CHAPTER 7: Configuring System Settings
Export Settings
To export configuration settings from the SonicWALL security appliance, use the instructions below:
1Click Export Settings.
2Click Export.
3Click Save, and then select a location to save the file. The file is named “sonicwall.exp” but can be renamed.
4Click Save. This process can take up to a minute. The exported preferences file can be imported into the SonicWALL security appliance if it is necessary to reset the firmware.
Firmware Management
The Firmware Management section provides settings that allow for easy firmware upgrade and preferences management. The Firmware Management section allows you to:
•Upload and download firmware images and system settings.
•Boot to your choice of firmware and system settings.
•Manage system backups.
•Return your SonicWALL security appliance to the previous system state.
Note: SonicWALL security appliance SafeMode, which uses the same settings used in the Firmware Management section, provides quick recovery from uncertain states.
New Firmware
To receive automatic notification of new firmware, select the Notify me when new firmware is available check box. If you enable this feature, the SonicWALL security appliance sends a status message to the SonicWALL security appliance firmware server daily with the following information:
•SonicWALL Serial Number
•Product Type
•Current Firmware Version
•Language
•Currently Available Memory
•ROM Version
•Options and Upgrades
SAlert: After the initial 90 days from purchase, firmware updates are available only to registered users with a valid support contract. You must register your SonicWALL security appliance at <https://www.mysonicwall.com>.
Updating Firmware Manually
Click Upload New Firmware to load new firmware in the SonicWALL security appliance. A dialogue box is displayed warning you that your current firmware version is overwritten by the uploaded version. You should export your current SonicWALL security appliance settings to a preferences file before uploading new firmware. Click Browse to locate the new firmware version. Once you locate the file, click Upload to load the new firmware onto the SonicWALL security appliance.
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