What You've Learned
- You need to understand the basics of IP networking to be able to configure and troubleshoot IP networks.
- In Mac OS X, simple networking configuration is done with the Network Setup Assistant. Additional configuration is done in Network preferences.
- AppleTalk is no longer enabled by default. AppleTalk also has changed in Mac OS X 10.4, in that it is now used only for printers and not for AFP file services.
- A proxy server can significantly reduce your Internet traffic for commonly-used sites or for sites with large graphic files.
- To effectively troubleshoot your IP network, you need to be familiar with the network topology.
- Mac OS X provides you with a set of network tools that can help you in troubleshooting. These tools (Ping, Lookup, Traceroute, and Port Scan) are in Network Utility (/Applications/Utilities).
- You can use Network Utility or Terminal from the Mac OS X Install DVD to troubleshoot local, network, and server problems.
References
The following Knowledge Base documents (located at www.apple.com/support) will provide you with further information regarding network configuration in Mac OS X.
Cable Modem/DSL/LAN
- 106747, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a PPPoE Internet Connection"
- 106749, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a cable modem, DSL, or LAN Internet connection"
Dial-Up/PPP
- 106748, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a dial-up/PPP Internet connection"
Internet and Networking
- 25270, "Mac OS X: Do Not Use Leading Zeros in IP Address"
- 106260, "Your computer's name does not appear on the network"
- 106439, "'Well Known' TCP and UDP Ports Used By Apple Software Products"
- 106796, "Mac OS X: Connect to the Internet, troubleshoot your Internet connection, and set up a small network"
- 106797, "Mac OS X: Slow Startup, Pauses at 'Initializing network' or 'Configuring network time'"
Network Utility
- 61426, "Mac OS X: About Network Utility"
Modem
- 24803, "Troubleshooting Phone Line Issues That Affect Modem Connections"
- 106446, "Mac OS X: Apple System Profiler Modem Information Incorrect or Missing"
- 106447, "Mac OS X: How to Gather Modem Troubleshooting Information"