Mac OS X System Administration

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I Plan and Create the Network

1 Plan Your Mac Network

Establishing the Numbers of Clients and Servers

Choosing How to Connect Your Network

Understanding the Advantages of Wired Networks

Understanding the Advantages of Wireless Networks

Understanding the Pros and Cons of Combination Networks

Choosing the Right Network Type for Your Needs

Choosing Network Hardware

Choosing Network Switches and Cables for a Wired Network

Choosing a Wireless Access Point

Choosing a Server

Getting a Copy of Mac OS X Server

Choosing Which Version of TCP/IP to Use

Getting the Information for Setting Up Your Internet Connection

2 Set Up the Network Hardware

Installing a Wired Network

Installing a Wireless Network

Choosing Where ...