Copyright..................................................................................................................................................... ii

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement................................................. iii

Information for Canadian Users............................................................................................................... iv

ZyXEL Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................... vi

Customer Support..................................................................................................................................... vii

List of Figures........................................................................................................................................... xix

List Of Tables ......................................................................................................................................... xxvi

Preface..................................................................................................................................................... xxxi

GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................... I

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyWALL........................................................................................... 1-1

1.1

The ZyWALL 50 Internet Security Gateway ............................................................................. 1-1

1.2

Features of The ZyWALL 50 ..................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3

Applications for the ZyWALL 50 .............................................................................................. 1-4

1.3.1

Secure Broadband Internet Access via Cable or DSL Modem ........................................... 1-4

1.3.2

VPN Application ................................................................................................................ 1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation............................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1

Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports .................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1

Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2

ZyWALL 50 Rear Panel and Connections ................................................................................. 2-2

2.3

Additional Installation Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-5

Chapter 3 Initial Setup ............................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1

Turning On Your ZyWALL ....................................................................................................... 3-1

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