SonicWALL E6500 manual Configuration Options, Restart, SafeMode, Screen-Saver

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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