Technical information

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Networking
Chapter 4
Apricot supplies Thin-cable Ethernet Network Starter and Thin-
cable Ethernet Node Addition packs which can help you build
simple Ethernet segments. Ask your Apricot supplier for details.
It is possible to remove the T-connector from the rear of your
computer for a short time without disrupting the network. For
example, you might remove it temporarily while you relocate
your computer. However, the open end of the T-connector is
a source of interference to the network signals, so do not leave
it disconnected for too long. If you have to disconnect your
computer from the network for a long time, you should replace
the T-connector with a barrel connector.
Thick Ethernet
A thick-Ethernet system uses rugged, heavily-insulated coaxial
cable. With thick cable, you can connect more computers and
the distance between them can be greater, but the cable is more
expensive and more difficult to install than thin-Ethernet cable.
Use the following illustration as a guide to connecting your
computer to a thick-Ethernet system.