GCC Printers Elite XL - Manual (Page 39)

Setting up the Elite XL 1-25
Direct Ethernet connection
Because of the increasing availability of Ethernet in personal computers, the
possibility of the Elite XL being “directly” networked to a single computer is
becoming more common.
Important: When connecting the Elite XL directly to a computer (either
Macintosh or IBM PC and compatibles) with Ethernet we strongly recommend
that you use the 10BASE-2 connection introduced on the previous page.
Direct Ethernet connection options
In most cases, the Elite XL will be connected to a Macintosh. Some third-party
EtherTalk networking cards for IBM PCs and compatibles, containing the
connector types detailed in the following sections, are also available. When
using these cards, be sure to refer to the documentation included with them
before proceeding with the following procedures.
Option 1 - Apple Attachment Unit Interface (AAUI)
The AAUI interface is the standard connector used by Apple in Macintoshes
that have Ethernet built-in at the factory. Third-party Macintosh Ethernet cards
may also incorporate an AAUI connector.
Items needed:
Computer with Ethernet and AAUI port
1 AAUI to Thin Coax media adapter (also called a transceiver)
1 BNC “T” connector
1 50 ohm terminator
1 length (at least 6 feet long) of RG-58 coaxial cable
To connect the Elite XL to a computer with an AAUI port:
(Refer to the illustration on the following page.)
1. Turn off the computer and printer.
2. Attach the BNC “T” connector to the BNC connector on the Elite
XL.
3. Attach a 50 ohm terminator to one side of the “T” connector.
4. Connect the AAUI connector of the media adapter to the AAUI
port on your computer.
5. Attach one end of the RG-58 coaxial cable to the unterminated side of
the BNC “T” connector on the printer.
6. Attach the other end of the RG-58 coaxial cable to one of the BNC
connectors on the media adapter.
Direct Ethernet connection