ZyXEL Communications 200 Series - Manual (Page 56)

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyWALL
ZyWALL USG 100/200 Series User’s Guide
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It is recommended you use the shutdown command before turning off the
ZyWALL.
When you apply configuration files or running shell scripts, the ZyWALL does not stop or
start the system processes. However, you might lose access to network resources temporarily
while the ZyWALL is applying configuration files or running shell scripts.
Using the shutdown
command
The shutdown command writes all cached data to the local storage and
stops the system processes. It does not turn off the power.You have to turn
the power off and on manually to start the ZyWALL again. You should use this
command before you turn off the ZyWALL.
Disconnecting the
power Power off occurs when you turn off the power to the ZyWALL. The ZyWALL
simply turns off. It does not stop the system processes or write cached data to
local storage.
Table 3 Starting and Stopping the ZyWALL
METHOD DESCRIPTION