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In this Section:
This section provides a basic checklist of materials and information you will need before you begin.
• Check Package Contents - page 4
• What You Need to Begin - page 5
• Ports and Status LEDs - page 6
Missing Items?
If any of the items corresponding to your product 5GHz
wlan
2.4GHz link
lan
act
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
Power Adaptor
and Cord* Getting Started Guide
What You Need to Begin • A network infrastructure capable of sustaining 802.11n data
rates to the number of clients you intend to support
This page provides basic network hardware and software • An 802.3at compliant PoE injector or PoE-capable switch
prerequisites as a baseline for SonicPoint-N Dual Radio (if powering your deployment using PoE)
deployments. More specific requirements are detailed in the
remainder of this guide.
Note: For more network deployment recommendations and
Hardware / Firmware Requirements tips, see the Hardware Decisions section, on page 9.
Status LEDs
5GHz
2.4GHz link act
wlan
lan
lan
wlan
act link
5GHz
2.4GHz
5GHz
2.4GHz link act
wlan
lan
lan
In this Section:
This section contains excerpts from the SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide.
The content is meant to provide a brief introduction to Radio Frequency (RF) technology as it
pertains to different deployment scenarios.
• Wireless RF Introduction - page 8
• Access Points and Network Design - page 9
The following table compares signal characteristics as they The following table lists several common interference sources:
apply to the current 802.11 standards:
Interference Source Possible RF Interference Band(s)
Affected
802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
2.4GHz phones Entire range (hundreds of 802.11b/g/n
# of Channels in USA 23 11 11 11 feet)
# of Channels in EU 23 13 13 13 Bluetooth devices Within 30 feet 802.11b/g/n
# of Channels in Japan 15 14 14 14 Microwave ovena Within 10-20 feet 802.11b/g/n
Frequency Band 5GHz 2.4GHz 2.4GHz 2.4/5GHz Scientific and medical Short distance, varies 802.11b/g/n
Max. Data Rate 54Mbps 11Mbps 54Mbps 150Mbps equipment
300Mbps Other wireless devices Entire range All
Radius (Range) 90ft/25m 120ft/ 120ft/ 300ft/90m RF reflective objects Long-range wireless bridging All
35m 35m
a. Most newer model microwave ovens have sufficient shielding to
negate possible RF interference.
Access Points and Network Design Some hardware factors to take into consideration:
• Number of access points versus user density – If too
Physical placement of an access point has a measurable effect many users are serviced by a single access point,
on who can and cannot access your wireless signal. The maximum transfer rates are reached and that point may
following sections provide an overview of wireless access point become a bottleneck for the whole system.
placement, signal strength, and signal direction in common • Bandwidth – How much data is moving upstream and
wireless deployment situations: downstream for a given type of user?
• Ethernet cabling – Where are you running the powered
• Hardware Decisions - page 9 Ethernet (PoE) cable to and how are you securing that
• Solutions to RF Interference and Barriers - page 10 cable? Is your PoE switch able to power all access points?
• Hubs / Switches / Security Appliance – Your wireless
deployment has to tie back into your SonicWALL security
Tip: For the latest SonicPoint wireless deployment appliance and LAN resources at some point. What speed is
information from switching recommendations to needed for your Ethernet connection to accommodate the
site survey, see the SonicWALL SonicPoint number of access points you are installing? Also consider
Deployment Best Practices Guide at: where your key networking devices are deployed and how
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html> they will connect efficiently with your wireless appliances.
• Ethernet connections for 802.11n – In most cases,
802.11n wireless hardware requires more bandwidth than a
Hardware Decisions single (or even dual) 10/100 Ethernet connection can
handle. Gigabit Ethernet connectivity between the WLAN
The first decision in hardware is the access point. While access and the LAN is required to take full advantage of 802.11n
point technology (802.11a/b/g/n) is one factor in determining speed.
your placement, based on distance served and bandwidth • Power Over Ethernet (PoE) – Part of your wireless
needed, taking note of other hardware-based factors is just as network planning should include verifying that your PoE
important. equipment is 802.3at compliant, and that full power can be
supplied to each SonicPoint.
