Overview of Client Configuration Chapter 28 2/19/2019 Overview of Client Configuration © N. Ganesan, Ph.D. (c) Copyright N Ganesan

Chapter Objectives Describe the basics of client configuration 2/19/2019 Chapter Objectives Describe the basics of client configuration Present examples of advanced features for NICs such as installing additional cards Explain the addition of other protocols such as IPX/SPX etc. Outline a few network services that could be configured Discuss the logon and security options when configuring a client (c) Copyright N Ganesan

Client Configuration Overview Chapter 28 2/19/2019 Client Configuration Overview Client configuration is a two step process Step 1: Install networking features on the local computer Internet access Step 2: Facilitate network access Microsoft network and other network access (c) Copyright N Ganesan

Step 1: General Network Access Chapter 28 2/19/2019 Step 1: General Network Access Install NIC, drivers, TCP/IP etc. Test for access Access the Internet (c) Copyright N Ganesan

Step 2: Specific Network Access Chapter 28 2/19/2019 Step 2: Specific Network Access Give the computer a name Enter the computer in a domain or a workgroup Domain name applies to client server networks Workgroup name applies to peer-to-peer networks Access one or more specific networks (c) Copyright N Ganesan

Components to be Configured Chapter 28 2/19/2019 Components to be Configured Step 1: General network access NIC Client for a particular network Protocol Services Step 2: Specific network access Computer ID Define Workgroup or Domain (c) Copyright N Ganesan

Components to be Configure for General Access Chapter 28 2/19/2019 Components to be Configure for General Access NIC Driver is properly installed Protocol and properties TCP/IP and its properties Client for a Network Microsoft or Novell for example Network services File and print sharing, if desired (c) Copyright N Ganesan

Chapter 28 2/19/2019 End of Module (c) Copyright N Ganesan