ZyXEL Communications ZYWALL10 User Manual
ZyWALL 10 Internet Security Gateway
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Hardware Installation & Initial Setup
LEDS
FUNCTION INDICATOR
STATUS
ACTIVE
DESCRIPTION
Off
The WAN Link is not ready, or has failed.
On
The WAN Link is OK.
WAN
WAN
Green
Flashing
The 10M WAN link is sending/receiving packets.
2.2 ZyWALL 10 Rear Panel and Connections
The following figure shows the rear panel of your ZyWALL 10 and the related connections.
Figure 2-2 ZyWALL 10 Rear Panel and Connections
This section outlines how to connect your ZyWALL 10 to the LAN and the WAN. In the case of
connecting a cable modem you must connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the threaded
coaxial cable connector on the back of the cable modem. Connect an xDSL Modem to the xDSL Wall Jack.
Please also see Appendix C for important safety instructions on making connections to the ZyWALL.
Step 1.
connecting a cable modem you must connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the threaded
coaxial cable connector on the back of the cable modem. Connect an xDSL Modem to the xDSL Wall Jack.
Please also see Appendix C for important safety instructions on making connections to the ZyWALL.
Step 1.
Connecting the Console Port
For the initial configuration of your ZyWALL, you need to use terminal emulator software on a workstation
and connect it to the ZyWALL through the console port. Connect the 9-pin end of the console cable to the
and connect it to the ZyWALL through the console port. Connect the 9-pin end of the console cable to the