Apple IP (AppleShare IP) Gateway - Manual (Page 5)

The Apple IP Gateway is software that allows communication between an
AppleTalk network or internet and an Internet Protocol (IP) network or
internet. This guide explains how to install, configure, and operate the Apple
IP Gateway, both on its own and in conjunction with the Apple Internet Router
or with an Apple Remote Access Personal or MultiPort Server. The guide also
tells you how to prepare users to access the gateway, details several methods
for making the gateway more secure, and provides solutions to problems that
may come up.
What this guide contains
The chapters of this guide provide the following information:
m Chapter 1, “About the Apple IP Gateway,” gives a basic introduction to how
the gateway works and how it can be used.
m Chapter 2, “Installation and Setup,” covers software installation and
configuration information for both MacTCP and the gateway itself. In
addition, the chapter includes a section that covers the various options you
have in preparing users to access the gateway.
m Chapter 3, “Operating and Monitoring the Apple IP Gateway,” provides
detailed information for operating the gateway and establishing gateway
security. The chapter also covers viewing gateway statistics and monitoring
the gateway with SNMP.
m Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” offers solutions to problems that may come up.
m The Appendix, “The Apple IP Gateway MIB,” lists the variables that can be
monitored with SNMP.
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