SONICWALL NSa 3700 Network Security Appliance User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: SONICWALL

Table of Contents

SONICWALL NSa 3700 Network Security Appliance
Package Contents
Front Panel
Back Panel
Connect and Power On
Setup Options
Initial Setup and Registration Using Local Management
Cloud Management
SonicExpress App
SonicWall Secure SD-Branch
- Related Products
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

SONICWALL NSa 3700 Network Security Appliance

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Package Contents

NSa 3700 appliance
Ethernet cable
Serial console cable (RJ45 to DB9)
Power cord (1)
SonicWall NSa 3700 Quick Start Guide
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information documents

NOTE: The included power cord is approved for use only in specific countries or regions. Before using a power cord, verify that it is rated and approved for use in your location. The power cord is for AC mains installation only. Refer to the NSa 3700 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information document for additional safety information.

Front Panel

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MGMT Port – RJ45:
Solid Green = Link at speeds 1G or lower, Blinking Green = activity
Console Port: Serial Console for CLI access
10/5/2.5/1GE SFP/SFP+ Ports and LEDs:
Solid Yellow = 10, 5 or 2.5GE link, Blinking Yellow = 10, 5 or 2.5GE activity, Solid Green = 1GE link, Blinking Green = 1GE activity
5/2.5/1GE SFP/SFP+ Ports and LEDs:
Solid Yellow = 5 or 2.5GE link, Blinking Yellow = 5 or 2.5GE activity, Solid Green = 1GE link, Blinking Green = 1GE activity
RJ45 Ports and LEDs:
Solid Green = Link at speeds 1G or lower, Blinking Green = activity
SafeMode Button: If NSa is up: Press to put the NSa into SafeMode, If NSa is down: Press while connecting to power and hold until Test LED blinks yellow 3 times.
Power Button: Short press = On, Off with Graceful Shutdown (Test and Alarm LEDs turn Red), Long Press (5+ sec) = Forced Shutdown
USB SS 3.0 Ports: For Configuration, Recovery, Re-imaging the NSa, and USB WWAN device support
Storage LED: Solid Green = M.2 storage module present, Blinking Green = Activity, Yellow = Storage warning, Off = No storage
Alarm LED: Red = High Level Alarm (such as Fan Failure) / Power down requested, Yellow = Lower Level Alarm
Test LED : Red = Power down requested, Yellow = Initializing, Blinking Yellow = SafeMode / FIPS test in progress, Off = Normal
Power LED: 1 = Primary, 2 = Redundant Blue = Powered on, Yellow = Defective redundant power supply

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Back Panel

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System Fans (2)
Redundant Power Input (with cover plate):
A redundant power supply can be ordered separately.
Primary Power Input

Connect and Power On

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To power on your NSa and connect to it for initial setup:

Connect the provided power cord to the appliance and to an appropriate electrical outlet (100-240 volts). The NSa powers on and goes through the startup sequence.
Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect one end to your management computer and the other to the MGMT port on the appliance.
The MGMT port is a dedicated 1 Gigabit Ethernet port for appliance management and SafeMode access.
Connect the NSa LAN interface (X0 by default) to your local, internal network.
Connect the NSa WAN interface (X1 by default) to the Internet.

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TIP: You’ll need internet connectivity for the product registration process. After initial setup, connect your computer to the NSa X0 interface or to the LAN subnet. You cannot reach the internet or other external destinations while connected to the MGMT interface without first configuring a default gateway in its interface settings.

Setup Options

Setup using Local Management
Set up and manage your NSa by connecting it to a management computer via Ethernet cable.
To minimize scrolling, set your screen resolution to at least 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Setup using Cloud Management
Use SonicWall Capture Security Center (CSC) with Zero Touch to manage and configure your NSa from the cloud.
Setup using SonicExpress App
Use SonicWall SonicExpress on your smartphone to register and configure your NSa

NOTE: After initial setup, be sure to download the latest firmware from MySonicWall and upgrade your NSa.

Initial Setup and Registration Using Local Management

Connect the MGMT interface to your computer. The NSa provides a DHCP address for your computer.
Navigate to https://192.168.1.254 in your web browser and log in with the default credentials:
Username: admin
Password: password
Launch the Setup Guide wizard or manually configure the NSa to configure your WAN interface, change the admin password, and select other settings.
After completing the setup wizard, connect your computer to the LAN or WAN network and log into SonicOS/X.
Click Register and enter your MySonicWall credentials to register your NSa.

TIP : Registering the appliance from SonicOS/X requires that DNS settings are configured for the WAN interface. For DHCP WAN type, DNS is set automatically.
NOTE : Your appliance must be registered to download the latest firmware from MySonicWall. SonicWall recommends upgrading your NSa to the latest available firmware.

Cloud Management

Use Capture Security Center (CSC) with Zero Touch to manage and configure your NSa.

NOTE: This option requires a Cloud Management license.

Log into CSC at cloud.sonicwall.com using your MySonicWall credentials.
Select the MySonicWall tile to register your NSa.
Enable Zero Touch and NSM licensing on your NSa in MySonicWall.
Select the Network Security Manager tile in CSC to manage your NSa from the cloud.

SonicExpress App

Use SonicExpress on your smartphone to register and configure your NSa.

Download and launch the SonicExpress App on your iOS or Android device.
Tap Login and log in with your MySonicWall credentials.
Select the Tenant for the NSa. Tenants can contain multiple SonicWall appliances.
Connect your iOS/Android device to the NSa with the smartphone USB cable. This cable is not supplied with the NSa.

NOTE : Use the USB cable from your mobile device.
Use the Setup Guide to register the NSa, synchronize service licenses, change the password, and configure essential interface settings.