Hi! I do a lot of networking, but have never done it for a MAC network. my yearbook advisor knew i was a networking doode, so she volunteered me for the task of creating a network out of our 10 iMACs and 1 HP laser printer.
The goal is to get all 11 computers onto the network so they can share files, share printer, and share a T1 connection. I also do not want to do a server-client network as depending on an iMAC server does not comfort me much....hopefully i can do a peer-to-peer network so each computer is independent.
how would i go about doing this? i need instructions since i have never done much with MACs and have never tried to network a T1 before. i'm looking at using a Linksys 16-port switch with each computer and printer hooked up to the switch. is it that easy in terms of hardware? a switch and enough CAT5 cable....
then the configuration....do MACs still use appletalk? hehe....thanks!
The goal is to get all 11 computers onto the network so they can share files, share printer, and share a T1 connection. I also do not want to do a server-client network as depending on an iMAC server does not comfort me much....hopefully i can do a peer-to-peer network so each computer is independent.
how would i go about doing this? i need instructions since i have never done much with MACs and have never tried to network a T1 before. i'm looking at using a Linksys 16-port switch with each computer and printer hooked up to the switch. is it that easy in terms of hardware? a switch and enough CAT5 cable....
then the configuration....do MACs still use appletalk? hehe....thanks!