SonicWall Switch Diagnostics

Description

Switch Information

  • Navigate to MANAGE | Switch Controller | Switches tab and then to the switch tab.
  • If you have multiple switches you can select the name of the switch at the top and check the information for the specific switch.Image

Check Port Statistics:

  • Navigate to MANAGE | Switch Controller | Switches tab and then to the Statistics tab.
  • This table presents details on port-by-port performance.
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Switch Diagnostics

  • Navigate to INVESTIGATE | System Diagnostics and then select 'Switch Diagnostics' in the Diagnostics tool drop down.
  • You can see the port status and counters per firewall interface.
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Restarting Switch

  • Navigate to MANAGE | Switch Controller | Overview tab. You can click on the three dots next to the switch from either Physical or VLAN view and select Reboot switch option.
  • If the switch is not in connected state you would need to to log in to switch UI directly and restart it or power cycle the device.Image

Reset Switch

  • You can use a paper clip and insert it on the reset button and hold it for 15-30 seconds. Once all the lights flash and turn OFF, you can access it using the default IP: 192.168.0.239.Image

  • You can also delete the switch from the firewall UI and re-add it where it goes into a factory default state before booting up and then installs the configuration saved on the firewall.Image

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