Cables to Go 1000TA/TPC user manual Configuring GigaNIX for AppleTalk

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Step 5 The installation process is complete. Click on the Restart button to restart your computer.

After installing the software and restarting your computer, you will need to configure AppleTalk and TCP/IP for use with the GigaNIX Gigabit Ethernet adapter. Unless you change your machine’s setup, this procedure will only have to be performed once. After that, your Macintosh will be able to locate and load the adapter driver automatically whenever you reset or power-up your Mac. Refer to the following sections for information on configuring your adapter to utilize AppleTalk and TCP/IP.

3.2Configuring GigaNIX for AppleTalk

Your Macintosh utilizes the AppleTalk protocol to communicate with other Macintoshes running Personal Filesharing. In order for your Gigabit Ethernet adapter to utilize AppleTalk, you must select your adapter in the AppleTalk Control Panel. Additional options may be selected based on the needs of the system, using options documented in the Apple network system administration guides and manuals. Follow the steps below to configure your Gigabit Ethernet adapter for AppleTalk:

Step 1 Pull-down the Apple (apple icon) menu and select the AppleTalk Control Panel item to open a window that should look similar to the one shown below

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Contents 10/100/1000T Ethernet Adapter User’s ManualTable of Contents Asanté FriendlyNET GigaNIX 1000TA/TPC Package Contents FeaturesIntroduction Bracket/LED Information System RequirementsInstallation in a Apple Power Macintosh G3 or G4 Hardware InstallationPage Installation in a PC Computer Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to the network Pin Number Signal Installing the GigaNIX Mac OS8 or 9 Software Driver Macintosh Software InstallationPage Configuring GigaNIX for AppleTalk Configuring the GigaNIX 1000TA for TCP/IP Page Installing the GigaNIX on Windows 98/2000/Me Windows Software InstallationPage Page Page Page Software Installation on Windows NT Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Installing the driver Software Installation on LinuxTuning the Installation Asanté FriendlyNET GigaNIX 1000TA/TPC Need more help? TroubleshootingPerformance Product SpecificationsSupport Safety Advisory Safety and Regulatory ComplianceTechnical Support Contacting AsantéLegal Notice