ZyWALL 2 Plus User’s Guide
58 Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator
2.4.2 Bridge Mode
The following screen displays when the ZyWALL is set to bridge mode. While in bridge
mode, the ZyWALL does not get an IP address from a DHCP server. The LAN and WAN
interfaces have the same (static) IP address and subnet mask. You can configure the
ZyWALL's IP address in order to access the ZyWALL for management. If you connect your
computer directly to the ZyWALL, you also need to assign your computer a static IP address in
the same subnet as the ZyWALL's IP address in order to access the ZyWALL.
The ZyWALL bridges traffic traveling between the ZyWALL's interfaces.
You can use the firewall in bridge mode (refer to the firewall chapters for details on
configuring the firewall).
Renew If you are using Ethernet encapsulation and the WAN port is configured to get the
IP address automatically from the ISP, click Renew to release the WAN port’s
dynamically assigned IP address and get the IP address afresh. Click Dial to dial
up the PPTP, PPPoE or dial backup connection.
Show Statistics Click Show Statistics to see performance statistics such as the number of
packets sent and number of packets received for each port.
Show DHCP Table Click Show DHCP Table to show a list of the computers to which the ZyWALL has
assigned IP address information.
VPN Status Click VPN Status to display the active VPN (secure) connections.
Table 2 Web Configurator HOME Screen in Router Mode (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
