ZyWALL 10W Internet Security Gateway

 

Troubleshooting

PROBLEMCORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

None of the LEDs turn

Make sure that you have the correct power adapter connected to the ZyWALL and plugged

on when you turn on the

in to an appropriate power source.

ZyWALL.

If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact

 

 

your local vendor.

 

 

Cannot access the

Check the cable connection between the ZyWALL and your computer or hub. Refer to the

ZyWALL from the LAN.

Rear Panel and Connections section for details.

 

Make sure your NIC (Network Interface Card) is installed and functioning properly.

 

 

Cannot ping any

If the 10/100M LAN LEDs are off, check the cable connection between the ZyWALL and

computer on the LAN.

your computer or hub.

 

Verify that the IP address and the subnet mask of the ZyWALL and the computers are on

 

the same subnet.

 

 

Cannot get a WAN IP

The WAN IP is provided after the ISP verifies the MAC address, host name or user ID.

address from the ISP.

Find out the verification method used by your ISP and configure the corresponding fields.

 

 

 

 

If the ISP checks the WAN MAC address, click MAINTENANCE and then DHCP Table to

 

display the ZyWALL 's WAN MAC address. Send it to the ISP.

 

If the ISP does not allow you to use a new MAC address, click ADVANCED, WAN and then

 

the MAC tab. Clone the MAC from the LAN as the WAN. ZyXEL recommends that you

 

configure this menu even if your ISP presently does not require MAC address

 

authentication.

 

 

 

If the ISP checks the host name, enter your computer’s name (refer to the Wizard Setup

 

section in the User’s Guide) in the System Name field in the first screen of the WIZARD

 

SETUP.

 

If the ISP checks the user ID, click ADVANCED, WAN and the ISP tab. Check your service

 

type, user name, and password.

 

 

Cannot access the

Check the ZyWALL’s connection to the cable/xDSL device.

Internet.

Check whether your cable/xDSL device requires a crossover or straight-through cable.

 

 

 

 

Click ADVANCED and then WAN and verify your settings.

 

 

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