Secure Wireless Router Z100G Getting Started Guide Helpful Information on Installation and Set-Up
Thank you for purchasing ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router Z100G, the first complete security solution for home networks. ® This Getting Started Guide will help you understand and effectively use ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G. We’ve made the product simple to set up and provide you with step-by-step instructions. Table of Contents Overview..............................................................................................................................
Overview ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G is the first comprehensive security solution for home networks. Developed and supported by SofaWare Technologies, an affiliate of Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G incorporates the same powerful Check Point® security technology chosen by 98% of the Fortune 500 companies.
Part 3: Connect Your Network • Connect one end of the network cable provided with your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G to the WAN port on the appliance rear panel, and connect the other end to your cable or DSL modem, as shown in the figure below. • Make sure your DSL or cable modem is powered on. • The WAN LED will light up, indicating proper connection to your modem. • Connect one end of your network cable to one of the four LAN ports, and connect the other end to your PC.
Part 4: Configure Your PCs Before continuing, make sure all your PCs are configured correctly. For Windows® XP Operating Systems: • Open the Control Panel window by clicking choosing Control Panel. , choosing Settings, and then • Select Network and Internet Connections, double click to open. • Select Local Area Connection, double click to open. • Select Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Section Two: Setup Wizard Part 1: Starting the Wizard • Go to http://my.firewall • Choose an administrator password. It is important to select a hard to guess password that includes both letters and numerical characters. • Choose an administrator password. Type in both password fields. • Click OK. The setup wizard will appear automatically the first time you access the http://my.firewall interface, after choosing an administrator password.
Part 2: Connect to the Internet The first part of the setup wizard guides you through the configuration of your Internet connection. Before proceeding, make sure no computers are currently using your Internet connection and that the ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G is the only device connected to your modem. Step 1: Select your Internet connection method. Note: If you are not certain what type of connection to choose, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Type in your username (as provided by your ISP) Type in your password (as provided by your ISP) Retype your password If you do not have all the information required to fill out this form, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Click Next. • Proceed to Step 2 (Page 12). Option 2: PPTP Connection • Select • Click PPTP. Next.
Fill out the form with the login information provided to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Option 4: Static IP Connection • Select Static IP. • Click Next. Fill out the form with the login information provided to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The static IP address provided to you by your ISP. Select the subnet mask that applies to the static IP address provided to you by your ISP. The IP address of the Default Gateway as provided to you by your ISP. The Primary DNS Server IP address.
Option 5: DHCP (Dynamic IP) connection • No further settings are required. • Select DCHP. • Click Next. • Proceed to Step 2 (Page 12).
Step 2: Connection Settings Confirmation Review the connection settings and click Next. If the settings appear incorrect, click Back and correct the configuration. Step 3: Establishing Connection ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G will now attempt to connect to the Internet with the selected connectivity method and login information. Upon a successful connection, a finish screen appears. • Click Next. Your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G gateway is now connected to the Internet.
Part 3: Setting Time and Date Setting the correct time and date on your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G will ensure the event log provides you with the correct event time and remote access VPN connections function properly. Make sure the date and time on your computer are set correctly and then select Your Computer’s Clock. • Click Next. • Click Next.
Part 4: Configuring Your Secure Wireless Network The setup wizard allows you to configure all the required settings for your wireless connection, including security parameters. For more information on the options available, please see page 97 in the ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G User Guide provided on the enclosed CD-ROM. Step 1: Wireless Network Configuration Choose Enable Wireless networking to activate your wireless network Type a name for your network, up to 32 characters.
Enter your pass-phrase here. Click here to create a randomized pass-phrase automatically. Select a hard to guess phrase 8-63 characters long. It is recommended you use both letters and digits. For example: “Live Long and Prosper 1701”. Note: You can use blanks and the pass-phrase is case-sensitive. • Click Next. Step 3: Wireless Connection Settings Confirmation Review the wireless security settings and click Next. If the settings appear incorrect, click Back and correct the configuration • Click Next.
Part 5: Changing the Product Key Unless otherwise instructed when purchasing your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G, there is no need to change the product key of your appliance, and you may skip this part of the wizard. Choose Keep these Settings. 16 • Click Next. • Click Next.
Connecting to a service center allows you to receive software and security updates as well as value-added security services. If the service center login information was already supplied to you by your Internet Service Provider or Network Security Service Provider, please proceed to Connecting to a Service Center, Section Three, Part 2 in this guide. Otherwise, deselect Connect to a Service Center. • Click Next. • Click Finish.
Section Three: Subscription Security Services In order to receive comprehensive security services for your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G such as antivirus and security updates, you need to activate your subscription and connect to a service center. Part 1: Activate Your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G In case the value-added services are provided to you by your Internet Service Provider or Network Security Service Provider, proceed to Step 2 (page 19). • Go to http://my.