Solutions to RF Interference and Barriers Location A – Rogue access points or wireless test lab
• Problem – Wireless product test labs and other (non-
These days, finding an environment with no RF interference or malicious) rogue access points are problems in many Wi-Fi
noise is nearly impossible. Only if you are setting up an office in deployments.
a secluded redwood grove can you count on RF interference to • Solution – Either eliminate all rogue access points, or
be a non-issue. Even then, the redwood trees might just be force their owners to use a set channel that does not
among those fitted with high-gain cellular antennas, an all-too- overlap with your distributed wireless solution.
common occurrence today. Regardless, you should expect to
deal with some level of signal interference in your deployment. Location B – Spectrum noise for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Problem – Your phone system is partially wireless and
uses the 2.4GHz or 5GHz spectrum.
• Solution – Give VoIP a try. VoIP will work in tandem with
A C your wireless network, instead of against it. For more on
SonicWALL VoIP implementation and capabilities, refer to
the Configuring VoIP SonicOS feature module available at:
B http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html
In this Section:
This section provides instructions for registering your SonicWALL SonicPoint appliance.
• Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 12
• Using SonicWALL Security Services for Wireless Clients - page 12
Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process and is necessary to receive the full benefits of SonicWALL security
services, automatic SonicPoint firmware updates, and technical support.
Registering and Licensing Your Appliance Using SonicWALL Security Services for
on MySonicWALL Wireless Clients
You must register your SonicWALL security appliance on Any security services you purchased for your SonicWALL
MySonicWALL to enable full functionality. security appliance can also be applied to wireless clients.
Simply enable the security services on the WLAN zone or on
To register your SonicPoint, perform the following tasks: a custom wireless zone, and your wireless traffic will be
1. Login to your MySonicWALL account. If you do not have an protected along with your wired traffic.
account, you can create one at www.mysonicwall.com.
If you have not yet purchased a security service
2. Enter the serial number of your product in the REGISTER subscription for your SonicWALL security appliance, please
A PRODUCT field and click the Next button.
speak with a sales representative or visit www.mysonicwall.com
3. Type a friendly name for the appliance, select the to register for free trials.
Product Group if any, type the authentication code into
• To try a Free Trial of a service, click Try in the Service
the appropriate text boxes, and then click Register.
Management page.
4. On the Product Survey page, fill in the requested
• To purchase a product or service, click Buy Now in the
information and then click Continue.
Service Management page.
5. To pair your SonicPoint with a SonicWALL security
appliance, navigate to the Service Management page
by clicking on the device you wish to pair with your
SonicPoint.
6. Scroll to the Associated Products section and click the
SonicWALL SonicPoint link to associate your SonicPoint
with the appliance.
In this Section:
SonicWALL SonicPoints are wireless access points specially engineered to work with SonicWALL security appliances. This section
provides instructions for configuring the SonicWALL security appliance to recognize and connect with your SonicWALL SonicPoint(s).
• Configuring Provisioning Profiles - page 14
• Configuring a Wireless Zone - page 15
• Configuring the Network Interface - page 16
Configuring Provisioning Profiles 802.11n Radio 0/1 Tabs (5GHz Radio / 2.4 GHz Radio)
SonicPoint profiles make it easy to apply basic settings to Radios are configured in their respective tabs. To configure
multiple SonicPoints within a wireless zone. If a SonicPoint is both Radio 0 and Radio 1:
connected to a zone that does not have a custom profile 1. Select Enable Radio.
assigned to it, a default profile is used. 2. Optionally, select a schedule for the radio to be enabled
from the drop-down list.
To add a new profile:
3. Select a Radio Mode to dictate the radio frequency
1. Navigate to the SonicPoint > SonicPoints page in the band(s). The default setting for Radio 0 is 5GHz 802.11
SonicOS interface. n/g/b Mixed, the default for Radio 1 is 2.4GHz 802.11n/g/b
2. Click Add SonicPoint NDR below the list of SonicPoint Mixed.
provisioning profiles. The Add/Edit SonicPoint Profile 4. Enter an SSID to identify this network to wireless clients.
window displays. 5. Select a Radio Band for this radio. You may choose to
keep the default setting, Auto, unless you have reason to
manually select a Band.
6. Select a Primary Channel and Secondary Channel. You
may choose to keep the default setting, Auto, unless you
have a reason to use or avoid specific channels.
7. Under WEP/WPA Encryption, select the Authentication
Type for your wireless network. Using WPA2 provides the
General Tab most secure connection.
1. Select Enable SonicPoint. 8. The remaining fields change depending on the selected
2. Enter a Name Prefix. This prefix is used as an internal authentication type. Refer to the SonicOS Administrator’s
reference to identify each SonicPoint provisioned, but is Guide for details on the multiple wireless security
not a part of the public SSID, which is configured later. authentication types available.
