Introduction; Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview; Ways To Manage The Amg1312-T Series - ZyXEL Communications AMG1312-T Series User Manual

1.1 Overview

The AMG1312-T Series is an ADSL2+ router. By integrating DSL and NAT, you are provided with
ease of installation and high-speed, shared Internet access. The AMG1312-T Series is also a
complete security solution with a robust firewall and content filtering.
Only use firmware for your AMG1312-T Series's specific model. Refer to
the label on the bottom of your AMG1312-T Series.
Note: Not all models have all of the features shown in this User's Guide.

1.2 Ways to Manage the AMG1312-T Series

Use any of the following methods to manage the AMG1312-T Series.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the AMG1312-T Series
using a (supported) web browser.
• Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service
engineers.
• FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
• TR-069. This is an auto-configuration server used to remotely configure your device.

1.3 Good Habits for Managing the AMG1312-T Series

Do the following things regularly to make the AMG1312-T Series more secure and to manage the
AMG1312-T Series more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier
working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you
forget your password, you will have to reset the AMG1312-T Series to its factory default settings.
If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the
AMG1312-T Series. You could simply restore your last configuration.
AMG1312-T Series User's Guide
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