Part 2: Connecting to a Service Center Upon receiving your service center login information, proceed with your service center connection. Step 1: Opening the Service Center Connection Wizard Go to http://my.firewall and log in with the administrator username and password and click on Services in the left hand menu. • Click Connect. Step 2: Choosing a Service Center • Choose Connect to a Service Center.
In case you followed the instructions in Step 1, choose zone.sofaware.com. • Click Next. • Proceed to Step 3. In case the value-added services are provided to you by your Internet Service Provider or Network Security Service Provider, choose Specified IP and type the IP as provided by the Service Provider. • Click Next. Type your gateway ID and registration key, and click Next.
Step 3: Establishing Connection Your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G will now attempt to connect to the service center. • A confirmation screen appears. • Click Next to confirm the configuration. Upon a successful connection, a finish screen appears. • Click Finish. Your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G is now connected to a service center.
Section Four: Additional Feature Configuration Part 1: Setting Up Network Antivirus Protection Note: This option is available once your ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G is connected to a service center and subscribed to antivirus updates. To connect to the service center, please see Section Three of this guide. Activating Antivirus Protection: • Go to http://my.firewall and log in with the administrator username and password. Choose Antivirus from the left-hand side menu.
Applies the rule on all traffic. Applies the rule on a standard type of traffic (such as web traffic). Choose a service from the list. Applies the rule on a custom type traffic. Choose a protocol from the list and insert port range. Choose the type of traffic to apply the rule on. The rule can be applied on all traffic, standard type of traffic (such as web traffic), or on a custom type of service. • Click Next. Select connection source. Select connection destination. Select data direction.
Part 2: Configuring Your Network Security Level The security level defines the security policy the firewall enforces for all incoming and outgoing connections. To configure your security level • Go to http://my.firewall and log in using the administrator username and password. • Choose Security from the menu. • Click on Firewall tab. Blocks all the traffic passing through this gateway. Enforces strict control on all incoming and outgoing connections.
Part 3: Configuring SmartDefense™ Security Settings The ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G includes Check Point® SmartDefense™ Services, based on Check Point Application Intelligence. SmartDefense provides a combination of attack safeguards and attackblocking tools that protect your network. Among others, SmartDefense aids proper usage of Internet resources, such as, instant messaging, Peer-toPeer (P2P) file sharing, file-sharing operations, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) uploading.
In case you are running public servers on your network, select the types of public servers you are running from the list. • Click Next. • Select from the list applications you want to block from being used in your network. • Click Next. Review the SmartDefense settings and click Finish. If the settings appear incorrect, click Back and correct the configuration.
Part 4: Printer Sharing Setup ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G includes a built-in print server, enabling you to connect USBbased printers to the appliance and share them across the network (up to four when using computers that use Windows 2000/XP operating system, and one when using computers with a MAC OS X operating system). The ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G automatically detects printers as they are plugged in, and they immediately become available for printing.
• Click Next. The Local or Network Printer dialog box appears. • Click Local printer attached to this computer. • Deselect the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box. • Click Next. The Select a Printer Port dialog box appears. Click Create a new port. Select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next.
The Add Standard TCP/IP Port Wizard opens with the Welcome dialog box displayed. • Click Next. The Add Port dialog box appears. • In the Printer Name or IP Address field, type “my.firewall”. The Port Name field is filled in automatically. • Click Next. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens, with the Additional Port Information Required dialog box displayed.
• Choose Custom. • Click Settings. The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor dialog box opens. In the Port Number field, type the printer’s port number, as shown in the Printers page in the ZoneAlarm® Secure Wireless Router Z100G interface. See illustration on Page 27 of this guide for details. • In the Protocol area, select Raw. • Click OK. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard reappears.
• Click Next. • Click Finish. Select your printer manufacturer and model from the list. If your printer does not appear in the lists, insert the CD supplied with your printer in the computer CD-ROM drive, and click Have Disk. • Click Next.
• Enter a name for the printer. • Choose if you would like to use this printer as a default printer. • Click Next. • Choose Do not share this printer. • Click Next. • Choose Yes in order to print a test page. • Click Next.
• Review the printer settings and click Finish. If the settings appear incorrect, click Back and correct the configuration. Now you need to do the following: • The printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window. • Right-click the printer and click Properties in the popup menu. The printer’s Properties dialog box opens. • Go to the Ports tab. • In the list box, select the port you added. The port’s name is my.firewall. • Click OK. Network printer setup is done.
Section Five: Configure a Computer to Connect to the Wireless Network Before continuing, make sure the PC you want to connect to the wireless network is configured correctly, and has a wireless Network Access Card installed. For Windows XP Operating Systems: • Once a wireless network is detected, a notifying icon will appear in the system tray in the lower right area of the screen.
A connection window will pop up. Type here the personal security key you typed in the wireless network configuration procedure, Part 4 of Section Two in this guide. Re-type the personal security key. • Click Connect. • Wait while connects to the wireless network. • Wireless network connection screen will now indecate the connection has been established. The wireless network connection icon in your system tray in the lower right area of the screen will change to indicating you are connected.
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