Most recent revision of this page Nov 6 2008.
This page has networking and related communication items for older Macs, from the "compact" Macs through Power Macs. We provide hardware and limited software, and some information about them. We provide no advice or support for these items other than that. So REVIEW MY NETWORKING NOTES if you are unsure about what you are ordering.
As a courtesy to my customers, I will offer on these network items only the right to return these by 7 days after reciept for a refund of the purchase price. This does not apply to items described "AS IS", those are priced accordingly. Returned items must be in the same condition as when sold and complete of course. This does not include a refund for shipping costs. Most of my customers have been happy with their networking purchases, I've had few returns over the years, but KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING.
Items on this page and related links include:
My other Web pages related to networking are:
For other Mac items, check my Mac home page for links
to all my other Mac items, accessories, and systems.
When ordering, please follow this link for ordering information, terms and conditions, and info about orders outside the USA.
NuBus is Apple's method of adding cards to Mac II, Quadra, Centris and other systems. Check YOUR system's documentation to see if it supports NuBus cards. For some Apple name and feature info on these cards, look at this info file on network cards. For docs and disks, a Techworks manual and disk is available, and an Asante manual and disk is available follow the links for details.
NuBus network cards with RJ-45 connector (10bT). MOst also have DB-15 connector, some have BNC connectors. Cards include Apple 820-0511-A, Farallon EtherMac NSC, TEchworks 10612-0001 and -0002, Asante MCNB. $10 each.
Various NuBus Etherport II cards by Shiva, Farallon, Dayna, Excelan, etc. thick/thin Ethernet, ENET/CNET switch. BNC and DB-15 connectors for thin or Thick Ethernet. $8 each
Various Nubus cards with BNC and DB-15 connectors not included above, $6
Nubus card, ROM says "Sonic Systems 1993 V1.025 The Diskless Mac" Has DB-15 connector, RJ-45 connector, jumper with "thin/TP" lable. $10.
Nubus cards with AAUI or AUI mini-DIN network connector (Apple's tiny network
connector) are also available at $15 each. Follow this link for a brief description of network connectors.Network cabling adapters convert AAUI connections to Ethernet conections. Late model PowerMacs use a PCI bus for expansion cards, such as an
Ethernet network card. That card has an RJ-45 connector for 10bT Ethernet
networks. We have a variety of used PCI 10bT Ethernet cards available for $10 plus shipping.
PN593-TP, Farallon EtherMac Card, a PCI card for 10bT Ethernet. Unused, we also have a 30-page manual and 800K diskette we can copy. (The manual covers the EtherNet and EtherWave product.) Card with copy of manual and disk is $15 plus shipping.
Network cards for the SE/30 are always in demand. The IIsi has the same PDS slot but
because of the space limits in the SE/30, some IIsi network cards will not fit the SE/30.
Many of these network cards include a socket for a coprocessor.
The 68882-20Mhz FPU coprocessor chip sold seperately, follow this link.
The coprocessor is not needed for the IIsi.
Asante MacCon Ethernet network 2-card set, for SE/30 OR IIsi
with 10bT, 10b2 and 10b5 support and FPU coprocessor socket. This
card mounts inside the SE\30. Models I have in stock are:
"Mac Con for IIsi SE30 P/N 09-00005-00 rev.C2" or "C1" and
"Mac Con 30ie MCPT P/N 09-00005-00 rev.C2" or "C1". Either has an
attached network interface card, as described below. Also available is a
50-page manual (copy) and install/diagnostic diskette! Plugs into the PDS
socket, has a pass-through connector for another PDS adapter card.
We try to keep these in stock, several usually available.
Many people have bought this card set over the years without complaint. The network card of this set says "Asante Technologies Inc,
MacCon+ TK/TP rev B". There is an RJ-45 connector (10bT) and a
15-pin DB-15 connector (10b5, thick Ethernet). Some models have
a BNC connector (10b2, thin Ethernet); specify this if you need it.
LEDs show network status. Units without the BNC/10b2 connector have a
switch with positions labled "TPL TPN TK"; units with the BNC have a
jumper for these options.
The Mac PDS card of the set says "Mac Con for IIsi SE/30 PN 09-0005-00
Rev C2"; or "Mac Con 30ie MCPT P/N 09-0005-00 Rev C1" - but these units
look identical. It has the math coprocessor option: a socketed 68882 at
20MHz, used with the IIsi but NOT with the SE/30 (it has a coprocessor).
These two cards are cabled together, cables included.
Asante MacCon Ethernet card, as above, for SE/30 or IIsi. TechWorks FPU coprocessor & network card set for IIsi: For the above TechWorks IIsi card set, I have
a Techworks manual and disk for this card set, follow the
link for details. We have SEVEN boxed sets (Sept 2008) of these cards for $25 plus shipping,
that includes an original diskette and manual.
