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Configuring the Client Adapter
Basic Configuration on Mac OS X
During the installation process, the setup assistant is typically used to configure the client adapter and
the Mac OS X network options. This section describes the process used to set and verify basic
configuration options when the setup assistant is not used. If you have used the setup assistant, proceed
to
"Verifying a Successful Installation and Configuration on Mac OS X" section on page
Setting TCP/IP Options
Click the apple-shaped icon in the top left corner of your desktop.
Step 1
Click System Preferences. The System Preferences window appears.
Step 2
Step 3
Click the Network icon. The Network window appears.
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Step 4
Click the Show up or down arrows and select Ethernet Adaptor (enx) or PCI Ethernet Slot x (where
x is a number that indicates a specific adapter or slot).
Step 5
Select the TCP/IP tab. The TCP/IP window appears.
Step 6
Perform one of the following:
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Step 7
Click Apply Now to save the TCP/IP configuration options you have specified.
Step 8
Click System Prefs on the main menu bar and click Quit System Prefs.
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If a New Port Detected screen appears, click OK to activate the new port, such as Ethernet
Adapter (en1) or PCI Ethernet Slot 1.
If you are connected to a DHCP server, select Using DHCP in the Configure drop-down box and
type your computer's unique client name in the DHCP Client ID field. If required by your wireless
network, enter the IP addresses for the domain name servers (obtained from your system
administrator).
If you need to specify a fixed IP address when using your DHCP server, select Using DHCP with
fixed IP Address in the Configure drop-down box and enter the client adapter IP address. If required
by your wireless network, enter the IP addresses for the domain name servers (obtained from your
system administrator).
If you are connected to a BootP server, select Using BootP in the Configure drop-down box. If
required by your wireless network, enter the IP addresses for the domain name servers (obtained
from your system administrator).
If you are not connected to a DHCP or BootP server, select Manually in the Configure drop-down
box and enter the client adapter IP address, the subnet mask, and the router IP address. If required
by your wireless network, enter the IP addresses for the domain name servers (obtained from your
system administrator).
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Installing the Driver, Client Utility, and Client Adapter
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