Chapter 1 Introduction
You can also configure firewall and filtering feature on the ZyXEL Device for secure Internet access. When the firewall is on, all incoming traffic from the Internet to your network is blocked unless it is initiated from your network. This means that probes from the outside to your network are not allowed, but you can safely browse the Internet and download files.
Use the filtering feaure to block access to specific web sites or Internet applications such as MSN or Yahoo Messanger. You can also configure IP/MAC filtering rules for incoming or outgoing traffic.
Use QoS to efficiently manage traffic on your network by giving priority to certain types of traffic and/or to particular computers. For example, you could make sure that the ZyXEL Device gives voice over Internet calls high priority, and/or limit bandwidth devoted to the boss’ excessive file downloading.
1.4.2 Using the WPS/WLAN Button
By default, the wireless network is turned off on the ZyXEL Device. To turn it on, simply press the WPS/WLAN button on top of the device for 1 second. Once the WPS/WLAN LED turns green, the wireless network is active.
You can also use the WPS/WLAN button to quickly set up a secure wireless connection between the ZyXEL Device and a
To activate WPS:
1Make sure the POWER LED is on and not blinking.
2Press the WPS/WLAN button for five to ten seconds and release it.
3Press the WPS button on another
4Once the connection is successfully made, the WPS/WLAN LED shines green.
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