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SonicWALL NSA E6500

Getting Started Guide

This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and configuration of the SonicWALL Network Security Appliance (NSA) E6500 running SonicOS Enhanced. After you complete this guide, computers on your Local Area Network (LAN) will have secure Internet access.

Document Contents

This document contains the following sections:

1Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 3

2Registering Your Appliance - page 13

3Deployment Scenarios - page 19

4Additional Deployment Configuration - page 41

5Support and Training Options - page 55

6Rack Mounting Instructions - page 63

7Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page 69

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Contents NSA E6500 Getting Started Guide Document Contents SonicWALL NSA E6500Front SonicWALL NSA E6500Pre-Configuration Tasks This SectionCheck Package Contents Obtain Internet Service Provider ISP Information Obtain Configuration InformationAdministrator Information Registration InformationFront Panel LCD ScreenBack Panel Front Bezel Control Features LCD Control ButtonsMain Menu StatusConfigure SafeMode Configuration OptionsRestart Screen-SaverFront Bezel Configuration Example LAN IP ConfigurationRegistering Your Appliance Before You Register Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on mysonicwall.com Product RegistrationLicensing Security Services and Software Gateway ServicesSonicWALL NSA E6500 Getting Started Guide Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup Registration Next StepsDeployment Scenarios ABC Selecting a Deployment ScenarioScenario a NAT/Route Mode Gateway Scenario B State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode Scenario C L2 Bridge Mode System Requirements Initial SetupConnecting the WAN Port Connecting the LAN Port Applying PowerAccessing the Management Interface Accessing the Setup WizardConnecting to Your Network Testing Your ConnectionActivating Licenses in SonicOS Obtaining the Latest Firmware Saving a Backup Copy of Your PreferencesUpgrading Firmware on Your SonicWALL Using SafeMode to Upgrade Firmware Upgrading the FirmwareAdditional Deployment Configuring a State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode Initial High Availability SetupConfiguring High Availability Configuring Advanced HA Settings34 Configuring a State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode Synchronizing Settings Adjusting High Availability Settings Synchronizing FirmwareHA License Configuration Overview Your Appliance on mysonicwall.comAssociating Pre-Registered Appliances Connection Overview Configuring L2 Bridge ModeConfiguring the Primary Bridge Interface Configuring the Secondary Bridge Interface IP Assignment drop-down, select Layer 2 Bridged ModeAdditional Deployment Configuration Creating Network Access Rules An Introduction to Zones and InterfacesSonicWALL NSA E6500 Getting Started Guide 44 Creating Network Access Rules Creating a NAT Policy Configuring Address Objects Configuring NAT Policies Gateway Anti-Virus Intrusion Prevention Anti-Spyware Enabling Security Services in SonicOSApplying Security Services to Zones Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools Using Packet CaptureUsing Ping Using the Active Connections Monitor Using Log View Deployment Configuration Reference Checklist For this Task See this Chapter54 Deployment Configuration Reference Checklist Support and Training Options Customer Support Knowledge PortalUser Forums Training Related Documentation Dynamic Tooltips SonicWALL Live Product DemosSonicWALL NSA E6500 Getting Started Guide 62 SonicWALL Live Product Demos Rack Mounting Instructions Rack Mounting Instructions SSEMBLEMTHEL3LIDET2AIL &ASTEN TWOSIDEDISCREWSWTOOTHETRAIL SSEMBLEMNNERE2AILITOO#HASSIS NSERTT#HASSISATOO&RAME 3LIDEIINNER CHANNELEINTOORAILS 68 Rack Mounting Instructions Product Safety and Regulatory Information Safety and Regulatory Information Rack Mounting the SonicWALLHinweis zur Lithiumbatterie FCC Part 15 Class a Notice Copyright Notice TrademarksPage SonicWALL NSA E6500 Getting Started Guide Page Protection AT the Speed of Business