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- Page 1 Dell SonicWALL Clean Wireless Appliances Wireless Network Security SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell, Inc. Trademarks: Dell™, the DELL logo, SonicWALL™, SonicWALL GMS™, SonicWALL Analyzer™, Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection™, Dynamic Security for the Global Network™, SonicWALL SuperMassive™ Appliances, SonicWALL Dynamic Support 24x7™, SonicWALL Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite™, SonicWALL McAfee Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite™, and all other...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
This Dell SonicWALL Getting Started Guide provides the network administrator with setup instructions for creating an enterprise-class secure wireless network with the SonicPoint-N Dual Radio appliance, all in about 60 minutes. More than just the basics, this guide provides a concise overview of both general wireless deployment concepts and specific network configurations. -
Page 4: Before You Begin
This section provides a basic checklist of materials and information you will need before you begin. • Check Package Contents - page 4 • What You Need to Begin - page 5 • Ports and Status LEDs - page 6 SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide |... -
Page 5: Check Package Contents
Check Package Contents Before continuing, ensure that your SonicPoint package contains the following materials: SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Appliance Six (6) Antennas (2.4 GHz x 3), (5GHz x 3) Mounting Plate SonicPoint N Dual-Radio 2.4Ghz Antennas (3) 5Ghz Antennas (3) Anchor Kit (Screw Kit, Ceiling Braces) -
Page 6: What You Need To Begin
What You Need to Begin • An active broadband Internet connection • At least one free network interface on the Dell SonicWALL security appliance, configured with a zone type of “WLAN” This page provides basic network hardware and software •... - Page 7 Ports and Status LEDs Power Test SafeMode link link 5GHz Link Activity 2.4GHz Link Activity 1000Mbps 100Mbps 10Mbps Ethernet Link Activity Power Port Provides 12VDC power connection Reset Button Press and hold to manually reset LAN/PoE Port Provides Ethernet connection and Console Port 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) Provides management connection using...
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Page 8: Support And Training Options
The content is meant to provide a brief introduction to Radio Frequency (RF) technology as it pertains to different deployment scenarios. • Wireless RF Introduction - page 8 • Access Points and Network Design - page 9 SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide |... -
Page 9: Wireless Rf Introduction
Radio Frequency Barriers Wireless RF Introduction The following tables list some common RF barrier types: There are currently four widely adopted standards for 802.11 Barrier Type RF Signal wireless network types: a, b, g, and n. Although 802.11n is the Blocking newest and highest capacity standard, each of the four Open air... - Page 10 Some hardware factors to take into consideration: Access Points and Network Design • Number of access points versus user density – If too many users are serviced by a single access point, maximum transfer rates are reached and that point may Physical placement of an access point has a measurable effect become a bottleneck for the whole system.
- Page 11 Solutions to RF Interference and Barriers Location A – Rogue access points • Problem – Wireless product test labs and other (non- These days, finding an environment with no RF interference or malicious) rogue access points are problems in many Wi-Fi noise is nearly impossible.
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Page 12: Registering Your Appliance
Using Dell SonicWALL Security Services for Wireless Clients - page 13 Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process and is necessary to receive the full benefits of Dell SonicWALL security services, automatic SonicPoint firmware updates, and technical support. -
Page 13: Registering And Licensing Your Appliance On Mysonicwall
Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process information and then click Continue. and is necessary in order to receive the benefits of To pair your SonicPoint with a Dell SonicWALL security Dell SonicWALL security services, firmware updates, appliance, navigate to the Service Management page by and technical support. - Page 14 Using Dell SonicWALL Security Services for Wireless Clients Any security services you purchased for your Dell SonicWALL security appliance can also be applied to wireless clients. Simply enable the security services on the WLAN zone or on a custom wireless zone, and your wireless traffic will be protected along with your wired traffic.
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Page 16: Configuring The Wireless Zone And Interface
Configuring the Wireless Zone and Interface In this Section: Dell SonicWALL SonicPoints are wireless access points specially engineered to work with Dell SonicWALL security appliances. This section provides instructions for configuring the Dell SonicWALL security appliance to recognize and connect with your SonicPoint(s). - Page 17 General Tab Configuring Provisioning Profiles Select Enable SonicPoint. Enter a Name Prefix. This prefix is used as an internal reference to identify each SonicPoint provisioned, but is SonicPoint profiles make it easy to apply basic settings to not a part of the public SSID, which is configured later. multiple SonicPoints within a wireless zone.
- Page 18 SonicOS Administrator’s Guide. When you are finished, click OK. Note: If one or more of your SonicPoints were connected to the Dell SonicWALL appliance before a provisioning profile was created, the default profile is used. To re-apply new provisioning profile settings, delete all devices from the SonicPoint-Ns table on the SonicPoint >...
