• Secure Mobile Access 10.2
• Introduction
• Before You Begin
  • Supported Platforms
  • Requirements
  • Files for Installation
  • Creating a MySonicWall Account
• Installing the SMA 500v for ESXi Virtual Appliance
  • Downloading the SMA 500v for ESXi Virtual Appliance Software
  • Installing SMA 500v for ESXi
• Configuring the SMA 500v for ESXi Virtual Appliance
  • Powering the Virtual Appliance On or Off
  • Using the Command Line Interface
    • Setup Wizard
    • Reboot
    • Restart SSL VPN Services
    • Logout
    • Save TSR to Flash
    • Display EULA
  • Configuring Settings on the Appliance Web Interface
• Licensing and Registering Your Appliance
  • Registering the SMA 500v for ESXi
• Using the 30-day Trial Version
  • Deployment Considerations
  • Registering the 30-day Trial Virtual
  • Converting a Free Trial License to Full
• Upgrading Your Appliance
  • Obtaining the Latest Image Version
  • Exporting a Copy of Your Configuration
  • Uploading a New Image
• SonicWall Support
  • About This Document

Registering the SMA 500v for ESXi

After you have installed and configured the network settings for your SMA 500v for ESXi Virtual Appliance, you can log into the management console and register it to your MySonicWall account. Registration of your SonicWall SMA 500v for ESXi Virtual Appliance follows the same process as for other SonicWall hardware-based appliances.

System functionality is extremely limited when registration is not completed.

To register your SMA 500v for ESXi Virtual Appliance

1. Log in to your SMA 500v for ESXi. Navigate to the System > Licenses page.
2. Under Manage Security Services Online, click Activate, Upgrade, or Renew services. This should take you to a MySonicWall login.
3. Enter your MySonicWall.com account username or email address and password in the appropriate fields. Click Submit.

4. The Dashboard displays. Click the Add Product icon in the top button bar.

5. The Administration section displays. Enter the Serial Number, Authentication Code, and Friendly Name for your SonicWall appliance. Click Submit to finish the registration process.

6. You have successfully registered your SMA 500v for ESXi. Click Continue to view the Manage Licenses screen or continue configuring other settings within the appliance.