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SonicWALL PRO 100 Back Panel
The SonicWALL PRO 100 back panel is shown below, followed by a description of each item.
SonicWALL PRO 100 Back Panel Description
• Reset Switch
Erases the firmware and resets SonicWALL PRO 100 to its factory clean state. This can be
necessary if the administrator password is forgotten, or the firmware has become corrupt.
• Serial Port
DB-9 RS-232 Serial port for Command Line Interface support.
• (3) Twisted Pair (10Base-T, 100Base-T) Ethernet Ports
(3) Auto switching 10Mbps/100Mbps Ethernet ports provide connectivity for both Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet networks. The Ethernet ports connect the SonicWALL PRO 100 to the LAN, DMZ,
and WAN using Twisted Pair cable with RJ45 connectors.
• Power Input
Connects to the external power supply that is provided with the SonicWALL PRO 100. The use
of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is recommended to protect the SonicWALL PRO 100
against damage or loss of data due to electrical storms, power failures, or power surges.
• Cooling Vents
The SonicWALL PRO 100 is convection cooled; an internal fan is not necessary. Do not block
the cooling vents.
10Mbps/100Mbps
DMZ Ethernet Port
Reset Switch
10Mbps/100Mbps
LAN Ethernet Port
10Mbps/100Mpbs
WAN Ethernet Port
5VDC,2A
Power input
Cooling Vents
Serial Port