The SafeMode management interface displays. Connect to the SonicWALL management interface: Point the Web browser on your Workstation to 192.168.168.168.
The Test light starts blinking when the SonicWALL security appliance has rebooted into SafeMode. Tip: If this procedure does not work while the power is on, turn the unit OFF and ON while holding the reset button until the Test light starts blinking (around 20sec). The reset button is in a small hole next to the console port or next to the power supply, depending on your SonicWALL security appliance model. Use a narrow, straight object, like a straightened paper clip or a toothpick, to press and hold the reset button on the back of the security appliance for five to ten seconds. Tip: You can discover the current IP address of SonicWALL appliance by running the setup tool, SetupTool can be downloaded from or can be found in the SonicWALL CD under the Utilities folder. This is useful for the remote management recovery or hands off recovery in a data center. Please Note: The SonicWALL security appliance can also respond to the last configured LAN IP address in SafeMode. Connect your management station to a LAN port on the SonicWALL security appliance and configure you management workstation IP address to 192.168.168.20. To reset the SonicWALL security appliance, perform the following steps:
Important Note: It is highly recommended to backup your SonicWALL Settings before proceeding with the following steps. The SafeMode feature allows you to quickly recover from uncertain configuration states with a simplified management interface that includes the same settings available on the System > Settings page. If you are unable to connect to the SonicWALL security appliance’s management interface, you can restart the SonicWALL security appliance in SafeMode.
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