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Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)
Your computer comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair
Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or
DSL modem.
Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You may be able to store and
retrieve information, use network printers, modems, and electronic mail, or connect to the
Internet. You can also use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a small
network. The Ethernet port on your PowerBook auto-detects other Ethernet devices. You
don’t need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to other Ethernet devices.
m Use 2-pair category 3 Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet network.
m Use 2-pair category 5 Ethernet cables to connect to a 100Base-T Ethernet network.
m Use 4-pair category 5 Ethernet cables to connect to a 1000Base-T Ethernet network.
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring files using
Ethernet, is available in Mac Help (see page 42). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and
search for “Ethernet” or “network.”
For information on networking products you can use with your PowerBook, check the
Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide
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