Table Of Contents - SonicWALL SonicPoint Quick Start Manual

What You Need to Get Connected
• A SonicWALL SonicPoint
• A SonicWALL PRO series security appliance running SonicOS Enhanced 2.5 (or higher)
• An interface on the SonicWALL security appliance configured as part of a Wireless zone
• A location selected for placement of your SonicPoint. You can mount the SonicPoint on any surface,
on the wall, or the ceiling. For mounting instructions, refer to the SonicPoint Regulatory Statement
included in your SonicPoint package.
• SonicWALL GVC or SonicWALL GSC running on your wireless clients
SonicPoint Configuration Steps
Setting up your SonicPoint as part of a complete SonicWALL Distributed Wireless Solution involves the
following steps:
Step 1: "Applying Power to the SonicPoint" on page 3
Step 2: "Configuring a Wireless Zone" on page 4
Step 3: "Configuring the Default SonicPoint Profile" on page 6
Step 4: "Connecting the SonicPoint to the Network" on page 8
Step 5: "Enabling Secure Wireless Connections" on page 9
Step 6: "Connecting Wireless Clients to the SonicPoint" on page 13
Step 7: "Registering Your SonicPoint" on page 16
Note:
The configuration steps in this guide cover setting up your SonicPoint in managed mode as part of
the SonicWALL Distributed Wireless Solution. To manage the SonicPoint in stand-alone mode, refer to the
SonicWALL SonicPoint Administrator's Guide, available on your resource CD or from the SonicWALL web
site at <http://www.sonicwall.com/services/documentation.html>.
Applying Power to the SonicPoint
1
Attach the power supply to the power cord. Plug the power adapter into the SonicPoint and plug the
other end into a power outlet.
The Power light turns green when power is applied to the SonicPoint.
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