1-20 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
Connecting to a Single Workstation
To connect the AccessBuilder 500 to a single personal computer or workstation:
1Use the 10BaseT crossover cable supplied together with a length of standard 10BaseT cable.
2Connect the crossover cable to the 10BaseT socket on the workstation’s Ethernet adapter as shown in Figure
3Connect the port of the crossover cable that is connected to your PC and the socket marked LAN on the AccessBuilder 500 using a length of standard 10BaseT cable.
Figure 1-8 Using the 10BaseT Crossover To Connect To A PC.
Connecting to Your LAN Using a Transceiver
You can use the AUI port to connect the AccessBuilder 500 to an Ethernet network using any type of cabling media, such as 10Base5, 10Base2 or fiber optic cable.
The transceiver must be correctly attached to your network cabling and can be connected to the AccessBuilder 500 using an AUI cable (sometimes known as drop cable). Follow the instructions provided with your transceiver’s user guide.
