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SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 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.
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SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 3 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 1 Before You Begin In this Section: This section provides a basic checklist of materials and information you will need before you begin.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 4 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 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) 5Ghz Antennas (3) Power Adaptor and Cord* *The included power cord is intended for use in North America only.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 5 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM What You Need to Begin • This page provides basic network hardware and software prerequisites as a baseline for SonicPoint-N Dual Radio deployments. More specific requirements are detailed in the remainder of this guide. • Hardware / Firmware Requirements A network infrastructure capable of sustaining 802.11n data rates to the number of clients you intend to support An 802.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 6 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Ports and Status LEDs Antenna Connection Power s Test SafeMode Status LEDs 5GHz wlan lan link act act link 2.4GHz wlan 2.4GHz wlan 5GHz 5GHz lan 5GHz Link 2.4GHz Link 1000Mbps Ethernet Link Power Port Provides 12VDC power connection lan console Reset Button LAN/PoE Port Provides Ethernet connection and 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) Page 6 Ports and Status LEDs 2.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 7 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 2 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.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 8 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Wireless RF Introduction Radio Frequency Barriers There are currently four widely adopted standards for 802.11 wireless network types: a, b, g, and n. Although 802.11n is the newest and highest capacity standard, each of the four standards has its own strengths and weaknesses. This section provides overviews of these standards.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 9 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Access Points and Network Design Physical placement of an access point has a measurable effect on who can and cannot access your wireless signal.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 10 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Solutions to RF Interference and Barriers These days, finding an environment with no RF interference or noise is nearly impossible. Only if you are setting up an office in a secluded redwood grove can you count on RF interference to be a non-issue. Even then, the redwood trees might just be among those fitted with high-gain cellular antennas, an all-toocommon occurrence today.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 11 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 3 Registering Your Appliance In this Section: This section provides instructions for registering your SonicWALL SonicPoint appliance.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 12 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL Using SonicWALL Security Services for Wireless Clients You must register your SonicWALL security appliance on MySonicWALL to enable full functionality. Any security services you purchased for your SonicWALL security appliance can also be applied to wireless clients.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 13 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 4 Configuring the Wireless Zone and Interface In this Section: 4 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).
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 14 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Configuring Provisioning Profiles 802.11n Radio 0/1 Tabs (5GHz Radio / 2.4 GHz Radio) SonicPoint profiles make it easy to apply basic settings to multiple SonicPoints within a wireless zone. If a SonicPoint is connected to a zone that does not have a custom profile assigned to it, a default profile is used. Radios are configured in their respective tabs. To configure both Radio 0 and Radio 1: To add a new profile: 1. 2.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 15 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Radio 0/1 (5Ghz/2.4GHz) Advanced Tabs Configure the advanced radio settings for each 802.11n radio. For most 802.11n advanced options, the default settings give optimum performance. For a full description of the fields on this tab, see the SonicOS Administrator’s Guide. When you are finished, click OK. 2. 3. 4.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 16 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Configuring the Network Interface 7. Each SonicPoint or group of SonicPoints must be connected to a physical network interface configured for Wireless. By default, SonicOS provides a standard wireless zone (WLAN), which can be applied to any available interface. Optionally, you may choose to allow Management and User Login mechanisms to allow wireless clients to log into the SonicWALL management interface.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 17 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 5 Setting Up Your SonicPoint In this Section: 5 This section describes how to connect and configure physical aspects of the SonicPoint including cabling and mounting.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 18 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Installing Antennas To install the SonicPoint-N Dual Radio included antennas: 1. 2. Remove the six (6) antennas from the bag and place each on the appropriate connector, keeping in mind that two antenna/connector types exist. Carefully finger-tighten the fittings. The circular design of the SonicPoint aides in creating a strong multi-directional wireless signal pattern for both radio bands.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 19 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Mounting Using Ceiling Brackets To mount the SonicPoint to a crossbar between ceiling panels: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using the short screws, screw in the brackets to the underside of the SonicPoint, mounting plate, making sure both brackets are parallel. Supporting the SonicPoint in one hand, clip the edge of each bracket over the edge of the ceiling crossbar.