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Appendix A: CLI Guide
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SonicOS Enhanced 5.6 Administrator’s Guide
Management Methods for the SonicWALL Network Security
Appliance
You can configure the SonicWALL appliance using one of three methods:
• Using a serial connection and the configuration manager
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An IP address assignment is not necessary for appliance management.
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A device must be managed while physically connected via a serial cable.
• Web browser-based User Interface
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In IP address must have been assigned to the appliance for management or use the
default of 192.168.168.168.
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.
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.
1. 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.
2. Launch any terminal emulation application that communicates with the serial port
connected to the appliance. Use these settings:
• 115,200 baud
• 8 data bits
• no parity
• 1 stop bit
• no flow control
3. Press Enter/Return. Initial information is displayed followed by a DEVICE NAME> prompt.