©NationalInstruments Corporation 1-1 GPIB-ENET/100for Mac OS
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Introduction
This chapter lists what you need to get started and optional equipment
youcan order, and briefly describes the GPIB-ENET/100 hardware and
NI-488.2 for Mac OS.

What You Need to Get Started

Before you install your GPIB-ENET/100 hardware and NI-488.2 for
Mac OS, make sure you have all of the following items:
❑Mac OS8.1 or higher with at least 32 MB memory
❑TCP/IP protocol installed on your computer
❑GPIB-ENET/100, which is included in your hardware kit
❑GPIB-ENET/100power supply, which is included in your hardware kit
❑One of the followingpower cords, which is included in your
hardwarek it:
–U.S. standard powercord
–Switzerland powercord
–Australian powercord
–UniversalEuropean power cord
–North American powercord
–U.K.p owercord
❑TheNI-488.2 for Mac OS Version 7.6.7CD, which is included in your
softwarekit
❑One oft he followingCategory 5 twisted-pair network cables,
which you can purchase from National Instruments:
–Straight-through cable for connecting the GPIB-ENET/100 to
an etwork hub
–Cross-overcable for connecting the GPIB-ENET/100 directly
to a computer’snetwork interface card (NIC)