Applications For The Zywall; Secure Broadband Internet Access Via Cable Or Dsl Modem - ZyXEL Communications ZyWALL 2Plus User Manual

ZyWALL 2 Plus User's Guide
Full Network Management
The embedded web configurator is an all-platform, web-based utility that allows you to easily
manage and configure the ZyWALL. Most functions of the ZyWALL are also software
configurable via the SMT (System Management Terminal) interface. The SMT is a menu-
driven interface that you can access from a terminal emulator through the console port or over
a telnet connection.
RoadRunner Support
In addition to standard cable modem services, the ZyWALL supports Time Warner's
RoadRunner Service.
Logging and Tracing
Built-in message logging and packet tracing.
Syslog facility support.
Upgradable Firmware
The firmware of the ZyWALL can be upgraded.
Embedded FTP and TFTP Servers
The ZyWALL's embedded FTP and TFTP Servers enable fast firmware upgrades as well as
configuration file backups and restoration.

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 with an Ethernet port to the
ZyWALL for broadband Internet access. The ZyWALL guarantees not only high speed
Internet access, but secure internal network protection and traffic management as well.
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