- Page 19 SonicWALL Client Anti-Virus, select Enable Client AV Enforcement Service. Click on the Wireless tab. Select Only allow traffic generated by a SonicPoint to allow only traffic from Dell SonicWALL SonicPoints to enter the WLAN Zone interface, providing maximum security. | Configuring a Wireless Zone...
- Page 20 Enter a Subnet Mask (automatically generated in most deployment, or choose to Use Default MAC Address cases). In our example, 255.255.255.0 is an appropriate assigned by Dell SonicWALL. This setting should not be subnet mask. changed unless your deployment requires it.
- Page 21 | Configuring the Network Interface...
- Page 22 Mounting Using Anchor Screws - page 25 • Verifying Operation - page 26 • Verifying WAN (Internet) Connectivity - page 26 • Troubleshooting Tips - page 27 • Onboard Help System - page 27 SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide |...
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Page 23: Installing Antennas
Installing Antennas To install the SonicPoint-N Dual Radio included antennas: Remove the six (6) antennas from the bag and place each on the appropriate connector, keeping in mind that two antenna/connector types exist. Carefully finger-tighten the fittings. Note: The proper antennas will fit easily into the appropriate connection. -
Page 24: Connecting Ethernet Cable
SonicPoint to the interface you previously configured on the Dell SonicWALL security appliance. Optionally, SonicPoints may be powered by using the Dell SonicWALL 802.11at PoE line injector (sold separately), or by using a third-party 802.3at compliant PoE switch. -
Page 25: Mounting Using Ceiling Brackets
Mounting Using Ceiling Brackets ceiling crossbar To mount the SonicPoint to a crossbar between ceiling panels: Using the short screws, screw in the brackets to the underside of the SonicPoint, mounting plate, making sure both brackets are parallel. ceiling Supporting the SonicPoint in one hand, clip the edge of brackets each bracket over the edge of the ceiling crossbar. -
Page 26: Mounting Using Anchor Screws
Mounting Using Anchor Screws To mount the SonicPoint using the plate and anchor screws: Remove the mounting plate from the bottom of the anchor SonicPoint and place the plate on the location where you screws wish to mount the SonicPoint. Using a pencil, mark the location of two of the locking screw holes. -
Page 27: Verifying Operation
SSID. Launch your Web browser. Enter “http://www.sonicwall.com” in the address bar and press Enter on the keyboard. The Dell SonicWALL website displays. If you are unable to browse to a website, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 27. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips
25.5 watts of power to each port. Some older PoE devices do not provide sufficient power to properly run dual radio 802.11n devices across multiple ports. Check with your PoE manufacturer for 802.3at support, or use a Dell SonicWALL 802.3at PoE injector. Troubleshooting Tips |... - Page 29 | Onboard Help System...
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Page 30: Optimizing Wireless With Rf Analysis
SonicPoint > RF Analysis panel. • Using the Wireless RF Score - page 30 • Channel Utilization - page 31 • Viewing Overloaded Channels - page 32 • RFA Highly Interfered Channels - page 32 SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide |... - Page 31 The Final (1-10) RF Analysis Score: Using the Wireless RF Score • If the RFA score is greater than 96, it is reported as 10. • If the RFA score is less than 15, it is reported as 1. • All other scores are divided by 10 to fall into the 1-10 scale.
- Page 32 Channel Utilization Note: Although some channels are not used in all countries, they are still shown, as it is possible for a wireless cracker to launch denial of service attacks to adjacent The channel utilization graph shows how channels are being utilized for each SonicPoint.
- Page 33 Viewing Overloaded Channels RFA Highly Interfered Channels RF Analysis shows devices operating in each channel. A Access points working in adjacent channels (less than 5 warning is displayed when it detects more than four active APs channels apart) can also interfere with each other. in the same channel, regardless of how strong the signal The RF Analysis feature displays a warning when a SonicPoint strength is.
