• SonicOS NSv 7
• Introducing the NSv Series
  • Feature Support Information
  • Node Counts Per Platform
  • Installation File / Supported Platforms
  • Hardware Compatibility
  • KVM/QEMU
  • Hardware-Assisted Full Virtualization
  • Paravirtualization
  • Product Matrix and Requirements
  • Backup and Recovery Information
  • Importing Firewall Configurations
  • High Availability Configurations
  • Upgrading from SonicOS 6.5
  • Upgrading to a Higher Capacity NSv Model
  • Creating a MySonicWall Account
• Installing SonicOS on the NSv Series
  • Preparing the Linux Server System
  • Obtaining the NSv Image
  • Installing the NSv Series on Ubuntu-KVM/QEMU
    • Adding VLAN Parameters to the Network Card
    • Locating the image file
    • Using the CLI to Configure User Settings
    • Next Steps and Related Topics
  • Installing the NSv Series on CentOS-KVM/QEMU
    • Creating NSv with Virt-install
    • Editing a Virtual Machine Configuration File
    • Adding VLAN Parameters to the Network Card
    • Next Steps and Related Topics
• Licensing and Registering Your NSv
  • Registering the NSv Virtual Machine with SonicOS
• SonicOS Management
  • Managing SonicOS on the NSv Series
  • Using System Diagnostics
• Using the Virtual Console and SafeMode
  • Connecting to the Management Console with SSH
  • Navigating the NSv Management Console
    • System Info
    • Management Network or Network Interfaces
    • Test Management Network
    • Diagnostics
    • NTP Server
    • Lockdown Mode
      • Temporary Lockdown Mode
    • System Update
    • Reboot | Shutdown
    • About
    • Logs
  • Using SafeMode on the NSv
    • Enabling SafeMode
    • Disabling SafeMode
    • Configuring the Management Network in SafeMode
      • Configuring Interface Settings
      • Disabling an Interface
  • Using the SafeMode Web Interface
    • Accessing the SafeMode Web Interface
    • Entering/Exiting SafeMode
    • Downloading the SafeMode Logs
    • Uploading a New Image in SafeMode
• SonicWall Support
  • About This Document

Connecting to the Management Console with SSH

There are two ways to connect to the management console:

• Use SSH or PuTTY to access the public IP address of the NSv.

• Use the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) to access the NSv command line interface.

To connect to the management console using SSH

1. Launch PuTTY and type in the public IP address of the NSv/QEMU.

   

2. For Port, type in 22 if it is not already set.

   Changing the SSH port to anything other than 22 can prevent access to the SonicCore management console and the SonicOS CLI console.

3. For Connection type, SSH should already be selected by specifying port 22.

4. Click Open to open a console connection.

5. When you are prompted to log in at the User prompt, enter the SonicOS administrator credentials (default: admin / password).

   Ensure to use the new password if you have updated the default password.

To connect to the management console through the Virtual Machine Manager

1. Open the VMM and then double-click on the virtual machine with the NSv.

   

2. Wait for the NSv to boot to the command line in the Virtual Machine Connection window and then login as admin with the password: password.

   

3. Your default password must be changed at first time while logging in after reboot. Create a password that meets the security requirements. A password should have at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character. For example, MyP@ssw0rd.

   

   1. In Please enter old password, enter your default password.

   2. In Please enter a new password enter your new password.

   3. In Please re-enter new password re-enter your new password.

See Navigating the NSv Management Console for more information about the options in the NSv management console.

To use the CLI to change the default X0 IP address

1. At the CLI prompt:

   config(2CB8ED694DF8)# interface X0

   (edit-interface[X0])# ip-assignment LAN static

   (edit-LAN-static[X0])# ip 192.168.1.1 netmask 255.255.255.0

   (edit-LAN-static[X0])# commit

   % Applying changes...

   % Status returned processing command:

   commit

   Changes made

2. When IP address configuration and management settings are complete, type restart to reboot the NSv with the new settings.

   Press Ctrl+Alt to regain control of your mouse.

   After configuring an IP address and enabling management, you can log in to SonicOS on your NSv instance from a browser, or ping the virtual machine from a command window or other application.

3. Your default password must be changed at first time while logging in after reboot. Create a password that meets the security requirements. A password should have at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character. For example, MyP@ssw0rd.

   

   1. In Please enter old password, enter your default password.
   2. In Please enter a new password enter your new password.
   3. In Please re-enter new password re-enter your new password.