Networking Configuration
Before a network connection can function, it must be properly configured. The following sections discuss the configurations required for the network protocols covered on the A+ Certification Exams: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and NetBEUI.
Installing Network Protocols in Windows
Depending upon the network protocol you want to install and the version of Windows in use on a particular computer, you can install any of several different protocols through the normal Windows network dialogs, as shown in Table 21.6.
| Windows Version | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Protocol | NT 4.0 | 9x | Me | 2000 | XP |
| IPX/SPX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TCP/IP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NetBEUI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | [1] |
| AppleTalk | Yes | [2] | [2] | Yes | No |
[1] Not officially supported ...
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