ZyXEL Communications ZYWALL10 User Manual
ZyWALL 10 Internet Security Gateway
Hardware Installation & Initial Setup
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console port of the ZyWALL and the other end (choice of 9-pin or 25-pin, depending on your computer)
end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your workstation. You can use an extension RS-
232 cable if the enclosed one is too short. After the initial setup, you can modify the configuration remotely
through telnet connections.
end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your workstation. You can use an extension RS-
232 cable if the enclosed one is too short. After the initial setup, you can modify the configuration remotely
through telnet connections.
Step 2.
Connecting the ZyWALL to the Broadband Modem
Step 2a.
Connecting the ZyWALL to the Cable Modem:
Connect the WAN port (silver) on the ZyWALL to the Ethernet port on the cable modem
using the cable that came with your cable modem. The Ethernet port on the cable modem
is sometimes labeled "PC" or "Workstation".
using the cable that came with your cable modem. The Ethernet port on the cable modem
is sometimes labeled "PC" or "Workstation".
OR
Step 2b.
Connecting the ZyWALL to the xDSL Modem:
Connect the WAN port (silver) on the ZyWALL to the Ethernet port on the xDSL modem
using the cable that came with your xDSL modem.
using the cable that came with your xDSL modem.
Step 3.
Connecting the ZyWALL to the LAN
For a single computer, connect the 10/100M LAN port on the ZyWALL to the Network Adapter on the
computer using the white straight-through cable and push in the Uplink button ("on"). If the Uplink button
is not “on”, you must use a crossover cable for this connection.
computer using the white straight-through cable and push in the Uplink button ("on"). If the Uplink button
is not “on”, you must use a crossover cable for this connection.
If you have more than one computer, then you must use an external hub. Connect the 10/100M LAN port
(gold) on the ZyWALL to a port on the hub using a straight-through Ethernet cable and make sure the
Uplink button is "off".
(gold) on the ZyWALL to a port on the hub using a straight-through Ethernet cable and make sure the
Uplink button is "off".
Connecting the Power Adapter to your ZyWALL
Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of your ZyWALL.
Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of your ZyWALL.
Caution: To prevent damage to the ZyWALL, first make sure you have the correct AC
power adapter. Please see the Appendices for AC power adapter specifications for your
region.
power adapter. Please see the Appendices for AC power adapter specifications for your
region.
Step 4.
Grounding the ZyWALL
To ground the ZyWALL, connect a grounded wire to the F.G. (Frame Ground) of the ZyWALL.
2.3 Additional
Installation
Requirements
In addition to the contents of your package, there are other hardware and software requirements you need
before you can install and use your ZyWALL. These requirements include:
1. A computer with an Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card) installed.
2. A computer equipped with communications software configured to the following parameters:
before you can install and use your ZyWALL. These requirements include:
1. A computer with an Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card) installed.
2. A computer equipped with communications software configured to the following parameters:
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VT100 terminal emulation.
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9600 Baud.
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No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit, Flow Control set to None.