Connecting To A Network; Connecting To A Localtalk Network; Connecting To An Ethernet Network; Connecting To A Token Ring Network - Power Computing PowerCenter PRO User Manual

Connecting Peripheral Devices
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 systems —
LocalTalk and Ethernet. Other networking systems are possible, but they
require expansion cards.
Use the AppleTalk
networking system. See the Mac OS Guide for information about using your
computer on a network.

Connecting to a LocalTalk network

Use the computer's printer port (marked with
with W
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
speed Ethernet networks. Using the appropriate AAUI adapter, you can
connect to standard Ethernet wiring such as 10Base-T, thick coax, and thin
coax. Adapters are available from several vendors. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting the adapter. If you are connecting to a 10Base-T
network, you can plug the network RJ45 connector into the 10Base-T port.
If both the AAUI and the 10Base-T connectors are connected, only the
10Base-T connection will be active.

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.
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or T C P / I P
) to connect to a LocalTalk network. LocalTalk connectors and cables
control panel in Mac OS to choose a
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) for connecting to high-