Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card - Manual (Page 5)

About this communications card
The Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card expands the
communications capabilities of models of Macintosh
computers that have a communications slot (CS). The card
is designed for networks that conform to the IEEE 802.3
standard for Ethernet. To connect to an Ethernet network,
you must also install EtherTalk software, which is included
with the card.
After adding the card and installing EtherTalk software, you
connect to your network by attaching the network cable to
the card’s thin coaxial (“coax”) port using the T-connector
provided with the card. If your computer is physically
located in the first or last position on your network, you’ll
need to attach a terminator to one end of the cable’s
BNC-style T-connector. This guide provides complete
instructions for connecting the card and cable.
The Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card works only with
Macintosh System 7 or later. For best performance your
system should have at least 4 megabytes (MB) of random-
access memory.
What’s in the box
■ One Apple Ethernet CS Thin Coax Card
Note: Keep the card inside its antistatic bag in
the protective cardboard box until you’re ready
to install it.
■ One thin coax T-connector, attached to card
■ One floppy disk containing EtherTalk software
■ Warranty card
■ User’s guide
Note: You’ll need to obtain the thin coax cable for your
network separately. If you’re adding your computer to
the end of the network, you’ll also need to obtain a
standard thin coax terminator. (The special 5-pack
version of the card includes two thin coax terminators.)
WARNING To avoid damage to the card and to
your other computer equipment, be sure that
you’ve turned off power to the computer before
beginning installation procedures.
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