User's Manual

ARMOR Z1 User’s Guide

CHAPTER 4

ARMOR Z1 Modes

4.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the different modes available on your ARMOR Z1. First, the term “mode”

refers to two things in this User’s Guide.

• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for

editing ARMOR Z1 features.

• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your ARMOR Z1, or simply how the ARMOR Z1 is

being used in the network.

4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes

This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:

• Easy: The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 27 for more

information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want

to use the device.

• Expert: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the ARMOR

Z1. Click > Expert after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 9 on page

59 through Chapter 15 on page 148 discusses the screens in this mode.

4.1.2 Device Modes

This refers to the operating mode of the ARMOR Z1, which can act as a:

• Router: This is the default device mode of the ARMOR Z1. Use this mode to connect the local

network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 6.2 on page 35 to view the Status

screen in this mode.

• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to

connect to the ARMOR Z1 wirelessly. Go to Section 7.4 on page 43 to view the Status screen in

this mode.

For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your ARMOR Z1, refer to Chapter

15 on page 148.

The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert Mode only.

Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.

When changing to another mode, the IP address of the ARMOR Z1 changes. The running

applications and services of the network devices connected to the ARMOR Z1 can be interrupted.