These instructions are designed to help you get started using IPNetRouter as quickly as possible. TCP/IP networking is a vast and complex subject. Unlike many Macintosh applications, you will not be able to guess how it works by casually examining the menus or other controls. The secret to getting IPNetRouter up and running in under 20 minutes is to read the instructions.
IPNetRouter is a powerful utility for configuring TCP/IP networking under Macintosh Open Transport. The features of IPNetRouter closely follow the underlying features of TCP/IP itself. Since there are thousands of possible configurations, it is not practical to pre-configure IPNetRouter for each one. Instead we offer two basic ways to get started using IPNetRouter:
(1) A setup wizard called the "IPNetRouter Configuration Application" (IPNR Config) that asks simple questions to walk you through the setup process. IPNR Config is normally included when you install IPNetRouter. You can also download it from our website at <http://www.sustworks.com/site/downloads.html>.
(2) Step-by-step instructions that cover the most common networking situations and explain how to configure TCP/IP using IPNetRouter. You can find these on our website at <http://www.sustworks.com/site/prod_ipr_started.html>.
If this is your first time setting up IPNetRouter, we suggest that you use our IPNR Config Application. This will step you through IPNetRouter setup and automatically generate a working IPNetRouter configuration file.
The "Getting Started" documentation includes an introduction to how the Internet works, a Basic Ethernet tutorial, and links to information on Airport, DHCP, and more. You can also download a PDF version of the web Guide from our website. (Note, if you download the PDF, it may still be helpful to check the website for more info if you run into trouble or need assistance; the web pages are updated more frequently then the PDF documentation.)
There's a help button in the lower left corner of each window that displays text explaining the controls and features of that window. The ReadMe file included with the software covers basic installation, removal, and registration issues. The release notes provide information about the latest new features.
Other helpful resources on compatibility and configuration include our Frequently Asked Questions, Troubleshooting, and archive search pages. The URL for these are
Finally, we realize there is no way to anticipate every question. If the resources above don't cover your situation, please visit our Support page at <http://www.sustworks.com/site/sup.html>.
