2. double-click tcp/ip in the tcp/ip properties window.
3. select specify an ip address.
4. enter 192.168.168.200 in the ip address field.
5. enter 255.255.255.0 in the subnet mask field.
6. click dns configuration.
7. type the dns ip address in the preferred dns server field. if you have more than one address, type the second one in the alternate dns server field.
8. click ok, and then click ok again.
9. restart the computer for changes to take effect.
accessing the pro series management interface
5 to begin the configuration of your sonicwall, you must log into the sonicwall using a web browser and the sonicwall default lan ip address, 192.168.168.168. follow the instructions below:
please allow enough time for the sonicwall to power up completely before attempting to log into the management interface. it takes approximately three minutes for the sonicwall to cycle completely. when the test light is no longer lit, the sonicwall is ready for configuration.
1. launch your web browser.
because you are temporarily disconnected from the internet, you may receive an error message when your web browser first opens. this does not affect your installation process. continue with the steps below.
2. enter 192.168.168.168 in the location or address field.
if you cannot connect to the pro 2040, pro 3060 or pro 4060, check the following:
1 did you correctly enter the sonicwall default lan ip address in your browser window?
2 is the sonicwall connected to the same network as your computer?
3 have you changed the tcp/ip network settings on your computer? (step 4)
to begin configuring a pro 4060, go to step 6b.
the setup wizard for the pro 2040/pro 3060
the setup wizard automatically launches the first time you access the management interface. the setup wizard provides easy to follow instructions for configuring the sonicwall on your network.
you must have your isp information to complete the configuration using the setup wizard.
certain browser configurations may not launch the installation wizard automatically. in this case, you must log into the sonicwall using “admin” as the user name and “password” as the password. after you log into the sonicwall, click wizards. select setup to begin configuring the sonicwall.
follow the steps below for the quickest and easiest configuration for the pro 2040 and pro 3060 as an office gateway:
step 1: welcome to the sonicwall setup wizard - click next.
step 2: change password - change the pro 2040 or pro 3060 password to your personal password. click next.
step 3: change time zone - change the time zone to your location’s time zone. click next.
step 4: wan network mode - the type of network connectivity is detected automatically. if you want to select a different network mode, consult the sonicos administrator’s guide on your product cd for more information.
step 5: wan network mode - if pppoe is detected as your network connection, enter your user name and password from your isp. click next. if a dhcp server is detected, click next.
step 6: lan settings - review the lan ip address and subnet mask. use the default values.
step 7: lan dhcp settings - to allow the pro 2040 or pro 3060 to distribute ip addresses to computers on your lan, select enable dhcp server. use the default ip address range. click next.
step 8: sonicwall configuration summary - write down your network configuration information below. click apply.
step 9: setup wizard complete - your sonicwall is now successfully configured for lan and wan access. click restart to complete the configuration process.
step 10: backup your configuration - click system and then settings. click create backup to create a system backup.