Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device

•Model names with “3” as the penultimate character (like the P-2602HWL-D3A) denote a device that works over ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Models with “1” as the penultimate character (like the P-2602HWL-D1A) denote a device that works over T- ISDN (U-R2).

Only use firmware for your ZyXEL Device’s specific model. Refer to the label on the bottom of your ZyXEL Device.

"All screens displayed in this user’s guide are from the P-2602HWL-D1A model.

See the appendix on Product Specifications for a full list of features.

1.2Ways 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.

•FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.

•SNMP. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this User’s Guide.

•SPTGEN. SPTGEN is a text configuration file that allows you to configure the device by uploading an SPTGEN file. This is especially convenient if you need to configure many devices of the same type.

•Vantage CNM (Centralized Network Management). The device can be remotely managed using a Vantage CNM server.

•TR-069. This is an auto-configuration server used to remotely configure your device.

1.3Good Habits for Managing the ZyXEL Device

Do the following things regularly to make the ZyXEL Device more secure and to manage the ZyXEL Device more effectively.

•Change the password. 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.

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