ZyXEL Communications 50 User Manual
ZyWALL 50 Internet Security Gateway
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Hardware
Installation
port) of your computer. 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.
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 on the ZyWALL to the Ethernet port on the cable modem using
the cable that came with your cable modem. The Ethernet port on a cable modem is
sometimes labeled "PC" or "Workstation".
the cable that came with your cable modem. The Ethernet port on a cable modem is
sometimes labeled "PC" or "Workstation".
OR
Step 2b.
Connecting the ZyWALL to the xDSL modem:
Connect the WAN port on the ZyWALL to the Ethernet port on the xDSL modem using
the cable that came with your xDSL modem.
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.
If you have more than one computer, then you must use an external hub. Connect the 10/100M LAN port
on the ZyWALL to a port on the hub using a straight-through Ethernet cable and make sure the Uplink
button is "off".
Step 4. Connecting the Power Adapter to your ZyWALL
Connect one end of the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of your ZyWALL.
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
on the ZyWALL to a port on the hub using a straight-through Ethernet cable and make sure the Uplink
button is "off".
Step 4. Connecting the Power Adapter to your ZyWALL
Connect one end of 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. See the Power Adapter Specification Appendix for regional
specifications.
Step 5. Grounding the ZyWALL
To ground the ZyWALL, connect a grounded wire to the F.G. (Frame Ground) of the ZyWALL.