SonicWALL TZ300, TZ300 Wireless Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 TZ300 / TZ300W front and rear panels
- 1.1 Front Panel
- 1.2 Rear Panel
2 Check package contents
3 Power on
4 Connect the interfaces
5 Run the Setup Wizard
6 Configuring Wireless LAN settings
7 Register product
8 Get the latest firmware
9 Mounting the TZ appliance
10 Safety information
11 Documents / Resources
- 11.1 References
- 11.2 Download manual

TZ300 / TZ300W front and rear panels

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Check package contents

Verify that your package has the following contents:

SonicWall appliance
Antennas (3) (TZ300 Wireless appliance only)
Ethernet cable
Standard power adaptor
Standard power cord
Quick Start Guide

warning NOTE: The included power cord is approved for use only in specific countries or regions. Before using a power cord, verify that it is rated and approved for use in your location.

Power on

Connect the antennas to the appliance.
NOTE: The center antenna is labeled and is only compatible with the center antenna screw. (TZ300 Wireless appliance only)
Connect the power adaptor to the appliance and to the power cable. Plug the power cable into an appropriate outlet (100‐240 volts AC).
The TZ appliance powers on, and the Test LED blinks during the boot sequence.

Only use the included power adapter with this appliance. Do not use a power adapter that is damaged or from another appliance.

Connect the interfaces

Connect the WAN interface (X1) to your Internet connection using a standard Ethernet cable.
Connect the LAN interface (X0) to your computer using a standard Ethernet cable.

Run the Setup Wizard

Navigate to https://192.168.168.168 on your Web browser.

TIP: Your computer should be using DHCP IP addressing.
Click on the link in "To launch the SonicWall Setup Wizard, click here."
The SonicOS Startup Guide opens.
Click Next and follow the prompts in the Startup Guide pages that follow.
Enter the TZ appliance administrator credentials to change the password, if you wish. Click Next.
NOTE: The default administrator credentials are
Username: admin
Password: password
The automatic WAN IP settings are displayed. Click Next.

NOTE: For manual configuration, refer to the latest SonicOS Administration Guide.
The new IP Configuration is displayed. Click Done.

Configuring Wireless LAN settings

Log in to your TZ appliance and click the Wizards icon.
Select the radio button for the Wireless Guide wizard.
Click Next and follow the prompts in the Wireless Guide wizard. For more information and complete procedures, refer to the latest SonicOS Administration Guide.

For international (non USA or Japan) TZ Wireless appliances, you are asked to select a country code when using the Wireless Guide or when you initially navigate to the Wireless > Settings page. Be sure to select the country code for the country in which the appliance will be deployed, even if you are not currently in that country.

If you select the country code for Canada, it cannot be changed except by contacting SonicWall Support.

Register product

Point your browser to the appliance LAN IP address (default https://192.168.168.168) and log in using the administrator credentials.
Click Register on the System > Status page under the Security Services section.
TIP: Registering the appliance from SonicOS requires that DNS Server settings are configured on the WAN (X1) interface.
Log in using your MySonicWall account name and password. If you do not have a MySonicWall account, click the Create MySonicWall account link to create an account.
MySonicWall directly obtains the necessary information from the TZ appliance. When finished, you will see a message that registration has been completed. Click Continue.

NOTE: Your appliance must be registered to download the latest firmware.

Get the latest firmware

In a Web browser, navigate to http ://www.mysonicwall.com
Click Downloads and select TZ300 or TZ300 W Firmware from the Software Type drop‐down menu.
Click the link for the firmware you want and save the file to a location on your computer.
On the TZ appliance, navigate to the System > Settings page. Click the Upload New Firmware button.
Click the Browse button to select the firmware you just downloaded.
Click Upload and wait for the upload to complete.
In the Firmware Management Table, click the Boot icon for your new firmware.

Mounting the TZ appliance

Do not mount the appliance on the ceiling, it is not designed for secure ceiling mounting. For optional wall mounting, you need:

Screwdriver
Drill with appropriate size bit
For mounting on drywall:
- Two #6 pan‐head screws, 1 inch long (7mm diameter head, 25mm long)
- Two wall anchors
For mounting on solid wood or metal:
- Two #6 pan‐head wood or machine screws, 1 inch long (7mm diameter head, 25mm long)

To mount the appliance on the wall:

Drill two holes 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) apart in the wall where you want to mount the appliance.
If using wall anchors, insert a wall anchor into each hole.
Insert a screw into each wall anchor (into each hole if not using wall anchors), leaving 3/16 inches (0.45 cm) of the screws exposed (including screw head).
Position the appliance mounting slots over the screws and press in and down until the appliance is securely mounted.

Safety information

For your safety, follow all instructions listed in this section.

Installing the appliance

Install in a location away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. A maximum ambient temperature of 104º F (40º C) is recommended.

Route cables away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of noise such as radios, transmitters, and broadband amplifiers.

The included power cord(s) are approved for use only in specific countries or regions. Before using a power cord, verify that it is rated and approved for use in your location. Ensure that no water or excessive moisture can enter the unit.

Allow unrestricted airflow around the unit and through the vents on the side of the unit. A minimum of 1 inch (25.44mm) clearance is recommended.

Consideration must be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings must be used when addressing this concern. Do not overload the circuit.

This equipment is not intended for use at workplaces with visual display units, in accordance with §2 of the German ordinance for workplaces with visual display units. To avoid incommoding reflections at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view.

Lithium battery warning

The Lithium Battery used in the SonicWall security appliance may not be replaced by the user. Return the SonicWall security appliance to a SonicWall‐authorized service center for replacement with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. If, for any reason, the battery or SonicWall security appliance must be disposed of, do so following the battery manufacturer's instructions.

Cable connections

All Ethernet and RS232 (Console) cables are designed for intra‐building connection to other equipment. Do not connect these ports directly to communication wiring or other wiring that exits the building where the SonicWall appliance is located.

Power supply information

If the power supply is missing from your SonicWall product package, please contact SonicWall Technical Support at https://support.sonicwall.com/contact‐support for a replacement. This product should only be used with a UL listed power supply marked "I.T.E. LPS" with an output rated 12V DC, minimum 2.0 A, Tma: minimum 40 degree C.

EU and EFTA

This device is approved for use in EU member states and EFTA countries as shown on the appliance label.

TZ300 W (RM: APL28‐0B5) RF Transmitter Bands and Power

Frequency Band MHz	Maximum Radio‐Frequency Power Transmitted dBm EIRP
2412 ‐ 2472	19.06
5180 ‐ 5240	22.19
5260 ‐ 5320	22.07
5500 ‐ 5700	26.29