Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Connecting a modem or telecom adapter
Your computer is equipped with an enhanced telecommunications port (marked with
W
),
which can be used with a standard modem or the Apple GeoPort Telecom Adapter. The
GeoPort Telecom Adapter offers advanced communications features not available with
standard modems. It is available from authorized Apple dealers.
To connect a modem or GeoPort Adapter, follow the instructions that came with it.
Connecting to a network
Your computer has built-in support for two different networking systemsÑLocalTalk and
Ethernet. Other networking systems are possible, but they require expansion cards.
Use the Network control panel in MacOS to choose a networking system. See Macintosh
Guide for information about using your computer on a network.
Connecting to a LocalTalk network
Use the computerÕs printer port (marked with
[
) to connect to a LocalTalk network.
LocalTalk connectors and cables are available from several vendors. Follow the instructions
that came with the connector and cabling.
Connecting to an Ethernet network
The computer has two built-in ports (marked with
G
) for connecting to high-speed Ethernet
networks. Using the appropriate AAUI adapter, you can connect to standard Ethernet wiring
such as 10BaseT, thick coax, and thin coax. Adapters are available from several vendors.
Follow the manufacturerÕs instructions for connecting the adapter. If you are connecting to a
10BaseT network, you can plug the network RJ45 connector into the 10BaseT port.
If both the AAUI and the 10BaseT connectors are connected, the 10BaseT connection will be
used by default.
Connecting to a Token Ring network
You can connect to a Token Ring network by installing an expansion card and appropriate
networking software. Token Ring cards and software are available from several vendors.
Using audio equipment
Using the sound in and sound out ports of your computer, you can record and play high-
quality stereo audio. You can connect audio devices such as microphones, stereo equipment,
and speakers. (You can also use an external or internal CD-ROM drive to play audio CDs.
See ÒPlaying audio CDs on a CD-ROM driveÓ on page 53 later in this section.)