Farallon PN594-TP, Ethernet network 2-card set, for SE/30 OR IIsi
with 10bT, 10b2 and 10b5 support and FPU coprocessor socket. This
card set mounts inside the SE\30. Models I may have in stock are:
"Farallon 5000118-00-01". One card plugs into the PDS
socket of the IIsi or SE/30. The other card is an
network interface card with RJ45 (10bT) connector. $39 plus shipping. SSI NB256 network card for SE/30 or IIsi. No docs or info. Has seperate board
for DB15, RJ45, BNC connectors to back of computer. $20 plus shipping, one available.
SE/30 or IIsi network card sets, brands other than the above,
features vary. Ask for price and availability. The following are external Ethernet adapters for Mac computers. Read the specifics carefully. They attach to the Mac's DB-25 connector SCSI port.
See this link for manuals and software for some of these items. For SCSI cables,
see my Mac Laptop SCSI cables section. Units below are priced without cables.
Asante "Micro EN/SC", a laptop SCSI to RJ-45 (10bT) Ethernet interface.
This small plastic box plugs into the back of a Mac laptop via that
square 30-pin SCSI connector on some Mac laptops; and it also plugs into
the ADB port (mouse/keyboard connector) with a pass-through connector
to obtain power. The output is an RJ-45 connector as noted. SOLD
Asante Micro EN\SC in original box with 70 page manual and
disk, for $35 plus shipping. Shipping weight 3 lbs.SOLD Nov 2004 Asante "EN/SC", a SCSI to RJ-45 (10bT) Ethernet interface.
This box has a SCSI connector (DB-25) to attach to a Mac SCSI port.
The output is an RJ-45 connector for Ethernet. Available
as described for $39 plus shipping. Shipping weight 6 lbs. Asante "EN/SC-10T", a SCSI to RJ-45 (10bT) Ethernet interface.
This box has two SCSI connectors (DB-25) to attach to a Mac SCSI port.
The output is an RJ-45 connector for Ethernet. One unit available
as described for $39 plus shipping. Shipping weight 6 lbs. Asante "Mini EN/SC 10T", a SCSI to RJ-45 (10bT) Ethernet interface.
This box has a SCSI connector (DB-25) to attach to a Mac SCSI port.
The output is an RJ-45 connector for Ethernet. One unit available
as described, with 12V AC or DC wall power supply, for $39 plus shipping. Shipping weight 3 lbs. See above for manual and disk offer. OUT OF STOCK April 2007.
Dayna "Ether+", a SCSI to Ethernet interface. May be by "Compatible
Systems", this box has a SCSI connector (DB-25) to attach to a Mac SCSI port.
The output is an DB-15 or BNC connector for Ethernet. You'll need a
SCSI cable. Box is about 5" X 6" X 1.5". (Needs A/C adapter, 9V to 12V DC
center positive.) One unit available as of Sept 2008, ask about A/C adapter,
as described for $29 plus shipping. Shipping weight 4 lbs.
DaynaPORT SCSI/Link SCSI to Ethernet adapter model DP0800. Dayna Pocket SCSI/Link-T SCSI to Ethernet adapter model DP0901.
Module with DB-25 SCSI connector and HD-30 laptop SCSI connector,
and a 10bt RJ45 Ethernet connector. Needs exernal DC supply.
$35 plus shipping, will include an A/C supply if you can determine polarity, voltage,
current requirements. ONe available as of Sept 2008
See this link for manuals and software for some of these items.
For SCSI cables, see my Mac Laptop SCSI cables section.
LC slot adapters were originally for the Mac LC, LCII, and LCIII; Apple also designed an "LC slot" into many other Macs to accept these LC-type or LC-slot network cards. Apple also designed a comm slot, for video and modem cards, into some PowerMac
and 68040 Macs. I have a partial list of such Macs at
this link, or check
the technical info on your Mac or check Apple's Web site.
Each of these LC slot cards
below plugs into the LC-type slot, and has
an RJ-45 connector for "10bT Ethernet" network connections. These cards should
all perform similarly. Price for any card, cut to $15 each many of these network cards include a socket for a coprocessor.
The 68882-20Mhz FPU coprocessor chip sold seperately, follow this link.
Apple's comm slot or communications slot is a connector inside some
Macs which holds either a network card OR a modem card. There was a Comm Slot I type, and
a Comm Slot II type. The Type I connector has a notch near the back of the edge connector; Type II has a notch near the front of the connector. "Front" is near the center of the card. I have a partial list of Macs and comm slots at this link, or check the technical info on your Mac or check Apple's Web site. We offer comm slot network adapters with RJ-45 (10bT Ethernet) connectors which support 10bT Ethernet are $19 plus shipping. Typical ones on hand include: Note: non-network "LC slot" or "comm slot" cards will be listed
on this Web page section of Mac cards.
