Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CS II Apple
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1 The Apple Ethernet CS II Card expands the communication capabilities of models of Macintosh computers that have a communication slot II (CS II). The card is designed for networks that conform to the IEEE 802.
2 Note: You’ll need to obtain the specific cable for your network separately. If you are not sure which transceiver you need, see your network administrator or support person. Your Apple Ethernet CS II card has one of three types of network connectors: twisted pair, coaxial, or AAUI connector.
3 IMPORTANT If you’re installing the Apple Ethernet C S I I T hi n C o ax Ca r d, a T -c o nn e ct o r i s c on n ec t ed to your card. Before you install the card, twist the T-connector to unlock it from your card and set it aside.
4 To connect your card to the network, follow the instructions for your specific card. Check the illustration below to determine your card type. Refer to the following pages for instructions on how to.
5 Co n nect i ng a n A pp l e Et herne t CS II Coax Car d IMPORTANT Connecting your computer to the network will temporarily disrupt services to other users, so work quickly. To minimize the disruption, alert your network administrator before continuing these instructions.
6 5. Attach your T-connector to the port on your card. It may help to use two hands. With one hand, push the T-connector on the port. While still holding the T-connector, use the fingers on your other hand to lock the connector into place. Pull the T-connector to test that it is locked securely to the port.
7 Con ne ct in g an App le Ethernet CS II AA UI Car d 1. Plug the AAUI connector from your network transceiver cable into the AAUI port on your card. You need a specific AAUI-compatible transceiver for the kind of media used for your network: thick coax, twisted-pair, thin coax, fiber-optic, or twisted-pair hub.
8 If you purchased a new Macintosh with an Apple Ethernet CS II card, you may already have the required software installed. If a PCI Network Installer disk is included with your card, perform the steps in “Installing the Software,” next. If no PCI Network Installer disk is included with your card, the latest software is already installed.
9 To install Ethernet software: 1. Insert the PCI Network Installer disk in your Macintosh and double-click the disk’s icon to open it. The Apple Ethernet CS II cards require the versions of software supplied on the PCI Network Installer disk. 2. Open the Installer program, review the Welcome screen, and click Continue.
10 Sett in g the Net w ork Softw are Select or To use your Apple Ethernet CS II card, you must set your computer to use Open Transport Networking, which provides advanced networking services and compatibility. You use the Network Software Selector application to select Open Transport Networking.
11 Sett in g y o ur c on t rol panel s f or Et hernet You must next set the AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels for Ethernet. Setting the AppleTalk control panel A Macintosh computer’s AppleTalk network connection is preset for LocalTalk connected to either the printer port or the modem port.
12 4. If you see a pop-up menu that lists zones, select the zone you want. If your network has been set up to allow you to choose a zone but you have not yet done so, the menu lists choices, with your designated zone selected.
13 Sett in g the T C P/ I P con tro l panel f or Ethernet If you want to connect to an Ethernet network using TCP/IP network protocols, you need to change the setting in the TCP/IP control panel. Follow these steps: 1. Choose Control Panels from the Apple ( K ) menu.
14 To disconnect your computer from the network, shut down your system and unplug the network cable’s connector from the port on the Ethernet card. Do not disconnect the network cable or terminator. If you plan to move your computer and reconnect to the network at a new location, notify your network administrator before you move.
15 Following are guidelines for handling common problems. If these suggestions don’t help you fix the problem, contact your network administrator. IMPORTANT The first step in troubleshooting any problem with your network connection is to check each of the following items.
16 If you can’t select Ethernet in the AppleTalk or TCP /IP control panel: You can only select Ethernet when the network cable is installed properly and the network is operating correctly.
17 If your system can’t load Ethernet at startup and reverts to LocalTalk: Your System file may be damaged or your Ethernet installation was unsuccessful. Try reinstalling the network software. Also check that your network cable is properly attached and terminated, if necessary.
18 App le Etherne t C S I I Th i n Coax Car d Connector Ethernet IEEE 802.3– compliant BNC port Cable RG-58/U; 2-meter minimum length between devices Terminator 50 ohm, BNC-type Ethernet transmit/ 10 megabits per second maximum receive data rate Power dissipation Less than 2.
Ap ple Ether n et C S II A A UI Ca rd Connector Ethernet IEEE 802.3– compatible AAUI port Ethernet transmit/ 10 megabits per second data receive rate maximum Power dissipation Less than .9 watts, with an average of . 75 watt (plus transceiver power dissipation.
The following books from Apple Computer, published by Addison-Wesley, are available at computer bookstores. Planning and Managing AppleTalk Networks provides comprehensive information on setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting small- to medium-sized AppleTalk networks.
Apple E t h e r n e t C S I I C a r d U s e r ’ s G u i d e.
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio- frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
Industry Canada DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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If you already are a holder of Apple CS II, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Apple CS II.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Apple CS II. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Apple CS II along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