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Page 34: Support And Training Options
Support and Training Options In this Section: This section provides overviews of customer support and training options for Dell SonicWALL appliances. • Related Documentation - page 34 • SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide - page 34 • Customer Support - page 35 •... -
Page 35: Related Documentation
Looking to go wireless? Have questions about what it takes to downloads of all available print and web-based documentation build a truly “secure” wireless network? Check out the for the Dell SonicWALL product line. SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions •... -
Page 36: Customer Support
Customer Support Knowledge Base Dell SonicWALL Customer Support offers telephone, email and The Knowledge Base allows users to browse or search for Dell Web-based support to customers who have a valid Warranty or SonicWALL support documents. who purchased a Support Contract. Please review our Warranty <https://www.sonicwall.com/us/en/support/2213.html>... -
Page 37: User Forums
User Forums Training The Dell SonicWALL User Forums allow users to communicate Dell SonicWALL’s Training Program offers an extensive sales and discuss a variety of topics. <https://forum.sonicwall.com/> and technical training curriculum for Network Administrators, Security Experts, and Dell SonicWALL Medallion Partners who need to enhance their knowledge and maximize their investment. - Page 38 - page 43 • Industrie Canada Notifications - page 44 • NCC Statement - page 45 • European Union Information - page 45 • Warranty Information - page 47 • Copyright Notice - page 47 SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Getting Started Guide |...
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Page 39: Cable Connections
Product Names APL23-081 SonicPoint-N Dual Radio Power Supply Information for APL23-081 If the power supply is missing from your Dell SonicWALL Safety Instructions product package, please contact Dell SonicWALL Technical Support at 408-752-7819 for a replacement. This product The following conditions are required for proper installation: should only be used with a UL listed power supply marked •... - Page 40 Sicherheitsanweisungen Kabelverbindungen Für eine ordnungsgemäße Montage sollten die folgenden Alle Ethernet- und RS232-C-Kabel eignen sich für die Hinweise beachtet werden: Verbindung von Geräten in Innenräumen. Schließen Sie an die • Stellen Sie sicher, dass das Gerät vor Wasser und hoher Anschlüsse der SonicWALL keine Kabel an, die aus dem Luftfeuchtigkeit geschützt ist.
- Page 41 For more information regarding these statements, contact Dell 安全說明 SonicWALL at: 需要滿足以下條件以進行正確安裝： 2001 Logic Drive •請確認裝置內不會滲入水分或過多的濕氣。 San Jose, CA 95124-3452 1-408-745-9600 •裝置週邊請保持通風，特別是裝置通風口側。建議裝置與牆 壁間至少要有 1 英吋 (25.44 公釐 ) 的淨空。 •纜線的路徑應遠離電源線、日光燈，以及會產生雜訊的來源， 如無線電、發送器與寬頻放大器。 •架設位置需遠離陽光直射與熱源。建議周圍溫度最高溫不 要 超過 104°F (40°C)。 •必須留心裝置與電源電路的連接問題，電路過載對過電流保 護與電路電線的影響需降至最低。解決這個問題時，需正確考 慮裝置銘牌額定值。不要過載電路。 •隨附的電源線僅限於特定的國家或地區使用。使用前，請確...
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Page 42: Wi-Fi Certification
Wi-Fi Certification The Dell SonicWALL SonicPoint-N Dual Radio appliance is Wi-Fi Certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance, and indicates that the product has undergone rigorous testing by the Wi-Fi Alliance and has demonstrated interoperability with other products, including those from other companies that bear the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo. -
Page 43: Fcc Information
United States of America Authorized Channels FCC Information Dell SonicWALL declares that the APL23-081 (FCC ID: QWU-081) when sold in US is limited to CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:... -
Page 44: Industry Canada Notices
Type: Dipole Maximum Gain: 4dBi at 5GHz and 3dBi at 2.4GHz Required Impedance: 50 ohms Dell SonicWALL declares that the APL23-081 (IC: 4408A-081) when Caution: (DFS band use) sold in Canada is limited to CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. -
Page 45: Industrie Canada Notifications
Type: Dipole Gain Maximum: 4dBi at 5GHz and 3dBi at 2.4Ghz Impédance Requise: 50 ohms Dell SonicWALL déclare que l'APL23-081 (IC : 4408A-081) une fois Attention: (utilisation de bande DFS) vendu au Canada est limité à CH1~CH11 par spécifique microprogrammé aux Etats-Unis. -
Page 46: Ncc Statement
NCC Statement European Union Information A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. - Page 47 Hierbij verklaart SonicWALL dat het toestel APL23-081 in overeenstemming is met de SonicWALL tímto prohlašuje, že tento APL23-081 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Hawnhekk, SonicWALL, jiddikjara li dan APL23-081 jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u Undertegnede SonicWALL erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr APL23-081 overholder de ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
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Page 48: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Copyright Notice All Dell SonicWALL appliances come with a 1-year Limited Hardware © 2013 Dell, Inc. Warranty which provides delivery of critical replacement parts for defective parts under warranty. Visit the Warranty Information page All rights reserved. details on your product’s warranty: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/en/support/Services.html#tab=warranty... - Page 49 | Copyright Notice...