'Small' Network
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Hi there,
We are a mid-size A/E firm that utilizes 3DS. It appears that we will be
expanding our operation to include 2 3DS machines!! (Finally!) My question-
What is the best approach to networking these machines to take advantage
of the network rendering feature. It is possible that we may add a third and
fourth station in the future. Our office currently is not networked, and the
future for that appears bleak. However we do have authorization to persue a
3DS only setup to take advantage of network rendering. It would also be
beneficial if the system would allow for migration to MAX.
Our systems are 486/DX2 and P90 with the 32mg ram and 1 gig +/- HD's each.
Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
Marty
Hi Marty,
I can only give you an example of my network:
1 Pentium 90, 8 MB RAM, PCI 3Com netcard as Server
2 Pentium 90, 40 MB RAM, PCI 3Com netcard as network-renderer
1 Pentium 90, 40 MB RAM, PCI 3Com netcard as network-renderer
and the PVR with doughter board.
1 Pentium 90, 64 MB Ram, ISA 3Com netcard as modelling and (net)renderer
2 other machines for the rest to do in my office…
I run Windows for Workgroups! It is absolutly easy, cheap and it needs just one
hour to configure the hole network incl. mounting the netcards. And I am not a
big networker! 😉
One machine has to run the WfW and serve a drive. All other machines can see
it, if you use the NET command of WfW in DOS. On the server are my materials
and the finish TGA files. No problems with system speed. I read here in the
forum, that the NT 3.5 as a simple workstation can be your server up to 10
machines. I will test in some weeks. (have to do some jobs before return to
play with all that stuff)
And the best tip is: READ THE 3DSNET.TXT FILE. You will find it in the standard
directory of your 3DS or here in the library available. There you will find
much answers to configure 3DS for netrendering.
Wish it helps you a little bit.
Claus Diekmann