What's best for Accounting Plus -- our recommendations

Networking with MYOB Accounting Plus Overview > An introduction to networks > What's best for Accounting Plus

We covered the basics of what you need to build a network for your business. Now, let's get your network running! Here we'll help you set up your network.

Here's a summary of each item that we recommend for a network running Accounting Plus. If you're planning on discussing your network needs with a retailer or consultant, you might want to show them this list. (Consult your Getting Started manual for a complete list of system requirements for Accounting Plus.)

Type of network: Local-area network (LAN)

Type of LAN: Peer-to-peer network

LAN technology: Ethernet or Fast Ethernet

Network interface cards: Any that support Ethernet (or Fast Ethernet, if you choose that technology).

Network cabling: 10BASE-T twisted pair (shielded or unshielded) for Ethernet; 100BASE-TX twisted pair for Fast Ethernet. One cable is needed for each computer you wish to connect to the network; additional twisted pair cables are necessary if you plan to connect two or more network hubs together.

Network hub: Depends upon your business size; use a standalone hub if you have six or fewer computers. If you have more than six computers, you can either connect two or more standalone hubs or use stackable hubs.

Operating system: You can use Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT.

Network software protocols: Your operating system must have the NetBIOS, NetBEUI or TCP/IP protocol enabled or TCP/IP must be enabled. (We'll show you how to activate these protocols in the Setting up your network software.)