ZyXEL Communications 2 Plus Part I: Introduction and Registration

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................		3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................		4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................		6
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................		7
Table of Contents......................................................................................................................		9
List of Figures .........................................................................................................................		27
List of Tables...........................................................................................................................		39
Part I: Introduction and Registration ...................................................		45
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your ZyWALL..............................................................................................		47
1.1	ZyWALL Internet Security Appliance Overview ...................................................................	47
1.2	Applications for the ZyWALL ...............................................................................................	47
	1.2.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access via Cable or DSL Modem ..................................	47
	1.2.2 VPN Application .........................................................................................................	48
1.3	Ways to Manage the ZyWALL .............................................................................................	48
1.4	Good Habits for Managing the ZyWALL ..............................................................................	49
1.5	LEDs ....................................................................................................................................	49
Chapter 2
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................		51
2.1	Web Configurator Overview .................................................................................................	51
2.2	Accessing the ZyWALL Web Configurator ..........................................................................	51
2.3	Resetting the ZyWALL .........................................................................................................	53
	2.3.1 Procedure To Use The Reset Button .........................................................................	53
	2.3.2 Uploading a Configuration File Via Console Port .......................................................	53
2.4	Navigating the ZyWALL Web Configurator ..........................................................................	54
	2.4.1 Title Bar ......................................................................................................................	54
	2.4.2 Main Window ..............................................................................................................	55
	2.4.3 HOME Screen: Router Mode .................................................................................	55
	2.4.4 HOME Screen: Bridge Mode ....................................................................................	57
	2.4.5 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................	60
ZyWALL 2 Plus User’s Guide		9