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Figure 6: Typical Connection Diagram

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Cascading Your Router

The ZoneAlarm router protects all computers and network devices that are connected to its

LAN

ports. If desired, you can increase the router's port capacity by cascading hubs or

switches.

To cascade the ZoneAlarm router to a hub or switch

1.

Connect a standard Ethernet cable to one of the router's

LAN

ports.

The ZoneAlarm router automatically detects cable types, so you can use either a

straight-through or crossed Ethernet cable.

2.

Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet hub or switch.

3.

Connect additional computers and network devices to the hub or switch as

desired.

Preparing the Router for a Wireless Connection

To prepare the ZoneAlarm

router for a wireless connection

1.

Connect the antennas that came with your ZoneAlarm

router to the

ANT1

and

ANT2

antenna connectors in the router's rear panel.

2.

Bend the antennas at the hinges, so that they point upwards.

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Connecting the Router to Network Printers

You can connect network printers to your ZoneAlarm Z100G router.

To connect network printers

1.

Connect one end of a USB cable to a

USB

port at the back of the unit.

If needed, you can use the provided USB extension cord.

2.

Connect the other end to a printer or a USB 2.0 hub.

Warning:

Verify that the USB devices' power requirement does not exceed the

router's USB power supply capabilities. Failure to observe this warning may cause

damage to the router and void the warranty.

For information on setting up network printers, see

Setting up Network Printers

on page

368.

Setting Up the ZoneAlarm Router

After you have installed the ZoneAlarm router, you must set it up using the steps shown

below.

When setting up your ZoneAlarm router for the first time after installation, these steps

follow each other automatically. After you have logged on and set up your password, the

ZoneAlarm Setup Wizard automatically opens and displays the dialog boxes for

performing the initial configuration of the router. If desired, you can exit the Setup Wizard

and perform each of these steps separately.

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Logging on to the ZoneAlarm Portal and setting up your password

Initial Login to the ZoneAlarm Portal

on page 43

Configuring an Internet connection

Using the Internet Wizard

on page 56

Setting the Time on your ZoneAlarm router

Setting the Time on the Router

on page 341

Setting up a wireless network

Configuring a Wireless Network

on page 113

Installing the Product Key

Upgrading Your Software Product

on page 335

Setting up subscription services

Connecting to a Service Center

on page 267

You can access the Setup Wizard at any time after initial setup, using the procedure below.

To access the Setup Wizard

1.

Click

Setup

in the main menu, and click the

Firmware

tab.

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The

Firmware

page appears.

2.

Click

ZoneAlarm Setup Wizard

.

The

ZoneAlarm Setup Wizard

opens with the

Welcome

page displayed.