Dell Sonicwall Sonicpoint Ace, Getting Started Manual

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An introduction to
zones and interfaces
Zones split a network infrastructure into logical areas, each
with its own set of usage rules, security services, and policies.
Most networks include multiple definitions for zones, including
those for trusted, untrusted, public, encrypted, and wireless
traffic.
Some basic (default) zone types include:
WAN - Untrusted resources outside your local network
LAN - Trusted local network resources
WLAN - Local wireless network resources originating from
SonicWALL wireless enabled appliances
DMZ - Local network assets that must be accessible from the
WAN zone (such as Web and FTP servers)
VPN - Trusted endpoints in an otherwise untrusted zone (such
as the WAN)
The security features and settings configured for the zones
are enforced by binding a zone to one or more physical
interfaces (such as, X0, X1, or X2) on the Dell SonicWALL
network security appliance.
The X1 and X0 interfaces are preconfigured as WAN and LAN
respectively. The remaining ports (X2-X6) are also LAN ports
by default. However, these ports can be configured to meet
the needs of your network, either by using basic zone types
(WAN, LAN, WLAN, DMZ, VPN) or configuring a custom zone
type to fit your network requirements (for example: Gaming
Console Zone, Wireless Printer Zone, Wireless Ticket Scanner
Zone).
Configuring wireless
access
This section describes how to configure SonicPoints with a
Dell SonicWALL network security appliance.
Dell SonicWALL SonicPoints are wireless access points specially
engineered to work with Dell SonicWALL network security
appliances. Before you can manage SonicPoints in the
management interface, complete the following steps:
•
"Configuring provisioning profiles"
on page 21
•
"Configuring a wireless zone"
on page 23
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