ZyWALL 2 Series User’s Guide

1.2.1Physical Features

4-Port Switch

A combination of switch and router makes your ZyWALL a cost-effective and viable network solution. You can connect up to four computers to the ZyWALL without the cost of a hub. Use a hub to add more than four computers to your LAN.

Auto-negotiating 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN

The LAN interfaces automatically detect if they are on a 10 or a 100 Mbps Ethernet.

Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN

The LAN interfaces automatically adjust to either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable.

Auto-negotiating 10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN

The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN port attaches to the Internet via broadband modem or router and automatically detects if it’s on a 10 or a 100 Mbps Ethernet.

Auxiliary Port

The ZyWALL uses the same port for console management and for an auxiliary WAN backup. The AUX port can be used in reserve as a traditional dial-up connection when/if ever the broadband connection to the WAN port fails.

Time and Date

The ZyWALL allows you to get the current time and date from an external server when you turn on your ZyWALL. You can also set the time manually.

Reset Button

The ZyWALL reset button is built into the rear panel. Use this button to restore the factory default password to 1234; IP address to 192.168.1.1, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and DHCP server enabled with a pool size of “1” and address 192.168.1.33.

1.2.2Non-Physical Features

IPSec VPN Capability

Establish Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels to connect (home) office computers to your company network using data encryption and the Internet; thus providing secure communications without the expense of leased site-to-site lines. The ZyWALL VPN is based on the IPSec standard and is fully interoperable with other IPSec-based VPN products.

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