How to change the unique firewall identifier via ssh console using PUTTY.

Description

How to change the unique firewall identifier via ssh console using PUTTY.

Resolution

The Sonicwall has a Unique Identifier that can be edited and assigned a custom UI
This can be achieved on the CLI as well as the GUI here we
demonstrate how to complete this task using the cli.
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Example:

(config-vpn)# firewall-Identifier   SONICWALLENGINE
 
Enter the New Unique Identifier
(config-vpn)# firewall-Identifier SONICWALLENGINE
Warning: Unique Firewall Identifier changed. This will reset all active VPNs. Do you want to continue ?(yes/cancel)
[cancel]: yes
 
Commit the Changes To The Running Config
(config-vpn)# commit
% Applying changes...
% Changes made.

Check Changes
admin@C0000000000> show vpn
vpn
    enable
    firewall-identifier SONICWALLENGINE
    cleanup-tunnels
    preserve-ike-port

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