
SonicWALL NSA E6500 Getting Started Guide
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Configuration Options
This option allows you to configure network port settings for the
appliance. Once selected, the LCD displays a list of
configurable options. Status options available include:
•
X0 IP and subnet
•
X1 Mode
•
X1 IP and subnet
•
X1 Gateway
•
X1 DNS settings (3 available)
•
Restore defaults
The
X1 Mode
can be set to
Static
(default option) or to
DHCP
. If
DHCP
is selected, manual configuration options are not shown
for X1 IP, subnet, gateway and DNS.
The
Restore Defaults
option will reset the appliance to default
factory settings. If selected it will prompt for confirmation twice
before restoring defaults.
If an option is selected but not modified, the appliance will
display a message stating that no changes were made and will
return the user to the edit value screen. If a change was made,
it will prompt the user for confirmation before effecting the
change.
Restart
This option allows you to safely restart without resorting to
power cycling the appliance. Once selected, the LCD will
display a confirmation prompt. Select
Y
for yes and press the
Right
button to confirm. The appliance will reboot.
SafeMode
This option will set the appliance to SafeMode. Once selected,
the LCD will display a confirmation prompt. Select
Y
for yes and
press the
Right
button to confirm. The appliance will change to
SafeMode. Once SafeMode is enabled, the SonicWALL NSA
E6500 must be controlled from the Web management interface.
Screen-Saver
If no button is pressed for over 60 seconds, or if the
Left
button
is pressed from the Main Menu, the appliance will enter Screen-
Saver mode. In this mode, the Status List will cycle, displaying
every entry for a few seconds.
If the
Up
or
Down
button is pressed while in Screen-Saver
mode, the appliance will display the adjacent status entry.
To exit Screen-Saver mode, press the
Right
button.
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