What You've
Learned
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You need to understand the basics of IP
networking to be able to configure and troubleshoot IP
networks.
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In Mac OS X, simple networking configuration is
done with the Network Setup Assistant. Additional configuration is
done in Network preferences.
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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.
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A proxy server can significantly reduce your
Internet traffic for commonly-used sites or for sites with large
graphic files.
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To effectively troubleshoot your IP network, you
need to be familiar with the network topology.
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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).
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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
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106747, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a PPPoE
Internet Connection"
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106749, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting a cable
modem, DSL, or LAN Internet connection"
Dial-Up/PPP
Internet and Networking
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25270, "Mac OS X: Do Not Use Leading Zeros in IP
Address"
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106260, "Your computer's name does not appear on
the network"
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106439, "'Well Known' TCP and UDP Ports Used By
Apple Software Products"
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106796, "Mac OS X: Connect to the Internet,
troubleshoot your Internet connection, and set up a small
network"
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106797, "Mac OS X: Slow Startup, Pauses at
'Initializing network' or 'Configuring network time'"
Network Utility
Modem
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24803, "Troubleshooting Phone Line Issues That
Affect Modem Connections"
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106446, "Mac OS X: Apple System Profiler Modem
Information Incorrect or Missing"
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106447, "Mac OS X: How to Gather Modem
Troubleshooting Information"
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