To provide some information and software, I'm offering an
Asante MacCon Family 80-page installation guide and diskette. The guide covers
Asante network products: MacCon NuBus, 610, LC, IIsi, 30i. Also
MacCon-i NB-10T, NB-TN, LC-10T. Also MacCon+ 610ET, 30iET64, SE, SEET.
Also MacCon3 for SE, IIsi, 610. There is also
an EtherTalk install diskette, Version 5.5.4. Copy of 80-page Manual and
install disk only $7 plus shipping.
But you might also check Asante's site
at this link as of 2006.
I have a Techworks "Ethernet Installation Guide"
for these TechWorks Ethernet cards: SE 10T, SE/30 10T, NuBus 10T,
LC 10T, SE thin, SE/30 thin, NuBus thin,
LC thin. The manual is about 110 pages half sized (8.5" by 5.5") and
will be copied two pages per single sided sheet. There is also a diskette
of software, presumably system extensions and related files.
A copy of the manual and the diskette are available
with a TechWorks card for $7, or ordered seperately for $10, plus shipping.
Copy of Asante EN/SC and Micro EN/SC manual, for the Asante SCSI to Ethernet product.
70 pages (half size copy) and copy of diskette. $7. Copy of Asante AsanteTalk manual and disk, for the Asante Localtalk to Ethernet product.
many pages (half size copy) and copy of diskette. $7. We have a "drivers diskette" for the Farallon SE/30 network card.
$4 for a copy.
Copy of 60 page Farallon EtherMac adapter manual and diskette. Covers EtherMac Powerbook adapter, EtherMac Printer Adapter, EtherMac Multiprinter Adapter. $7 for copy.
I have modem manuals as well, check my modems section
for specifics.
Follow this link for a brief description of network connectors. The
devices below simply convert between various Ethernet connection types. They are not for Phonenet,
they do not provide Ethernet for Macs or printers which do not already have Ethernet. For instance,
Apple used an "AAUI" connector for their early Ethernet. We have AAUI to RJ-45 adapters as below, so you can connect these
Macs and Apple printers to modern wired Ethernet networks.
Adapters from DB15 to RJ-45 (Thick Ethernet to 10bT ethernet), $7 each. Some people ask about running their Apple printers off Ethernet.
Follow this link for a brief description of network connectors
and a discussion of printers and Ethernet. I have some SCSI to Ethernet adapters via this link. Also check my Laptop Web page if you want Ethernet for your laptop. Most of these sold without docs or software: but look here for disks and manuals for some of these items.
Farallon EtherWave Printer adapter. Has DIN-8 plug, two RJ45 Ethernet jacks.
No A/C adapter with it but I'll include an 8-16V adapter. $30 plus shipping. Sold April 2006
Farallon EtherMac Printer adapter. Has DIN-8 plug for Appletalk/Phonenet, RJ45 Ethernet jack, BNC jack for Thinnet. UNUSED IN BOX with A/C adapter, 60-page guide, diskette (don't know OS for drivers). $49 plus shipping. Two available as of Sept 2008.
Farallon EtherMac iPrint adapter. Converts Appletalk/Phonenet (minDIN8) to
Ethernet (RJ45). Will include 8V-16V DC adapter A/C supply. $35 plus shipping. SOLD Jan 06
Asante AsanteTalk Ethernet to Localtalk bridge. This apparently permits a computer's Localtalk miniDin-8 (serial) connection, to connect to an Ethernet network; OR a computer's Ethernet to drive a small Localtalk/Phonenet network. KNOW what you are buying, I can't advise as to how to use this. Some OS X notes from a customer are
at this link.
Asante bridge as above. Small box about the size of a pack of playing cards, with seperate plug-in 12V AC 1250mA A/C supply. Converts Appletalk/Phonenet (minDIN8) to Ethernet (RJ45). Micro AsantePrintLocaltalk to Ethernet adapter for printers. With 12V AC 1.2A a/c adapter, no docs or disks. $35 plus shipping.FOUR available as of Sept 2008.
look here for disks and manuals for some of these items.
Farallon EtherMac MultiPrinter Adapter Phonenet (Mac DIN-8)
and RJ-45 (10bT Ethernet) and BNC (thin Ethernet) connectors. Uses
12V DC plug-in A/C supply. With supply, $29 plus shipping.sold Dec 2002
Dayna Mini EtherPrint-T Box, about the size of a pack of playing
cards. With Phonenet and RJ-45 (10bT Ethernet)
connectors. Uses plug-in 5V 1A DC supply, center pin positive. With supply,
$39 plus shipping. Two available as of Sept 2008.
look here for disks and manuals for some of these items.
