Connecting SonicWall Firewalls to Cloud Secure Edge (CSE)

Sami can help administrators configure a SonicWall firewall as a Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) Connector, enabling secure connectivity between the firewall and the CSE platform. You can ask Sami to confirm prerequisites, outline the navigation path for connector configuration, and clarify the distinction between a firewall-based CSE Connector and an endpoint CSE client. Sami retrieves relevant best practice guidance from SonicWall technical documentation and Knowledge Base articles, providing step-by-step instructions tailored to your firewall model and firmware version.

Configuration changes, such as enabling the CSE Connector or modifying Access Settings, cannot be performed directly by Sami. Sami provides guidance and instructions; the administrator must apply changes through the firewall management interface.

1. Log in to SonicWall Unified Management.

   The Sami icon appears in the bottom-right corner of every UM page, including sub-applications.

2. Click the Sami icon.

3. In the text box, type How do I connect my firewall to Cloud Secure Edge?

   Sami confirms the prerequisites — SonicOS 7.3 or later, an active CSE license in the same MySonicWall tenant as the firewall, and a current configuration backup — then guides you to Network | Cloud Secure Edge | Access Settings | Connectors to add and verify the connector.

   

   A firewall CSE Connector is distinct from an endpoint CSE client. The Connector extends CSE connectivity to the firewall's protected network; endpoint clients connect individual devices directly.

   If the guidance provided by Sami does not resolve the issue or additional assistance is required, Sami can help connect you with a SonicWall live support agent for further troubleshooting.