SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances User Manual
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Note: The Status window displays the unique characteristics of the SonicWALL Internet Security
Appliance, such as the presence of VPN acceleration hardware or a different amount of memory.
Your Status window will be different from the window displayed above, depending on your settings.
The Status tab displays the following information:
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SonicWALL Serial Number - the serial number of the SonicWALL unit.
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Number of LAN IP addresses allowed with this license - number of IP addresses that can be
managed by the SonicWALL
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Registration code - the registration code generated when the SonicWALL is registered at
<http//www.mysonicwall.com>.
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SonicWALL Active time - the length of time in days, hours and minutes that the SonicWALL is
active.
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Firmware version - shows the current version number of the firmware installed on the Son-
icWALL.
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ROM version - indicates the version number of the ROM.
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CPU - displays the type and speed of the SonicWALL processor.
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VPN Hardware Accelerator Detected - indicates the presence of a VPN Hardware
Accelerator in the firewall. This allows better throughput for VPN connections.
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RAM - shows the amount of Random Access Memory on the board.
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Flash - indicates the size of the flash on the board.
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Ethernet Speeds - displays network speeds of the network card.
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Current Connections - number of computers connected to the SonicWALL.
Other SonicWALL general status information is displayed in this section relating to other features in
the SonicWALL such as the type of network settings in use, log settings, content filter use, and if
Stealth Mode is enabled on the SonicWALL.
The General, Log, Filter, Tools, Access, Advanced, DHCP, VPN, Anti-Virus, and High Availability
buttons appear on the left side of the window. When one of the buttons is clicked, related
management functions are selected by clicking the tabs at the top of the window.
A Logout button at the bottom of the screen terminates the management session and redisplays the
Authentication window. If Logout is clicked, you must log in again to manage the SonicWALL. online
help is also available. Click Help at the top of any browser window to view the help files stored in the
SonicWALL.