Apple Macintosh 6500 - Manual (Page 95)

95 Connecting Your Computer to a Network
This chapter describes how to connect to and configure your computer on
LocalTalk and Ethernet networks. For other network-related information,
refer to the appropriate information source
m If your computer is already connected to a network, refer to Macintosh
Guide (or Mac OS Guide), available in the Guide (h) menu, for
information about printing to a networked printer, accessing information
on file servers, and sharing files on your computer with other users. Also,
your network administrator can provide information about network
software that may be available, such as Internet access and electronic mail.
m If your location does not currently have a network and you are interested
in setting one up, refer to a book on Macintosh networking that will help
you select and plan a network appropriate for your organization. Many
books about networks are available at computer bookstores.
Note: With a modem, you can connect to the Internet and other online
services. However, with an Ethernet card or LocalTalk connection (described
in this chapter), you can also connect your computer to other computers or
servers in a local area network. You may also be able to reach the Internet if
you connect to a network that has an Internet link. (By the way, access to the
Internet over a network may be noticeably faster than access by a modem. For
information on using your modem, see Chapter 6, “Connecting Your
Computer to a Telephone Line.”)