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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyWALL

ZyWALL 2 Plus User’s Guide

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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 (

Chapter 41 on page 571

)

• 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.