Apple iMac G5 (iSight) - Manual (Page 34)

34 Chapter 3 Using Your iMac G5
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
Your iMac G5 comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) Base-T
(twisted-pair) 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 may be able to
store and retrieve information; use network printers, modems, and email; or connect to
the Internet. You can also share files between two computers or set up a small network.
The Ethernet port on your iMac G5 automatically detects other Ethernet devices. You
don’t need a crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices.
 Use 4-pair category 3 (Cat 3) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet
network.
 Use 2-pair category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T, 100Base-T, or
1000Base-T Ethernet network.
More Information About Using Ethernet
Additional information, including how to set up an Ethernet network and transfer files
using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and
search for “Ethernet” or “network.” For information about networking products you can
use with your iMac G5, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide.
Ethernet port
(10/100/1000Base-T)
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