About the Apple Ethernet CS II Card
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 802.3 standard for Ethernet.
There are three configurations of the Apple Ethernet CS II Card, each with a connector for a different type of Ethernet cable. These are
mtwisted pair
mthin coaxial (“coax”)
mAAUI (universal connector)
This manual provides instructions for all three configurations of the card.
You begin by installing the card and then connecting it to your network. You should also install the latest version of the Ethernet software if a disk is included with the card.
The Apple Ethernet CS II Card requires System
7.5.3or a later version. For best performance your system should have 8 megabytes (MB) minimum of
What’s in the box
mOne Apple Ethernet CS II Card with either a
mOne floppy disk containing Ethernet CS II software
mWarranty card
mUser’s guide
IMPORTANT If you purchased a new Macintosh and this booklet came in the box, your Apple Ethernet CS II Card and software may already be installed, and no disk containing the Ethernet CS II software is included. Skip ahead to “Installing Your Ethernet Software” for information about setting up your software.
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