Installing the Pipeline
Software you need to supply
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Preliminary January 30, 1998
Pipeline Start Here Guide
A modem cable
To connect the Pipeline to your computer’s serial port (required for UNIX, but
optional for PC and Macintosh), you need a modem cable (also called a serial
cable, designed for connecting an external modem). The cable must be a “high-
speed” modem cable, that supports the “hardware handshaking” technique used
by almost all recently manufactured modems. This cable must have the
appropriate plug for connecting to a serial communication port on your computer
and a DB9 or DB25 male connector at the other end.
Note:
You cannot use a null modem cable.
An Ethernet interface
For the Pipeline to communicate with your computer, you need a properly
configured 10Base-T or Thinnet Ethernet interface for your computer. The
interface may be built into the computer or it may be an adapter card or PCMCIA
card (PC card) in your laptop. Follow the instructions for installing and
configuring the interface that are included with the interface or with your
computer.
Software you need to supply
This section describes the additional software you need to in order to use your
Pipeline.
Networking software
Depending on the type of network you will be connecting to, you need the
appropriate networking software installed on your computer:
•
If you are connecting to a Novell IPX network, you need IPX client
software.
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If you are connecting to the Internet or to a TCP/IP network, you must have
software that supports TCP/IP networking. Many operating systems, such as
Windows 95 and newer Macintoshes, include this networking software. If
