Remote-access Guide

sonicwall wan remote access networks

by Gracie Dooley Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Login to SonicWall management page. Navigate to SSL-VPN | Client Settings screen, configure Default Device Profile and click Client Routes tab. Select Enabled in Tunnel All Mode option. On the Users | Local Groups screen, configure SSLVPN Services group and under tab “ VPN Access ,” add the object WAN Remote Access Networks.

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Can I use a VPN with SonicWall firewall?

But it won’t be able to access the internal networks. Avoid use of objects which include WAN interfaces (WAN interface IP, All Interface IP, WAN Subnets, X1 IP; All X1 Management IP) in the VPN Access Permissions on the Users / Groups on the SonicWall Firewall.

How do I access SonicWall's Lan IP address for remote management?

Access the SonicWall's LAN IP address for remote management with a browser on a computer that is located on the LAN, not the wireless connection. Use Global VPN Client on the wireless computer to establish the tunnel typically used for WiFiSec connectivity, then access the SonicWall's LAN IP address for remote management.

How do I manage a wireless SonicWall appliance?

There are three ways to manage a wireless SonicWall appliance: Access the SonicWall's LAN IP address for remote management with a browser on a computer that is located on the LAN, not the wireless connection.

How are the sonicwalls connected?

There are two SonicWalls, Site A and Site B. Site A and Site B are connected by using a point to point link layer 2 device. Site A's X5 Interface was assigned to the LAN Zone, which means that by default Site B has access to Site A's LAN .

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How do I enable WAN Group VPN in SonicWall?

ResolutionGo to Manage | Network.Click on Zones.Go to WAN and click Edit.On the new Window, enable "Create Group VPN"Click OK to save the configuration.

How do I access SonicWall firewall from outside network?

The SonicWall can be administered remotely using an existing VPN connection on HTTPS or HTTP. If you already have a running VPN connection to the firewall from behind another SonicWall or from the VPN client, simply log into the unit using its LAN IP address (as you would if located on the LAN segment).

What is WAN Group VPN?

Group virtual private network (VPN) is a new category of VPN that eliminates the need for point-to-point VPN tunnels in a mesh architecture. It is a set of features that are necessary to secure IP multicast group traffic or unicast traffic over a private WAN that originates on or flows through a router.

What is split tunneling SonicWall?

The term Split Tunnel in the world of VPN means a policy in which the VPN provides access to logically-defined protected networks behind a VPN Gateway device, such as a SonicWall UTM firewall, while all other traffic towards the Internet is unchanged and goes out the local Internet gateway.

How do I enable RDP in SonicWall?

Navigate to Services | Policies and click on Add Policy. Select the following for the policy. Click on Accept. A group level policy to allow RDP to the same IP address.

Will a Cisco console cable work on a SonicWall?

Many console servers are pinned out in Standard Cisco pinout, and SonicWalls have their own proprietary console pinout. A translator cable is thus necessary to access a SonicWall through a console server. This will also allow the use of a standard DB9 > RJ-45 Cisco console cable.

What are 3 types of VPN tunnels?

We'll look at three of the most common: IPsec tunnels, Dynamic multi point VPNs, and MPLS-based L3VPNs.IPsec Tunnels. In principle, a network-based VPN tunnel is no different from a client-based IPsec tunnel. ... Dynamic Multi point VPN (DMVPN) ... MPLS-based L3VPN.

What are the two types of VPN connections?

Types of VPNsSite-to-Site VPN: A site-to-site VPN is designed to securely connect two geographically-distributed sites. ... Remote Access VPN: A remote access VPN is designed to link remote users securely to a corporate network.More items...

Is VPN LAN or WAN?

A VPN is a secure tunnel between two networks that allows private traffic pass over another network, which may be untrusted. It can be over a WAN but it can also be over a LAN.

What is tunnel all mode Sonicwall?

When you enable Tunnel All mode, you force all traffic for NetExtender users over the SSL VPN NetExtender tunnel—including traffic destined for the remote user's local network.

How can I allow Sslvpn users access to the Internet when using tunnel all mode?

Navigate to SSL-VPN | Client Settings screen, configure Default Device Profile and click Client Routes tab. Select Enabled in Tunnel All Mode option. On the Users | Local Groups screen, configure SSLVPN Services group and under tab “VPN Access,” add the object WAN Remote Access Networks.

How do I force traffic through a VPN?

Routing traffic via VPN TunnelsGo to Settings > Network > WAN Policies.Click Add WAN Policy.Enter a description.For the Type, choose Specific WAN.Select your VPN interface in the WAN drop-down.Click Save to confirm the new policy.

How do I find my SonicWALL IP address?

1:433:31How to locate the IP Address of a Dell SonicWall Appliance - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe current IP address configured on the firewall will show up the same IP address should beMoreThe current IP address configured on the firewall will show up the same IP address should be configured as the Gateway IP address on the computer connected directly to the.

How do I connect to SonicWALL?

Access the SonicWall Admin User Interface Connect a PC to the SonicWall LAN (X0) interface or a network switch connected to the LAN interface. You will automatically receive an IP address from the SonicWall appliance. Open a browser to https://192.168.168.168 for access to the SonicWall.

What is the default IP for SonicWALL?

SonicWall Default IP Address: 192.168. 1.254. Administration Credentials: admin | password.

How do I log into my SonicWALL switch?

Bring up a browser and address the Switch management console: https://192.168.0.239. Enter username as admin and password as password to start a management console session for the first time. NOTE: By default, the switch will be in DHCP and will receive an IP from the SonicWall interface used for provisioning.

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If you want to enable remote management of the SonicWall security appliance for an interface, select the supported management protocol (s): HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Ping, SNMP, and/or SSH. You can also select HTTP for management traffic. However, bear in mind that HTTP traffic is less secure than HTTPS.

Resolution for SonicOS 7.X

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.

Resolution for SonicOS 6.5

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

Resolution for SonicOS 6.5

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

Resolution for SonicOS 6.2 and Below

The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. For firewalls that are generation 6 and newer we suggest to upgrade to the latest general release of SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

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If you want to enable remote management of the SonicWall security appliance for an interface, select the supported management protocol(s): HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Ping, SNMP, and/or SSH. You can also select HTTP for management traffic. However, bear in mind that HTTP traffic is less secure than HTTPS. NOTE:The HT…
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Resolution For SonicOS 7.x

  • This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware. The following example demonstrates the procedure to enable HTTPS management on the WAN Interface, however the same steps apply to HTTP, SSH, Ping, SNMP, and/or SSH: 1. …
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Olution For SonicOS 6.5

  • This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware. The following example demonstrates the procedure to enable HTTPS management on the WAN Interface, however the same steps apply to HTTP, SSH, Ping, SNMP, and/or SSH: 1. …
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SonicWall has the functionality to allow remote users to connect to the network behind SonicWall using global VPN client software using IPSEC VPNprotocol. This article focuses on the configuration of WAN Group VPN settings on the SonicWall appliance so that a remote computer can access the corporate network behind th…
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There are two SonicWalls, Site A and Site B. 1. Site A and Site B are connected by using a point to point link layer 2 device. 2. Site A's X5 Interface was assigned to the LAN Zone, which means that by default Site B has access to Site A's LAN . 3. There is no existing VPN between Site A and Site B. 4. The Internet traffic from th…
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