System_systemStatusView
The System > Status page provides a system information such as firmware version and system up time, security services license status, per firewall blade alert messages, and network interface zone assignments and link status.
This status page includes information about your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance organized into five sections: System Messages, System Information, Security Services, Latest Alerts, and Network Interfaces.
This section provides the following subsections:
• Registering Your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance
Any information considered relating to possible problems with configurations on the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance such as password, log messages, as well as notifications of Dell SonicWALL Security Services offers, new firmware notifications, and upcoming Security Service s expirations are displayed in the System Messages section.
The following information is displayed in this section:
• Model - Type of Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance product.
• Product Code - The numeric code for the model of Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.
• Serial Number - Also the MAC address of the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.
• Authentication Code - The alphanumeric code used to authenticate the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance on the registration database at https://www.mysonicwall.com.
• Firmware Version - The firmware version loaded on the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.
• Safemode Version - The SafeMode firmware version loaded on the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.
• ROM Version - Indicates the ROM version.
• CPUs - Displays the average CPU usage over the last 10 seconds and the type of the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance processor.
• Total Memory - Indicates the amount of RAM and flash memory.
• System Time - The time registered on the internal clock on the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.
• Up Time - The length of time, in days, hours, and seconds that the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance is active.
• Connections - Displays the maximum number of network connections the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance can support, the peak number of concurrent connections, and the current number of connections.
• Connection Usage - The percentage of the maximum number of connections that are currently established (i.e. this percentage is the current number of connections divided by the maximum number of connections).
• Last Modified By - The IP address of the user who last modified the system and the time stamp of the last modification.
• Registration Code - The registration code is generated when your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance is registered at http://www.mysonicwall.com.
Any messages relating to system errors or attacks are displayed in this section. Attack messages include AV Alerts, forbidden Email attachments, fraudulent certificates, etc. System errors include WAN IP changed and encryption errors. Clicking the blue arrow displays the Log > View page.
For more information on Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance logging, see Log > View.
If your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance is not registered at mysonicwall.com, the following message is displayed in the Security Services folder: Your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance is not registered. Click here to Register your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance. You need a mysonicwall.com account to register your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance or activate security services. You can create a mysonicwall.com account directly from the Dell SonicWALL management interface.
If your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance is registered, a list of available Dell SonicWALL Security Services are listed in this section with the status of Licensed or Not Licensed. If Licensed, the Status column displays the number of licenses and the number of licenses in use. Clicking the Arrow icon displays the System > Licenses page in the Dell SonicWALL Web-based management interface. Dell SonicWALL Security Services and Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance registration is managed by mysonicwall.com.
Refer to Security Services for more information on Dell SonicWALL Security Services and activating them on the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.
Registering Your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance
Once you have established your Internet connection, it is recommended you register your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance. Registering your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance provides the following benefits:
• Try a FREE 30-day trial of Dell SonicWALL Intrusion Prevention Service, Dell SonicWALL Gateway Anti-Virus, Content Filtering Service, and Client Anti-Virus
• Activate Dell SonicWALL Anti-Spam
• Activate Dell SonicWALL security services and upgrades
• Access SonicOS firmware updates
• Get Dell SonicWALL technical support
Before You Register
If your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance is not registered, the following message is displayed in the Security Services folder on the System > Status page in the Dell SonicWALL management interface: Your SonicWALL is not registered. Click here to Register your SonicWALL. You need a mysonicwall.com account to register the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.
If your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance is connected to the Internet, you can create a mysonicwall.com account and register your firewall directly from the Dell SonicWALL management interface. If you already have a mysonicwall.com account, you can register the firewall directly from the management interface.
Your mysonicwall.com account is accessible from any Internet connection by pointing your Web browser to https://www.mysonicwall.com. mysonicwall.com uses the HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) protocol to protect your sensitive information.
Note Make sure the Time Zone and DNS settings on your firewall are correct when you register the device.
Note mysonicwall.com registration information is not sold or shared with any other company.
You can also register your security appliance at the https://www.mysonicwall.com site by using the Serial Number and Authentication Code displayed in the Security Services section. Click the SonicWALL link to access your mysonicwall.com account. You will be given a registration code after you have registered your security appliance. Enter the registration code in the field below the You will be given a registration code, which you should enter below heading, then click Update.
Creating a MySonicWALL Account
Creating a MySonicWALL account is fast, simple, and FREE. Simply complete an online registration form in the Dell SonicWALL management interface. To create a MySonicWALL account from the Dell SonicWALL management interface:
1. In the Security Services section on the System > Status page, click the update your registration link.
Click the link for If you do not have a mysonicwall account, please click here to create one.
In the MySonicWALL Account page, enter in your information in the Account Information, Personal Information and Preferences fields in the mysonicwall.com account form. All fields marked with an * are required fields.
Note : Remember your username and password to access your mysonicwall.com account.
4. Click Submit after completing the MySonicWALL Account form.
5. When the mysonicwall.com server has finished processing your account, a page is displayed confirming your account has been created. Click Continue.
6. Congratulations! Your mysonicwall.com account is activated. Now you need to log into mysonicwall.com from the management appliance to register your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.
Registering Your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance
If you already have a mysonicwall.com account, follow these steps to register your security appliance:
1. In the Security Services section on the System > Status page, click the Register link in Your SonicWALL is not registered. Click here to Register your SonicWALL. The mysonicwall Login page is displayed.
2. In the mysonicwall.com Login page, enter your mysonicwall.com username and password in the User Name and Password fields and click Submit.
3. The next several pages inform you about free trials available to you for SonicWALL’s Security Services:
– Gateway Anti-Virus - protects your entire network from viruses
– Client Anti-Virus - protects computers on your network from viruses
– Premium Content Filtering Service - protects your network and improves productivity by limiting access to unproductive and inappropriate Web sites
– Intrusion Prevention Service - protects your network from Trojans, worms, and application layer attacks
– App Control - enforces how applications and bandwidth assets are used on your network
– App Visualization - enables administrators to visualize application traffic using flow monitors and real-time graphs
4. Click Continue on each page.
5. At the top of the Product Survey page, enter a friendly name for your firewall in the Friendly name field, and complete the optional product survey.
6. Click Submit.
7. When the mysonicwall.com server has finished processing your registration, a page is displayed confirming your Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance is registered.
8. Click Continue. The Manage Services Online table on the System > Licenses page displayed.
Network Interfaces displays information about the interfaces for your firewall. Clicking the blue arrow displays the Network > Interfaces page for configuring your Network settings. The available interfaces displayed in the Network Interfaces section depend on the model of the Dell SonicWALL Security Appliance.