Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device
1.3 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.
•Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL Device using a (supported) web browser.
•Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service engineers.
•SMT. System Management Terminal is a
•FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore.
•SNMP. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this User’s Guide.
1.4Good Habits for Managing the ZyXEL Device
Do the following things regularly to make the ZyXEL Device more secure and to manage it more effectively.
•Change the password often. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
•Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
•Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the ZyXEL Device to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you won’t have to totally
1.5Hardware Connections
See your Quick Start Guide for information on making hardware connections.
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