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Getting to Know Your ZyXEL Device

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ZyXEL Device.

1.1 ZyXEL Device Overview

The ZyXEL Device is the ideal secure wireless firewall router for all data passing between the Internet and your Local Area Network.

You can configure firewall and/or content filtering for secure Internet access. You can also use media bandwidth management to efficiently manage traffic on your network. The Quality of Service (QoS) features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as VoIP.

The ZyXEL Device has an embedded mini-PCI module for 802.11g Wireless LAN connectivity. The ZyXEL Device supports the IEEE 802.11b and g standards, so that either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compatible clients can wirelessly access the ZyXEL Device or the wired network behind it. the ZyXEL Device allows you to access wireless networks at speeds of up to 108Mbps (with the Super G function enabled)

"Only use firmware for your ZyXEL Device’s specific model.

1.2Applications for the ZyXEL Device

Here are some examples of what you can do with your ZyXEL Device.

1.2.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access

You can connect a cable modem, DSL or wireless modem to the ZyXEL Device for broadband Internet access via an Ethernet or a wireless port on the modem. The ZyXEL Device guarantees not only high speed Internet access, but secure internal network protection and traffic management as well.

 

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