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Network Basics
This chapter contains information about your computer’s
network settings, what they do, and how to adjust them
in Mac OS X. It also describes the software used for IP and
AirPort networking.
network settings, what they do, and how to adjust them
in Mac OS X. It also describes the software used for IP and
AirPort networking.
To take advantage of all the power and flexibility of AirPort, you may need to change
the network settings on your computer or your base station.
the network settings on your computer or your base station.
If you make frequent changes to your network settings, it helps to be aware of what
the settings do and what they mean. Understanding these network basics makes
configuring and adjusting your computer and AirPort network settings simple and
easy.
the settings do and what they mean. Understanding these network basics makes
configuring and adjusting your computer and AirPort network settings simple and
easy.
Configuring your computer involves two steps:
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Selecting a network (Ethernet or AirPort)
•
Configuring Internet Protocol (IP)
Step 1:
Select Your Network
To join an Ethernet network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your
computer and to an open port on your Ethernet network.
computer and to an open port on your Ethernet network.
To create or join an AirPort network, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to
turn on AirPort and choose an available AirPort network.
turn on AirPort and choose an available AirPort network.
Once you are connected, both types of networks work the same way.
Step 2:
Configure IP on Your Computer
Configuring IP consists of two steps:
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Selecting a networking interface
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Selecting a configuration method
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