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ZyWALL 10 Internet Security Gateway

Getting to Know Your ZyWALL

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Full Network Management

This feature allows you to access the SMT (System Management Terminal) through the console port or telnet
connection.

RoadRunner Support

In addition to standard cable modem services, the ZyWALL supports Time Warner’s RoadRunner Service.

Time and Date Setting

This new feature (Menu 24.10) allows you to get the current time and date from an external server when you
power up your ZyWALL. The real time is then displayed in the ZyWALL error logs and firewall logs. If you
do not choose a time service protocol that your timeserver will send when the ZyWALL powers up, you can
enter the time manually but each time the system is booted, the time and date will be reset to
2000/01/0100:00:00.

Logging and Tracing

Built-in message logging and packet tracing.

Unix syslog facility support.

Upgrade ZyWALL Firmware via LAN

The firmware of the ZyWALL 10 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 ZyWALL 10

1.3.1 Broadband Internet Access via Cable or xDSL Modem

A cable modem or xDSL modem can connect to the ZyWALL 10 for broadband Internet access via Ethernet
port on the modem. It provides not only high speed Internet access, but secured internal network protection
and management as well.