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Chapter 1 Introduction
Prerequisite Knowledge for Using This Server
As a prerequisite for using this server, you should be familiar with computers
and networks. For example, you need to understand the following terms. A
glossary of technical terms is included at the end of this manual.
• TCP/IP Communication Protocol (IP Address, Domain Name, Host Name,
Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS, SNMP)
• LAN Equipment (Router, HUB, 1000 Base-TX, 100 Base-TX, 10 Base-T)
• Internet Software
- Electronic Mail (SMTP)
- Browser
• Computer (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me,
Windows XP Professional, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, UNIX, Linux)
- Network Settings (Workgroup Name, PDC)
- File, Directory (Folder)
System Requirements
The hardware and software required to use this server are as follows.
Computer for Setup
Prepare a computer that can run one of the following browsers.
• Browser Software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, or 6.0 (for Windows)
Client Computers
Prepare client computers that meet the following requirements.
• PC/AT computer meeting the following performance requirements:
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98,
Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows
XP Professional, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000
- LAN port
• UNIX/Linux computers meeting the following requirements:
- Operating system:
UNIX: Solaris 7, Solaris 8
Linux: RedHat 7.1, RedHat 7.2, RedHat 7.3
- LAN port
Miscellaneous
• Network switch (100/10 Base-T)
• 1000 Base-T/100 Base-TX/10 Base-T cable