Chapter 1 Introducing the Zyxel Device
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1.2 Applications for the Zyxel Device
The Zyxel Device supports the following features.
Internet Access
The Zyxel Device provides Internet access by connecting the WAN port to your ISP through an Ethernet
cable.
Computers can connect to the Zyxel Device’s LAN ports (or wirelessly) and access the Internet
simultaneously.
Figure 1
The Zyxel Device’s Internet Access Application
You can also configure the firewall on the Zyxel Device for secure Internet access. When the firewall is
on, all incoming traffic from the Internet to your network is blocked by default unless it is initiated from
your network. This means that probes from the outside to your network are not allowed, but you can
safely browse the Internet and download files.
Connect the WAN port to the broadband modem or router. This way, you can access the Internet
through an Ethernet connection and use the firewall and parental control functions on the Zyxel
Device.
Figure 2
The Zyxel Device’s Internet Access Application: Ethernet WAN
Dual-Band WiFi
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant clients can wirelessly connect to the Zyxel Device to access
network resources.
The Zyxel Device is a dual-band gateway that can use both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks at the same
time. You could use the 2.4 GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while using the 5 GHz