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Most consumer broadband Internet
services provide you with a dynamic
IP address—one that changes anytime
you turn your modem o and back on.
However, you can generally get a static
IP address—one which remains the same
permanently—either by paying an extra
fee or by opting for a small business
service package. If it’s available, this is the
best option and is highly recommended.
Contact your Internet Service Provider
for details But, if you’re stuck with a
dynamic IP address for whatever reason,
you can keep from having to note your
Internet IP address anytime you leave
the oce by using a service like No-IP
(http://www.no-ip.com) or DynDNS
(http://www.dyndns.com), which let
you assign a static domain name to your
Internet-connected computer. That way,
you need only remember one address,
even when the IP address changes. This
makes accessing your computer from
another location, using the Internet,
a lot easier.
Scenario 1: Leopard Server on an Existing Mac Pro in a Small
Oce Using Apple AirPort Extreme as the Network Router
This is the classic small/home oce setup with broadband Internet service. You’ve
got a few people working with you who all need to share les, collaborate with one
another, coordinate their respective schedules and contact information, and still
need access when they’re on the go.
Required Equipment
• Mac Pro or Mac Mini with display, or iMac which can be erased during installation
(second internal or external hard drive is optional but highly recommended)
• Copy of Leopard Server (either 10-client license or unlimited-client license will do)
• Airport Extreme base station connected to your Internet service
• Ethernet cable to connect the Mac Pro to the Airport Extreme
• Macintosh computers for your users
For purposes of this scenario, let’s assume that the Mac Pro has been cleared of all-
important data and can be safely erased during installation of Leopard Server, and
that AirPort Extreme already has been correctly congured for use with the oce’s
broadband Internet service. It also presumes that you have a registered domain name
for your company.
The Internet
Airport Extreme
or Time Capsule
Mac Pro
Mac mini
or iMac