SonicWall TZ400 Wireless (TZ400W) out of box

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NOTE: Video Link: SonicWall TZ400 Wireless (TZ400W) Out of Box Video.

The SonicWall TZ400 Wireless package includes the following

SonicWall TZ400 Wireless appliance
3 Antennas
One Ethernet Cable
One Power Adapter
One Power Cord
Quick Start Guide

NOTE: The included power cord is approved for use only in specific countries and regions. Before using a power cord, verify that it is rated and approved for use in your location.

Front and Back Views of the SonicWall TZ400W

SonicWall TZ400W Port Descriptions

Cabling the SonicWall TZ400W as a Network Gateway

Locate the SonicWall ports X0 and X1, port X0 is also label as LAN and port X1 is also label as WAN.
Connect your Internet access device such as a cable or DSL modem to SonicWall WAN (X1 port).
Connect SonicWall LAN (X0 port) to your laptop or PC or to a Network Switch that to which your network devices such as PCs, game consoles, Smart TVs, etc are connected.
Other ports such as X2, X3 … can be assign to other networks.

Cabling Topologies

Power On SonicWall TZ400W

Plug the power cable into an appropriate power outlet (110 - 240 volts).
Appliance powers on and the orange LED blinks during the boot sequence. This process may take up to 2 minutes.

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.

SonicWall TZ400W First time setup

Setup Wizard walk through

For the first time access as the admin user, you will be offered a choice to use a Setup Wizard or go directly to the SonicWall management Interface.
At the Setup Wizard Launch Page, click the Setup Wizard link here.

At the Setup Wizard Welcome Page

At the Admin Credentials page

The Admin default login credentials are

Username: admin
Password: password

NOTE: Update the password for the admin user. This is recommended to keep the admin user secure.

IP Configuration page

The WAN Interface will detect for a DHCP server to retrieve its IP configurations.
If no DHCP server is detected or if you wish to enter static IP parameters then click on the link Manual Config.
Click Next.