Configuration Basics; Overview; Object-Based Configuration; Feature Configuration Overview - ZyXEL Communications NWA3000-N User Manual

3.1 Overview

This section provides information to help you configure the device effectively. Some of it is helpful
when you are just getting started. Some of it is provided for your reference when you configure
various features in the device.

3.2 Object-based Configuration

The device stores information or settings as objects. You use these objects to configure many of the
device's features and settings. Once you configure an object, you can reuse it in configuring other
features.
When you change an object's settings, the device automatically updates all the settings or rules
that use the object. For example, if you create a local certificate object, you can have HTTPS, FTP,
SSH, and other settings use it. If you modify the local certificate object, all the HTTPS, FTP, SSH,
and other settings that are linked to that object automatically apply the updated settings.
You can use the Configuration > Objects screens to create objects before you configure features
that use them. If you are in a screen that uses objects, you can also usually select Create new
Object to be able to configure a new object.
Use the Object Reference screen to see what objects are configured and which configuration
settings reference specific objects.

3.3 Feature Configuration Overview

This section provides information about configuring the main features in the device. The features
are listed in the same sequence as the menu item(s) in the Web Configurator. Each feature
description is organized as shown below.

3.3.1 Feature

This provides a brief description. See the appropriate chapter(s) in this User's Guide for more
information about any feature.
MENU ITEM(S)
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Configuration Basics

This shows you the sequence of menu items and tabs you should click to find
the main screen(s) for this feature. See the web help or the related User's
Guide chapter for information about each screen.
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