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TCP/IP configuration fields appear.

4.

Click the

Configure IPv4

drop-down list, and select

Using DHCP

.

5.

Click

Apply Now

.

Wall Mounting the ZoneAlarm Router

For your convenience, the ZoneAlarm router includes a wall mounting kit, which consists

of two plastic conical anchors and two cross-head screws.

To mount the ZoneAlarm router on the wall

1.

Decide where you want to mount your ZoneAlarm router.

2.

Decide on the mounting orientation.

You can mount the router on the wall facing up, down, left, or right.

Note:

Mounting the router with the ports facing upwards is not recommended, as dust

might accumulate in unused ports.

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3.

Mark two drill holes on the wall, in accordance with the following sketch:

4.

Drill two 3.5 mm diameter holes, approximately 25 mm deep.

5.

Insert two plastic conical anchors into the holes.

Note:

The conical anchors you received with your ZoneAlarm router are suitable for

concrete walls. If you want to mount the router on a plaster wall, you must use

anchors that are suitable for plaster walls.

6.

Insert the two screws you received with your ZoneAlarm router into the plastic

conical anchors, and turn them until they protrude approximately 5 mm from

the wall.

7.

Align the holes on the ZoneAlarm router's underside with the screws on the

wall, then push the router in and down.

Your ZoneAlarm router is wall mounted. You can now connect it to your computer.

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Securing the ZoneAlarm Router against Theft

The ZoneAlarm router features a security slot to the rear of the right panel, which enables

you to secure your router against theft, using an anti-theft security device.

Note:

Anti-theft security devices are available at most computer hardware stores.

This procedure explains how to install a looped security cable on your router. A looped

security cable typically includes the parts shown in the diagram below.

Figure 4: Looped Security Cable

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While these parts may differ between devices, all looped security cables include a bolt with

knobs, as shown in the diagram below:

The bolt has two states, Open and Closed, and is used to connect the looped security cable

to the router's security slot.

To install an anti-theft device on the ZoneAlarm router

1.

If your anti-theft device has a combination lock, set the desired code, as

described in the documentation that came with your device.

2.

Connect the anti-theft device's loop to any sturdy mounting point, as described

in the documentation that came with your device.

3.

Slide the anti-theft device's bolt to the

Open

position.

4.

Insert the bolt into the ZoneAlarm router's security slot, then slide the bolt to

the

Closed

position until the bolts holes are aligned.

Figure 5: Looped Security Cable Bolt

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5.

Thread the anti-theft device's pin through the bolt’s holes, and insert the pin

into the main body of the anti-theft device, as described in the documentation

that came with your device.

Router Installation

Installing the ZoneAlarm Router

To install the ZoneAlarm router

1.

Verify that you have the correct cable type.

For information, see

Network Requirements

on page 7.

2.

Connect the LAN cable:

•

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the

LAN

ports at the back of

the unit.

•

Connect the other end to PCs, hubs, or other network devices.

3.

Connect the WAN cable:

•

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the

WAN

port at the back of the unit.

•

Connect the other end of the cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or office

network.

4.

Connect the power supply to the power socket, labeled

PWR

, at the back of the

ZoneAlarm router.

5.

Plug the power supply into the wall electrical outlet.

Warning:

The ZoneAlarm router power supply is compatible with either 100, 120 or

230 VAC input power. Verify that the wall outlet voltage is compatible with the

voltage specified on your power supply. Failure to observe this warning may result

in injuries or damage to equipment.