ZyXELP-330W User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your P-330W 18
CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your P-330W
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the P-330W.
1.1 P-330W Internet Security Gateway Overview
The P-330W is the ideal secure gateway for all data passing between the Internet and LAN’s.
By integrating NAT, firewall, wireless access point and 4-port switch, ZyXEL’s P-330W 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.
1.2 P-330W Features
The following sections describe P-330W features..
1.2.1 Physical Features
1.2.1.1 10/100M Auto-negotiating Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface(s)
This auto-negotiation feature allows the P-330W to detect the speed of incoming
transmissions and adjust appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of
either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your
Ethernet network.
1.2.1.2 Auto-crossover 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Interface(s)
These interfaces automatically adjust to either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable.
1.2.1.3 4-Port Switch
A combination of switch and router makes your P-330W a cost-effective and viable network
solution. You can add up to four computers to the P-330W without the cost of a hub. Add
more than four computers to your LAN by using a hub.
