Rhapsody Developer Release Copyright 1997 by Apple
Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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:
- 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:
- Choose New from the Host menu.
- Fill in the Hostname, Internet Address and Ethernet Address
fields.
- Save the entry by choosing Save from the Host menu, making
sure to save it into the parent NetInfo domain.
- 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.