Apple Ethernet CS Twisted-Pair Card User Manual

Apple Ethernet CS Twisted-Pair Card User’s Guide

FCC statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at the user’s own expense, will be required to correct the interference.

IMPORTANT Changes or modifications to this product are not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc., and 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 Appleauthorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

DOC statement

DOC Class A Compliance

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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 A

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

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Contents

About this communications card / 2

What’s in the box / 2

Installing and connecting your card / 3

Installing EtherTalk software / 5

Setting the Network control panel for EtherTalk / 7

Changing your AppleTalk zone / 8

Disconnecting and moving your computer / 8

Troubleshooting / 9

Specifications / 11

For more information / 11

About this communications card

The Apple Ethernet CS Twisted-Pair Card expands the communications capabilities of models of Macintosh computers that have a communications slot (CS). The card is designed for an Ethernet network that uses IEEE 10BASE-T standard twisted-pair cable. To connect to an Ethernet network, you must also install EtherTalk software, which is included with the Twisted-Pair Card. After you’ve added the card and installed EtherTalk software, you connect to your network by attaching a network cable to

What’s in the box

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One Apple Ethernet CS Twisted-Pair Card

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

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One floppy disk containing EtherTalk software

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Warranty card

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User’s guide

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cable separately.

the card’s RJ-45 port and to a network controller unit (hub).

The Apple Ethernet CS Twisted-Pair Card works only with Macintosh System 7 or later. For best performance your system should have at least 4 megabytes (MB) of random-access memory.

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.

Keep the card inside its antistatic bag in

You’ll need to obtain twisted-pair network

Installing and connecting your card

1. Follow the specific setup information that came with your Macintosh to open the back panel or lid, and locate the communications slot inside the computer.

The material that comes with your Macintosh includes instructions to help you avoid damage to your computer’s components when installing the card. Be sure you’ve shut down and turned off the power to your computer before starting the installation.

Handle the card by its edge.

RJ-45 port

Push down evenly and firmly.

2. Remove the card from its antistatic bag.

Handle the card by its edges and avoid touching the components and connector as much as possible.

3. Align the card over the communications slot and press down firmly and evenly on both ends until the card fits snugly into place.

You can test to see if the card is properly connected by lifting the card slightly. If it resists and stays in place, it’s connected.

To locate the communications slot for your computer, see the setup instructions that came with your Macintosh.

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