SonicWALL NSA 2400 User Manual

Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL Network Security Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY
NSA 2400

SonicWALL NSA 2400 Specifications

General

IPS Throughput	300 Mbps
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
High Availability	Yes
Power Supply	Single
Interfaces	8 x 10/100/1000

Summary

Pre-Configuration Tasks

Check Package Contents

Verify contents of the SonicWALL NSA 2400 package.

Obtain Configuration Information

Record essential setup details like serial numbers and network info.

Registering Your Appliance on MySonicWALL

Creating a MySonicWALL Account

Registering and Licensing Your Appliance

Process for registering and licensing the SonicWALL appliance on MySonicWALL.

Licensing Security Services and Software

Details available security services, bundles, and software for licensing.

Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup

Deployment Scenarios

Initial Setup Procedures

System Requirements and Port Connections

Prerequisites, WAN and LAN port connections for appliance setup.

Applying Power and Accessing Management Interface

Steps to power on the appliance and access its management interface.

Setup Wizard and Network Testing

Activating SonicOS Licenses

Process to activate licensed security services within the SonicOS interface.

Upgrading SonicWALL Firmware

Obtaining and Backing Up Firmware

Performing Firmware Upgrades

Instructions for upgrading using current settings, factory defaults, or SafeMode.

Configuring High Availability (HA)

Initial HA Setup and Configuration

Initial preparation, enabling HA, and configuring advanced settings.

Synchronizing HA Settings, Firmware, and Licenses

Associating Pre-Registered Appliances

Additional Deployment Configuration

Network Access Rules

NAT Policies and Address Objects

Security Services Configuration

Wireless Network Configuration

Product Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety and Regulatory Guidelines

Essential safety precautions, installation, and regulatory compliance information.