ZyWALL 2 and ZyWALL 2WE
cable modem. Connect a DSL modem to the DSL wall jack. See the Safety Warnings and Instructions Appendix for safety instructions when making connections to the ZyWALL.
2.5.1Connecting a Broadband Modem to the WAN Port
You need a cable/DSL/wireless modem and an ISP account.
Connecting the ZyWALL to a cable modem:
Connect the port labeled WAN on the ZyWALL to the Ethernet port on the cable modem using the Ethernet cable that came with your cable modem. The Ethernet port on a cable modem is sometimes labeled "PC" or "Workstation".
Connecting the ZyWALL to a DSL modem:
Connect the port labeled WAN on the ZyWALL to the Ethernet port on the DSL modem using the Ethernet cable that came with your DSL modem.
Connecting the ZyWALL to a wireless modem:
Connect the port labeled WAN on the ZyWALL to the Ethernet port on the wireless modem using the Ethernet cable that came with your wireless modem.
2.5.2Connecting the Console Port
Use terminal emulator software on a computer for configuring your ZyWALL via console port. Connect the
2.5.3Connecting the AUX Port
The console port is also the auxiliary WAN port. Push the CON/AUX switch to AUX and use the included CON/AUX converter with the console cable to connect the CON/AUX port to your modem or TA.
2.5.4LAN 10/100M Ports
You can connect up to four computers with Ethernet cards directly to the ZyWALL’s LAN ports. For each computer, connect a 10/100M LAN port on the ZyWALL to the Ethernet card on the computer using an Ethernet cable.
If you want to connect more than four computers to your ZyWALL, you must use an external hub. Connect a 10/100M LAN port on the ZyWALL to a port on the hub using an Ethernet cable.
When the ZyWALL is on and properly connected to a computer or a hub, thecorresponding LAN LED on the front panel turns on.2.5.5Connecting the Power to your ZyWALL
Connect the included power adaptor to the socket labeled POWER on the rear panel of your ZyWALL.
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