SonicWALL 3 Home Security System User Manual


 
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Chapter 2: Basic SonicWALL Security
Appliance Setup
SonicWALL Security Appliance
Configuration Steps
The chapter provides instructions for basic installation of the SonicWALL security appliance running
SonicOS Standard 3.0. After you complete this chapter, computers on your LAN will have secure Internet
Internet access.
“Collecting Required ISP Information” on page 9
“Accessing the SonicWALL Security Appliance Management Interface” on page 11
“Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard” on page 11
“Registering Your SonicWALL Security Appliance” on page 24
Collecting Required ISP Information
Before you configure your SonicWALL security appliance for Internet connectivity for your computers,
make sure you have any information required for your type of Internet connection available.
Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
If You Have a Cable Modem
Your ISP is probably using DHCP to dynamically assign an address to your computer.
You do not need any Internet connection information.