’ SSID in a list of available wireless networks or you may need to manually configure your wireless card with the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless’...
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If necessary, install the SonicWALL GVC. Follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard to install SonicWALL GVC. Note: SonicWALL GVC is free to use for WiFiSec secured wireless connections. For remote VPN access through a WAN port, you must have a GVC Client License. For complete product documentation on...
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VPN connection when you launch the SonicWALL Global VPN Client. Click Finish. The new VPN connection policy appears in the SonicWALL Global VPN Client window. SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 21...
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Establishing a WiFiSec VPN Connection Using the WLAN GroupVPN Policy In the SonicWALL Global VPN Client window, double-click the Office Gateway profile. The Connection Warning dialog box is displayed, which informs you that all traffic that is not going to the secured VPN gateway will be blocked.
Connecting Computers to Your Appliance You can attach up to ten computers to your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless. LAN 3 LAN 1 LAN 4 LAN 2 Internet SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 23...
IP address automatically (using DHCP addressing): Note: If you are not using DHCP, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide available on the SonicWALL Resource CD and on the SonicWALL’s Documentation Web Site at: <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>.
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4. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS address automatically. 6. Click OK for the settings to take effect. SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 25...
Wall Mounting the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless You can mount your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless on a wall or any vertical surface. Use the template on the next page as a guide for placing the mounting screws. 1. Using the template on the next page, attach two screws to the surface where you want to mount the security appliance.
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Ensure that no water or excessive moisture can enter the unit. • Allow unrestricted airflow around the unit and through the vents on the side of the unit. A minimum of 1 inch (25.44mm) clearance is recommended. Attach mounting screw here SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 27...
TZ 150 Wireless Note: Detailed regulatory information can be found in the electronic file, “SonicWALL_TZ_150_Wireless_Regulatory_Statement.pdf,” located on the SonicWALL Resource CD provided with the unit or on the SonicWALL Web site: <http://www.sonicwall.com>. Cable Connections All Ethernet and RS232 (Console) cables are designed for intra- building connection to other equipment.
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• Private IP Address - An IP address for a resource in your network that is not known or published outside the zone (for example LAN) where it is located. SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 29...
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• Public IP Address - An IP address for a resource in your network that is published outside your network to the WAN. • Router - A device that routes data between networks through IP address information in the header of the IP packet. A router forwards packets to other routers until the packets reach their destination.
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