Configuration - 3Com AccessBuilder 4000 Installation Manual

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HAPTER NTRODUCTION
Configuration
The AccessBuilder 4000 is designed for enterprise organizations having
remote LAN access requirements. It is well-suited for situations where
up to sixteen analog phone lines or up to eight ISDN lines (one line
supports two B channels providing up to 16 concurrent ISDN
connections) are required to support remote users who may include
business travellers or telecommuters.
The AccessBuilder 4000 is capable of routing IP and IPX protocols,
while protocols supported in the bridging mode include:
TCP/IP
IPX
AppleTalk Remote Access
NetBeui
DECNet
Banyan Vines
DECNet
XNS
The AccessBuilder 4000 can be configured for individual-to-LAN,
LAN-to-LAN operation, or both depending on your needs. Figure 1-1
shows the two different configuration options.
Specific configurations are easily accomplished using 3Com's easy to
use Transcend™ AccessBuilder Manager (TABM), a Windows-based
graphical user interface configuration utility. TABM features a detailed
graphic depiction of the hardware configuration of your selected
AccessBuilder, which serves as a navigational roadmap of AccessBuilder
functions. Built into TABM is a comprehensive on-line help system
providing in-depth context-sensitive help on demand. A convenient
"cue card" facility is also provided to display procedural information in
a separate window. TABM also includes a tool that automatically
discovers AccessBuilders on your network.
Configuration can also be performed using the AccessBuilder 4000's
command line interface from either a locally connected terminal or over
the network via telnet for those more comfortable with a
DOS/UNIX-like command structure (requires optional support
documentation).