How can I download the required Tech Support files for SonicWaves managed by WNM

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This article covers how to download required tech support files for SonicWaves managed by WNM

NOTE: Packet captures are necessary for disconnections or throughput issues

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  1. Login to WNM
  2. Increase the logging level for notifications to 6 for alerts - Navigating to Settings | Notification Center | Alert
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  3. Navigating to Settings | Notification Center | Threats to 6
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  4. Navigating to Settings | Notification Center | Log to 3
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  5. Download the TSR of the SonicWaves
  6. Navigate to Devices | Select the SonicWave | Click Upload
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  7. Download the SonicWave TSR
  8. Navigating to Devices | Select the SonicWave | Click Download
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  9. Select the most recent file and click to Download
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  10. Navigating to Overview |Logs | Select last 30 days | click to export
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  11. Navigating to Overview | Audit | Select Last 1 year and export
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  12. Navigating to Overview | Alerts | select last 30 days | click to export
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  13. Run a packet capture on the SonicWave
    Check the Band, Mode and Channel details in order to setup the packet capture
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  14. Setup the packet capture, navigating to Air Marshal | Packet Capture
    Add the details: Mode, Radio Band and Standard Channel displayed on the step 13
    Add the Source MAC of the client (user) laptop
    TIP: It would be best if the capture is collected on WiFi MAC of the computer, because mobile phones usually have the random MAC function turned on.
    Destination MAC: The SonicWave AP MAC address where the user is connected
    Add the ESSID name: It should be the SSID name displayed for the user to connect
    Click OK
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  15. Start the Packet Capture navigating to Air Marshal | Packet Capture | Select the AP and click Start Capture
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  16. When completed export the Packet Capture - Click to Stop | Download the Captured Packets
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