Configuring Device Mode (Bridge); Figure 269 Maintenance > Device Mode (Bridge Mode); Table 165 Maintenance > Device Mode (Bridge Mode) - ZyXEL Communications ZYWALL 2 PLUS User Manual

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Chapter 25 Maintenance

25.9 Configuring Device Mode (Bridge)

Click MAINTENANCE > Device Mode to open the following screen. Use this screen to

configure your ZyWALL as a router or a bridge.

In bridge mode, the ZyWALL functions as a transparent firewall (also known as a bridge

firewall). The ZyWALL bridges traffic traveling between the ZyWALL's interfaces and still

filters and inspects packets. You do not need to change the configuration of your existing

In bridge mode, the ZyWALL cannot get an IP address from a DHCP server. The LAN, WAN,

DMZ and WLAN interfaces all have the same (static) IP address and subnet mask. You can

configure the ZyWALL's IP address in order to access the ZyWALL for management. If you

connect your computer directly to the ZyWALL, you also need to assign your computer a

static IP address in the same subnet as the ZyWALL's IP address in order to access the

You can use the firewall and VPN in bridge mode. See the user's guide for a list of other

features that are available in bridge mode.

Figure 269 MAINTENANCE > Device Mode (Bridge Mode)

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 165 MAINTENANCE > Device Mode (Bridge Mode)

Current Device

Device Mode Setup

This displays whether the ZyWALL is functioning as a router or a bridge.

Select this radio button and click Apply to set the ZyWALL to router mode.

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