Connecting A Modem Or Telecom Adapter; Connecting To A Network; Connecting To A Localtalk Network; Connecting To An Ethernet Network - Power Computing PowerWave 604 User Manual

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a modem or telecom adapter

Your computer is equipped with an enhanced telecommunications port (marked with
which can be used with a standard modem or the Apple GeoPort Telecom Adapter. The
GeoPort Telecom Adapter offers advanced communications features not available with
standard modems. It is available from authorized Apple dealers.
To connect a modem or GeoPort Adapter, follow the instructions that came with it.

Connecting to a network

Your computer has built-in support for two different networking systemsÑLocalTalk and
Ethernet. Other networking systems are possible, but they require expansion cards.
Use the Network control panel in MacOS to choose a networking system. See Macintosh
Guide for information about using your computer on a network.

Connecting to a LocalTalk network

Use the computerÕs printer port (marked with
LocalTalk connectors and cables are available from several vendors. Follow the instructions
that came with the connector and cabling.

Connecting to an Ethernet network

The computer has two built-in ports (marked with
networks. Using the appropriate AAUI adapter, you can connect to standard Ethernet wiring
such as 10BaseT, thick coax, and thin coax. Adapters are available from several vendors.
Follow the manufacturerÕs instructions for connecting the adapter. If you are connecting to a
10BaseT network, you can plug the network RJ45 connector into the 10BaseT port.
If both the AAUI and the 10BaseT connectors are connected, the 10BaseT connection will be
used by default.

Connecting to a Token Ring network

You can connect to a Token Ring network by installing an expansion card and appropriate
networking software. Token Ring cards and software are available from several vendors.

Using audio equipment

Using the sound in and sound out ports of your computer, you can record and play high-
quality stereo audio. You can connect audio devices such as microphones, stereo equipment,
and speakers. (You can also use an external or internal CD-ROM drive to play audio CDs.
See ÒPlaying audio CDs on a CD-ROM driveÓ on page 53 later in this section.)
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