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SonicWALL TZ 170 SP/SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Quick Start Guide Page 11

Accessing the SonicWALL TZ 170 Management Interface

Once you have configured your Management Station, you can access the SonicWALL TZ 170 
Management Interface to access the 

SonicWALL

 

Setup Wizard

 to automate the setup of the 

SonicWALL security appliance in your network environment. In most cases, the procedures in the 

Setup Wizard

 completes your network to Internet connectivity configuration.

Launching the Setup Wizard

To access the TZ 170 Management Interface and launch the 

Setup Wizard

 from your Management 

Station, follow the instructions below:
1.  Launch your Web browser. 

Alert

! Because you are temporarily disconnected from the Internet, you may receive an error message

when your Web browser first opens. This does not affect your installation process. Continue with the steps
below.

 

2. Enter 192.168.168.168 in the 

Location

 or 

Address

 field and press 

Enter

Alert! 

Your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads in order to fully manage the SonicWALL

security appliance. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, as well as Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher, are
recommended.

 

3. The 

SonicWALL Setup Wizard

 launches and guides you through the configuration and setup of your TZ 170.

Can’t Connect?

If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 170, check the following:

Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 170 LAN IP address in your Web browser?

Is the SonicWALL TZ 170 connected to the same network as your computer?

Have you changed the TCP/IP network settings on your computer?

Do you have the crossover cable connected to your Management Station and the SonicWALL TZ 170.

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Summary of Contents for TZ 170 Series

Page 1: ...COMPREHENSIVE INTERNET SECURITY SonicWALL TZ 170 SP SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...packet inspection firewall protection an IPSec VPN gateway that accommodates 6 000 simultaneous connections and support for SonicWALL subscription based security services such as Intrusion Prevention Service Content Filtering Service and Network Anti Virus SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless The SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless security appliance delivers enterprise class wireless and wired security to small netwo...

Page 3: ...ireless only The RJ45 CLI cable is only included with the purchase of a TZ 170 with SonicOS Enhanced A power cord is included only with units shipped to North America SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Front and Back Panels Console Port LAN Ports 1 5 WAN Port Power Optional Port Modem Port Power Light opt LAN Test Light WAN Modem Any Items Missing If any items are missing from your package contact SonicWALL Supp...

Page 4: ...wireless networking TZ 170 Wireless PC or Macintosh computer to act as a Management Station for initial configuration of the SonicWALL security appliance Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer v 5 0 or later or Netscape Navigator v 4 7 or later for accessing the SonicWALL security appliance s Management Interface Your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads in order to fully manage the Son...

Page 5: ...bat Reader to view it Acrobat Reader is also provided on your product CD Record all of your networking information in the checklist below Dialup Phone Number If you are using a dialup modem connection _______________________ IP Addressing using DHCP No action necessary The SonicWALL security appliance automatically detects the presence of a DHCP server during setup IP Addressing using PPPoE The So...

Page 6: ...dress A set of numbers in the format XXX XXX XXX XXX used to address computers on the Internet LAN A Local Area Network is typically a group of computers located at a single location and is commonly based on the Ethernet architecture PPPoE The Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet supports the transmission of network packets over serial transmission lines such as DSL or POTS Plain Old Telephone Se...

Page 7: ...rom the bag and place one on each connector Finger tighten the fittings on the connectors Adjusting the Antennas TZ 170 Wireless You can adjust the antennas for best radio reception In most cases the antennas should be pointing straight up and perpendicular to the box Start from that position and move them until you notice better reception Certain area such as the area directly below the TZ 170 Wi...

Page 8: ...70 Wireless can use a regular power supply or it can get power through the LAN 1 Ethernet port using the an 802 3af standard Power over Ethernet injector like the SonicWALL PoE injector To apply power with the PoE injector 1 Plug the power cord of the PoE injector into the power outlet 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Data and Power out port on the PoE Injector and connect the other end of the c...

Page 9: ... of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a computer Management Station you will use to initially configure the TZ 170 Connect the other end of the cable to any LAN port 1 2 3 4 or 5 on your TZ 170 The link LED lights indicating an active connection Connecting Your LAN You connect individual computers and other network devices or LAN hubs switches via straight through Ethernet cables directly ...

Page 10: ...than one address type the second one in the Alternate DNS server field 9 Click OK for the settings to take effect on the computer Windows 2000 1 From your Windows task bar click Start 2 Then click Settings 3 Click Network and Dial up Connections 4 Double click the network icon to open the connection window 5 Click Properties 6 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 7 Select Use th...

Page 11: ...u may receive an error message when your Web browser first opens This does not affect your installation process Continue with the steps below 2 Enter 192 168 168 168 in the Location or Address field and press Enter Alert Your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads in order to fully manage the SonicWALL security appliance Internet Explorer 5 0 or higher as well as Netscape Navigator 4 0 or ...

Page 12: ... you must log into the TZ 170 using Admin as the User Name and password as the Password After you log into the TZ 170 click the Wizards button on the System Status page Select Setup to begin configuring the TZ 170 Configuring the TZ 170 SP for Network to Internet Connectivity 1 Welcome read the information on the Welcome dialogue box Click Next 2 Change Password change the TZ 170 password to your ...

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