Setting up the network hardware

 

Unless you are an expert, employ a networking consultant to set up your network hardware. Show the consultant these requirements for the host computer, and the hardware and software requirements for the workstations in the ‘Installing MYOB AccountEdge’ chapter of the MYOB AccountEdge Getting Started guide.

Requirement	Description
Operating system	Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Hardware	PowerMac or Intel G5 or later, with at least 1 GB RAM
Network	Wired Ethernet network: Fast Ethernet (100BASE-T or faster twisted pair cable, shielded) AirPort wireless network: AirPort Extreme cards installed in all computers AirPort Extreme Base Station TCP/IP must be enabled on all computers

When several users work with a company file simultaneously, it must be stored on a host computer to which each user has access. Consider these tips for choosing a suitable host:

■	Host the company file on the most powerful computer Users on workstations will enjoy better performance if the company file is stored on the most powerful computer in your network—the fastest with the most memory.

■	Host the company file on a backup computer If you store all your important files on a central host that is backed up frequently, it is a good idea to also store your company file on that host. Then the company file will be backed up along with all your other vital data.

Related topics

■	Preparing company files for multiple users

■	Setting up a company-file folder on a Mac OS X host

■	Accessing the shared company file from Mac OS X workstations