Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL Network Security Appliances
NSA 5000/4500/3500
NETWORK SECURITY
Document Contents
1Pre-ConfigurationTasks - page
4Additional Deployment Configuration - page
6Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page
SonicWALL NSA Series
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Back
Pre-ConfigurationTasks
In this Section
Check Package Contents
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Obtain Configuration Information
Administrator Information
Obtain Internet Service Provider ISP Information
Registration Information
The Front Panel
Feature
Reset Button
AlarmLED Indicates an alarm condition
The Back Panel
Icon Feature
Power Supply
Description
Page 8 The Back Panel
In this Section
Before You Register
Page 10 Before You Register
Product Registration
Licensing Security Services and Software - page
Product Registration - page
Registration Next Steps - page
Licensing Security Services and Software
To purchase a product or service, click Buy Now
Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup
Registration Next Steps
Accessing the Management Interface - page
Enabling Security Services in SonicOS - page
Deployment Scenarios
In this Section
Selecting a Deployment Scenario
Current Gateway Configuration
New Gateway Configuration
Use Scenario
Scenario A NAT/Route Mode Gateway
Scenario B State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode
Page 18 Selecting a Deployment Scenario
Scenario C L2 Bridge Mode
CThird Party Gateway
Initial Setup
Connecting the WAN Port
System Requirements
Connecting the WAN Port - page
Connecting the LAN Port
Applying Power
Accessing the Management Interface
Accessing the Setup Wizard
Connecting to Your Network
Testing Your Connection
Activating Licenses in SonicOS
Enabling Security Services in SonicOS - page
Saving a Backup Copy of Your Preferences
Upgrading Firmware on Your SonicWALL
Obtaining the Latest Firmware
Saving a Backup Copy of Your Preferences - page
Upgrading the Firmware with Current Settings
Upgrading the Firmware with Factory Defaults
Using SafeMode to Upgrade Firmware
Uploaded Firmware - New
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Scenario
Configuring a State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode
Initial High Availability Setup
Initial High Availability Setup - page
Configuring High Availability - page
Configuring High Availability
Configuring Advanced HA Settings
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
Adjusting High Availability Settings
Synchronizing Firmware
HA License Configuration Overview
Associating Pre-RegisteredAppliances
8.Click Register
Configuring L2 Bridge Mode
Configuring the Primary Bridge Interface
Connection Overview
Connection Overview - page
Configuring the Secondary Bridge Interface
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Scenario
Additional Deployment Configuration
In this Section
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
Configuring NAT Policies
6.For Original Service, select Any
7.For Translated Service, select Original
2.For Original Source, select Any
Enabling Security Services in SonicOS
Enabling Gateway Anti-Virus
Enabling Intrusion Prevention Services - page
Enabling Gateway Anti-Virus - 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
Deploying SonicPoints for Wireless Access
Configuring SonicPoint Provisioning Profiles
Updating SonicPoint Firmware
Configuring a Wireless Zone - page
Select Enable SonicPoint
2.In the 802.11g Radio tab Select Enable Radio
Configuring a Wireless Zone
Assigning an Interface to the Wireless Zone
Connecting the SonicPoint
SonicOS Enhanced Administrator’s Guide
Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools
Using Packet Capture
Using Packet Capture - page Using Ping - page
Using the Active Connections Monitor - page
Using Ping
Using the Active Connections Monitor
Page 56 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools
Using Log View
Deployment Configuration Reference Checklist
For this Task
See this Chapter
Support and Training Options
Customer Support - page Support Services - page
In this Section
SonicWALL Live Product Demos - page
Support Services
Customer Support
Page 60 Customer Support
SonicWALL Live Product Demos
Knowledge Portal
User Forums
Training
E-Training Instructor-LedTraining
Custom Training Technical Certification
Authorized Training Partners
Related Documentation
SonicOS Enhanced Administrator’s Guide
SonicOS Enhanced Feature Modules
SonicWALL GVC 4.0 Administrator’s Guide
Product Safety and Regulatory Information
In this Section
Safety and Regulatory Information
Lithium Battery Warning
Rack Mounting the SonicWALL
Cable Connections
Safety and Regulatory Information in German
Weitere Hinweise zur Montage
Hinweis zur Lithiumbatterie
Kabelverbindungen
FCC Part 15 Class A Notice
Canadian Radio Frequency Emissions Statement
CISPR 22 EN 55022 Class A
Regulatory Information for Korea
Copyright Notice
Trademarks
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