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NTRODUCTION
About this Guide
Follow the instructions in this guide to install and start your
Internet Server (sometimes abbreviated to IS in this guide). It
also tells you how to configure the computers on your
network.
For more detailed information about the using and
configuring the Internet Server, see the
Internet Server User
Guide
.
For more information about other 3Com products and ser-
vices, see the 3Com website:
http://www.3com.com
About the Internet Server
The Internet Server provides multiple server capabilities in
one unit to meet the needs of networks of up to 50 users.
It provides:
■
e-mail server
— e-mail accounts for up to 50 users.
■
firewall
— prevents unauthorized access to your
network and limits access to the Internet if required.
■
web server
— provides web hosting for network users.
■
web cache
— stores frequently accessed web pages to
reduce Internet access times.
■
file server
— provides network file storage space for
network users with configurable access parameters for
each directory area.
■
ftp server
— allows the direct transfer of files between
hosts on the Internet.
■
print server
— provides network access to a printer
connected to the Internet Server.
■
DHCP server
— provides automatic IP address allocation
for devices on your network.
■
DNS server
— provides IP address/host name resolution
for devices on your network.
■
remote access server
— provides authorization for
dial-in access to your network.
Product Registration
You can now register your Internet Server on the 3Com
web site to receive up-to-date information on your product:
http://support.3com.com/warrantyregistration
/register.pl
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