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TZ_210_GSG.book Page 1 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM SonicWALL TZ 210 Series Quick Start Start here if you are new to SonicWALL appliances. The next few pages provide a Quick Start to connecting your appliance. For a complete listing of contents, including more advanced network deployments, see the Table of Contents on page i of this guide.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 2 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM SonicWALL TZ 210 Series Quick Start Connect the SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance using standard CAT-5 Ethernet cables as shown in the illustration below.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 3 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM SonicWALL TZ 210 Series Quick Start Connect the included power cable and adaptor and plug into a properly grounded 120V AC outlet.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 4 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM SonicWALL TZ 210 Series Quick Start The TZ 210 series appliance powers on and the orange “test” LED blinks during the boot sequence. Continue to the next step when the “test” LED is no longer lit. This process may take up to 2 minutes. For troubleshooting this step, see page iv of this guide.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 5 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM SonicWALL TZ 210 Series Quick Start Using a computer connected to the LAN port of the SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance, navigate to “http://192.168.168.168/” in a Web browser. The SonicWALL Setup Wizard displays. Continue to page 4 of this guide to complete the Setup Wizard. 1 Verify Contents http://192.168.168.168/ 2 Connect Network http://192.168.168.
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TZ_210_GSG.book Page i Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM SonicWALL TZ 210 Series Getting Started Guide This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and configuration of the SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance running SonicOS Enhanced.
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TZ_210_GSG.book Page 1 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM Setting Up Your Network 1 In this Section: This section provides pre-configuration information. Review this section before setting up your SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 2 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM System Requirements Recording Configuration Information Before you begin the setup process, verify that you have: Record the following setup information to use during the setup process and for future reference: • • An Internet connection A Web browser supporting Java Script and HTTP uploads. Supported browsers include the following: Supported Browsers Browser Version Number Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher Firefox 2.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 3 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM Primary Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information Secondary ISP Information Record the following information about your current ISP: Record the following information about your secondary ISP: If you connect via You likely use Please record If you connect via You likely use Cable modem, DSL with a router DHCP No Internet connection information is usually required, although some service providers require a host name.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 4 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM Completing the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard takes you through several basic steps to get your SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance configured for your network. Use the Recording Configuration Information section, on page 2 to record your configuration information as you complete the wizard.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 5 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM Accessing the Management Interface The computer you use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance must be set up to connect using DHCP, or with a static IP address in your chosen subnet. The default subnet for LAN zone ports is 192.168.168.x. If the System > Status page (shown below) displays, then you have correctly configured the SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance to work with the computer on your LAN.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 6 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM Verifying WAN (Internet) Connectivity Connecting Your Network Devices Complete the following steps to confirm your Internet connectivity: 1. 2. Connecting Directly Good for small networks (less than 5 clients) Easy to setup Requires less equipment Each interface may be configured for a different zone (LAN, WAN, DMZ) In the Windows interface, launch your Web browser. Enter “http://www.sonicwall.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 7 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM Troubleshooting Initial Setup This section provides troubleshooting tips for the following initial setup topics: • Troubleshooting the Setup Wizard - page 7 • Troubleshooting Internet Connection - page 7 • Configuring DHCP IP Addressing - page 8 Troubleshooting the Setup Wizard • If you see the login screen, but not the Setup Wizard: • Configure your Web browser to allow pop-ups.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 8 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM Configuring DHCP IP Addressing If you are having trouble connecting to the SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance, complete the following section based on your Windows operating system flavor. Configure your management computer to obtain an IP address using DHCP. Windows Vista 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Start menu, right-click Network and select Properties. In the Tasks menu, click Manage network connections. The Network Connections windows displays.
TZ_210_GSG.book Page 9 Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:41 PM Registering Your Appliance 2 In this Section: This section provides instructions for registering your SonicWALL TZ 210 series appliance. • • Creating a MySonicWALL Account - page 10 Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 10 Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process and is necessary to receive the benefits of SonicWALL security services, firmware updates, and technical support.
