Wireless Network Manager Release Notes

Version 4.3.2

December 2023

Important

  • WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) has been renamed to Wireless Network Manager.
  • SonicWall Wireless Network Manager components must be registered on MySonicWall to enable full functionality and the benefits of Wireless Network Manager services, updates, and technical support. Log in or register for a MySonicWall account at https://mysonicwall.com.

  • Standard SonicWave access points include Secure WiFi wireless cloud and support services. Additional advanced wireless cloud and security subscription services, including Capture ATP, Content Filtering Service, Cloud Gateway Anti-Virus, and Geo-IP and Botnet Security Services are available for purchase separately at MySonicWall. After logging in, navigate to Product Management > My Products.

Compatibility and Installation Notes

The following compatibility and installation notes apply to this release of Wireless Network Manager.

Browser Requirements

For Wireless Network Manager use the latest browser with HTML5 support.

Supported SonicWave Access Points

Wireless Network Manager 4.5 is supported for the following SonicWall SonicWave wireless access points:

SonicWave 200 Series SonicWave 400 Series SonicWave 600 Series
  • 224w
  • 231c
  • 231o
  • 432e
  • 432i
  • 432o
  • 621
  • 641
  • 681

The SonicWave access points require the following minimum SonicWave firmware build levels:

  • For SonicWave 200 Series, the minimum build level is 9.2.4.7-7.
  • For SonicWave 400 Series, the minimum build level is 9.1.4.7-7.
  • For SonicWave 600 Series, the minimum build level is 9.6.4.7-7.

Supported SonicWall Switches

Wireless Network Manager 4.5 is supported for the following SonicWall Switches:

Switch SWS12 Series Switch SWS14 Series
  • SWS12-8
  • SWS12-8POE
  • SWS12-10FPOE

  • SWS14-24
  • SWS14-24FPOE
  • SWS14-48
  • SWS14-48FPOE

Switch management support requires SonicWall Switch firmware version 1.2.0.2-6 or later.

What's New

  • A pop-up window has been added to notify users to change their account passwords. This pop-up is a reminder of the New Password criteria introduced in 4.3.1 WNM release.

    The New Password Criteria (introduced in 4.3.1):

    • Password must be at least 10 characters long.

    • Password must be at least including a capital letter.

    • Password must be at least including a number.

    • Allowed characters are %-._~:/#[]@*

    Switch will continue to communicate with Wireless Network Manager using existing passwords

    Wireless Network Manager will prompt user to change password to meet new password criteria before pushing configuration update on switches.

Users can update passwords after logging in to Wireless Network Manager from Network> Devices >Switches >Configure >Switch Config>General Tab, or by updating the policy assigned to switch from the Policies >Switch Policies >Edit Switch Policy > Switch Config > General > User Management option.

Resolved Issues

Issue ID Issue Description
WSC-4715 A switch port is accepting multiple VLAN memberships as untagged.

Known Issues

Issue ID Issue Description
WSC-4885 Switch policy - Admin/Password creates confusion for the users as getting error messages after adding a new user and password in the right format.
WSC-4864 The Native VLAN in a port doesnot change automatically when adding or removing the port to or from untagged ports, by the graphical tool.

Additional References

WSC-4871

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