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Rhapsody Developer Release Notes:
Networking

Known Problems

When a Rhapsody machine is configured as a NetInfo server, clients cannot automatically get their network configuration information from the Rhapsody server. Once you have created a NetInfo server using the SimpleNetworkStarter application, there are a couple steps that you must take before client machines can access information on the server.

Note: When you configue the NetInfo server, make sure that you have the correct settings for the Hostname, Internet Address, Netmask and Router fields as appropriate for your network. After you have made all configurations with SimpleNetworkStarter, quit the application and reboot the computer.

In order for a client to be part of a NetInfo network, you must do the following:

  1. Create an entry on the NetInfo server for the client machine. On the server, launch /NextAdmin/HostManager.app. For each client machine you want to be part of the NetInfo network, do the following:
    1. Choose New from the Host menu.
    2. Fill in the Hostname, Internet Address and Ethernet Address fields.
    3. Save the entry by choosing Save from the Host menu, making sure to save it into the parent NetInfo domain.


  2. Statically configure the client machine's networking information. In order for a client to boot properly on the network, you must statically enter its network configuration. To do this, launch /NextAdmin/HostManager.app on the client machine and select the Local menu item. Enter values for the Hostname and Internet Address fields. Also choose the correct setting for the Netmask and Router items as appropriate for your network (this information should be available from your System Administrator or Internet Service Provider). Once you've entered this information, click Set. You will see an alert panel informing you that your computer must be rebooted. Click OK to reboot or Skip Reboot if you want to reboot later.