Configuring Computers for Your Network with Dhcp | SonicWALL TZ 170

Connecting Computers to Your 10 SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless

You can attach up to ten, twenty-five, or an unlimited number computers, depending on your license, in any combination of wired and wireless connections to your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless.

Internet

WAN	LAN 5			LAN 1
WAN	LAN 5	LAN 3		LAN 1
	LAN 4			LAN 2

Hub

Configuring Computers for Your Network with DHCP

If you enabled the DHCP Server in the Setup Wizard, each computer on your network must be configured to obtain its IP address dynamically. The following steps provide instruction on changing the Local Area Connection settings for four versions of Microsoft Windows.

•Windows XP

•Windows 2000

•Windows NT

•Windows 98

Note: If you are not using DHCP, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.

SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Getting Started Guide

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Contents

SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Getting Started Guide Before You Begin Check Package ContentsAny Items Missing? SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Front and Back Panels Overview SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless Configuration Steps What You Need to Begin Collecting Required Information Internet Service Provider ISP InformationOther Information Installing the Antennas Setting Up the SonicWALL TZAdjusting the Antennas Applying Power Connecting the SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless Connecting the WAN Cable to the InternetConnecting the LAN Cable to Your Management Station LAN port #1 Accessing the Management Interface If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear Configuring the SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless Using the SonicWALL Setup WizardSelect Office Gateway and click Next Dhcp WAN Network Mode NAT Enabled Static IP WAN Network Mode NAT with Dhcp Client WAN Network Mode NAT with PPPoE Client WAN Network Mode NAT with Pptp Client Enable Dhcp Server Ssid Enable Wireless Guest Testing Your Connection Enter a Host Name in your WAN Dhcp SettingsRun the Setup Wizard Restart your Management Station Registering Your SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless Before You Register SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Getting Started Guide Registering Your SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless Activate the SonicWALL Security Services Activating SonicWALL Security ServicesCongratulations Enabling Network Anti-Virus Service Enabling Premium Content Filtering ServiceEnabling Intrusion Prevention Service Enabling Gateway Anti-Virus Service Enabling Anti-Spyware Service Connecting to the Wireless Network Connecting Wireless Clients to SonicWALLTZ 170 WirelessEstablishing Secure Wireless Connections Launch setup.exe Open the SonicWALL Global VPN Client folderPage Connecting Computers to Your 10 SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless Configuring Computers for Your Network with Dhcp Windows XP WindowsWindows NT Open Network and Dial-up Connections Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field Static IPType 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet field Windows NT Select Specify an IP Address Glossary of Networking Terms Page Power Supply Information Models APL14-034 Lithium Battery WarningConsiderations for Mounting the APL14-034 North American Authorized Channels Mounting the SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless Wall Mounting the SonicWALLTZ 170 Wireless SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Getting Started Guide Mounting Models the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless on the Ceiling SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Getting Started Guide Snap the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless onto the mounting plate Copyright Notice TrademarksPage 232-000789-00 Rev a 06/05