Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PPC 10 ZyXEL Communications
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ZyW ALL 10 Internet Security Gateway Quick Start Guide Version 3.52 March 2003.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
An important point after buying a device ZyXEL Communications PPC 10 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought ZyXEL Communications PPC 10 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data ZyXEL Communications PPC 10 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, ZyXEL Communications PPC 10 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get ZyXEL Communications PPC 10 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of ZyXEL Communications PPC 10, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime ZyXEL Communications PPC 10.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with ZyXEL Communications PPC 10. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device ZyXEL Communications PPC 10 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
