Configuration Basics; Object-Based Configuration - ZyXEL Communications USG-100@USG-200 - V2.20 ED 2 Manual

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This information is provided to help you configure the ZyWALL effectively. Some of

it is helpful when you are just getting started. Some of it is provided for your

reference when you configure various features in the ZyWALL.

Section 6.1 on page 93

Section 6.2 on page 94

Section 6.3 on page 97

organization between the ZyWALL and other routers, particularly ZyNOS

Section 6.4 on page 99

Section 6.5 on page 102

after you configure the main screens for each feature. For example, if you want

to configure a trunk for load-balancing, you should configure the member

interfaces before you configure the trunk. After you configure the trunk, you

should configure a policy route for it as well. (You might also have to configure

criteria for the policy route.)

Section 6.6 on page 113

other features.

Section 6.7 on page 114

The ZyWALL stores information or settings as objects. You use these objects to

configure many of the ZyWALL's features and settings. Once you configure an

object, you can reuse it in configuring other features.

When you change an object's settings, the ZyWALL automatically updates all the

settings or rules that use the object. For example, if you create a schedule object,

you can have firewall, application patrol, content filter, and other settings use it. If

you modify the schedule, all the firewall, application patrol, content filter, and

other settings that use the schedule automatically apply the updated schedule.

You can create address objects based on an interface's IP address, subnet, or

gateway. The ZyWALL automatically updates every rule or setting that uses these

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