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Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network
You can connect directly to a 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet network.
You can also connect your computer to an Ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cables. To
do this, you need an RJ-45–to–Thin Coax adapter (available from other manufacturers).
See your Apple-authorized dealer for more information on Ethernet media adapters.
To connect your Macintosh to a centralized 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet network, follow
these steps:
1 Plug one end of an RJ-45 twisted-pair cable into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh.
2 Plug the other end of the cord into an RJ-45 wall outlet or external hub that is connected to a
twisted-pair Ethernet network.
After you start up the computer, you need to configure the software for your network
connection. Your network administrator can provide the necessary information. You can also
get help configuring your network software using Mac Help (in the Help menu).
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network or transferring files using
Ethernet, is available in Mac Help. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for
“Ethernet” or “network.”
For information on networking products you can use with your computer, go to the
Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide
RJ-45 wall plate
Twisted-pair Ethernet cable
Ethernet hub or switch