Registration
myZyXEL.com Overview
myZyXEL.com is ZyXEL's online services center where you can register your ZyWALL and manage subscription services available for the ZyWALL.
Note: You need to create an account before you can register your device and activate the services at myZyXEL.com.
You can directly create a myZyXEL.com account, register your ZyWALL and activate a service using the Registration screen. Alternatively, go to http://www.myZyXEL.com with the ZyWALL's serial number and LAN MAC address to register it. Refer to the web site's on-line help for details.
Note: To activate a service on a ZyWALL, you need to access myZyXEL.com via that ZyWALL.
Subscription Services Available on the ZyWALL
The ZyWALL can use anti-virus, IDP/AppPatrol (Intrusion Detection and Prevention and application patrol), SSL VPN, and content filtering subscription services.
- The ZyWALL's anti-virus packet scanner uses the signature files on the ZyWALL to detect virus files. , your ZyWALL scans files transmitting through the enabled interfaces into the network. After the service is activated, the ZyWALL can download the up-to-date signature files from the update server (http://myupdate.zywall.zyxel.com).
- The IDP and application patrol features use the IDP/AppPatrol signature files on the ZyWALL. IDP detects malicious or suspicious packets and responds immediately. Application patrol conveniently manages the use of various applications on the network. After the service is activated, the ZyWALL can download the up-to-date signature files from the update server (http://myupdate.zywall.zyxel.com).
- SSL VPN tunnels provide secure network access to remote users. You can purchase and enter a license key to have the ZyWALL use more SSL VPN tunnels.
- The content filter allows or blocks access to web sites. Subscribe to category-based content filtering to block access to categories of web sites based on content. Your ZyWALL accesses an external database that has millions of web sites categorized based on content. You can have the ZyWALL block, block and/or log access to web sites based on these categories.
- You will get automatic e-mail notification of new signature releases from mySecurityZone after you activate the IDP/AppPatrol service. You can also check for new signatures at http://mysecurity.zyxel.com.
See the respective chapters for more information about these features.
Note: To update the signature file or use a subscription service, you have to register the ZyWALL and activate the corresponding service at myZyXEL.com (through the ZyWALL).
Registration
Use this screen to register your ZyWALL with myZyXEL.com and activate a service, such as content filtering.
Note: If the ZyWALL is registered already, this screen is read-only and indicates whether trial services are activated (if any). You can still select the unchecked trial service(s) to activate it after registration. Use the Service screen to update your service subscription status.
Service
After you activate a trial, you can also use this screen to register and enter your iCard's PIN number (license key).