Using Gateway Links; Connecting Systems Through The Internet - Novell GROUPWISE 7 - MULTI-SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION Manual

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When you can't use dynamic Internet links (see
page 17) or direct links (see
systems that are located on different networks, you can use GroupWise gateways to connect the
systems. An MTA in the sending GroupWise system transfers outgoing messages to the gateway,
which passes the messages to a gateway in the receiving system. The receiving gateway transfers the
messages to an MTA, which then routes the messages to the appropriate post offices for delivery.
The following sections present summaries of the gateway options for connecting GroupWise
systems on different networks.
Section 4.1, "Connecting Systems Through the Internet," on page 33
Section 4.2, "Connecting Systems Through an Asynchronous Phone Line," on page 34
Section 4.3, "Connecting Systems Through an X.25 Line," on page 34
Section 4.4, "Connecting GroupWise Systems Through Other E-Mail Systems," on page 34
GroupWise 4.1 gateways work with GroupWise 4.1, 5.x, 6.x., and 7.x. GroupWise 5.x gateways
work with GroupWise 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x. For the most current GroupWise gateway product
information, contact your local

4.1 Connecting Systems Through the Internet

The Internet now links thousands of networks and workstations throughout the world. GroupWise
messages can pass over the Internet from one GroupWise system to another. Currently, there are two
GroupWise products that let you connect GroupWise systems (and other systems) through the
Internet: the GroupWise Internet Agent, and the GroupWise SMTP/MIME Gateway.
GroupWise Internet Agent
The GroupWise Internet Agent is used with the following GroupWise versions:
GroupWise 5.2
GroupWise 5.5
GroupWise 5.5 Enhancement Pack
GroupWise 6.x
GroupWise 7.x
The GroupWise Administrator CD for each of the above versions includes the Internet Agent. You
can use the Internet Agent to connect your GroupWise system to the Internet and to connect to other
GroupWise systems through the Internet.
For instructions about installing the Internet Agent in a GroupWise 7.x system, see
GroupWise Internet Agent" in the
For instructions about connecting GroupWise systems using the Internet Agent, see
GroupWise Systems" in "Internet
Chapter 2, "Using Dynamic Internet Links," on
Chapter 3, "Using Direct Links," on page
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Novell office (http://www.novell.com/index/wwoffices.html).
GroupWise 7 Installation
Agent" in the GroupWise 7 Administration
27) to connect GroupWise
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"Connecting
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