Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch, Double Layer Super Drive) - Manual (Page 43)

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 43
Connecting With Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)
Your computer comes with built-in Ethernet networking capability, which you can use
to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem.
Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You might be able to
store and retrieve information; use network printers, modems, and email; or connect to
the Internet. You can use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a
small network. The Ethernet port on your PowerBook automatically detects other
Ethernet devices. You don’t need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to
other Ethernet devices.
 Use 2-pair category 3 (or higher) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet
network.
 Use 2-pair category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cables to connect to a 100Base-T Ethernet
network.
 Use 4-pair category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cables to connect to a 1000Base-T Ethernet
network.
Getting More Information About Using Ethernet
Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring files
using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for
“Ethernet” or “network.”
For information about networking products you can use with your PowerBook, check
the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide.
®
LL3264.book Page 43 Wednesday, August 17, 2005 6:33 PM