ZyXEL Communications 10 - Manual (Page 37)

ZyWALL 10~100 Series Internet Security Gateway
Getting to Know Your ZyWALL 1-3
10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN
The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN port attaches to the Internet via broadband modem or router. This feature is
not available on all models.
Backup WAN or Auxiliary
The Dial Backup or Auxiliary port can be used in reserve as a traditional dial-up connection when/if ever the
broadband connection to the WAN port fails. This feature is not available on all models.
Time and Date
The ZyWALL allows you to get the current time and date from an external server when you turn on your
ZyWALL. You can also set the time manually. The Real Time Chip (RTC) keeps track of the time and date
(not available in all models).
Reset Button
The ZyWALL reset button is built into the rear panel. Use this button to restore the factory default password
to 1234; IP address to 192.168.1.1, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and DHCP server enabled with a pool of
32 IP addresses starting at 192.168.1.33. This feature is not available on all models.
PCMCIA Port
The PCMCIA port provides the option of a wireless LAN. This feature is not available on all models.
IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps Wireless LAN
The optional 11 Mbps wireless LAN card provides mobility and a fast network environment for small and
home offices. Users can connect to the local area network without any wiring efforts and enjoy reliable high-
speed connectivity. This feature is not available on all models.
1.2.2 Non-Physical Features
Bandwidth Management
Bandwidth management allows you to allocate network resources according to defined policies. This policy-
based bandwidth allocation helps your network to better handle real-time applications such as Voice-over-IP
(VoIP).
IPSec VPN Capability
Establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect with business partners and branch offices using data
encryption and the Internet to provide secure communications without the expense of leased site-to-site lines.
The ZyWALL VPN is based on the IPSec standard and is fully interoperable with other IPSec-based VPN
products.