ZyWALL 2 and ZyWALL 2WE

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your ZyWALL

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ZyWALL.

1.1Introducing the ZyWALL 2/2WE Internet Security Gateway

The ZyWALL 2 and 2WE (Wireless LAN Embedded) are ideal secure gateways for all data passing between the Internet and the LAN.

By integrating NAT, firewall and VPN capability, ZyXEL’s ZyWALL 2/2WE is a complete security solution that protects your Intranet and efficiently manages data traffic on your network. The ZyWALL 2WE has a built in wireless LAN that makes it easy for computers with IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN cards to connect to the network and the Internet.

The embedded web configurator is easy to operate and totally independent of your operating system platform.

1.2Features

Here is a list of the ZyWALL’s key features.

1.2.1Physical Features
4-Port Switch

A combination of switch and router makes your ZyWALL a cost-effective and viable network solution. You can connect up to four computers to the ZyWALL without the cost of a hub. Use a hub to add more than four computers to your LAN.

Auto-negotiating 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN

The LAN interfaces automatically detect if they are on a 10 or a 100 Mbps Ethernet.

Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN

The LAN interfaces automatically adjust to either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable.

Auto-negotiating 10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN

The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN port attaches to the Internet via broadband modem or router and automatically detects if it’s on a 10 or a 100 Mbps Ethernet.

Getting to Know Your ZyWALL

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