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SonicOS Enhanced 4.0 Administrator Guide
CHAPTER 7
Chapter 7: Configuring Administration Settings
System > Administration
The System Administration page provides settings for the configuration of SonicWALL security
appliance for secure and remote management. You can manage the SonicWALL using a
variety of methods, including HTTPS, SNMP or SonicWALL Global Management System
(SonicWALL GMS). This chapter contains the following sections:
• “Firewall Name” on page 73
• “Administrator Name & Password” on page 73
• “Login Security Settings” on page 74
• “Multiple Administrators” on page 76
• “Web Management Settings” on page 77
• “SSH Management Settings” on page 78
• “Advanced Management” on page 78
• “Download URL” on page 82
• “Selecting UI Language” on page 83
Firewall Name
The Firewall Name uniquely identifies the SonicWALL security appliance and defaults to the
serial number of the SonicWALL. The serial number is also the MAC address of the unit. To
change the Firewall Name, type a unique alphanumeric name in the Firewall Name field. It
must be at least 8 characters in length.
Administrator Name & Password
The Administrator Name can be changed from the default setting of admin to any word using
alphanumeric characters up to 32 characters in length. To create a new administrator name,
type the new name in the Administrator Name field. Click Apply for the changes to take effect
on the SonicWALL.