SonicWall SonicWave Deployment Guide
Configuring SonicOS for Wireless Access
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Wireless Cloud Management Overview
SonicWall® Wireless Cloud Management provides a simple wi-fi deployment and management solution. The
WiFi Cloud Manager, WiFi Planner, and WiFi Cloud Manager App are used to deploy, configure, and manage
your wireless network.
Integration with other SonicWall Software provides references to manuals on Wireless Cloud Manager tools.
WiFi Cloud Manager
SonicWall® WiFi Cloud Manager is an intuitive Wi-Fi network management system designed to simplify Wi-Fi
access, control, and troubleshooting. The Secure Wireless Cloud Management System can be deployed across
multiple regions, and it is accessible from anywhere with an Internet connection.
You can access the WiFi Cloud Manager by clicking the Wireless tile from the Capture Security Center. The first
time you access the WiFi Cloud Manager, you are asked to configure a wireless network hierarchy on the Zones
& Policies > Locations page. Create your network hierarchy by adding locations, child locations, and zones under
your tenant. Additional tenants can be created from your MySonicWall account.
After you configure the network hierarchy you can use the wireless mobile app to add access points. Login to
the app with your MSW credentials and select Register APs to open the QR code scanner. After scanning the QR
code, the devices are registered and listed on MSW. You can change access point configurations from the
Devices page.
WiFi Planner
The SonicWall WiFi Planner is an intuitive, web-based, Wi-Fi planning tool that enables you to assess and update
your Wi-Fi deployments as well as make deployment configuration changes. The WiFi Planner is available in the
WiFi Cloud Manager Tools menu. You can use the WiFi Planner tools to simulate a wireless deployment by
creating/managing floor plans and placing/configuring/adjusting Access Points (APs).
WiFi Cloud Manager Mobile App
The SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager Mobile App is available for Android and iPhone devices. The mobile app
provides a simple option for registering access points and creating a wireless mesh network. Login to the app
with your MySonicWall credentials to register your access points. The mobile app allows you to scan the QR
code on the back of the device or package to register the device. Registered devices appear on the MSW >
Product Management > My Products page.
Create a mesh network by selecting the Setup Mesh option then follow the prompts. The app will scan for
devices then ask you to connect a device to the Internet. Create or choose a profile, then enter a Name and PSK
for the network. The app prompts you to apply and review the network settings. Accept the settings and return
to the menu. You can add additional access points by clicking Add Aps and scanning the QR code on the back of
the device.
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