ZyWALL 2 Internet Security Gateway Quick Start Guide Version 3.
ZyWALL 2 Introducing the ZyWALL The ZyWALL 2 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 2 is a complete security solution that protects your Intranet and efficiently manages data traffic on your network. The embedded web configurator is easy to operate and totally independent of the operating system platform you use.
ZyWALL 2 Hardware Installation Rear Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION 1. LAN 10/100M 1-4 Connect a computer to one of these ports with an Ethernet cable. These ports are autonegotiating (can connect at 10 or 100Mbps) and auto-sensing (automatically adjusts to the type of Ethernet cable you use, straight-through or crossover). 2. WAN 10/100M Connect your cable/DSL modem to this port with the cable that came with your modem. 3.
ZyWALL 2 Setting Up Your 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 new computers. The ZyWALL is already set up to assign your computer an IP address. Use this section to set up your computer to receive an IP address or assign it a static IP address in the 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This is necessary to ensure that your computer can communicate with your ZyWALL.
ZyWALL 2 5. The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen opens (the General tab in Windows XP). - To have your computer assigned a dynamic IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically. -To configure a static IP address, click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address (choose one from192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254), Subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and Default gateway (192.168.1.1) fields. 6. Click Advanced.
