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3 Plug the other end of the twisted-pair patch cord into an RJ-45 wall outlet that is connected
to a twisted-pair Ethernet network.
Next, see “Configuring Your Network Connection” later in this chapter for information on
configuring your network connection.
Connecting to Multiple Networks Simultaneously
Because your Macintosh has two networking ports—LocalTalk and 10Base-T Ethernet—it is
possible to be physically connected to more than one kind of network at the same time.
However, you can use only one of your connections at a time.
If you are connected to both a LocalTalk and an Ethernet network (either 10Base-T or PCI-
based), your computer uses the Ethernet connection unless you specify LocalTalk in the
AppleTalk control panel. For help in setting up the AppleTalk control panel and specifying the
port you want to use, see Mac OS Help, available in the Help menu.
Configuring Your Network Connection
After you physically connect your computer to a LocalTalk or Ethernet network, you need to
configure the software for your network connection in either the AppleTalk control panel,
the TCP/IP control panel, or both.
You use the AppleTalk control panel to set up your connection to an AppleTalk network (that
is, a network using the AppleTalk protocol).
Ethernet port
(10Base-T)
Twisted-pair cable
(10Base-T cable)
Wall plate 10Base-T hub
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