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SonicWALL SonicPoint Getting Started Guide

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Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide SonicWALL Network Security Appliances NETWORK SECURITY SonicPoint N Dual Band PROTECTION AT THE SPEED OF BUSINESS...

Page 2: ...tton LAN PoE Port Console Port Provides PoE powered Ethernet connection to SonicWALL appliance WLAN zone Press and hold to manually reset the SonicPoint into SafeMode Provides management connection us...

Page 3: ...Page 3 SonicPoint Front Back Panels...

Page 4: ...etting Started Guide Page 4 Before You Begin In this Section This section provides a basic checklist of materials and information you will need before you begin Check Package Contents page 5 What You...

Page 5: ...ntents Before continuing ensure that your SonicPoint package contains the following materials SonicPoint N Dual Band Appliance Mounting Plate Antennas 3 Getting Started Guide Anchor Screw Kit Getting...

Page 6: ...ing SonicWALL UTM appliances TZ 210 series NSA series E Class NSA series An 802 3af compliant PoE injector or PoE capable switch An active Internet connection A configured interface on the SonicWALL s...

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Page 8: ...k Integrated Solutions Guide The content is meant to provide a brief introduction to Radio Frequency RF technology as it pertains to different deployment scenarios Wireless RF Introduction page 9 Plac...

Page 9: ...t fit into either of these categories as it is capable of using both 2 4GHz and 5GHz but is limited to 14 overlapping channels for backward compatibility Data Rate and Useful Range Different 802 11 st...

Page 10: ...1g 802 11n USA Channels 23 11 11 11 EU Channels 23 13 13 13 Japan Channels 15 14 14 14 Frequency Band 5GHz 2 4GHz 2 4GHz 2 4 5GHz Max Data Rate 54Mbps 11Mbps 54Mbps 180Mbps Radius Range 90ft 25m 120ft...

Page 11: ...d other objects that could alter or interfere with the RF signal Making Hardware Decisions The first decision in hardware is the access point While access point technology 802 11a b g n is one factor...

Page 12: ...your proposed deployment will operate within the laws provided by your local governing body In the United States the FCC provides these guidelines and laws Upgrading to 802 11n Technology The followin...

Page 13: ...s in many Wi Fi deployments Even if the access points in question are using different SSID nomenclature channel overlapping is almost sure to be a bandwidth buster for legitimate users Solution Either...

Page 14: ...figuring VoIP SonicOS feature module available at http www sonicwall com us support html Location C Off network access points Problem Your neighbors need wireless too Unfortunately the walls that sepa...

Page 15: ...products on the market share this potential vulnerability when two users connected by a common hub or wireless access point wish to exchange data SonicWALL addresses this security shortcoming by mana...

Page 16: ...s It s a truly staggering fact to think that the majority of these wireless implementations are fundamentally insecure leaving users and private data at risk Many wireless network proprietors believe...

Page 17: ...Page 17 Registering for a Free Copy of the SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide...

Page 18: ...cPoint appliance Creating a MySonicWALL Account page 19 Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL page 19 Using SonicWALL UTM Security Services for Wireless Clients page 20 Note Registra...

Page 19: ...rs to register their SonicPoint will receive a coupon for a free copy of the SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide To register your SonicPoint perform the following tasks 1 Logi...

Page 20: ...ck Buy Now in the Service Management page If you recently purchased security services you will receive an activation key This key is emailed to you after online purchases or is on the front of the cer...

Page 21: ...Page 21 Using SonicWALL UTM Security Services for Wireless Clients...

Page 22: ...ing Your UTM Appliance for Wireless In this Section This section provides instructions for configuring the SonicWALL UTM appliance to connect with your SonicWALL SonicPoint An Introduction to Zones an...

Page 23: ...ed for the zones are enforced by binding a zone to one or more physical interfaces such as X0 X1 or X2 on the SonicWALL UTM appliance The X1 and X0 interfaces are preconfigured as WAN and LAN respecti...

Page 24: ...SonicPoint 2 Enter a Name Prefix to be used internally as the first part of the name for each SonicPoint provisioned 3 Select the Country Code for the area of operation 802 11n Radio Tab 1 Select Ena...

Page 25: ...r Deny List to automatically allow or deny traffic to and from all devices with MAC addresses in the group The Deny List is enforced before the Allow List Advanced Tab Configure the advanced radio set...

