Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA
1.4 Ways to Manage the NWA
Use any of the following methods to manage the NWA.
•Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the NWA using a (supported) web browser.
•Command Line Interface (CLI). Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service engineers.
•File Transfer Protocol (FTP). This protocol can be used for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore.
•Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this User’s Guide.
1.5Good Habits for Managing the NWA
Do the following things regularly to make the NWA 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 NWA to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you won’t have to totally
•Check the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw) regularly for new firmware for your NWA. Ensure you download the correct firmware for your model.
1.6Configuring Your NWA’s Security Features
Your NWA comes with a variety of security features. This section summarizes these features and provides links to sections in the User’s Guide to configure security settings on your NWA. Follow the suggestions below to improve security on your NWA and network.
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