Ways To Manage The Zyxel Device; Configuring Your Zyxel Device's Security Features; Control Access To Your Device; Figure 7 Ap + Bridge Application - ZyXEL Communications 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point NWA-1100 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device

Figure 7 AP + Bridge Application

1.3 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device

Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL Device
using a (supported) web browser.
• CLI (Command Line Interface). Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by
service engineers.
• FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for firmware upgrades.
• SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). The device can be monitored by an
SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this User's Guide.

1.4 Configuring Your ZyXEL Device's Security Features

Your ZyXEL Device comes with a variety of security features. This section summarizes these
features and provides links to sections in the User's Guide to configure security settings on
your ZyXEL Device. Follow the suggestions below to improve security on your ZyXEL
Device and network.

1.4.1 Control Access to Your Device

Ensure only people with permission can access your ZyXEL Device.
• Control physical access by locating devices in secure areas, such as locked rooms. Most
ZyXEL Devices have a reset button. If an unauthorized person has access to the reset
button, they can then reset the device's password to its default password, log in and
reconfigure its settings.
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