Wired-Only networks

pwhite · pwhite #1 (**permalink**)

01-17-2008, 12:17 PM

I am in a business environment that has never had Macs. They are security-paranoid and will never allow a wireless network between 2 Macs/internet/printer I am hoping to get.

Is there a reliable article I can read about setting up a wired-only network as securely as possible? Also need router recommendations.

Thanks!

MacsWork · MacsWork #2 (**permalink**)

01-17-2008, 08:59 PM

What's wrong with the existing wired network,...?

Is the IT guy afraid that the Mac-ness Monster will spread and turn all the PC's into brushed metal statues?

If the existing infrastructure is secure, adding a Mac will not weaken it.

pwhite · pwhite #3 (**permalink**)

01-18-2008, 11:50 AM

You have no idea.

The Mac studio must be STANDALONE and not touch any of the PCs at ANY TIME or have ANYTHING to do with the existing network.

Apparently Macs are not only unstable and unsecure, they're probably some kind of conspiracy to get rid of IT techs altogether.

So... that's my problem. I have to have my own network, and of course, wireless will be intercepted by the Men In Black and there's goes all our trade secrets.

MacsWork · MacsWork #4 (**permalink**)

01-18-2008, 07:41 PM

Sorry to hear,...

A forum post is most likely going to do little to sway them.

fearlessfreap24 · fearlessfreap24 #5 (**permalink**)

01-18-2008, 09:24 PM

see pages 3, 4, and 5

http://www.computerworld.com/action/...8&pageNumber=1

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pwhite #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2	01-17-2008, 12:17 PM I am in a business environment that has never had Macs. They are security-paranoid and will never allow a wireless network between 2 Macs/internet/printer I am hoping to get. Is there a reliable article I can read about setting up a wired-only network as securely as possible? Also need router recommendations. Thanks!
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MacsWork #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 22, 2005 Location: Closer than you think. Posts: 2,074 Mac Specs: Performa 6116 2GBSCSI 8MB OS 7.5.3	01-17-2008, 08:59 PM What's wrong with the existing wired network,...? Is the IT guy afraid that the Mac-ness Monster will spread and turn all the PC's into brushed metal statues? If the existing infrastructure is secure, adding a Mac will not weaken it.
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MacsWork #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 22, 2005 Location: Closer than you think. Posts: 2,074 Mac Specs: Performa 6116 2GBSCSI 8MB OS 7.5.3	01-18-2008, 07:41 PM Sorry to hear,... A forum post is most likely going to do little to sway them.
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fearlessfreap24 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 09, 2005 Location: Near San Diego, CA Posts: 2,339 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13" \| MacBook Pro 13" \| Mac Mini 2GHz C2D	01-18-2008, 09:24 PM see pages 3, 4, and 5 http://www.computerworld.com/action/...8&pageNumber=1
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