ZyWALL 10 Internet Security Gateway

LEDS

FUNCTION

INDICATOR

ACTIVE

DESCRIPTION

 

 

STATUS

 

 

WAN

WAN

Green

Off

The WAN Link is not ready, or has failed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

The WAN Link is OK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing

The 10M WAN link is sending/receiving packets.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2ZyWALL 10 Rear Panel and Connections

The following figure shows the rear panel of your ZyWALL 10 and the related connections.

Figure 2-2 ZyWALL 10 Rear Panel and Connections

This section outlines how to connect your ZyWALL 10 to the LAN and the WAN. In the case of connecting a cable modem you must connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the threaded coaxial cable connector on the back of the cable modem. Connect an xDSL Modem to the xDSL Wall Jack. Please also see Appendix C for important safety instructions on making connections to the ZyWALL.

Step 1. Connecting the Console Port

For the initial configuration of your ZyWALL, you need to use terminal emulator software on a workstation and connect it to the ZyWALL through the console port. Connect the 9-pin end of the console cable to the

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Hardware Installation & Initial Setup