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Chapter 2 Using Your Computer 35
2 Plug the other end of the cord into an RJ-45 wall outlet or external Ethernet hub or
switch 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 (choose Help > Mac
Help).
To configure your network settings:
1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click Network.
2 Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu.
3 Click TCP/IP and enter information about your network.
The default setting is Configure Using DHCP.
4 Click Apply Now.
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Additional information, including information about setting up an Ethernet network or
transferring files using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and
search for “Ethernet” or “network.”
For more information on networking your Power Mac G5, go to Apple Service &
Support at www.apple.com/support.
For information on networking products you can use with your Power Mac G5, go to
the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide.
RJ-45 wall plate
Twisted-pair
Ethernet cable
Ethernet hub
or switch
Ethernet port
(twisted-pair
Ethernet)
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