Whenever different groups need to cooperate on a project, accurate communication and common procedures are essential. A rendering farm is such a project. Network setup can be difficult to configure, but you need to do it only once. Take your time to get the right setup. Read each topic in order, and complete the steps described.

These instructions are for creating a new network dedicated specifically to network rendering. If you are configuring network rendering for an existing network or for a network that will be used for other purposes, these instructions are intended as a reference example only.