Not all GMS firmware contains an image of the SonicPoint firmware. To check, scroll to the bottom of the SonicPoint > SonicPoints page and look for the Synchronize link.
If your Dell SonicWALL appliance does not have Internet access, or has access only through a proxy server, you must complete the following steps:
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Download the SonicPoint image from http://www.mySonicWALL.com to a local system with Internet access.
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On the Download Center page, by selecting SonicPoint in the Type drop-down menu
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In the GMS user interface on your Dell SonicWALL appliance, in the navigation pane, click System and then click Administration.
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In the System > Administration screen, under Download URL, click Manually specify SonicPoint image URL to enable it.
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Click Accept.
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SonicPoint N, SonicPoint NDR, and SonicPoint AC devices can function in and report the following states (in all states listed as follows, SonicPoint refers to SonicPoint N, SonicPoint NDR, and SonicPoint AC devices):
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Initializing—The state when a SonicPoint starts up and advertises itself through SDP prior to it entering into an operational or stand-alone mode.
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Operational—After the SonicPoint has peered with a SonicOS device and has its configuration validated, it enters into a operational state, and is ready for clients.
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Provisioning—If the SonicPoint configuration requires an update, the SonicOS device engages an SSPP channel to update the SonicPoint. During this brief process it enters the provisioning state.
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Safemode—Safemode can be engaged by depressing the reset button, or from the SonicOS peer device. Placing a SonicPoint into Safemode returns its configuration to defaults, disables the radios, and disables SDP. The SonicPoint must then be rebooted to enter either a stand-alone, or some other functional state.
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Non-Responsive—If a SonicOS device loses communications with a previously peered SonicPoint, it reports its state as non-responsive. It remains in this state until either communications are restored, or the SonicPoint is deleted from the SonicOS device’s table.
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Updating Firmware—If the SonicOS device detects that it has a firmware update available for a SonicPoint, it uses SSPP to update the SonicPoint’s firmware.
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Downloading Firmware—The Dell SonicWALL appliance is downloading new SonicPoint firmware from the configured URL that can be customized by the administrator.
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Downloading Failed—The Dell SonicWALL appliance cannot download the SonicPoint firmware from the configured URL.
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Writing Firmware—While the SonicPoint is writing new firmware to its flash, the progress is displayed as a percentage in the SonicOS management interface in the SonicPoint status field.
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Over-Limit—By default, up to two SonicPoint devices can be attached to the Wireless zone interface. If more than two units are detected, the over-limit devices reports an over-limit state, and does not enter an operational mode. The number can be reduced from two as needed.
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Rebooting—After a firmware or configuration update, the SonicPoint announces that it is about to reboot, and then does so.
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Firmware failed—If a firmware update fails, the SonicPoint reports the failure, and then reboots.
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Provision failed—In the unlikely event that a provision attempt from a SonicOS device fails, the SonicPoint reports the failure. So as not to enter into an endless loop, it can then be manually rebooted, manually reconfigured, or deleted and re-provisioned.
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Stand-alone Mode (not reported)—If a SonicPoint device cannot find or be found by a SonicOS device to peer with, it enters a standalone mode of operation. This engages the SonicPoint’s internal GUI (which is otherwise disabled) and allows it to be configured as a conventional Access Point. If at any time it is placed on the same layer 2 segment as a SonicOS device that is sending Discovery packets, it leaves standalone mode, and enters into a managed mode. The stand-alone configuration is retained.
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