Document Outline

• Document Contents
• SonicWALL NSA E6500
• Pre-Configuration Tasks
  • Check Package Contents
    • Any Items Missing?
  • Obtain Configuration Information
    • Registration Information
    • Networking Information
    • Administrator Information
    • Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
  • The Front Panel
  • The Back Panel
  • Front Bezel Control Features
    • LCD Control Buttons
    • Main Menu
    • Status
    • Configure
    • Configuration Options
    • Restart
    • SafeMode
    • Screen-Saver
  • Front Bezel Configuration Example
    • LAN IP Configuration
• Registering Your Appliance
  • Before You Register
  • Creating a mysonicwall.com Account
  • Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on mysonicwall.com
    • Product Registration
    • Licensing Security Services and Software
    • Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup
    • Registration Next Steps
• Deployment Scenarios
  • Selecting a Deployment Scenario
    • Scenario A: NAT/Route Mode Gateway
    • Scenario B: State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode
    • For network installations with two SonicWALL NSA E-Series appliances configured as a stateful synchronized pair for redundant high-availability networking.
    • In this scenario, one SonicWALL NSA E6500 operates as the primary gateway device and the other SonicWALL NSA E6500 is in passive...
    • Scenario C: L2 Bridge Mode
    • In this scenario, the original gateway is maintained. The SonicWALL NSA E6500 is integrated seamlessly into the existing network...
  • Initial Setup
    • System Requirements
    • Connecting the WAN Port
    • Connecting the LAN Port
    • Applying Power
    • Accessing the Management Interface
    • Accessing the Setup Wizard
    • Connecting to Your Network
    • Testing Your Connection
    • Activating Licenses in SonicOS
    • Upgrading Firmware on Your SonicWALL
    • Obtaining the Latest Firmware
    • Saving a Backup Copy of Your Preferences
    • Upgrading the Firmware
    • Using SafeMode to Upgrade Firmware
  • Configuring a State Sync Pair in NAT/Route Mode
    • Initial High Availability Setup
    • Configuring High Availability
    • Configuring Advanced HA Settings
    • Synchronizing Settings
    • Adjusting High Availability Settings
    • Synchronizing Firmware
    • HA License Configuration Overview
    • Associating Pre-Registered Appliances
  • Configuring L2 Bridge Mode
    • Connection Overview
    • Connect the X1 port on your SonicWALL NSA E6500 to the LAN port on your existing Internet gateway device. Then connect the X0 port on your SonicWALL to your LAN.
    • Configuring the Primary Bridge Interface
    • Configuring the Secondary Bridge Interface
• Additional Deployment Configuration
  • An Introduction to Zones and Interfaces
  • Creating Network Access Rules
  • Creating a NAT Policy
    • Configuring Address Objects
    • Configuring NAT Policies
  • Enabling Security Services in SonicOS
    • Gateway Anti-Virus
    • Intrusion Prevention
    • Anti-Spyware
  • Applying Security Services to Zones
  • Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools
    • Using Packet Capture
    • Using Ping
    • Using the Active Connections Monitor
    • Using Log > View
  • Deployment Configuration Reference Checklist
• Support and Training Options
  • Customer Support
  • Knowledge Portal
  • User Forums
  • Training
  • Related Documentation
  • Dynamic Tooltips
  • SonicWALL Live Product Demos
• Rack Mounting Instructions
  • Rack Mounting Instructions
• Product Safety and Regulatory Information
  • Safety and Regulatory Information
  • Copyright Notice
  • Trademarks