Retrieving Config Files from SonicWALL Firewalls

The procedure for extracting the configuration from SonicWALL devices differs depending on the version of the OS running on your device.

Using HTTP(S)

We would recommend using HTTPS rather than HTTP for transferring your devices configuration as the latter provides no encryption. The procedure for getting the configuration from the device using HTTP(S) is as follows:

1. Using your favorite web browser, connect to the HTTP(S) service provided by your SonicWALL firewall for remote management. You can do this by entering "https://" (recommended) or "http://" followed by your devices IP address.
2. Logon using your administration username and password. SonicWALL firewalls default to using "admin" for the username and "password" for the password.
3. Select from the menu on the right; "System", which may already be selected.
4. Select the "Settings" submenu option.
5. Select the "Export Settings" button.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to save the device configuration to a file.

Using HTTP(S) On Legacy OS Versions

We would recommend using HTTPS rather than HTTP for transferring your devices configuration as the latter provides no encryption. The procedure for getting the configuration from the device using HTTP(S) is as follows:

1. Using your favorite web browser, connect to the HTTP(S) service provided by your SonicWALL firewall for remote management. You can do this by entering "https://" (recommended) or "http://" followed by your devices IP address.
2. Logon using your administration username and password. SonicWALL firewalls default to using "admin" for the username and "password" for the password.
3. Select from the menu on the right; "Tools".
4. Select the "Preferences" tab at the top.
5. Click the "Export" button and follow the instructions to save the device configuration to a file.