SonicOS Standard

SonicOS Standard

The SonicWALL SonicOS Standard (SonicOSs) version of SonicWALL firmware, provides a complete security solution that protects your network from attacks, intrusions, and malicious tampering. In addition, the SonicWALL filters objectionable Web content and logs security threats. SonicWALL VPN provides secure, encrypted communications to business partners and branch offices.

SonicOSs uses stateful packet inspection to ensure secure firewall filtering. Stateful packet inspection is widely considered to be the most effective method of filtering IP traffic. MD5 authentication is used to encrypt communications between your Management Station and the SonicWALL Web Management Interface. MD5 Authentication prevents unauthorized users from detecting and stealing the SonicWALL password as it is sent over your network.

Features/Benefits

ICSA-Certified Firewall	After undergoing a rigorous suite of tests to expose security vulnerabilities, SonicWALL Internet security appliances have received Firewall Certification from ICSA, the internationally-accepted authority on network security. The SonicWALL uses stateful packet inspection, the most effective method of packet filtering, to protect your LAN from hackers and vandals on the Internet.
Hacker Attack Prevention	The SonicWALL automatically detects and thwarts Denial of Service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack, and IP Spoofing.
Network Address Translation (NAT)	Network Address Translation (NAT) translates the IP addresses used on your private LAN to a single, public IP address that is used on the Internet. NAT allows multiple computers to access the Internet, even if only one IP address has been provided by your ISP.
Network Access Rules	The default Network Access Rules allow traffic from the LAN to the Internet and block traffic from the Internet to the LAN. You can create additional Network Access Rules that allow inbound traffic to network servers, such as Web and e-mail servers, or that restrict outbound traffic to certain destinations on the Internet.
Auto-update	The SonicWALL maintains the highest level of security by automatically notifying you when new firmware is released. When new firmware is available, the SonicWALL Web Management Interface displays a link to download and install the latest firmware.
SNMP Support	SNMP is a network protocol used over User Datagram Protocol (UDP) that allows network administrators to monitor the status of the SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the network.
Multiple Wizards	The SonicWALL provides multiple wizards to configure features such as VPN Policies Associations and Access Rules as well as a Deployment Wizard for wireless networks. A Set Up Wizard guides you step by step through configuring the SonicWALL on your network.
Online help	SonicWALL help documentation is provided by our web-based help. A basic troubleshooting and configuration help file is provided on the SonicWALL to get you quickly and easily connected to the Internet.
SonicWALL VPN	SonicWALL VPN provides a simple, secure tool that enables corporate offices and business partners to connect securely over the Internet. By encrypting data, SonicWALL VPN provides private communications between two or more sites without the expense of leased site-to-site lines.
DHCP Server	The DHCP Server offers centralized management of TCP/IP client configurations, including IP addresses, gateway addresses, and DNS addresses. Upon startup, each network client receives its TCP/IP settings automatically from the SonicWALL DHCP Server.
DHCP Client	The DHCP Client allows the SonicWALL to acquire TCP/IP settings (such as IP address, gateway address, DNS address) from your ISP. This is necessary if your ISP assigns you a dynamic IP address.
DHCP over VPN	DHCP over VPN allows a Host (DHCP Client) behind a SonicWALL obtain an IP address lease from a DHCP server at the end of a VPN tunnel. In some network deployments, it is desirable to have all VPN networks residing in one IP subnet address space. This facilitates address administration for the networks using VPN tunnels.
Log Categories	You can select the information you wish to display in the SonicWALL event log. You can view the event log from the SonicWALL Web Management Interface or receive the log as an e-mail file.
Syslog Server Support	In addition to the standard screen log, the SonicWALL can write detailed event log information to an external Syslog server. Syslog is the industry-standard method to capture information about network activity.
E-mail Alerts	The SonicWALL can be configured to send alerts of high-priority events, such as attacks, system errors, and blocked Web sites. When these events occur, alerts can be immediately sent to an e-mail address or e-mail pager.