COMPREHENSIVE INTERNET SECURITY ™ SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances TZ 170 Quick Start Guide
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM Quick Start Installation Thank you for purchasing a SonicWALL Internet security appliance. The SonicWALL acts as a secure barrier between your private LAN and the public Internet (WAN) to protect your networks from security threats on the Internet. This Quick Start Guide provides instructions for installing and configuring your SonicWALL TZ 170 as an Office Gateway on your network.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 2 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM What You Need to Get Connected • • • • • SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance Internet Connection PC or Macintosh computer A Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer v5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator v4.7 or later - your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads in order to fully manage the SonicWALL.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 3 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM Setting Up Your SonicWALL 1 Applying Power to the SonicWALL Attach the power supply to the power cord. Plug the power adapter into the SonicWALL and plug the other end into a power outlet. The Power light turns green when power is applied to the SonicWALL. Also, the Test light remains lit for approximately 90 seconds while the SonicWALL performs a series of diagnostic tests.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 4 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM 4 Configuring Your Management Station Your SonicWALL is configured with the default IP address of 192.168.168.168. This IP address is used to initially access the Management interface of the SonicWALL and launch the Setup Wizard. To access the Management interface for the first time, you must configure your computer with an IP address in the same network range as the SonicWALL.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 5 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM Windows 98 1. From the Start list, highlight Settings and then select Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel window. 2. Double-click TCP/IP in the TCP/IP Properties window. 3. Select Specify an IP Address. 4. Type "192.168.168.200" in the IP Address field. 5. Type "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask field. 6. Click DNS Configuration. 7. Type the DNS IP address in the Preferred DNS Server field.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 6 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 170, check the following: • Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 170 LAN IP address in your browser window? • Is the SonicWALL TZ 170 connected to the same network as your computer? • Have you changed the TCP/IP network settings on your computer? (Step 4) 6 The Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides easy to follow instructions for configuring the SonicWALL on your network.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 7 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM 7 Configuring Computers on the LAN When the SonicWALL restarts, a window displays information to configure computers on your LAN. DHCP Server Enabled on the SonicWALL TZ 170 If you enabled the SonicWALL DHCP Server or have a DHCP Server on your LAN, each computer must be configured to obtain its IP address dynamically. After the SonicWALL has restarted, change the network settings on the computers on the LAN.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 8 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM Windows 98 1. From the Start list, highlight Settings and then select Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel window. 2. Double-click TCP/IP in the TCP/IP Properties window. 3. Select Obtain IP Address automatically. 4. Click DNS Configuration. 5. Select Obtain DNS Server automatically. 6. Click OK, and then click OK again. 7. Restart the computer for changes to take effect.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 9 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM Windows NT 1. From the Start list, highlight Settings and then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel window. 3. Double-click TCP/IP in the TCP/IP Properties window. 4. Select Specify an IP Address. 5. Type an IP address from your LAN IP range in the IP Address field. 6. Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 7. Type the SonicWALL LAN IP Address in the Default Gateway field. 8.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 10 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM SonicWALL TZ 170 Technical Specifications Processor: SonicWALL Security Processor Dimensions: 9.07 x 6.63 x 1.63 inches (23.03 x 16.84 x 4.14 cm) RAM: 64 MB Flash Memory: 8 MB Weight: 1.15 lb. (0.
QSG_TZ170_draftG.fm Page 11 Thursday, October 16, 2003 12:36 PM Appendix Resetting the Firmware to Factory Default Settings At times, it may be necessary to reset the firmware on your SonicWALL TZ 170. For example, if you’ve forgotten your password and cannot access the management interface, resetting the firmware allows you to reset the SonicWALL TZ 170 to factory default settings including the user name and password.
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