ZyWALL 5/35/70 Series User’s Guide

IEEE 802.1x for Network Security

The ZyWALL supports the IEEE 802.1x standard that works with the IEEE 802.11 to enhance user authentication. With the local user profile, the ZyWALL allows you to configure up 32 user profiles without a network authentication server. In addition, centralized user and accounting management is possible on an optional network authentication server.

Wi-Fi Protected Access

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i security specification draft. Key differences between WPA and WEP are user authentication and improved data encryption.

Wireless LAN MAC Address Filtering

Your ZyWALL can check the MAC addresses of wireless stations against a list of allowed or denied MAC addresses.

WEP Encryption

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encrypts data frames before transmitting over the wireless network to help keep network communications private.

Packet Filtering

The packet filtering mechanism blocks unwanted traffic from entering/leaving your network.

Call Scheduling

Configure call time periods to restrict and allow access for users on remote nodes.

PPPoE

PPPoE facilitates the interaction of a host with an Internet modem to achieve access to high- speed data networks via a familiar "dial-up networking" user interface.

PPTP Encapsulation

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables secure transfer of data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using a TCP/IP-based network.

PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet. The ZyWALL supports one PPTP server connection at any given time.

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyWALL