SonicWALL TZ500 User Manual

1 TZ500/TZ500Wfrontandback
panels
Rear Panel
Front Panel
SonicWall TZ500 W
ss
1000
X0
lan
W0
security
on / act
wan
1000/act
10/100/act
X1 X2 X3 X4
X5 X6 X7
wan
X0X1X2X3X4X5X6X7
lan
power
console
Test LED
Ethernet Port Status (X0-X7)
Top - Provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port status
Bottom - Provides 1 Gbps Ethernet port status
Wireless (W0) LED
(TZ500 W only) Indicates
802.11 ac/n/g/b security
status
USB / SSD port
External USB and SSD hard
drive support
Power LED
Fast blinking - Initializing
Slow blinking - SafeMode
For future use
Service LED
Indicates Power Supply status
Wireless LAN LED
(TZ500 W only) Indicates 802.11
ac/n/g/b activity
Antenna Screws (3)
Center Antenna Screw
(TZ500 W only) Provides 802.11 wireless capabilities
to the SonicWall appliance
(TZ500 W only) The center antenna screw is only
compatible with the enclosed center antenna
Reset Button
Press and hold for several
seconds to set the appliance
into Safe Mode
Power Supply
Provides power to
the SonicWall
appliance
X1 Port
X0 Port
For WAN access
For LAN access
X2 - X7 Ports
Console Port
Access the SonicOS Command
Line Interface (CLI) using a
compatible CLI cable
Congurable ports
2 Checkpackagecontents
Verifythatyourpackagehasthefollowingcontents:
• SonicWallappliance
• Antennas(3)(TZ500Wirelessapplianceonly)
• Ethernetcable
• Standardpoweradaptor
• Standardpowercord
• Serialconsolecable
• QuickStartGuide
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.
SonicWall TZ500 W
ss
1000
X0
lan
W0
security
on / act
wan
1000/act
10/100/act
X1 X2 X3 X4
X5 X6 X7
3 Poweron
• Connecttheantennastotheappliance.Notethatthe
centerantennaislabeledandisonlycompatiblewith
thecenterantennascrew.(TZ500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.

120V AC
(U.S.)
SonicWall TZ500 W
ss
1000
X0
lan
W0
security
on / act
wan
1000/act
10/100/act
X1 X2 X3 X4
X5 X6 X7
CAUTION:Onlyusetheincludedpoweradaptorwith
thisappliance.Donotuseapoweradaptorthatis
damagedorfromanotherappliance.
4 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.
5 RuntheSetupWizard
• Navigatetohttps://192.168.168.168onyour
Webbrowser.
wan
X1
lan
X0
Internet
http://192.168.168.168/
http://192.168.168.168/
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.
• TheautomaticWANIPsettingsaredisplayed.Click
Next.
• ThenewIPConfigurationisdisplayed.ClickDone.
ConfiguringWirelessLANsettings
• LogintoyourTZapplianceandclicktheWizards
icon.
NOTE:Thedefaultadministratorcredentialsare
Username:adminPassword:password
NOTE:Formanualconfiguration,refertothelatest
SonicOSAdministrationGuide.
SonicWall™TZ500/TZ500
Wireless
QuickStartGuide
RegulatoryModelNumbers:
APL29‐0B6TZ500
APL29‐0B7TZ500W
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TZ500
/TZ500WirelessQuickStartGuide
Updated‐January2017
232‐003781‐50RevA
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SonicWALL TZ500 Specifications

General

Firewall Throughput	1.5 Gbps
Maximum VPN Tunnels	75
Ports	8 x 1GbE
Wireless	Optional
SSL VPN Licenses	2 (expandable)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Interfaces	8 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet

Summary

TZ500 / TZ500 W Front and Back Panels

Check Package Contents

Power On Procedure

Connect Network Interfaces

Run the Setup Wizard

Register Your Product

Get the Latest Firmware

Mounting the TZ Appliance

Safety and Regulatory Information

Installing the Appliance

Install in a location away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, with proper airflow and cable routing.

Lithium Battery Warning

The lithium battery is not user-replaceable and requires service by an authorized center for replacement or disposal.

Cable Connections

Ethernet and RS232 cables are for intra-building connections only; do not connect to external wiring.

Power Supply Information

Use only a UL listed power supply (12V DC, 3.0A min) and verify the included cord is approved for your region.

EU and EFTA Declarations

Device is approved for use in EU/EFTA countries; RF power data provided for TZ500 W.

Declaration of Conformity

A Declaration of Conformity is on file; CE declarations are available online.

Taiwan RoHS Compliance

Information on restricted substance content is available via a web link.

German Mounting Precautions

German safety notes regarding installation location, sunlight, heat, cables, airflow, and display workplaces.