Using This Document; Notational Conventions; Typographical Conventions; Special Messages - Asus iPBX30 User Manual

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your WAN
• One or more computers each containing an Ethernet 10Base-T
or 100Base-T or 1000Base-T network interface card (NIC)
• (Optional) An Ethernet hub/switch, if you want to connect the
router to more than four computers on an Ethernet network.
• For system configuration using the web-based GUI: a web
browser such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
1.3

Using this Document

1.3.1 Notational conventions

• Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text.
• The iPBX30 is sometimes referred to as the "router"
or the "gateway".
• The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer
to a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
• Sequence of mouse actions is denoted by the "->" character.
For instance, System -> Network Setup means click the
System menu and then click the Network Setup submenu.

1.3.2 Typographical conventions

• Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus
and drop-down lists, and text strings you type when prompted
by the program.

1.3.3 Special messages

This document uses the following icons:
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Note: Provides clarification or information on the
current topic.
Definition: Explains terms or acronyms that may be
unfamiliar to many readers. These terms are also
included in the Glossary.
Warning: Provides messages of high importance,
including messages relating to personal safety or
system integrity.
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