User`s guide

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device
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Figure 6 Dual WLAN Adaptors Example
1.3 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL Device
using a (supported) web browser.
• Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service
engineers.
• SMT. System Management Terminal is a text-based configuration menu that you can use
to configure your device. Use Telnet to access the SMT.
• FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore.
• SNMP. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this
User’s Guide.
1.4 Configuring Your ZyXEL Device’s Security Features
Your ZyXEL Device comes with a variety of security features. This section summarizes these
features and provides links to sections in the User’s Guide to configure security settings on
your ZyXEL Device. Follow the suggestions below to improve security on your ZyXEL
Device and network.
1.4.1 Control Access to Your Device
Ensure only people with permission can access your ZyXEL Device.
Internet
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WLAN2
802.11a
Access Point
WLAN1
802.11b/g
AP+Bridge