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IP Addresses and the Internet ................................................................................. B-2
Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-5
Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................. B-8
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9
Related Documents ............................................................................................... B-10
Domain Name Server ............................................................................................ B-10
IP Configuration by DHCP .....................................................................................B-11
Internet Security and Firewalls .....................................................................................B-11
What is a Firewall? .................................................................................................B-11
Stateful Packet Inspection ..................................................................................... B-12
Denial of Service Attack ........................................................................................ B-12
Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-12
Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables ................................................................ B-13
Cable Quality ......................................................................................................... B-13
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking ................................ C-2
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components .......................................... C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ........................... C-4
Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method .................................................... C-4
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .............................................................................. C-5
Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ........................................ C-5
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components .......................................... C-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .............................................................................. C-6
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking .................................................. C-6
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .............................................................................................. C-6
MacOS X .......................................................................................................... C-7
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ..................................... C-8
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ......................................................... C-9
Are Login Protocols Used? ..................................................................................... C-9
What Is Your Configuration Information? ................................................................ C-9
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ................. C-10
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