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23.11 Configuring Device Mode (Bridge)

Click MAINTENANCE > Device Mode to open the following screen. Use this screen to
have your ZyWALL function as a router, a bridge or a simplified router (zero configuration).
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
network.
In bridge mode, the ZyWALL cannot get an IP address from a DHCP server. The LAN and
WAN interfaces 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 ZyWALL.
You can use the firewall and VPN in bridge mode.
Figure 236 MAINTENANCE > Device Mode (Bridge Mode)
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 142 MAINTENANCE > Device Mode (Bridge Mode)
LABEL
Device Mode
Device Mode Setup
Router
LAN Interface IP
Address
LAN Interface
Subnet Mask
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DESCRIPTION
This displays whether the ZyWALL is functioning as a router, bridge or simplified
router (zero configuration).
Select this radio button and click Apply to set the ZyWALL to router mode.
Enter the IP address of your ZyWALL' s LAN port in dotted decimal notation.
192.168.167.1 is the factory default.
Enter the IP subnet mask of the ZyWALL's LAN port.
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