SonicWALL 2200 manual Install the SonicWALL ADConnector

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Install the SonicWALL ADConnector

The SonicWALL ADConnector installation wizard installs both the SonicWALL ADConnector Configuration Tool and the SonicWALL Agent Service.

Note: You must have administrative privileges on the computer where you are installing the SonicWALL ADConnector.

1.Launch the SonicWALL ADConnector setup program you downloaded from https://mySonicWALL.com.

2.You may be prompted to install the Microsoft.NET 1.1 Framework. Click Yes.

3.You may see a Security Warning dialog box asking if you want to accept a certificate from InstallShield Software Corporation. SonicWALL uses InstallShield® to install the SonicWALL ADConnector software. Click Yes.

4.If you are installing the Microsoft.NET framework, select I Agree in the Microsoft.NET License Agreement dialog box, then click Install. When Microsoft.NET installation is complete, the SonicWALL ADConnector installation wizard starts.

5.The Welcome page is displayed for the SonicWALL ADConnector. Click Next.

6.In the License Agreement page, click I accept the terms in the license agreement if you want to continue with the installation. Click Next.

7.On the Customer Information page, enter your name and organization. Click Next

8.On the Destination Folder page, use the default directory or click on the Change button to specify another directory to install the program files. Click Next.

9.On the Ready to Install the Program page, click Install.

10.On the ADConnector Configuration page, enter:

CSM Appliance IP - the IP address of the SonicWALL CSM

CSM Appliance Port - the UDP port that will be used for communication between the two devices. The default is 2258. This value will also be specified in ADConnector Configuration window in the SonicWALL CSM management interface.

Shared Key - the DES passphrase used to encrypt the communication between the devices. The Shared Key must be a 16-digit hexadecimal number, for example: 0123456789abcdef.

11.Click Next.

12.On the CFA User Configuration page, enter information for the domain user account the SonicWALL ADConnector will use to log into the AD Domain Controller. The account must have AD administrator privileges. Enter the ADConnector Username, ADConnector Password, and Domain Name.

13.Click Next.

14.On the Wizard Completed page, click Finish.

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SonicWALL 2200 manual Install the SonicWALL ADConnector

2200 specifications

The SonicWALL 2200 is a robust network security appliance designed to provide organizations with comprehensive protection against cyber threats while ensuring seamless network performance. This appliance is part of SonicWall's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology for businesses of all sizes, with its features tailored to meet the demands of modern network security.

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