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Key Size ................................................................................................................ B-16
WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................. B-17
Wireless Channels ....................................................................................................... B-18
Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-20
Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables ................................................................ B-20
Cable Quality ......................................................................................................... B-21
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 in Windows 95B, 98, and Me ........................................................ C-4
Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method .......................................................... C-6
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-6
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................ C-7
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-7
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ............................... C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ..................................................... C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ................................................ C-11
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 .................................................. C-14
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 .............................. C-16
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ...................................................... C-17
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .................................................................................................. C-17
MacOS X ............................................................................................................... C-18
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ......................................... C-18
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ....................................................... C-19
Are Login Protocols Used? ................................................................................... C-19
What Is Your Configuration Information? .............................................................. C-19
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ....................... C-20
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ..................... C-21
Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ C-22
Glossary.............................................................................................................................. G-1
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