3. Select the Country Code for the area of operation (for 9. Optionally, under ACL Enforcement, select Enable MAC
countries outside of North American only.) Filter List and choose an address object group from the
Allow List or Deny List to allow or deny traffic to and from
4. Choose the desired EAPOL Version. Version 2 of the all devices with MAC addresses in the group.
protocol is more secure, but less compatible with older
network devices.
Configuring the Network Interface 7. Optionally, you may choose to allow Management and
User Login mechanisms to allow wireless clients to log
Each SonicPoint or group of SonicPoints must be connected to into the SonicWALL management interface. Enabling these
a physical network interface configured for Wireless. By default, options is not common for most wireless networks. If you
SonicOS provides a standard wireless zone (WLAN), which can must do so, first ensure that you have a strong password.
be applied to any available interface.
General Tab
In this Section:
This section describes how to connect and configure physical aspects of the SonicPoint including cabling and mounting.
• Installing Antennas - page 18
• Connecting Ethernet Cable - page 18
• Mounting Using Ceiling Brackets - page 19
• Mounting Using Anchor Screws - page 20
• Verifying Operation - page 21
• Verifying WAN (Internet) Connectivity - page 21
• Troubleshooting Tips - page 22
• Onboard Help System - page 22
Installing Antennas The circular design of the SonicPoint aides in creating a strong
multi-directional wireless signal pattern for both radio bands. In
To install the SonicPoint-N Dual Radio included antennas: most cases, leaving the antennas straight up (as indicated in
1. Remove the six (6) antennas from the bag and place each the illustration) will provide the best overall coverage.
on the appropriate connector, keeping in mind that two
antenna/connector types exist.
2. Carefully finger-tighten the fittings. Note: The antennas provided by SonicWALL are designed to
provide optimal signal strength and coverage within the
confines of regulatory laws. Only use the antennas
Note: The proper antennas will fit easily into the appropriate provided by SonicWALL with this appliance.
connection. Never force an antenna onto a connector.
3. Adjust the antennas for reception, keeping in mind that Connecting Ethernet Cable
orienting the antennas vertically provides optimal wireless
coverage in most cases. To connect the SonicPoint to your network:
1. Using CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 cabling, connect the “lan”
port of the SonicPoint to the interface you previously
configured on the SonicWALL security appliance.
2. Optionally, SonicPoints may be powered by using the
SonicWALL 802.11at PoE line injector (sold separately), or
by using a third-party 802.3at compliant PoE switch.
short
screws
long
screws
In this Section:
This section describes how to monitor, adjust, and optimize your wireless network using the RF Analysis features built into the SonicOS
management interface SonicPoint > RF Analysis panel.
• Using the Wireless RF Score - page 24
• Channel Utilization - page 24
• Viewing Overloaded Channels - page 25
• RFA Highly Interfered Channels - page 25
Note: This feature depends on the knowledge of what Note: Although some channels are not used in all countries,
channel a SonicPoint is operating in. If the channel they are still shown, as it is possible for a wireless
number is unknown, RF Score is not shown. cracker to launch denial of service attacks to adjacent
channels.
In this Section:
This section provides overviews of customer support and training options for SonicWALL appliances.
• Related Documentation - page 28
• SonicWALL Secure Wireless Network Integrated Solutions Guide - page 28
• Customer Support - page 29
• Knowledge Base - page 29
• User Forums - page 30
• Training - page 30
In this Section:
This section provides regulatory, trademark, and copyright information.
• Safety and Regulatory Information for the SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance - page 32
• SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance Sicherheit und gesetzliche Vorschriften - page 33
• FCC - page 34
• Industry Canada Notices - page 35
• Industrie Canada Notifications - page 35
• Copyright Notice - page 38
• Trademarks - page 38
Page 32 Safety and Regulatory Information for the SonicWALL SonicPoint Wireless Appliance
SonicPoint_NDR_GSG.book Page 33 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:47 PM
For more information regarding these statements, please contact Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
SonicWALL, Inc. at: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
2001 Logic Drive accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
San Jose, CA
95124-3452 Caution:
1-408-745-9600
This device is for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-
channel systems.
FCC The APL23-081 device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a
maximum gain of 4dBi at 5GHz and 3dBi at 2.4Ghz. Antenna having a higher gain
NOTE: This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B is strictly prohibited. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential Dynamic Frequency Selection(DFS) is required on all Wireless LAN Mater devices
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (usually Access Points) and Wireless LAN Clients (usually Wireless NICs) that
energy. And, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may operate within 5470 MHz – 5725 MHz. SonicPoints that have these frequencies
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no and channels enable in this range comply with North American and International
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the DFS requirements. Some frequencies are blocked, and cannot be selected by the
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which user per each specific regional approval.
