System/Status.htm

System > Status

The System > Status page provides a comprehensive collection of information and links to help you manage your SonicWALL security appliance and SonicWALL Security Services licenses. It includes status information about your SonicWALL security appliance organized into five sections: System Messages, System Information, Security Services, Latest Alerts, and Network Interfaces as well as the Wizards button for accessing the SonicWALL Configuration Wizard.

Wizards

The Wizards button on the System > Status page provides access to the SonicWALL Configuration Wizard, which allows you to easily configure the SonicWALL security appliance using the following sub-wizards:

Setup Wizard - This wizard helps you quickly configure the SonicWALL security appliance to secure your Internet (WAN) and LAN connections.
Public Server Wizard - This wizard helps you quickly configure the SonicWALL security appliance to provide public access to an internal server, such as a Web or E-mail server.
VPN Wizard - This wizard helps you create a new site-to-site VPN Policy or configure the WAN GroupVPN to accept VPN connections from SonicWALL Global VPN Clients.
Wireless Wizard - (SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless and SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless only), this wizard helps you select a wireless deployment mode and configure the radio settings of the built-in 802.11b/g antennas.

Cross Reference:  For more information on using the SonicWALL Configuration Wizard, see Part 11 Wizards.

System Messages

Any information considered relating to possible problems with configurations on the SonicWALL security appliance such as password, log messages, as well as notifications of SonicWALL Security Services offers, new firmware notifications, and upcoming Security Service s expirations are displayed in the System Messages section.

System Information

The following information is displayed in this section:

Model - type of SonicWALL security appliance product
Serial Number - also the MAC address of the SonicWALL security appliance
Authentication Code - the alphanumeric code used to authenticate the SonicWALL security appliance on the registration database at <https://www.mysonicwall.com>.
Firmware Version - the firmware version loaded on the SonicWALL security appliance.
ROM Version - indicates the ROM version.
CPU - displays the average CPU usage over the last 10 seconds and the type of the SonicWALL security appliance processor.
Total Memory - indicates the amount of RAM and flash memory.
System Time - The time registered on the internal clock on the SonicWALL appliance.
Up Time - the length of time, in days, hours, and seconds the SonicWALL security appliance is active.
Current Connections - the number of network connections currently existing on the
SonicWALL security appliance.
Last Modified By - The IP address of the user who last modified the system and the time stamp of the last modification.
Registration Code - the registration code is generated when your SonicWALL security appliance is registered at <http://www.mysonicwall.com>.

Latest Alerts

Any messages relating to system errors or attacks are displayed in this section. Attack messages include AV Alerts, forbidden e-mail attachments, fraudulent certificates, etc. System errors include WAN IP changed and encryption errors. Clicking the blue arrow displays the Log > Log View page.

Cross Reference:  For more information on SonicWALL security appliance logging, see Part 10 Log.

Security Services

If your SonicWALL security appliance is not registered at mySonicWALL.com, the following message is displayed in the Security Services folder: Your SonicWALL security appliance is not registered. Click here to Register your SonicWALL security appliance. You need a mySonicWALL.com account to register your SonicWALL security appliance or activate security services. You can create a mySonicWALL.com account directly from the SonicWALL management interface.

If your SonicWALL security appliance is registered a list of available SonicWALL Security Services are listed in this section with the status of Licensed or Not Licensed. If Licensed, the Status column displays the number of licenses and the number of licenses in use. Clicking the Arrow icon displays the System > Licenses page in the SonicWALL Web-based management interface. SonicWALL Security Services and SonicWALL security appliance registration is managed by mySonicWALL.com.

Cross Reference:  Refer to Part 13 Security Services for more information on SonicWALL Security Services and activating them on the SonicWALL security appliance.

Registering Your SonicWALL Security Appliance

Once you have established your Internet connection, it is recommended you register your SonicWALL security appliance. Registering your SonicWALL security appliance provides the following benefits:

Try a FREE 30-day trial of SonicWALL Intrusion Prevention Service, SonicWALL Gateway
Anti-Virus, Content Filtering Service, and Network Anti-Virus.
Activate SonicWALL security services and upgrades
Access SonicOS firmware updates
Get SonicWALL technical support

Before You Register

If your SonicWALL security appliance is not registered, the following message is displayed in the Security Services folder on the System > Status page in the SonicWALL management interface: Your SonicWALL is not registered. Click here to Register your SonicWALL. You need a mySonicWALL.com account to register the SonicWALL security appliance.

If your SonicWALL security appliance is connected to the Internet, you can create a mySonicWALL.com account and register your SonicWALL security appliance directly from the SonicWALL management interface. If you already have a mySonicWALL.com account, you can register the SonicWALL security appliance directly from the management interface.

Your mySonicWALL.com account is accessible from any Internet connection by pointing your Web browser to <https://www.mysonicwall.com>. mySonicWALL.com uses the HTTPS
(Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) protocol to protect your sensitive information.

Alert: Make sure the Time Zone and DNS settings on your SonicWALL security appliance are correct when you register the device. See SonicWALL Setup Wizard instructions for instructions on using the Setup Wizard to set the Time Zone and DNS settings.

