12.4 Network considerations

Consider the configuration of the network in which JP1/IM will be used.

There are several aspects to consider, from the network settings on each host through to the network as a whole.

JP1/IM communication is controlled by the JP1/Base core functionality. This section discusses JP1/IM, but you should also consider JP1/Base network requirements.

Organization of this section

• 12.4.1 Host names and IP addresses

• 12.4.2 Server network configuration

• 12.4.3 Operation in a configuration connected to multiple networks

• 12.4.4 Operation behind a firewall

• 12.4.5 WAN connection

• 12.4.6 System configuration that supports IPv6 hosts

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