Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card User Manual

K

Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card
User’s Guide

FCC statement

The equipment described in this manual generates and uses
radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—
that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s instructions—it may
cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to the specifications in
Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

You can determine whether your computer is causing interfer­ence by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably
caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.

If your computer system does cause interference to radio or
television reception, try to correct the interference by using one
or more of the following measures:

m

Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

m

Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or
radio.

m

Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.

m

Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit
from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the
computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled
by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

m

Install a rooftop television antenna with a coaxial cable lead­in between the antenna and the television.

If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or
Apple for assistance. See the service and support information
that came with your Apple product. Or contact an experienced
radio-television technician for additional suggestions. You may
find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC:

Interference Handbook

booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.

IMPORTANT Changes or modifications to this product not
authorized by Apple Computer, Inc., could void the FCC
certification and negate your authority to operate the product.
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions
that included the use of shielded cables and connectors between
system components. It is important that you use shielded cables
and connectors to reduce the possibility of causing interference
to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. For Apple
peripheral devices, you can obtain the proper shielded cables
through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral
devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

(stock number 004-000-00493-1). This

DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio
interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Observation des normes—Classe B

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans les
règlements sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictés par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.

VCCI statement

This manual is copyrighted by Apple or by Apple’s suppliers, with all
rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be
copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple
Computer, Inc. This exception does not allow copies to be made for
others, whether or not sold, but all of the material purchased may be
sold, given, or lent to another person. Under the law, copying includes
translating into another language.

The Apple logo is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Use of
the “keyboard” Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes
without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark
infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual
is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

© Apple Computer, Inc., 1994
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014-6299
[phone]

Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, LocalTalk, and Macintosh
are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States
and other countries.

Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada.

Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and
constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes
no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.

About this communications card

The Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card expands the
communications capabilities of models of Macintosh
computers that have a communications slot (CS). The card
is designed for networks that conform to the IEEE 802.3
standard for Ethernet. To connect to an Ethernet network,
you must also install EtherTalk software, which is included
with the card.

After adding the card and installing EtherTalk software, you
connect to your network by attaching the network cable to
the card’s thin coaxial (“coax”) port using the T-connector
provided with the card. If your computer is physically
located in the first or last position on your network, you’ll

What’s in the box

■

One Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card

Note:

the protective cardboard box until you’re ready
to install it.

■

One thin coax T-connector, attached to card

■

One floppy disk containing EtherTalk software

■

Warranty card

■

User’s guide

Note:

network separately. If you’re adding your computer to
the end of the network, you’ll also need to obtain a
standard thin coax terminator. (The special 5-pack
version of the card includes two thin coax terminators.)

need to attach a terminator to one end of the cable’s
BNC-style T-connector. This guide provides complete
instructions for connecting the card and cable.

The Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card works only with
Macintosh System 7 or later. For best performance your

WARNING To avoid damage to the card and to
your other computer equipment, be sure that
you’ve turned off power to the computer before

beginning installation procedures.
system should have at least 4 megabytes (MB) of random­access memory.

Keep the card inside its antistatic bag in

You’ll need to obtain the thin coax cable for your

1