Before You Begin; Idp Summary - ZyXEL Communications NXC5200 User Manual

Chapter 21 IDP
IDP Profiles
An IDP profile is a set of related IDP signatures that you can activate as a set and
configure common log and action settings. You can apply IDP profiles to traffic
flowing from one zone to another. For example, apply the default LAN_IDP profile
to any traffic going to the LAN zone in order to protect your LAN computers.
Note: You can only apply one IDP profile to one traffic flow.
Base IDP Profiles
Base IDP profiles are templates that you use to create new IDP profiles.The NXC
comes with several base profiles.
IDP Policies
An IDP policy refers to application of an IDP profile to a traffic flowing from one
zone to another.
Applying Your IDP Configuration
Changes to the NXC's IDP settings affect new sessions (not the sessions that
already existed before you applied the changed settings).

21.1.3 Before You Begin

• Register for a trial IDP subscription in the Registration screen. This gives you
access to free signature updates. This is important as new signatures are
created as new attacks evolve. When the trial subscription expires, purchase
and enter a license key using the same screens to continue the subscription.
• Configure zones on the NXC - see

21.2 IDP Summary

Click Configuration > Anti-X > IDP > General to open this screen. Use this
screen to turn IDP on or off, bind IDP profiles to traffic directions, and view
registration and signature information.
Note: You must register in order to use packet inspection signatures. See the
Registration screens.
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