
6
TribeStar Users Guide
Unpacking TribeStar
Installation Checklist
In addition to the TribeStar package, you should have the following components:
An Ethernet transceiver (e.g., 10BaseT or 10Base2 type) to attach to the
TribeStar’s AUI port. If you bought your transceiver from Zoom, the SQE
should already be set to “ON.” If you bought your transceiver from a third
party, consult their instructions for the proper setting.
If you plan to use 10Base2 Ethernet cables (ThinNet): appropriate lengths of
cable, cable T-connectors and terminators (one for each end of the daisy
chain). See the
ThinNet section.
If you plan to use 10BaseT Ethernet cable: a 10BaseT hub and one
10BaseT cable for each Ethernet device. If you connect the TribeStar to only
one Ethernet machine, you do not need a 10BaseT hub, but you must use a
special 10BaseT cable with the send and receive wires reversed in one end.
(See the illustration in the
Making Your Own Cables section in Part III.)
A wiring kit consisting of an RJ-21 cable and either a punchdown block or 8-
port patch panel. The wiring kit is used to connect the TribeStar to your
LocalTalk network. These wiring kits are available from most resellers or
directly from Zoom.