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 20 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Mounting Using Anchor Screws To mount the SonicPoint using the plate and anchor screws: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Remove the mounting plate from the bottom of the SonicPoint and place the plate on the location where you wish to mount the SonicPoint. Using a pencil, mark the location of two of the locking screw holes. The holes you mark should be directly across from each other, not adjacent to each other.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 21 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Verifying Operation Verifying WAN (Internet) Connectivity To verify that the SonicPoint is provisioned and operational, navigate to the SonicPoint > SonicPoints page in the SonicOS management interface. The SonicPoint displays an “operational” status in the SonicPoint table: Complete the following steps to confirm your Internet connectivity: 1. 2. 3. 4.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 22 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Troubleshooting Tips Onboard Help System If the SonicPoint locates a peer SonicOS device, the two units perform an encrypted exchange and the profile assigned to the relevant wireless zone is used to automatically configure (provision) the newly added SonicPoint unit. All SonicWALL network security appliances include an onboard help system with help topics that are relevant to each area of the management interface.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 23 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 6 Optimizing Wireless with RF Analysis In this Section: 6 This section describes how to monitor, adjust, and optimize your wireless network using the RF Analysis features built into the SonicOS management interface SonicPoint > RF Analysis panel.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 24 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Using the Wireless RF Score Channel Utilization The RF Score is a calculated number on a scale of 1-10 which is used to represent the overall condition for a channel. A high channel RF score (depicted in green) indicates a better quality RF environment. The channel utilization graph shows how channels are being utilized for each SonicPoint.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 25 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Viewing Overloaded Channels RFA Highly Interfered Channels RF Analysis shows devices operating in each channel. A warning is displayed when it detects more than four active APs in the same channel, regardless of how strong the signal strength is. Access points working in adjacent channels (less than 5 channels apart) can also interfere with each other.
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SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 27 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM 7 Support and Training Options In this Section: This section provides overviews of customer support and training options for SonicWALL appliances.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 28 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Related Documentation SonicWALL’s documentation reference library provides digital downloads of all available print and web-based documentation for the SonicWALL product line.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 29 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Customer Support Knowledge Base SonicWALL Customer Support offers telephone, email and Web-based support to customers who have a valid Warranty or who purchased a Support Contract. Please review our Warranty Support Policy for product coverage.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 30 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM User Forums Training The SonicWALL User Forums are a resource that provide users the ability to communicate and discuss a variety of security and appliance subject matters. SonicWALL’s Training Program
8 SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 31 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Product Safety and Regulatory Information In this Section: This section provides regulatory, trademark, and copyright information.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 32 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Safety and Regulatory Information for the SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance Regulatory Model/Type APL23-081 Product Names SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Mounting the SonicWALL • • • • • • Mount in a location away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. A maximum ambient temperature of 104º F (40º C) is recommended.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 33 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance Sicherheit und gesetzliche Vorschriften Weitere Hinweise zur Montage • • • • • • Wählen Sie für die Montage einen Ort, der keinem direkten Sonnenlicht ausgesetzt ist und sich nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen befindet. Die Umgebungstemperatur darf nicht mehr als 40 °C betragen.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 34 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM For more information regarding these statements, please contact SonicWALL, Inc. at: 2001 Logic Drive San Jose, CA 95124-3452 1-408-745-9600 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 35 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Industry Canada Notices SonicWALL declares that the APL23-081 (IC: 4408A-081) when sold in Canada is limited to CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 36 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM (ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.; Declaration of Conformity Certificate #: EU00190-A Application of council Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC) 2006/95/EC (LVD) 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) Standard(s) to which conformity is declared This device is a 2.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 37 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM SonicWALL tímto prohlašuje, že tento APL23-081 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Hierbij verklaart SonicWALL dat het toestel APL23-081 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 38 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM Copyright Notice © 2011 SonicWALL, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual or the software described within, cannot be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of the manufacturer, except in the normal use of the software to make a backup copy. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original.
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 41 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM SonicWALL, Inc. 2001 Logic Drive T +1 408.745.9600 San Jose CA 95124-3452 F +1 408.745.9300 www.sonicwall.com 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.
