19Installing the BayStack Instant Internet Management Software Version 7.11Chapter 1IntroductionThe BayStack Instant Internet unit is a network gateway system that enables youto access the Internet safely and efficiently, providing management tools thatallow you to track and block user activities. The Instant Internet unit connects anytype of LAN to the Internet using only a single IP address, thereby saving youtime and money.This chapter provides information about the types of network environments inwhich Instant Internet works as well as the services that Instant Internet providesfor your network.Instant Internet is an adaptive solutionInstant Internet is an adaptive network solution because it functions regardless ofwhether you are operating in an IP or IPX environment. For example, if you pluga unit into an IP network, that unit isolates the IP network from the Internet. If youplug that same unit into an IPX network, the unit acts as a gateway to the Internet.This means that you do not have to install TCP/IP on your workstations. Again, ifyou plug that same unit into a network mixed with IP and IPX workstations, theunit both isolates the IP workstations from the Internet and acts as a gateway tothe Internet for the IPX workstations.Another way in which Instant Internet adapts to your network is by adopting theusers and groups already set up on your network. This makes administeringInstant Internet easy.