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference using one or more of the following measures: Specific to the USA; at the urging of the Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) user/installers should avoid operation frequencies near Terminal Doppler
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Weather Radar (TDWR) systems frequencies 5600-5650 MHz when installing
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. SonicPoint within 35 km of line-of-site of TDWR sites. If TDWR is within 35 km the
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver SonicPoint frequencies should be set to at least 30 MHz above or below any
connection. TDWR system frequency at that site. TDWR locations and specific frequencies
• Consult SonicWALL for assistance. used can be found at <http://spectrumbridge.com/udrs/home.aspx>.
Detailed current and background information can be found at
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this <http://www.wispa.org/?page_id=2341>.
equipment.
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Industry Canada Notices Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as
primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and
SonicWALL declares that the APL23-081 (IC: 4408A-081) when sold in 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or
Canada is limited to CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the damage to LE-LAN devices.
USA.
(ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les Declaration of Conformity
bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la Certificate #: EU00190-A
limite de p.i.r.e.;
(iii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la Application of council 2004/108/EC (EMC)
bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée Directive 2006/95/EC (LVD)
1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs Standard(s) to which EN 55022:1998 +A1 +A2 Class B
de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.- conformity is declared EN 55024:1998, +A2
à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 EN 61000-3-2:2000, +A2
850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des EN 61000-3-3:1995, +A2
dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. EN 60950-1:2006, +A11:2009
National Deviations: AR, AT, AU, BE, CA, CH,
CN, CZ, DE, DK, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, IL, IN, IT,
JP, KE, KR, MY, NL, NO, PL, SE, SG, SI, SK, US
EN 300 328 V1.7.1:2006
EN 301 893 V1.5.1:2008
EN 301 489 V1.8.1:2008
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009a
EN 50385:2002
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for
use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where Manufacturer/ SonicWALL, Inc.
restrictive use applies. Responsible Party 2001 Logic Drive
San Jose, California 95124-3452 USA
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities
in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links Type of Equipment 802.11a/b/g/n access point
and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
Type Numbers APL23-081
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in May be Marketed as SonicPoint-N Dual Radio
some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency
range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact
the national spectrum authority in France. I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to
the above Directives and Standards. Quality control procedures will ensure series
production of equipment will be compliant.
SonicWALL tímto prohlašuje, že tento APL23-081 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a Hierbij verklaart SonicWALL dat het toestel APL23-081 in overeenstemming is met de
dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Undertegnede SonicWALL erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr APL23-081 overholder de Hawnhekk, SonicWALL, jiddikjara li dan APL23-081 jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Hiermit erklärt SonicWALL, dass sich das Gerät APL23-081 in Übereinstimmung mit den Alulírott, SonicWALL nyilatkozom, hogy a APL23-081 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Niniejszym SonicWALL oświadcza, że APL23-081 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami
Käesolevaga kinnitab SonicWALL seadme APL23-081 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
SonicWALL declara que este APL23-081 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
Hereby, SonicWALL, declares that this APL23-081 is in compliance with the essential outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
SonicWALL izjavlja, da je ta APL23-081 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
Por medio de la presente SonicWALL declara que el APL23-081 cumple con los requisitos relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE. SonicWALL týmto vyhlasuje, že APL23-081 spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ SonicWALL ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ APL23-081 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ
ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. SonicWALL vakuuttaa täten että APL23-081 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Par la présente SonicWALL déclare que l'appareil APL23-081 est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Härmed intygar SonicWALL att denna APL23-081 står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
Con la presente SonicWALL dichiara che questo APL23-081 è conforme ai requisiti 1999/5/EG.
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Šiuo SonicWALL deklaruoja, kad šis APL23-081 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Copyright Notice
© 2011 SonicWALL, Inc.
Under the copyright laws, this manual or the software described within,
cannot be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of the
manufacturer, except in the normal use of the software to make a
backup copy. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be
affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original. This
exception does not allow copies to be made for others, whether or not
sold, but all of the material purchased (with all backup copies) can be
sold, given, or loaned to another person. Under the law, copying
includes translating into another language or format.
Trademarks
SonicWALL is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc.
SonicWALL, Inc.
P/N 232-001939-50
Rev A 01/11
©2011 SonicWALL, Inc. is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications and descriptions subject to change without notice.