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Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................. B-8
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9
Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9
Domain Name Server ............................................................................................ B-10
IP Configuration by DHCP .................................................................................... B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10
What is a Firewall? .................................................................................................B-11
Stateful Packet Inspection ......................................................................................B-11
Denial of Service Attack .........................................................................................B-11
Wireless Networking .................................................................................................... B-12
Wireless Network Configuration ............................................................................ B-12
Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ........................................................ B-12
Infrastructure Mode ........................................................................................ B-12
Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ........................................................ B-13
Authentication and WEP Encryption ..................................................................... B-13
Wireless Channel Selection .................................................................................. B-14
Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-15
Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables ................................................................ B-15
Cable Quality ......................................................................................................... B-16
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network ..................................................................................................... C-1
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
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