MAX 6000/3000 Network Configuration Guide xxix
About This Guide

How to use this guide

This guide explains how to configure and use the MAXTM as an Internet Service Provider
(ISP) or telecommuting hub. Chapter 1, “Introduction,” begins with a condensed table of con-
tents, followed by an overview of the manual’s contents. Each subsequent chapter begins with
a chapter table of contents, followed by a brief overview of the chapter’s contents. Read the
overview sections if you are not sure about which information applies to your installation.
Note: This guide describes the full set of features for MAX 6000 and MAX 3000 units. Some
features might not be available with earlier versions or specialty loads of the software.
Warning: Before installing this product, see the Important Safety Instructions in the
Installation and Basic Configuration Guide for your MAX unit.

What you should know

This guide is for the person who configures and maintains the MAX. To configure the MAX,
you need to understand the following:
•Wide Area Network (WAN) concepts
•Local Area Network (LAN) concepts, if applicable

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