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CHAPTER 20
System
20.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how to configure system related settings, such as system
time, password, name, the domain name and the inactivity timeout interval.
20.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
•Use the General screen (Section 20.2 on page 244) to configure system
settings.
•Use the Time Setting screen (Section 20.3 on page 245) to set the system
time.
20.1.2 What You Need to Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read this chapter.
Domain Name
This is a network address that identifies the owner of a network connection. For
example, in the network address “www.zyxel.com/support/files”, the domain
name is “www.zyxel.com”.
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a method of allocating IP
addresses to devices on a network from a DHCP Server. Often your ISP or a router
on your network performs this function.
LAN
A LAN (local area network) is typically a network which covers a small area, made
up of computers and other devices which share resources such as Internet access
and printers.