Configuring TCP/IP and RAS for Internet Gateway

You must install the TCP/IP network protocol to use the Internet.

You must install and configure RAS unless you purchase leased-line services from your Internet service provider to create Internet servers or provide Internet gateway. If you create an Internet server, have a high volume of traffic, or multiple subnets, you will most likely use a leased line and a dedicated router. If you are using Windows NT as an Internet client only, a modem and dial-in PPP or SLIP line is all that is needed.

You install TCP/IP and RAS using the Network option in Control Panel or during installation of Windows NT. See your Windows NT Installation Guide for detailed installation information or see the following table:

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TCP/IP installation and configuration

Windows NT Server TCP/IP manual, or online Help (TCPIP.HLP).

RAS installation and configuration

Windows NT Server Remote Access Service manual or online Help (RASPHONE.HLP).

Using RAS on the Internet

Chapter 22, "Remote Access Service and the Internet" and online Help (RASPHONE.HLP).