Applications For The Zywall; Figure 1-1 Secure Internet Access Via Cable, Dsl Or Wireless Modem - ZyXEL Communications ZyWall 10W User Manual

DMZ port: Attach public servers (Web, FTP, etc.) to the DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) port.
Computers attached to this port are visible to the outside world (while still being protected from
DoS (Denial of Service) attacks such as SYN flooding and Ping of Death) and can also be accessed
from the secure LAN.
III. WAN Network
WAN port: The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN port attaches to the Internet via broadband modem or
router.
Dial Backup port: This auxiliary port can be used as a backup line when/if the broadband
connection to the WAN port fails.
1.3

Applications for the ZyWALL

Here are some examples of what you can do with your ZyWALL.
1.3.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access via Cable or DSL Modem
You can connect a cable modem, DSL or wireless modem to the ZyWALL for broadband Internet access via
Ethernet or wireless port on the modem. The ZyWALL guarantees not only high speed Internet access, but
secure internal network protection and traffic management as well.

Figure 1-1 Secure Internet Access via Cable, DSL or Wireless Modem

1.3.2 VPN Application
ZyWALL VPN is an ideal cost-effective way to connect branch offices and business partners over the
Internet without the need (and expense) for leased lines between sites.
Getting to Know Your ZyWALL
ZyWALL Series Internet Security Gateway
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