ZyWALL 30W
Internet Security Gateway
Quick Start Guide
Version 3.62
February 2004
ZyWALL 30W
Introducing the ZyWALL
The ZyWALL 30W is the ideal secure gateway for all data passing between the Internet and the LAN. By
integrating NAT, firewall, VPN capability and wireless LAN, ZyXEL’s ZyWALL 30W is a complete
security solution that protects your Intranet and efficiently manages data traffic on your network. The
embedded web configurator is easy to operate.
You should have an Internet account already set up and have been given most of the following information.
Internet Account Information
Your device’s WAN IP Address (if given): __________________
DNS Server IP Address (if given): Primary __________________, Secondary _________________
Encapsulation: (choose one below)
Ethernet
PPTP
PPPoE (PPPoE) Service Name: ____________
Service Type: _______________________
Login Server IP Address: ______________
User Name: ____________ Password: ____________
User Name: ____________ Password: ____________
Your WAN IP Address: ____________ PPTP Server IP Address: ___________
Connection ID (if required): ____________
User Name: ____________ Password: ____________
1 Hardware Installation
1.1 Rear Panel
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
1. LAN 10/100M Connect a computer to this port with an Ethernet cable. This port is auto-negotiating (can
2. WAN 10/100M Connect your cable/DSL modem to this port with the cable that came with your modem.
3. POWER 12 VDC Connect the included power adaptor (use only this adaptor) to this power socket.
After you’ve made the connections, connect the power cable to a power supply and look at the front panel LEDs.
CON/AUX switch
CON/AUX port
RESET You only need to use this button if you’ve forgotten the ZyWALL’s password. It returns the
WIRELESS LAN
connect at 10 or 100Mbps) and auto-sensing (automatically adjusts to straight-through or
crossover Ethernet cable).
Only connect this port if you want to configure the ZyWALL using the SMT via console port or set
up a backup WAN connection; see your User’s Guide for details.
Set this switch to the “CON” side to use the CON/AUX port as a console port for local device
configuration and management. Connect the 9-pin male end of the console cable to the console
port of the ZyWALL and the other end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) on your
computer. Your computer should have a terminal emulation communications program (such as
HyperTerminal) set to VT100 terminal emulation, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control
and 9600 bps port speed.
Set this switch to the “AUX” side to use the CON/AUX port as an auxiliary dial-up WAN
connection. Use the included CON/AUX converter, with the console cable to connect the
CON/AUX port to your modem or TA.
ZyWALL to the factory defaults (password is 1234, LAN IP address 192.168.1.1, terminal
emulation settings as described above etc.; see your User’s Guide for details).
Do not insert or remove a WLAN card with the ZyWALL turned
on.
Turn off the ZyWALL before inserting or removing an 11 Mbps 802.11b-compliant wireless LAN
PCMCIA card (to avoid damage). Use the PCMCIA card release button to remove a PCMCIA
card from the slot.
Slide the 64-pin connector end of the PCMCIA wireless LAN card into the slot as shown next.
Do not force, bend or twist the wireless LAN card.
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1.2 The Front Panel LEDs
The PWR LED turns on when you connect the power. The SYS LED blinks while performing system testing
and then stays on if the testing is successful. The CON/AUX, LAN, WAN and WLAN LEDs turn on if they
are properly connected. Refer to the following table for detailed LED descriptions.
LED COLOR STATUS MEANING
On The ZyWALL is turned on. PWR Green
Off The ZyWALL is turned off.
SYS Green Off The ZyWALL is not ready or failed.
On The ZyWALL is ready and running.
Flashing The ZyWALL is rebooting.
Red On The power to the ZyWALL is too low.
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