Preface
Document Organization
This document consists of four chapters and two appendixes.
y Chapter 1 - describes the contents in your Gateway package, system requirements, and
an overview of the Gateway’s front and rear panels.
y Chapter 2 - describes how to install your Gateway.
y Chapter 3 - describes how to configure TCP/IP settings on the computer you will use to
configure your Gateway.
y Chapter 4 - describes how to configure your Gateway.
y Appendix A - lists the Gateway’s specifications.
y Appendix B - contains compliance information.
Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to certain information.

Safety and Warnings

This document uses the following symbols to draw your attention to certain information.
Symbol Meaning Description
Note Notes emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.
Tip Tips provide helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for performing tasks more
effectively.
Warning Warnings indicate that failure to take a specified action could result in damage to the
device.
Electric Shock Hazard This symbol warns users of electric shock hazard. Failure to take appropriate
precautions such as not opening or touching hazardous areas of the equipment could
result in injury or death.
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