DIGITAL Read Before Installing or Using WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems V3.0 AV-PRAEG-TE This cover letter provides information on the product WAN Sup- port for DIGITAL UNIX Systems, V3.0. You should read this letter before attempting to install the product. Throughout the rest of this document, WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems, V3.0 is referred to as WAN Support. Layered Products Media The DIGITAL UNIX Layered Products media, which contain WAN Support, comprise two types of Compact Disc:[1] o DIGITAL UNIX Software Product Library CD-ROM, which contains the installable subsets, Installation Guide, and Release Notes (in ASCII and PostScript[R] form) for each layered product. o DIGITAL UNIX Online Documentation Library CD-ROM, which contains user documentation in Bookreader[R] form. Contents of the Media Kit o Bill of Materials (BOM) Please read the BOM enclosed in this kit and verify that all items listed are actually in your kit. If your kit is damaged or any items are missing, call your DIGITAL support representative. o Media The Software Product Library CD-ROM contains the WAN Support directory: /XXA300 and installable subsets. For information about installing WAN Support on your system, refer to the Installation Information section of this Cover Letter. The following manuals are provided: - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Release Notes - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Introduction - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Installation Guide ___________________ [1] The special May CD contains the contents of both the Software Product and Online Documentation CDs. [R] PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. [R] Alpha, Bookreader, DEC, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Configuration Guide - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Problem Solving Guide - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Management Guide - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Programmer's Refer- ence Manual - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Security Guide - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-PAD User's Guide - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-CTF User's Guide - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-ISDN User's Guide - DEC 3000 Systems - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-ROAMABOUT Transport Server User's Guide - WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems-Device Drivers - Application Programmer's Guide o CD Booklet and CD Read First Letter The DIGITAL UNIX Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide booklet (CD booklet) and a Read Me First letter accompany the CD distribution kit.[2] The CD booklet: - describes the directory names on the Software Product Library CD where product subsets are located; - lists the documentation files on the Online Documentation Library CD provided for each product; and - contains information on using Bookreader to read the Bookreader-formatted files from the Documentation CD device (/decw_book directory). o Hardcopy WAN Support Documentation Depending on how you ordered the product, your installa- tion kit may also include printed copies of the WAN Support manuals. o Software Product Description (SPD) The SPD provides an overview of the WAN Support product and its features. It is provided on line. ___________________ [2] On the special May CD, a Read Me First letter, located in the root directory of the CD, replaces the CD booklet. 2 Release Notes Information The Release Notes for WAN Support contain installation-related instructions and a summary of technical changes, known problems, restrictions, and incompatibilities. DIGITAL recommends that you read the Release Notes before installing WAN Support. The Release Notes are located on the DIGITAL UNIX Software Product Library CD-ROM in PostScript (.PS) and ASCII (.TXT) form in the directory: /XXA300/documentation Installation Information Installing WAN Support requires the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System Version 4.0. WAN Support files are stored in the directory: /XXA300 on the Software Product Library CD. The following WAN Support files are provided: o The WAN Support installable subsets, which are located in: /XXA300/kit o The WAN Support installation guide (WAN Support for DIGITAL UNIX Systems - Installation Guide), this cover letter, and the Software Product Description (SPD) are provided as files in PostScript (.PS) and ASCII (.TXT) form in the directory: /XXA300/documentation License Management Facility (LMF) Information A License Management Facility (LMF) Product Authorization Key (PAK) allows you to access a software product and its documenta- tion in Bookreader format. A PAK must be registered and loaded before you can install WAN Support from the DIGITAL CD-ROM Soft- ware Library for DIGITAL UNIX Layered Products. Refer to the CD Read Me First letter for information on LMF requirements needed to read the WAN Support documentation using Bookreader. Accessing Bookreader Documentation To enable access to the WAN Support Bookreader files, your sys- tem manager needs to define the DECW_BOOK environment variable as described in the DIGITAL UNIX Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide in the CD distribution kit. To read the WAN Support documents, run Bookreader on a graphics terminal: a. Invoke Bookreader (refer to the DIGITAL UNIX Layered Prod- ucts Compact Disc User's Guide); the initial or navigation Bookreader window is displayed. b. Select the appropriate WAN Support document. The table of contents for that document will be displayed. 3 DIGITAL Services A variety of service and support options are available from DIGITAL. For more information, contact your local DIGITAL sales office. Your Feedback is Appreciated DIGITAL appreciates your comments. If you find errors in a manual, or want to make comments about a manual, there are a number of ways in which you can provide feedback to DIGITAL: 1. Copy the Reader's Comments template comments.TXT from the /readme directory on the DIGITAL UNIX Software Product Library CD-ROM to your account. Edit the file and send it via Internet mail to the following address: x25docs@ozrock.enet.dec.com 2. Use the preaddressed, postage-paid Reader's Comments form located at the back of the DIGITAL UNIX Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide. 3. Use the preaddressed, postage-paid Reader's Comments form located at the back of the relevant hardcopy WAN Support manual. ©Digital Equipment Corporation. 1997. All Rights Reserved. 4