Transcript Overview of Client Configuration

Overview of Client Configuration
© N. Ganesan, Ph.D.
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
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
Step 1: General Network Access
• Install NIC, drivers, TCP/IP etc.
• Test for access
• Access the Internet
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
Components to be Configured
• Step 1: General network access
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NIC
Client for a particular network
Protocol
Services
• Step 2: Specific network access
– Computer ID
– Define Workgroup or Domain
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
End of Module