1. Overview of Client Configuration
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Overview of Client Configuration
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2. Chapter Objectives Describe the basics of client configuration
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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
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3. Client Configuration Overview
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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
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4. Step 1: General Network Access
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Step 1: General Network Access
Install NIC, drivers, TCP/IP etc.
Test for access
Access the Internet
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5. Step 2: Specific Network Access
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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
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6. Components to be Configured
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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
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7. Components to be Configure for General Access
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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
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End of Module
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