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ZyXEL Communications 10 manual

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  • Page 1

    ZyW ALL 10 Internet Security Gateway Quick Start Guide Version 3.52 March 2003[...]

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    ZyWALL 10 1 Introducing the ZyW ALL The ZyWALL 10 is the ideal secure gateway for all data passing between the Internet and the LAN. By integrating NAT, firewall and VPN capability, ZyXEL’s ZyWALL 10 is a complete security solution that protects your Intr anet and efficiently manag es data traffic on your network. The embedded web configurator is[...]

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    ZyWALL 10 2 Hardware Inst allation Rear Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION 1. 10/100M LAN Connect a computer to this port with an Ethernet c able. This port is auto-negotiating (can connect at 10 or 100Mbps). Push the UPLINK butt on in with a straight-through Ethernet cable or have the UPLINK button out with a crossover Ethernet cable. 2. 10 WAN Connect your [...]

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    ZyWALL 10 3 LABEL DESCRIPTION RESET You only need to use this button if you’ve forgotten the ZyWALL’s password. It returns the ZyWALL to the factory defaults (password is 1234, LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, terminal emulation settings as descr ibed above etc.; see your User’s Guide for details). The Front Panel LEDs The PWR LED turns on when yo[...]

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    ZyWALL 10 4 Setting Up Y our Computer ’ s IP Address Skip this section if your computer is already set up to accept a dynamic IP address. This is the default for most ne w computers. The ZyWALL is already set up to assign your computer an IP address. Use this section to set up your computer to re ceive an IP add ress or assign it a static IP addr[...]

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    ZyWALL 10 5 6. Click Advanced . Remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settin gs tab and click OK to go back to the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen. 7. Click Obtain DNS server addres s automaticall y if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es). If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click Use the following DNS ser [...]

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    ZyWALL 10 6 Accessing Y our ZyW ALL V ia Web Configurator Step 1. Launch your web browser. Enter “192.1 68.1.1” as the web site ad dress. Step 2. The default password (“1 234”) is already i n the passwor d field (in non- readable form at). Click Login to proceed to a sc reen asking you t o change your pas sword. Click Reset to revert to the[...]

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    ZyWALL 10 7 Using the Wizard to Configure for Internet Access Step 1. Click Wizard Setup in the main menu to display the first wizard screen. Syst em Na me is for identification purposes. Enter your computer's "Computer Name". The Domain Name entry is what is propagated to the DHCP clients on the LAN. If you leave this blank, the dom[...]

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    ZyWALL 10 8 Step 2. The second wi zard screen has three variations de pending on what encaps ulation type y ou use. Use the information in Internet Account In formation to fill in fields. Choose Ethernet when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Choose from Standard or a Road Runner version. You’ll need User Name , Password and Login Serve[...]

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    ZyWALL 10 9 T est Y our Internet Connection Launch your web browser and navigate to www. zyxel.com . Yo u don’t need a dial-u p program such as Dial Up Networking. Internet acce ss is just the beginning. Refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed information on the complete range of ZyWALL features. T roubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION N[...]