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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 need to purchase
an Apple Ethernet media adapter or other compatible media adapter to
connect your Macintosh to a network. (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 us e TC P / I P, 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.
Viewing TV and video on your computer
When you install the appropriate cards, you can connect a TV or other video
input equipment (such as a VCR) to your computer to watch and record TV
or video on your computer. (Some computers come with one or more of these
cards already installed.) For more information about installing cards for
viewing or editing video and other special capabilities, see Chapter 9.
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