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Understanding Connection Options
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Understanding Connection
Options
When connecting your GroupWise
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7. x system with another GroupWise 5. x , 6. x , or 7. x system, you
can choose from several connection methods. To help you choose the best method for your system,
the following sections provide brief summaries:
Š
Section 1.1, “Connection Methods Supported by the Various GroupWise Versions,” on
page 13
Š Section 1.2, “Dynamic Internet Links,” on page 14
Š Section 1.3, “Direct Links,” on page 14
Š
Section 1.4, “Gateway Links,” on page 14
Depending on the versions of the two GroupWise systems you are trying to connect, some of the
methods might not be available. For information about methods available for the two systems you
are connecting, see
Section 1.1, “Connection Methods Supported by the Various GroupWise
Versions,” on page 13 .
1.1 Connection Methods Supported by the
Various GroupWise Versions
The following chart lists the GroupWise 5. x , 6. x , and 7. x versions and the methods that can be used
when connecting systems that are these versions:
KEY
D = Direct Link
G = Gateway Link
I = Dynamic Internet Link
To use the chart, locate your system’s version in the first column, then read across the row until you
reach the version of the system you are connecting to. The methods listed are the methods supported
when connecting the two systems.
5.0 5.1 5.2 5.5 5.5 EP 6. x 7. x
5.0 D G D G D G D G D G D G D G
5.1 D G D G D G D G D G D G D G
5.2 D G D G D G D G D G D G D G
5.5 D G D G D G D G I D G I D G I D G I
5.5 EP D G D G D G D G I D G I D G I D G I
6. x D G D G D G D G I D G I D G I D G I
7. x D G D G D G D G I D G I D G I D G I