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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction	This guide describes how to get started with your new NETBuilder II®
	bridge/router. It describes how to install Enterprise OS software and perform the
	initial system boot. It also explains how to access and use the command-line
	interface to establish basic settings.
	If you are upgrading software from an earlier version, see Upgrading Enterprise OS
	Software.
	If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs from the
	information in this guide, follow the release notes.
	Before you use the information in this guide, you must first install the
	bridge/router according to your hardware installation guide.
Additional Information	When you have completed the procedures in this guide, you will find valuable
	information in Using Enterprise OS Software, which will help you configure your
	software for bridging, routing, and wide area protocols, according to the
	particular needs of your network. For a comprehensive description of NETBuilder®
	software commands, see Reference for Enterprise OS Software.
Audience Description	This guide is intended for network administrators who:
	■ Have experience in planning, maintaining, and troubleshooting local or wide
	area networks.
	■ Are familiar with network protocols, bridging and routing, and network
	management.
	■ Will be responsible for configuring and operating NETBuilder II bridge/routers.
How to Use	The chapters in this guide include the following information to help you install and
This Guide	configure NETBuilder software:
	■ Chapter 1 describes NETBuilder II systems that can use Enterprise OS software
	version 11.3 and it also provides start-up checklists.
	■ Chapter 2 describes how to install Enterprise OS software and boot a
	NETBuilder II system.
	■ Chapter 3 describes how to change the primary boot source on a NETBuilder II
	system.
	■ Chapter 4 describes how to log on to the system; obtain Network Manager
	privileges; set passwords, time, date, and system administrator information;
	assign Internet addresses; set up security; and verify system operation.
	■ Appendix A has instructions on how to obtain technical support.