Chapter 1
Getting Started
Introduction
This guide describes how to configure the AccessIron routers in typical scenarios using information presented in the configurations and user guides.
Audience
This manual is designed for system administrators with a working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing.
If you are using a Foundry Layer 3 Switch, you should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable to your network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP4, PIM, and VRRP.
Nomenclature
This guide uses the following typographical conventions to show information:
Italic | highlights the title of another publication and occasionally emphasizes a word or phrase. |
Bold | highlights a CLI command. |
Bold Italic | highlights a term that is being defined. |
Underline | highlights a link on the Web management interface. |
Capitals | highlights field names and buttons that appear in the Web management interface. |
NOTE: A note emphasizes an important fact or calls your attention to a dependency.
WARNING: A warning calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death.
CAUTION: A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.
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