User guide

Contents
Contents i
Contents
About This Guide................................................................................................................................vii
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1
About Your Check Point ZoneAlarm Router......................................................................................1
Product Features..................................................................................................................................2
Optional Security Services..................................................................................................................5
Software Requirements.......................................................................................................................6
Getting to Know Your ZoneAlarm Z100G Router .............................................................................6
Contacting Technical Support...........................................................................................................10
The ZoneAlarm Firewall....................................................................................................................11
What Is a Firewall? ...........................................................................................................................11
Security Requirements ......................................................................................................................12
Old Firewall Technologies................................................................................................................12
Check Point Stateful Inspection Technology....................................................................................14
Installing and Setting Up ZoneAlarm ...............................................................................................19
Before You Install the ZoneAlarm Router........................................................................................19
Wall Mounting the ZoneAlarm Router.............................................................................................32
Securing the ZoneAlarm Router against Theft..................................................................................34
Router Installation.............................................................................................................................36
Setting Up the ZoneAlarm Router ....................................................................................................39
Getting Started....................................................................................................................................43
Initial Login to the ZoneAlarm Portal...............................................................................................43
Logging on to the ZoneAlarm Portal ................................................................................................46
Accessing the ZoneAlarm Portal Remotely Using HTTPS...............................................................47
Using the ZoneAlarm Portal .............................................................................................................49
Logging off .......................................................................................................................................53