About This Guide

This section discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the IPeXchange Internet Gateway User Guide.

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Document Objectives

This publication introduces the IPeXchange internet gateway software, and describes how to install and use the IPeXchange internet gateway and client software.

Audience

This publication is designed for system administrators who are installing the IPeXchange and who are familiar with the concepts of network software and who have experience installing software on personal computers and running IPX networks.

Document Organization

This guide is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, "Overview," provides an overview of the IPeXchange components.

• Chapter 2, "Configure the IPeXchange Gateway Software," describes how to configure the software on the IPeXchange internet gateway.

• Chapter 3, "Configure the IPeXchange Client Software," describes how to configure the software on the IPeXchange client PC.

• Appendix A, "Troubleshoot the IPeXchange Internet Gateway," describes how to troubleshoot problems with the IPeXchange software.

• Appendix B, "IPeXchange Internet Gateway Error Messages," describes IPeXchange gateway and client software error messages.

• Appendix C, "Applications Certified for Use with the IPeXchange Gateway," lists the applications that have been tested to work with the IPeXchange internet gateway software.

Document Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:

Command descriptions use these conventions:

• Commands and keywords are in boldface font.

• Variables for which you supply values are in italic font.

• Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.

• Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by a vertical bar ( | ).

Examples use these conventions:

• Terminal sessions are in screen font.

• Information you enter is in boldface screen font.

• Nonprinting characters are shown in angle brackets (< >).

• Information the system displays is in screen font, with default responses in square brackets ([ ]).

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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.

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Time Saver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Caution  Means reader be careful. You are capable of doing something that might result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the appendix "Translated Safety Warnings .")