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ZyWALL 5 User’s Guide
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Full Network Management
The embedded web configurator is an all-platform web-based utility that allows you to easily
access the ZyWALL’s management settings and configure the firewall. Most functions of the
ZyWALL are also software configurable via the SMT (System Management Terminal)
interface. The SMT is a menu-driven interface that you can access from a terminal emulator
through the console port or over a telnet connection.
RoadRunner Support
In addition to standard cable modem services, the ZyWALL supports Time Warner’s
RoadRunner Service.
Logging and Tracing
• Built-in message logging and packet tracing.
• Unix syslog facility support.
• Firewall logs.
• Content filtering logs.
Upgrade ZyWALL Firmware via LAN
The firmware of the ZyWALL can be upgraded via the LAN.
Embedded FTP and TFTP Servers
The ZyWALL’s embedded FTP and TFTP Servers enable fast firmware upgrades as well as
configuration file backups and restoration.
1.3 Applications for the ZyWALL
Here are some examples of what you can do with your ZyWALL.
1.3.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access via Cable or DSL Modem
You can connect a cable modem, DSL or wireless modem to the ZyWALL for broadband
Internet access via Ethernet or wireless port on the modem. The ZyWALL guarantees not only
high speed Internet access, but secure internal network protection and traffic management as
well.