
ZyXEL P-330W User’s Guide
21 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your P-330W
1.2.3.9 Network Address Translation (NAT)
Network Address Translation (NAT) allows the translation of an Internet protocol address
used within one network (for example a private IP address used in a local network) to a
different IP address known within another network (for example a public IP address used on
the Internet).
1.2.3.10 Port Forwarding
Use this feature to forward incoming service requests to a server on your local network. You
may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local IP
address of the desired server.
1.2.3.11 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the individual client computers to
obtain the TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a centralized DHCP server. The P-330W has
built-in DHCP server capability, enabled by default, which means it can assign IP addresses,
an IP default gateway and DNS servers to all systems that support the DHCP client.
1.2.3.12 Logging and Tracing
•System Logs
• Wireless Logs
•DoS Logs
1.2.3.13 Wireless Association List
With the Wireless Association List, you can see the list of the wireless stations that are
currently using the P-330W to access your wired network.
1.3 Applications for the P-330W
Here are some examples of what you can do with your P-330W.
1.3.1 Secure Broadband Internet Access via Cable or DSL Modem
You can connect a cable modem, DSL or wireless modem to the P-330W for broadband
Internet access via an Ethernet or a wireless port on the modem. The P-330W guarantees not
only high speed Internet access, but secure internal network protection and traffic management
as well.