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4 ways to manage the zyxel device, 1 control access to your device, Figure 7 capwap network example – ZyXEL Communications NWA3550 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device

NWA3550 User’s Guide

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Figure 7 CAPWAP Network Example

1.4 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device

Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.

• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL Device

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. Use Telnet to access the SMT.

• FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup and restore.
• SNMP. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this

User’s Guide.

1.5 Configuring Your ZyXEL Device’s Security Features

Your ZyXEL Device comes with a variety of security features. This section summarizes these
features and provides links to sections in the User’s Guide to configure security settings on
your ZyXEL Device. Follow the suggestions below to improve security on your ZyXEL
Device and network.

1.5.1 Control Access to Your Device

Ensure only people with permission can access your ZyXEL Device.

• Control physical access by locating devices in secure areas, such as locked rooms. Most

ZyXEL Devices have a reset button. If an unauthorized person has access to the reset
button, they can then reset the device’s password to its default password, log in and
reconfigure its settings.

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