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Bridging devices are most useful in complex environments that require a rapid or new firewall
deployment. A transparent, bridging firewall can also be good for companies with several
branch offices since the setups at these offices are often the same and it's likely that one design
can be used for many of the networks. A bridging firewall could be configured at HQ, sent to
the branches and then installed directly without additional configuration.
24.8 Configuring Device Mode
To configure and have your ZyWALL work as a router or a bridge, click MAINTENANCE,
then the Device Mode tab. When the ZyWALL is in router mode, the screen appears as shown
next.
Figure 199 Device Mode (Router Mode)
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 140 Device Mode (Router Mode)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Current Device
Mode
Device Mode This displays whether the ZyWALL is functioning as a router or a bridge.
Device Mode Setup
Router When the ZyWALL is in router mode, there is no need to select or clear this radio
button.
IP Address Click LAN, WAN or DMZ to go to the LAN, WAN or DMZ screen where you can
view and/or change the corresponding settings.
Bridge Select this radio button and configure the following fields, then click Apply to set
the ZyWALL to bridge mode.
IP Address Enter the IP address of your ZyWALL in dotted decimal notation.