Logging In to the Server and Initializing WebFORCE Internet Gateway
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3. You are prompted to enter a domain name for your gateway server:
Each organization on the Internet is known by its domain name.
Domain names usually contain two (or three) segments, separated by
periods. Your ISP assigns domain names. (Example: aspen.com)
Enter the Domainname for this server: [ ]
Type in the name of the domain in which your gateway server resides. For example:
freestuff.org
or
acme.com
and press
Enter
.
4. You are prompted for the Internet address of the gateway server:
The primary network interface connects the server to your local
area network. Use an IP address that you obtained from your ISP as
the IP address for the primary network interface. (Example:
196.45.23.4)
Enter the IP Address of the primary network interface: [192.0.2.1]
Enter the Internet address that your ISP provided for your gateway server and press
Enter
.
Note:
You cannot connect to either the Internet or your LAN using the default IP
address of 192.0.2.1. This is a temporary address that is used on all Silicon Graphics
computers when they ship from the factory. You must change this address.
5. You are prompted for the netmask of your gateway server:
The netmask is used in conjunction with the IP address. In most
cases, you can use the default netmask.
Enter netmask for this interface: [0xffffff00]
Enter the netmask desired and press
Enter
, or just press
Enter
to use the default
netmask of 0xffffff00.
