Apple Desktop Computer manual Ethernet Port, Internal Modem

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Devices and Ports

Ethernet Port

The iMac computer has a built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. The user can connect it to either a 10Base-T or a 100Base-TX hub; the port will automatically sense which type of hub is connected.

The connector for the Ethernet port is a an RJ-45 connector in the I/O bay on the right side of the computer.

The Ethernet interface in the iMac computer conforms to the ISO/IEC 802.3 specification, where applicable.

Internal Modem

The iMac computer comes with a built-in modem. The connector for the modem is an RJ-11 connector in the I/O bay on the right side of the computer.

The modem has the following features:

■modem bit rates up to 56 Kbps (supports K56flex and V.90 modem standards)

■fax modem bit rates up to 14.4 Kbps

The modem appears to the system as a serial port that responds to the typical AT commands. The modem provides a sound output for monitoring the progress of the modem connection.

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