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Connecting a GeoPort Telecom Adapter or modem
Your Macintosh has an enhanced telecommunications port called the
GeoPort. By connecting the GeoPort Telecom Adapter, designed specifically
for use with the GeoPort, you can take advantage of your computer’s special
communications capabilities. The GeoPort Telecom Adapter comes with
communications and fax software and can be purchased from Apple-
authorized dealers.
You can also connect a standard modem to the GeoPort, using a standard
modem cable. A standard modem cannot take advantage of the computer’s
advanced communications features.
To connect an adapter or modem to your computer, follow the instructions
that came with your adapter or modem.
You can also connect a printer to the modem port.
Connecting to a high-speed network
Your Macintosh comes with built-in Apple Ethernet for connecting to high-
speed Ethernet networks. With the appropriate Apple Ethernet Media
Adapter (or another compatible media adapter), you can connect your
Macintosh to an existing Ethernet network, using thin coax, 10BASE-T
twisted pair, thick coax, or other standard cables. (See your Apple-authorized
dealer for more information on Apple Ethernet Media Adapters for your
Macintosh.)
IMPORTANT
Your Macintosh supports EtherTalk Phase 2 (AppleTalk Phase 2
protocols for Ethernet networks) and TCP/IP. The computer does not support
EtherTalk Phase 1.
Modem and GeoPort icon
GeoPort connector
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