NETWORK SECURITY
Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL Network Security Appliances
NSA 5000/4500/3500
6Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page
Document Contents
1Pre-ConfigurationTasks - page
4Additional Deployment Configuration - page
Front
SonicWALL NSA Series
Back
In this Section
Pre-ConfigurationTasks
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Check Package Contents
Registration Information
Obtain Configuration Information
Administrator Information
Obtain Internet Service Provider ISP Information
AlarmLED Indicates an alarm condition
The Front Panel
Feature
Reset Button
Description
The Back Panel
Icon Feature
Power Supply
Page 8 The Back Panel
In this Section
Page 10 Before You Register
Before You Register
Registration Next Steps - page
Product Registration
Licensing Security Services and Software - page
Product Registration - page
Licensing Security Services and Software
To purchase a product or service, click Buy Now
Enabling Security Services in SonicOS - page
Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup
Registration Next Steps
Accessing the Management Interface - page
In this Section
Deployment Scenarios
Use Scenario
Selecting a Deployment Scenario
Current Gateway Configuration
New Gateway Configuration
Scenario A NAT/Route Mode Gateway
Page 18 Selecting a Deployment Scenario
Scenario B State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode
CThird Party Gateway
Scenario C L2 Bridge Mode
Connecting the WAN Port - page
Initial Setup
Connecting the WAN Port
System Requirements
Applying Power
Connecting the LAN Port
Accessing the Setup Wizard
Accessing the Management Interface
Testing Your Connection
Connecting to Your Network
Enabling Security Services in SonicOS - page
Activating Licenses in SonicOS
Saving a Backup Copy of Your Preferences - page
Saving a Backup Copy of Your Preferences
Upgrading Firmware on Your SonicWALL
Obtaining the Latest Firmware
Upgrading the Firmware with Factory Defaults
Upgrading the Firmware with Current Settings
Using SafeMode to Upgrade Firmware
Scenario
Uploaded Firmware - New
If You Are Following
Proceed to Section
Configuring High Availability - page
Configuring a State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode
Initial High Availability Setup
Initial High Availability Setup - page
Configuring Advanced HA Settings
Configuring High Availability
5.Optionally adjust the Heartbeat Interval to control how often the two units communicate. The default is 5000 milliseconds the minimum recommended value is 1000 milliseconds. Less than this may cause unnecessary failovers, especially when the SonicWALL is under a heavy load
Synchronizing Settings
Synchronizing Firmware
Adjusting High Availability Settings
HA License Configuration Overview
8.Click Register
Associating Pre-RegisteredAppliances
Connection Overview - page
Configuring L2 Bridge Mode
Configuring the Primary Bridge Interface
Connection Overview
Scenario
Configuring the Secondary Bridge Interface
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In this Section
Additional Deployment Configuration
Creating Network Access Rules
3.In the Add Rule page in the General tab, select Allow Deny Discard from the Action list to permit or block IP traffic
Creating a NAT Policy
Before configuring NAT Policies, you must create all Address Objects associated with the policy. For instance, if you are creating a One-to-OneNAT policy, first create Address Objects for your public and private IP addresses
Configuring Address Objects
2.For Original Source, select Any
Configuring NAT Policies
6.For Original Service, select Any
7.For Translated Service, select Original
Enabling Gateway Anti-Virus - page
Enabling Security Services in SonicOS
Enabling Gateway Anti-Virus
Enabling Intrusion Prevention Services - page
Restrict Transfer of password-protectedZip files - Disables the transfer of password protected ZIP files over any enabled protocol. This option only functions on protocols that are enabled for inspection
Enabling Intrusion Prevention Services
Enabling Anti-Spyware
Applying Security Services to Network Zones
Configuring a Wireless Zone - page
Deploying SonicPoints for Wireless Access
Configuring SonicPoint Provisioning Profiles
Updating SonicPoint Firmware
2.In the 802.11g Radio tab Select Enable Radio
Select Enable SonicPoint
Configuring a Wireless Zone
Assigning an Interface to the Wireless Zone
SonicOS Enhanced Administrator’s Guide
Connecting the SonicPoint
Using the Active Connections Monitor - page
Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools
Using Packet Capture
Using Packet Capture - page Using Ping - page
Using Ping
Page 56 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools
Using the Active Connections Monitor
Using Log View
For this Task
Deployment Configuration Reference Checklist
See this Chapter
SonicWALL Live Product Demos - page
Support and Training Options
Customer Support - page Support Services - page
In this Section
Customer Support
Support Services
Page 60 Customer Support
Knowledge Portal
SonicWALL Live Product Demos
User Forums
Authorized Training Partners
Training
E-Training Instructor-LedTraining
Custom Training Technical Certification
SonicWALL GVC 4.0 Administrator’s Guide
Related Documentation
SonicOS Enhanced Administrator’s Guide
SonicOS Enhanced Feature Modules
In this Section
Product Safety and Regulatory Information
Cable Connections
Safety and Regulatory Information
Lithium Battery Warning
Rack Mounting the SonicWALL
Kabelverbindungen
Safety and Regulatory Information in German
Weitere Hinweise zur Montage
Hinweis zur Lithiumbatterie
Regulatory Information for Korea
FCC Part 15 Class A Notice
Canadian Radio Frequency Emissions Statement
CISPR 22 EN 55022 Class A
Trademarks
Copyright Notice
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