Initiating a Management Session using the CLI

Serial Management and IP Address Assignment

Follow the steps below to initiate a management session via a serial connection and set an IP address for the device.

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NOTE: The default terminal settings on the SonicWALL and modules is 80 columns by 25 lines. To ensure the best display and reduce the chance of graphic anomalies, use the same settings with the serial terminal software. The device terminal settings can be changed, if necessary. Use the standard ANSI setting on the serial terminal software.
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Attach the included null modem cable to the appliance port marked CONSOLE. Attach the other end of the null modem cable to a serial port on the configuring computer.
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Launch any terminal emulation application that communicates with the serial port connected to the appliance. Use these settings:
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115,200 baud
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8 data bits
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no parity
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1 stop bit
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no flow control
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Press Enter/Return. Initial information is displayed followed by a DEVICE NAME> prompt.

Initiating an SSH Management Session via Ethernet

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NOTE: This option works for customers administering a device that does not have a cable for console access to the CLI.
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IMPORTANT: Enable SSH management manually via the user interface or the console before initiating an SSH management session.

Follow the steps below to initiate an SSH management session through an Ethernet connection from a client to the appliance.

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Attach an Ethernet cable to the interface port marked XO. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the configuring computer.
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Launch any terminal emulation application (such as PuTTY) that communicates via the Ethernet interface connected to the appliance.
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Within the emulation application, enter the IP destination address for the appliance and enter 22 as the port number.
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Select SSH as the connection type and open a connection.