Network Configuration Setup for AppleShare IP Introduction Type of Network Configuration AppleTalk Network TCP/IP and AppleTalk Network Dial-Up to Internet... via ISP w/DNS service via local net with DNS via ISP or local net without DNS Direct Link to Internet... via ISP w/DNS service via local net with DNS via ISP or local net without DNS Not Connected to Internet Setup local with DNS Setup local without DNS Glossary Links Expected time to complete: 1.0 hours Updated: 09/22/98

Direct Connection - ISP has DNS system   Your server and your network will be set up with a Direct connection to the Internet. Your ISP will provide DNS support for your network as well as maintain domain and host names. If you have a direct connection to the Internet that is "live" or up all of the time, it is through a router. The router will be a network device, such as a Cisco hardware router, or a computer running software allowing it to act as a router, such as a Macintosh running Vicom Soft Router or a Windows NT server. Contact your local network administrator for router information. You will need to request from your ISP the following information: Domain name (i.e. mybusiness.com) for your company or organization along with Host names for local servers (i.e. www.mybusiness.com and accounting.mybusiness.com.) Note: The ISP may have to register your company's domain name for a fee. IP addresses assigned to your Internet gateway, Web, FTP, and/or Mail servers. IP addresses for Subnet Mask, Router, ISP's Domain Name Servers address(es) The assigned IP addresses will be entered in the TCP/IP control panel of your AppleShare IP server. Domain and host names will be used by clients connecting to your AppleShare IP server. Follow these steps to correctly set up your AppleShare IP server: Prepare your computer as detailed in Chapter 1 of AppleShare IP Getting Started manual. Configure the TCP/IP control panel of the AppleShare IP server with assigned static IP address as well as IP address for local network's IP gateway or router in the "Router address" field. Install AppleShare IP as instructed Chapter 1 of AppleShare IP Getting Started manual. In the AppleShare IP Easy Setup program, choose "Normal" setup when prompted at the "Choose a Network Type" screen. Once you have followed and completed the installation instructions in the Getting Started manual, your AppleShare IP server should be ready for service. For further assistance or for help in troubleshooting your setup, refer to the AppleShare IP Help documentation. Return to Direct Connection to Internet options