35 | Initial Setup
Using SafeMode to Upgrade Firmware
If you are unable to connect to the Dell SonicWALL appliance’s
management interface, you can restart the appliance in
SafeMode. The SafeMode feature allows you to recover quickly
from uncertain configuration states with a simplified
management interface that includes the same settings available
on the System > Settings page.
To use SafeMode to upgrade firmware on the Dell SonicWALL
appliance, perform the following steps:
1. Connect your computer to the X0 port on the appliance and
configure your IP address with an address on the
192.168.168.0/24 subnet, such as 192.168.168.20.
2. To configure the appliance in SafeMode, perform one of
the following methods:
• Use a narrow, straight object, like a straightened paper
clip or a toothpick, to press and hold the reset button on
the front of the security appliance for more than 20
seconds. The reset button is in a small hole next to the
USB ports.
• Use the LCD control buttons on the front bezel to set the
appliance to SafeMode. Once selected, the LCD displays
a confirmation prompt. Select Y and press the Right
button to confirm. The Dell SonicWALL appliance
changes to SafeMode.
The Test light starts blinking when the Dell SonicWALL
appliance has rebooted into SafeMode.
3. Point the Web browser on your computer to
192.168.168.168. The SafeMode management interface
displays.
4. If you have made any configuration changes to the security
appliance, select the Create Backup On Next Boot
checkbox to make a backup copy of your current settings.
Your settings will be saved when the appliance restarts.
5. Click Upload New Firmware, and then browse to the
location where you saved the SonicOS firmware image,
select the file and click the Upload button.
6. Select the boot icon in the row for one of the following:
• Uploaded Firmware - New!
Use this option to restart the appliance with your
current configuration settings.
• Uploaded Firmware with Factory Default Settings - New!
Use this option to restart the appliance with default
configuration settings.
7. In the confirmation dialog box, click OK to proceed.
