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Basic configurations, support site and VPN scenarios
CLI configuration
The default IP address for a SonicWall appliance can vary depending on the model, but is often 192.168.168.168 or 192.168.168.169.
Default IP addresses for specific SonicWall models:
- SonicWall Email Security: 192.168.168.169
- SonicWall UTM: 192.168.168.168 for the LAN interface
- SonicWall NSA: 192.168.168.168
How to access the SonicWall:
To access the SonicWall, you can open a browser and go to https://192.168.168.168. The default username and password for the SonicWall management login page is admin/password.
How to find the SonicWall IP address:
You can use the Setup Tool to determine the LAN interface IP address. You can also download the Setup Tool and install it on a computer connected to the firewall's LAN port. Then, open the tool and search for the IP address.
How to access the SonicWall MGMT port:
Connect a computer to the SonicWall's MGMT port Configure the computer with a static IP address on the MGMT subnet Ping the Gateway (192.168.1.254).
The SonicWall security appliance supports the following management protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Ping, and SNMP.
PortShield and HA Configuration on SonicWall
How can I configure web-management using CLI?
How can I configure interface from CLI once connected over console port?
Types of site to site VPN scenarios and configurations
How can I setup Site to Site VPN with IKE2 Dynamic client Proposal?
How do I configure the SSL-VPN feature for use with NetExtender or Mobile Connect?
How can I configure a Site to Site VPN policy using Main Mode?
Generating a Certificate Signing Request
How can I configure the various web login options for user level authentication?
How can I enforce local authentication for my users before allowing access to the Internet?