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Installation Process

 

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Attaching the AsantéTalk to your LocalTalk 
network:

 

Connect a LocalTalk adapter to the DIN8 port on the AsantéTalk. Con-
nect your LocalTalk cable to the LocalTalk port on the adapter. 

 

 

See the Quick Start Guide for more information.

 

1

 

The AsantéTalk supports a maximum of eight (8) 

devices plus the AsantéTalk, or nine (9) nodes 
maximum.

 

2

 

The LocalTalk network must be configured as a 

“bus” network.

 

3

 

The LocalTalk network must be properly 

terminated at both ends of the LocalTalk cable.

 

 

LocalTalk adapters / connectors from 
approved sources may be used. 

 

 

LocalTalk network configurations wired as a “star” 
or “modified star” are not supported.

Summary of Contents for AsanteTalk

Page 1: ...AsantéTalk Installation Guide Asanté Technologies Inc 821 Fox Lane San Jose CA 95131 1 800 662 9686 www asante com February 1999 Part Number 06 00506 00 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...call AsantéTechnologies Inc for a Returned Mer chandise Authorization RMA number that 2 you clearly write this RMA number on the out side of the package and that 3 you return it postage prepaid during the warranty period This warranty is exclusive and is limited to the AsantéTalk This limited lifetime warranty shall not apply to AsantéTalk products that have been subjected to abuse misuse abnormal...

Page 3: ...d key words are in boldface font Note Noteworthy information which contains helpful suggestions or references to other sections in the manual is in this format Important Significant information that calls attention to important features or instructions is in this format Audience This manual uses terms and concepts associated with Macintosh and iMac Computers and their user interface It is recommen...

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Page 5: ...thernet Network 10 Attaching the AsantéTalk directly to your iMac 10 Attaching the AsantéTalk to your existing Ethernet network 11 Ethernet Installation Guidelines 11 Configure your iMac for Ethernet Communication 12 AsantéTalk Power Up 13 AsantéTalk LED s 13 AsantéTalk Power Supply 14 Supported Printers 14 Supported Apple Computer Systems 14 Technical Support 15 Contacting AsantéTechnical Support...

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Page 7: ...computers The AsantéTalk connects a LocalTalk network or printer and an Ether net network or your iMac After you have installed it on both net works devices on the two networks will be able to communicate through the AsantéTalk Installation Steps 1 Connect the AsantéTalk to your LocalTalk net work or printer 2 Connect the AsantéTalk to your iMac or existing Ethernet network 3 Optional Configure yo...

Page 8: ...Start Guide for more information 1 The AsantéTalk supports a maximum of eight 8 devices plus the AsantéTalk or nine 9 nodes maximum 2 The LocalTalk network must be configured as a bus network 3 The LocalTalk network must be properly terminated at both ends of the LocalTalk cable LocalTalk adapters connectors from approved sources may be used LocalTalk network configurations wired as a star or modi...

Page 9: ...net work segment requires a LocalTalk adapter for proper communication The LocalTalk net work segment may include any combination of printers and computer systems on Local Talk The last device in the LocalTalk network chain must include a terminating resistor Ethernet Installation Process AsantéTalk includes a 10Mbs Ethernet connection making installation to new or existing networks simple AsantéT...

Page 10: ...abling requirements for wiring and installation Attaching the AsantéTalk directly to your iMac TheYellow Crossover cable is used to establish the physical network connection where the configuration consists of the AsantéTalk and the Apple iMac system To connect this cable simply open the Apple iMac door located on the right hand side facing the front of the iMac of the iMac Insert one end of the c...

Page 11: ...rnet Hub Insert one end of the cable into the RJ45 female cable connector Note Do not install this cable or any other straight thru 10BaseT cable to an Hub or Switch uplink port The other end of the SILVER cable will attach to the RJ45 port on the AsantéTalk Insert the cable end into the connector If a longer Ethernet cable is required follow predefined IEEE Ethernet wiring requirements for wiring...

Page 12: ...s or Hubs must be able to turn off or disable this feature for proper operation Configure your iMac for Ethernet Communi cation 1 Set your AppleTalk control panel to show Con nect via Ethernet 2 Set yourTCP IP control panel to Modem if you connect to the Internet using the iMac s modem Ethernet if you connect to the Internet using your Local Area Network See the documentation that came with your M...

Page 13: ...ork any LocalTalk nodes that are connected to the LocalTalk segment of the network will appear within the Apple Macintosh Chooser Those nodes will be able to utilize server or printer resources on either ethernet or LocalTalk net works AsantéTalk LED s The four 4 LED s Light Emitting Diodes on the AsantéTalk indicate activity on the Ethernet and LocalTalk networks The LED s are as follows Table 1 ...

Page 14: ...mpatibility information consult your printer manufacturer Each LocalTalk printer must be connected to the AsantéTalk with an approved LocalTalk adapter The LocalTalk network must be properly terminated with two 2 terminating resistors Supported Apple Computer Systems AsantéTalk will support Apple Computer Macintosh systems designed with a built in LocalTalk communications port Each LocalTalk Macin...

Page 15: ...antéTechnical Support Telephone 800 622 7464 Fax 408 432 6018 Internet Mail support asante com World Wide Web http www asante com Bulletin Board Service BBS 408 432 1416 FTP Archive ftp asante com Technical Support Hours 6 00 A M to 5 00 P M Pacific StandardTime USA Monday Friday ...

Page 16: ...te com Internet Web Site http www asante com Asanté Technologies Asia T 886 25162636 F 886 25171999 Asanté Technologies Europe T 441 81 332 1326 F 441 81 332 1334 1999 Asanté Technologies Inc Asanté is a trademark of Asanté Technologies Inc All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Part Number 06 00483 00 Rev A ...

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