Apple IP Gateway

With the Apple IP Gateway, Macintosh users IP Gateway makes it easier for adminis-
with Apple Remote Access (ARA), LocalTalk, trators to control access through Internet
or any other AppleTalk network connection firewalls. Firewall administrators don’t
can connect easily to an Ethernet-based have to add and delete user-specific IP
TCP/IP network to use the full range of addresses continually as a network
Internet Protocol (IP) services. These in- grows; the single Ethernet address of
clude the vast array of Internet services the IP Gateway provides access for all
Features such as Telnet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), approved IP Gateway users.
Gopher, World Wide Web, and Wide Area To keep the network secure, the
Outstanding information access
• Lets mobile, remote, and local AppleTalk
Information Servers (WAIS). IP Gateway allows network administrators
network users access Ethernet-based Acting as a translator between AppleTalk to restrict IP access to specific AppleTalk
TCP/IP services, such as the Internet— and TCP/IP networks, the Apple IP Gateway networks. This gives adminstrators tight
even if the user’s AppleTalk network does
not directly support IP allows data to move between the networks control and allows them to easily track
• Provides access to Ethernet-based easily and transparently. It can be used in service use. Plus, the gateway enables the
TCP/IP services such as SMTP-based many ways—depending on the particular monitoring of network activity and errors,
electronic mail, Telnet, FTP, and NFS
on UNIX hosts needs of the individual or organization. As keeping administrators up to date on net-
Flexible configuration
a stand-alone product, it allows AppleTalk- work status. The IP Gateway even has
• In conjunction with the Apple Internet Router networked Macintosh computers to con- built-in support for the Simple Network
software, provides IP access to any nect to an IP network and access any Management Protocol (SNMP), so it can
Macintosh computer that is part of the
router’s internet
of its services. In conjunction with the be easily monitored by any SNMP-based
• In conjunction with an Apple Remote Access Apple Internet Router software, it provides management station.
server, provides IP access to remote or IP access to any Macintosh computer on Apple is committed to leading the way
mobile users
• Can be used as a stand-alone product any AppleTalk network that is part of the in offering connectivity to other network-
router’s network. And with an Apple ing protocols. Reflecting this commitment,
Ease of setup, use, and administration
• Lets users transparently access TCP/IP and Remote Access Personal or MultiPort Server, the Apple IP Gateway provides an easy,
Internet resources it provides ARA clients with remote access affordable, and secure way for AppleTalk
• Allows a single MacTCP configuration for all
IP users, eliminating the need for individual
to IP and AppleTalk services—just as if there users to take advantage of the vast re-
IP addresses were a local connection. sources available on IP networks.
• Simplifies the maintenance of Internet Administration is simple. Dynamic
firewalls; only one Ethernet address needs to
be updated addressing allows network administrators UNIX host

• Enables network administrators to monitor to use a single MacTCP configuration for

gateway activity visually all IP users. The IP Gateway automatically
Increased security assigns new IP addresses whenever
• Reduces the chance of entry from external Internet
workgoup members change location,
networks through dynamic address
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• Supports multiple Apple IP Gateways in a
single AppleTalk zone
between IP subnets. In addition, the
• Supports unlimited users with additional Workgroup Server or
Apple IP Gateways Macintosh with Apple
IP Gateway running
• Increases performance by distributing users MacTCP and Apple
across multiple gateways in the same Remote Access
AppleTalk zone

Remote Macintosh
running Apple Remote
Access and MacTCP

Now Apple Remote Access users can dial into TCP/IP services and the Internet with Apple IP Gateway.
 Apple IP Gateway
Technical Details System requirements
• Any Workgroup Server running system software version
The following is an overview of 7.1 or later, or any Power Macintosh
Apple IP Gateway functions: computer, or any Macintosh or PowerBook
computer with a 68020 processor or later. The
Setting up the gateway Apple IP Gateway can run concurrently with Apple
• A Gateway Manager application allows you to set up Remote Access, the Apple Internet Router, and
and control the gateway other AppleTalk services.
• A range of automatically assigned (dynamic) IP • At least 4MB of RAM
addresses can be configured • System software version 7.1 or later
Ordering Information • A range of manually assigned (static) IP addresses can • A hard disk drive
be configured • An Ethernet connection to an IP network
Apple IP Gateway • Client computers require MacTCP client software
Order No. M3562Z/A Monitoring the gateway
• Apple IP Gateway Installer (two disks)
• The Gateway Information window provides the following Internet requirements
• Apple Network Software Installer
statistics: • For Internet services, your site must be connected
• Apple IP Gateway Administrator’s Guide
—The number of automatic addresses available for to the Internet. If you have an Internet connection
assignment and Macintosh computers on AppleTalk connec-
—The number of automatic addresses already assigned tions that do not support IP, the gateway provides
The Apple IP Gateway is available at a special
price for existing users of the Apple Remote —The number of connected users the IP connection to the existing Internet services.
—The current level of network activity
Access Personal Server, Apple Remote Access
MultiPort Server version 2.0.1, and Apple Internet —The current level of invalid or illegal packets received by
Router version 3.0.1. To order call 800-769-2775, the gateway
• An SNMP-based management station provides both
extension 5922. This offer is subject to change
without notice. monitoring and configuration information

Establishing gateway security

Product specifications are subject to change. • Prevent unauthorized use of the Gateway Manager
Check with your authorized Apple reseller for by setting a password
the most current information about product • Control the AppleTalk networks that the Apple
specifications and configurations. IP Gateway will accept clients from by using the
Network Restrictions feature in Gateway Setup

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