How long does the SonicWall firewall wait due to administrator inactivity before logging out?

The SonicWall firewall is designed to ensure security and prevent unauthorized access during periods of inactivity. The default timeout setting for administrator sessions is set to 5 minutes. This means that if there is no activity from the administrator for 5 consecutive minutes, the firewall will automatically log the administrator out to secure the management interface.

This timeout setting is an important feature as it helps mitigate the risk of someone taking over an unused session, which could lead to unauthorized changes or access to sensitive configurations. Properly managing session timeouts is a key aspect of maintaining security in network devices.

Other timeouts, such as 2 minutes, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes, do not represent the default or standard settings for SonicWall firewalls and may lead to either more frequent logouts, causing inconvenience for legitimate administrators, or extended access, increasing vulnerability to potential unauthorized use.