A CCESS GATEWAYIntroduction 1IntroductionAbout this GuideThis User Guide provides information and procedures that will enable system administrators toinstall, configure, manage, and use the Access Gateway product successfully and efficiently.Use this guide to take full advantage of the Access Gateway’s functionality and features.Refer to “Product Specifications” on page 266 for a list of Access Gateway Products that thisdocument supports.OrganizationThis User Guide is organized into the following sections:Chapter 1 – Installing the Access Gateway. This section provides instructions for installingthe Access Gateway and establishing the start-up configuration.Chapter 2 – System Administration. This section provides all the instructions and proceduresnecessary to manage and administer the Access Gateway on the customer’s network, followinga successful installation.Chapter 3 – The Subscriber Interface. This section provides an overview and sample scenariofor the Access Gateway’s subscriber interface. It also includes an outline of the authorizationand billing processes utilized by the system, and the Nomadix Information and ControlConsole.Chapter 4 – Quick Reference Guide. This section contains product reference information,organized by topic and functionality. It also contains a full listing of all product configurationelements, sorted alphabetically and by menu.Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting. This section provides information to help you resolve commonhardware and software problems. It also contains a list of error messages associated with themanagement interface.Appendix A: Technical Support. The appendix informs you how to obtain technical support.Refer to Troubleshooting before contacting Nomadix, Inc. directly.Glossary of Terms. The glossary provides an explanation of terms directly related to Nomadixproduct technology. Glossary entries are organized alphabetically.Index. The index is a valuable information search tool. Use the index to locate specific topicsand categories contained in this User Guide.