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Apple IP Gateway
Features
Outstanding information access
- Lets mobile, remote, and local AppleTalk network users access
Ethernet-based TCP/IP services, such as the Internet--even if the
user's AppleTalk network does not directly support IP
- Provides access to Ethernet-based TCP/IP services such as SMTP-based
electronic mail, Telnet, FTP, and NFS on UNIX hosts
Flexible configuration
- In conjunction with the Apple Internet Router software, provides IP
access to any Macintosh computer that is part of the router's internet
- In conjunction with an Apple Remote Access server, provides IP access to
remote or mobile users
- Can be used as a stand-alone product
Ease of setup, use, and administration
- Lets users transparently access TCP/IP and Internet resources
- Allows a single MacTCP configuration for all IP users, eliminating the
need for individual IP addresses
- Simplifies the maintenance of Internet firewalls; only one Ethernet
address needs to be updated
- Enables network administrators to monitor gateway activity visually
Increased security
- Reduces the chance of entry from external networks through dynamic
address assignment
- IP access can be restricted to specific AppleTalk networks
Expandable
- Supports multiple Apple IP Gateways in a single AppleTalk zone
- Supports unlimited users with additional Apple IP Gateways
- Increases performance by distributing users across multiple gateways in
the same AppleTalk zone
Description
With the Apple IP Gateway, Macintosh users with Apple Remote Access (ARA),
LocalTalk, or any other AppleTalk network connection can connect easily to an
Ethernet-based TCP/IP network to use the full range of Internet Protocol (IP)
services. These in-clude the vast array of Internet services such as Telnet,
File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Gopher, World Wide Web, and Wide Area Information
Servers (WAIS).
Acting as a translator between AppleTalk and TCP/IP networks, the Apple IP
Gateway allows data to move between the networks easily and transparently. It
can be used in many ways--depending on the particular needs of the individual
or organization. As a stand-alone product, it allows AppleTalk-networked
Macintosh computers to con-nect to an IP network and access any of its
services. In conjunction with the Apple Internet Router software, it provides
IP access to any Macintosh computer on any AppleTalk network that is part of
the router's network. And with an Apple Remote Access Personal or MultiPort
Server, it provides ARA clients with remote access to IP and AppleTalk
services--just as if there were a local connection.
Administration is simple. Dynamic addressing allows network administrators to
use a single MacTCP configuration for all IP users. The IP Gateway
automatically assigns new IP addresses whenever workgoup members change
location, providing access for PowerBook users whether they're in the office,
at home, or on the road. And users don't have to change MacTCP settings as
they move between IP subnets. In addition, the IP Gateway makes it easier
for adminis-trators to control access through Internet firewalls.
Firewall administrators don't have to add and delete user-specific IP
addresses continually as a network grows; the single Ethernet address of
the IP Gateway provides access for all approved IP Gateway users.
To keep the network secure, the IP Gateway allows network administrators
to restrict IP access to specific AppleTalk networks. This gives
adminstrators tight control and allows them to easily track service use. Plus,
the gateway enables the monitoring of network activity and errors, keeping
administrators up to date on net-work status. The IP Gateway even has
built-in support for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), so it
can be easily monitored by any SNMP-based management station.
Apple is committed to leading the way in offering connectivity to other
networking protocols. Reflecting this commitment, the Apple IP Gateway provides
an easy, affordable, and secure way for AppleTalk users to take advantage of
the vast resources available on IP networks.
Technical Specifications
The following is an overview of Apple IP Gateway functions:
Setting up the gateway
- A Gateway Manager application allows you to set up and control the gateway
- A range of automatically assigned (dynamic) IP addresses can be configured
- A range of manually assigned (static) IP addresses can be
configured
Monitoring the gateway
- The Gateway Information window provides the following statistics:
- --The number of automatic addresses available for assignment
- --The number of automatic addresses already assigned
- --The number of connected users
- --The current level of network activity
- --The current level of invalid or illegal packets received by the gateway
- An SNMP-based management station provides both monitoring and
configuration information
Establishing gateway security
- Prevent unauthorized use of the Gateway Manager by setting a password
- Control the AppleTalk networks that the Apple IP Gateway will accept
clients from by using the Network Restrictions feature in Gateway
Setup
System requirements
- Any Workgroup Server running system software version 7.1 or later, or any
Power Macintosh computer, or any Macintosh or PowerBook computer with a
68020 processor or later. The Apple IP Gateway can run concurrently with
Apple Remote Access, the Apple Internet Router, and other AppleTalk
services.
- At least 4MB of RAM
- System software version 7.1 or later
- A hard disk drive
- An Ethernet connection to an IP network
- Client computers require MacTCP client software
Internet requirements
- For Internet services, your site must be connected to the Internet.
If you have an Internet connection and Macintosh computers on AppleTalk
connec-tions that do not support IP, the gateway provides the IP
connection to the existing Internet services.
Ordering Information
Apple IP Gateway
- Order No. M3562Z/A
- Apple IP Gateway Installer (two disks)
- Apple Network Software Installer
- Apple IP Gateway Administrator's Guide
The Apple IP Gateway is available at a special price for existing users
of the Apple Remote Access Personal Server, Apple Remote Access MultiPort
Server version 2.0.1, and Apple Internet Router version 3.0.1. To order call
800-769-2775, extension 5922. This offer is subject to change without notice.
Product specifications are subject to change. Check with your authorized
Apple reseller for the most current information about product
specifications and configurations.
(c) 1994 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, LocalTalk, Macintosh, MacTCP, and PowerBook
are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other
countries. Power Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. NuBus is a
trademark of Texas Instruments. PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation, used under license therefrom. Mention of
non-Apple products is for informational purposes and constitutes neither an
endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard
to the selection, per-formance, or use of these products. All understandings,
agreements, or warranties, if any, take place directly between the vendors and
the prospective users.
September 1994. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A.
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