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Setting Up Network For Small Desktop Publishing Business

Setting Up Network For Small Desktop Publishing Business. 2 Desktop Macs, and 2 IBook Laptops. The Macs are OS X. Equipments needed. 1 cable modem 1 wireless router: Airport Express 2 Desktop Macs 2 IBook. Airport Express. Cable. Computer #2. Computer #3. Computer #1. Computer #4.

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Setting Up Network For Small Desktop Publishing Business

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  1. Setting Up Network For Small Desktop Publishing Business 2 Desktop Macs, and 2 IBook Laptops. The Macs are OS X.

  2. Equipments needed • 1 cable modem • 1 wireless router: Airport Express • 2 Desktop Macs • 2 IBook

  3. Airport Express Cable Computer #2 Computer #3 Computer #1 Computer #4 Cable Modem

  4. Cost, Where and Why to Buy Router: Airport Express - $99, online Why? It’s secure, supports wireless printing, internet sharing, can connect up to 10 persons, and it’s easy to set up.

  5. Internet Provider • Cox Preferred Internet: (Speed: 9 Mbps downstream/768 Kbps upstream) -$19.95/mo for the first 3 months then $46.99/mo thereafter. - Free Motorola Cable Modem and Free Fast Connect Kit. - Now with PowerBoost - Temporarily increases download speeds by up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds by up to 1 Mbps.

  6. The specific version of the hardware, software necessary • The only hardware needed is the Airport Express, because the Internet provider will provide the Motorola Cable Modem. And because the computers are all using Mac OS operating system, it’s easy to set up with the Airport Express and no special software is needed.

  7. Compatibility -AirPort Express is Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11n draft 2.0 (Firmware version 7.3.1) -Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g and 802.11n draft 2.0 Mac computers, Windows-based PCs, and other Wi-Fi devices -NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)

  8. why we chose this? []~(￣▽￣)~* Up to 5x the performance, 2x the range AirPort Express now uses next-generation 802.11n wireless technology1 to deliver up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.2 Easy wireless networking The easy-to-use AirPort Utility — available for both Mac OS X and Windows — guides you through the setup process step by step. Use AirPort Express to create a new wireless network3 or to extend the range of your existing AirPort-based network. Print without wires Print documents, photos, and more from any room in the house to one central USB printer. Works with Apple TV, iPhone, and more AirPort Express works flawlessly with Apple TV, iPhone, iPod touch, and all your other Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11a/b/g/n wireless standards.

  9. Included software and accessories • AirPort Utility for Mac and Windows • 802.11n Enabler for Mac • Bonjour for Windows • Printed and electronic documentation

  10. security • Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA/WPA2)3 • Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption • MAC address filtering • NAT firewall • Support for RADIUS authentication • 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST • Time-based access control You’ll ensure that only people with the correct password can join your wireless network. AirPort Express includes a built-in firewall that creates a barrier between your network and the Internet, protecting your data from malicious Internet attacks.

  11. Recourses • http://www.bing.com/shopping/motorola-surfboard-sb5120-cable-modem/specs/CE4B7293E5837FE19993?q=cable+modem&FORM=EE • http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/ • http://www.ispcompared.com/broadband.htm • http://www.apple.com/support/

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