Page 26: ...e Allow Interface Trust checkbox on the WLAN Zone creates the necessary Access Rules to allow hosts on these interfaces to communicate with each other 4 Select the checkboxes for the security services...

Page 27: ...one type 3 Select Static for the IP Assignment 4 Enter a static IP Address in the field Any private IP is appropriate for this field as long at it does not interfere with the IP address range of any o...

Page 28: ...nd configure physical aspects of the SonicPoint including cabling and mounting Installing Antennas page 29 Connecting Ethernet Cable page 30 Verifying Operation page 31 Verifying WAN Internet Connecti...

Page 29: ...circular design of the SonicPoint aides in creating a strong tri directional wireless signal pattern In most cases leaving the antennas straight up as indicated in the illustration will provide the b...

Page 30: ...icWALL PoE injector read and comply with instruction provided with the POE first then complete the following steps 1 Plug the power cord of the SonicWALL PoE injector into the power outlet 2 Using Eth...

Page 31: ...ternet Connectivity Complete the following steps to confirm your Internet connectivity 1 Disconnect a client computer from any other network connections LAN 3G and more 2 Connect the client computer t...

Page 32: ...he wall or ceiling in the locations you marked until the face of the screw is flush with the surface 4 Screw the smaller phillips head screws into the anchors leaving enough space between the screw he...

Page 33: ...on the SonicPoint SonicPoints page and forces the SonicWALL appliance if connected to download a new SonicPoint image from the SonicWALL back end server Ensure that the SonicPoint is connected to a 80...

Page 34: ...t your cable runs meet these specs as well With regards to cable length due to signaling limitations in 802 3af and Ethernet cable runs cannot exceed 100 meters between the PoE switch and SonicPoint W...

Page 35: ...are free site surveying tools Cabling When planning make sure you note the distance of cable runs from where the SonicPoint will be mounted This must be 100 meters or less If you are not using PoE sw...

Page 36: ...views of customer support and training options for SonicWALL appliances Customer Support page 37 Knowledge Portal page 37 Dynamic Tooltips page 38 SonicWALL Live Product Demos page 38 User Forums page...

Page 37: ...ting services to meet your needs from our innovative implementation services to traditional statement of work based services For further information visit http www sonicwall com us support contact htm...

Page 38: ...and checkboxes SonicWALL Live Product Demos The SonicWALL Live Demo Site provides free test drives of SonicWALL security products and services through interactive live product installations Unified T...

Page 39: ...users Content Security Manager topics Continuous Data Protection topics Email Security topics Firewall topics Network Anti Virus topics Security Services and Content Filtering topics SonicWALL GMS an...

Page 40: ...cWALL Medallion Partners who need to enhance their knowledge and maximize their investment in SonicWALL Products and Security Applications SonicWALL Training provides the following resources for its c...

Page 41: ...dmin NAT Load Balancing Packet Capture Radio Frequency Monitoring Single Sign On SSL Control Virtual Access Points SonicWALL GMS Administrator s Guide SonicWALL GVC Administrator s Guide SonicWALL Vie...

Page 42: ...Network Integrated Solutions Guide The Official Guide to SonicWALL s market leading wireless networking and security devices This 512 page book is available in hardcopy Order the book directly from El...

Page 43: ...Page 43 SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide...

Page 44: ...trademark and copyright information Safety and Regulatory Information for the SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance page 45 SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance Sicherheit und gesetzliche Vorschr...

Page 45: ...h 25 44mm clearance is recommended Consideration must be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect of over loading the circuits has minimal impact on overcurrent pr...

Page 46: ...Sie sicher dass die Luft um das Ger t herum zirkulieren kann und die L ftungsschlitze an der Seite des Geh uses frei sind Hier ist ein Bel ftungsabstand von mindestens 26 mm einzuhalten Vergewissern...

Page 47: ...ration within 5 15 5 25GHz frequency range it is restricted to indoor environment FCC and IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC and IC RF radiation exposure limits set fo...

Page 48: ...te EU00170 A I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards Quality control procedures will ensure series production of equipment wi...

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Page 50: ...ers whether or not sold but all of the material purchased with all backup copies can be sold given or loaned to another person Under the law copying includes translating into another language or forma...

Page 51: ...Page 51 Trademarks...

Page 52: ...ademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Specifications and descriptions subject to change without notice SonicWALL Inc 1143 Borregas Avenue T 1 408 745 9600 www sonicwall c...

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