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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyWALL
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Figure 1 Secure Internet Access via Cable, DSL or Wireless Modem
1.2.2 VPN Application
ZyWALL VPN is an ideal cost-effective way to connect branch offices, business partners and
telecommuters over the Internet without the need (and expense) for leased lines between sites.
Figure 2 VPN Application
1.3 Ways to Manage the ZyWALL
Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyWALL.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyWALL
using a (supported) web browser.
• Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service
engineers.
• SMT. System Management Terminal is a text-based configuration menu that you can use
to configure your device.
• FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore (
)
• SNMP. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this
User’s Guide.
• Vantage CNM (Centralized Network Management). The device can be remotely managed
using a Vantage CNM server.