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Registration

This chapter shows you how to register for the ZyWALL’s subscription services.

8.1 myZyXEL.com Overview

myZyXEL.com is ZyXEL’s online services center where you can register your ZyWALL and manage subscription services available for the ZyWALL.

"You need to create an account before you can register your device and activate the services at myZyXEL.com.

You can directly create a myZyXEL.com account, register your ZyWALL and activate a service using the Registration screen. Alternatively, go to http://www.myZyXEL.com with the ZyWALL’s serial number and LAN MAC address to register it. Refer to the web site’s on- line help for details.

"To activate a service on a ZyWALL, you need to access myZyXEL.com via that ZyWALL.

8.1.1Subscription Services Available on the ZyWALL

The ZyWALL can use anti-virus, IDP/AppPatrol (Intrusion Detection and Prevention and application patrol), SSL VPN, and content filtering subscription services.

•The ZyWALL’s anti-virus packet scanner uses the signature files on the ZyWALL to detect virus files. After the service is activated, the ZyWALL can download the up-to-date signature files from the update server (http://myupdate.zywall.zyxel.com).

•The IDP and application patrol features use the IDP/AppPatrol signature files on the ZyWALL. IDP detects malicious or suspicious packets and responds immediately. Application patrol conveniently manages the use of various applications on the network. After the service is activated, the ZyWALL can download the up-to-date signature files from the update server (http://myupdate.zywall.zyxel.com).

 

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