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Depending on the type of cables used in the Ethernet network you’re
connecting to and the type of card you purchased, you may also need to
purchase an Apple Ethernet media adapter or other compatible media
adapter. (Consult the service and support information that came with your
computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service
provider or Apple for more information on Apple Ethernet media adapters.)
To use Ethernet, you need to change the network connection in the Network
control panel. For instructions on how to select a network connection and
other information about using your Macintosh on a network, see the
“Networks” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.
IMPORTANT
Your Macintosh supports EtherTalk Phase 2 (AppleTalk Phase 2
Protocols for Ethernet networks) and TCP/IP (via the TCP/IP protocol) but
not EtherTalk Phase 1 (AppleTalk Phase 1 protocols for Ethernet networks).
To use TCP/IP, you must set up the MacTCP control panel. (See the
“Networks” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide [h] menu, for
instructions on how to make a TCP connection.) Non-Apple products that you
can use to communicate over Ethernet using protocols are also available.
Note: The use of an Ethernet card will make your Macintosh a Class A
computing device, according to FCC regulations.
Connecting and setting up your network configuration
To connect your computer to a network you need to do two things:
m Connect your computer to the network using the appropriate cable.
m Set up your network configuration in either the AppleTalk control panel or
the TCP/IP control panel, or both. (If you install an Ethernet card later on,
you’ll first need to install the software that comes with it.)
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