Apple Macintosh 6500 - Manual (Page 98)

Connecting to an Ethernet network
Ethernet is a cable system that lets your computer communicate with other
computers much faster than it can with LocalTalk cables. To connect your
computer to an Ethernet network, you need to do the following:
m Find out from your network administrator what kind of Ethernet network
you’re connecting to.
m If your computer did not come with the appropriate Ethernet card already
installed, buy and install the right kind of Ethernet card and cable. See
“Choosing an Ethernet Card,” next in this chapter. See Appendix B for
instructions on installing cards in your computer.
m Connect the card to the network. See the instructions later in this chapter
for connecting the card to the type of Ethernet network you have.
m Configure the network connection. See the instructions in “Configuring
Your Network Connection,” later in this chapter.
Choosing an Ethernet card
Many models of your computer come with an Ethernet card already installed.
If your computer didn’t include an Ethernet card and you decide to add one,
there are two factors that affect what kind of Ethernet card you should
purchase for your computer—where the card will be installed in your
computer and what kind of network you’ll be connecting to. Depending on
the type of card you install, you may also need an appropriate media adapter.
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