Note: mySonicWALL.com registration information is not sold or shared with any other company.

You can also register your security appliance at the <https://www.mysonicwall.com> site by using the Serial Number and Authentication Code displayed in the Security Services section. Click the SonicWALL link to access your mySonicWALL.com account. You will be given a registration code after you have registered your security appliance. Enter the registration code in the field below the You will be given a registration code, which you should enter below heading, then click Update.

Creating a mySonicWALL.com Account

Creating a mySonicWALL.com account is fast, simple, and FREE. Simply complete an online registration form in the SonicWALL management interface.

To create a mySonicWALL.com account from the SonicWALL management interface:

In the Security Services section on the System > Status page, click the Register link in Your SonicWALL is not registered. Click here to Register your SonicWALL.
Click the here link in If you do not have a mySonicWALL account, please click here to create one on the mySonicWALL Login page.
In the MySonicWALL Account page, enter in your information in the Account Information, Personal Information and Preferences fields in the mySonicWALL.com account form. All fields marked with an * are required fields.
Note:  Remember your username and password to access your mySonicWALL.com account.
Click Submit after completing the MySonicWALL Account form.
When the mySonicWALL.com server has finished processing your account, a page is displayed confirming your account has been created. Click Continue.
Congratulations! Your mySonicWALL.com account is activated. Now you need to log into mySonicWALL.com from the management appliance to register your SonicWALL security appliance.

Registering Your SonicWALL Security Appliance

If you already have a mySonicWALL.com account, follow these steps to register your security appliance:

In the Security Services section on the System > Status page, click the Register link in Your SonicWALL is not registered. Click here to Register your SonicWALL. The mySonicWALL Login page is displayed.
In the mySonicWALL.com Login page, enter your mySonicWALL.com username and password in the User Name and Password fields and click Submit.
The next several pages inform you about free trials available to you for SonicWALL's Security Services:
Gateway Anti-Virus - protects your entire network from viruses
Network Anti-Virus - protects computers on your network from viruses
Premium Content Filtering Service - protects your network and improves productivity by limiting access to unproductive and inappropriate Web sites
Intrusion Prevention Service - protects your network from Trojans, worms, and application layer attacks.

Click Continue on each page.

At the top of the Product Survey page, enter a friendly name for your SonicWALL security appliance in the Friendly name field, and complete the optional product survey.
Click Submit.
When the mySonicWALL.com server has finished processing your registration, a page is displayed confirming your SonicWALL security appliance is registered.
Click Continue. The Manage Services Online table on the System > Licenses page displayed.

Network Interfaces

Network Interfaces displays information about the interfaces for your SonicWALL security appliance. Clicking the blue arrow displays the Network > Interfaces page for configuring your Network settings. The available interfaces displayed in the Network Interfaces section depends on the SonicWALL security appliance model.

SonicWALL PRO 1260

WAN - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
OPT (Unassigned) - user definable interface.
1 - 24 - user-defined interfaces.

SonicWALL PRO 2040

(X0) LAN - IP address and network speed.
(X1) WAN - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
X2 - X3 - user-defined interfaces.

SonicWALL PRO 3060/PRO 4060

(X0) LAN - IP address and network speed.
(X1) WAN - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
X2 - X5 - user-defined interfaces.

SonicWALL PRO 4100

The SonicWALL PRO 4100 interfaces support up to 1 Gbps.

(X0) LAN - IP address and network speed.
(X1) WAN - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
X2 - X10 - user-defined interfaces.

SonicWALL PRO 5060 (Copper)

The SonicWALL PRO 5060 interfaces support up to 1 Gbps.

(X0) LAN - IP address and network speed.
(X1) WAN - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
X2 - X5 - user-defined interfaces.

SonicWALL PRO 5060 (Fiber)

The SonicWALL PRO 5060 interfaces support up to 1 Gbps.

(X0) default LAN - IP address and network speed. (LAN may be changed to F0)
(X1) default WAN - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface. (WAN may be changed to F1)
X2 - X3 - user-defined copper interfaces (10/100/1000).
F0 - F1 - user-defined fiber-optic interfaces (100/1000).

SonicWALL TZ 170

LAN (LAN) - IP address and network speed.
WAN (WAN) - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
OPT (Unassigned) - user definable interface.

SonicWALL TZ 170 SP

LAN (LAN) - IP address and network speed.
WAN (WAN) - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
OPT (Unassigned) - user definable interface.
Modem (WAN) - IP address, connection status.

SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless

LAN (LAN) - IP address and network speed.
WAN (WAN) - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
OPT (Unassigned) - user definable interface.
WLAN (WLAN) - IP address and network speed.

SonicWALL TZ 170 SP Wireless

LAN (LAN) - IP address and network speed.
WAN (WAN) - IP address, network speed and devices connected to the WAN interface.
OPT (Unassigned) - user definable interface.
Modem (WAN) - IP address, connection status.
WLAN (WLAN) - IP address and network speed.

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