Such devices include the Macintosh Quadra, Centris 650, LaserWriter IIg, LaserWriter Pro 630, Apple Ethernet NB Card, Apple Ethernet LC Card, and many third-party Ethernet cards and network interface devices. The Apple Ethernet components provide physical-level access to data communications networks meeting IEEE 802.3 standards. All media meeting this specification are supported by Apple Ethernet products. For communication over any of these physical connections, additional software is required. For instance, to use AppleTalk network system services, EtherTalk software is required.
Many sites have extra telephone wire already installed.
Creating an Ethernet network with this wiring requires connecting certain pairs to a centralized Ethernet hub. The pairs run through the building to RJ-45 wall plates in each office. When you plug the Apple Ethernet Twisted-Pair Transceiver to the wall plate, a network connection is established. Fully supporting the IEEE 802.3 AUI specification, this adapter allows you to connect your Apple Ethernet device to external transceivers for fiber-optic, thick coax, and other Ethernet media types. Any current or future Ethernet media standard will be supported by the Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter and an appropriate transceiver.