ZyXEL Communications ZyWall USG 50-H Series, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyWALL
ZyWALL USG 50-H User’s Guide
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Console Port
You can use the console port to manage the ZyWALL. You have to use CLI commands, which
are explained in the Command Reference Guide.
The default settings for the console port are as follows.
1.4 Starting and Stopping the ZyWALL
Here are some of the ways to start and stop the ZyWALL.
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It is recommended you use the
shutdown
command before turning off the
ZyWALL.
When you apply configuration files or running shell scripts, the ZyWALL does not stop or
start the system processes. However, you might lose access to network resources temporarily
while the ZyWALL is applying configuration files or running shell scripts.
Table 2 Managing the ZyWALL: Console Port
SETTING VALUE
Speed 115200 bps
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bit 1
Flow Control Off
Table 3 Starting and Stopping the ZyWALL
METHOD DESCRIPTION
Connecting the power A cold start occurs when you turn on the power to the ZyWALL. The ZyWALL
powers up, checks the hardware, and starts the system processes.
Rebooting the
ZyWALL A warm start (without powering down and powering up again) occurs when
you use the
Reboot button in the Reboot screen or when you use the
reboot command. The ZyWALL writes all cached data to the local storage,
stops the system processes, and then does a warm start.
Using the RESET
button If you press the RESET button, the ZyWALL sets the configuration to its
default values and then reboots.
Using the shutdown
command
The shutdown command writes all cached data to the local storage and
stops the system processes. It does not turn off the power.You have to turn
the power off and on manually to start the ZyWALL again. You should use this
command before you turn off the ZyWALL.
Disconnecting the
power Power off occurs when you turn off the power to the ZyWALL. The ZyWALL
simply turns off. It does not stop the system processes or write cached data to
local storage.