Installation and New Features Guide (Mac OS)

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Networking requirements
To share files among users on a network, you can use AppleTalk

, IPX/SPX,
or TCP/IP networking. You can use one of the following solutions to share
files on a mixed Macintosh and PC network.
See the documentation that came with your Macintosh or network software
for more information.
Using MacIPX with AppleTalk When you choose MacIPX for networking, you
can still access your AppleTalk printers and AppleShare

servers. MacIPX
is used for networking FileMaker Pro files only.
If you are using a 68000 Macintosh , such as a Macintosh Plus, Macintosh SE, or
PowerBook

100, you should use only the AppleTalk protocol. MacIPX and
MacTCP have only limited support on these computers.
Before you begin
Before you begin the installation process, lock your FileMaker Pro disks and
turn off virus protection and file sharing.
Lock the FileMaker Pro disks
To write-protect the 3.5-inch floppy disks, slide the tab in the upper-right
corner of the disk so that the small “window” is open. The CD-ROM is
already write-protected.
Turn off virus protection and file sharing
Virus protection utilities and personal file sharing can interfere with the
operation of the FileMaker Pro Installer. Before you install FileMaker Pro,
disable these system utilities and turn off file sharing.
Macintosh platform Windows platform
MacIPX version 1.2.1 IPX/SPX or compatible protocol
MacTCP

2.0.6 or later
or Open Transport 1.0.7 or later
Microsoft TCP/IP-32