Dayna EtherPrint-T or Dayna EtherPrint, Box about 5.5" X 7.5" X 1.5", with plug-in
A/C supply (12V 800mA DC center pin positive). With Phonenet (Mac DIN-8)
and RJ-45 (10bT Ethernet) and
DB-15 (thick Ethernet) connectors. $35 plus shipping. I also have an EtherPrint box, it's the same size as this unit, but with a BNC connector instead of the RJ-45. $35 plus shipping.
Shipping weight for each unit with A/C supply is 4 lbs. One each available as of Sept 2008.
Dayna DaynaPORT E/Z Appletalk printer to Ethernet adapter. Has miniDIN8 connector
for Appletalk to Ethernet connectors; BNC, RJ45 and DB-15 connectors for network. With
A/C supply, 12V 800ma, center positive connector. $29 plus shipping, shipping weight 3 lbs. One available as of Sept 2008.
I have some parallel port to Ethernet adapters. These plug into a printer's
parallel port connector (Centronix 37 pin) and have a RJ45 Ethernet connector. MOst need
some kind of external power supply. $15 each w/o supply. Example: Xerox MIcro Print Server, 3400X,
needs 5V DC supply.
look here for disks and manuals for some of these items.
Shiva Fastpath 4 Appletalk to ethernet converter Connect an Appletalk network
to an Ethernet network. It's an external device, a small unit, AC powered. Untested.
$29 plus shipping, weight is under 5 lbs packed.
Shiva Fastpath 5 Appletalk to ethernet converter Connect an Appletalk network
to an Ethernet network. It's an external device, a small unit, AC powered. Untested.
$29 plus shipping, weight is under 5 lbs packed.
I have some parallel port to Ethernet adapters. These plug into a printer's
parallel port connector (Centronix 37 pin) and have a Ethernet connector. Most require
some kind of external power supply. We don't supply software, these are untested,
and so sold AS IS and priced low at $15 each w/o supply, add $5 for AC supply.
These are listed below.
Xircom pocket ethernet aadapter III parallel port - 1 boxed, 2 used. Extended Systems ESI-2830 printer network adapter, Centronics connector
at one end, BNC and RJ-45 (10bT) connectors at other end. Says "pocket printer
server for Novel NetWare 286/386". Needs AC adapter to
provide DC. 5V at 1A DC, center terminal positive. Untested, no software. 4 available.
AppleTalk is Apple's networking scheme. LocalTalk is Apple's old cable
connector and adapter scheme for Appletalk. PhoneNet is the more popular scheme of using
telephone-like cabling and RJ-11 connectors for AppleTalk networks. Refer to notes on mixed Phonenet and Ethernet networking for some discussion.
Localtalk adapters and cables. The Localtalk connector is round and has three metal pins. Adapters
have two Localtalk jacks, and a cable with a DB-9 or a miniDIN-8 connector. Cables have the Localtalk
connector at each end; there are also couplers with a Localtalk jack at each end. Phonenet adapters, mostly Farallon-type. Two RJ-11 telephone jacks, and one
Mac modem/printer connector (Mac Plus/128K/512K DB-9 or later Apple miniDIN-8) which plugs into
your Mac modem or printer port and into your printer or modem. The terminator is just a RJ11 (telephone) plug with a 120 ohm resistor: you need TWO of them, one at either end of your
Phonenet wiring. Phonenet cabling is a wired telephone cord between the PhoneNet connectors. phonenet adapter to DIN-8, two RJ11 jacks, without terminators: $4 original Farallon Phonenet kits. a 6 foot Phonenet phone cable,
one Phonenet adapter with a DIN-8 connector, one Phonenet
terminators, and a manual booklet. All in the original box! $8 plus shipping.
The same kit is available with a DB-9 connector (for the Mac Plus, 128K, 512K)
for $12 plus shipping.
Farallon PhoneNET User Guide, over 40 pages, half sized. Will copy
two pages per single-sided sheet for $3.
We have a few Imagewriter II Appletalk adapters and memory buffers. Check
the printer section for details. Regarding AppleTalk to Ethernet adapters: These
are devices to provide Ethernet access to, typically, printers which do not
have Ethernet ports. I try to obtain these but
they are a little hard to come by. Check our printer Ethernet adapter section
for these devices. Also check my printer and printer upgrades section
for printers that support Ethernet.
When ordering, please follow this link for
ordering information, terms and conditions, and info about
orders outside the USA.
Here is some connector terminology associated with networks
and modems. "RJ-45" is the connector used for 10bT (twisted pair Ethernet)
networking. It looks like a slightly larger version of the wired
telephone "RJ-11" connector used for modems and for PhoneNet. "DB-15" is a
15-pin connector, like the Mac video connector: this is used for thick
Ethernet (thick coax cable). "BNC" is a round connector used for thin Ethernet
(thin coax cable). "AUI" or"AAUI" is a really small D-shaped network
connector used on some old PowerMacs and Apple printers with Ethernet. I have
some adapters to convert between some of
these connection schemes.
Older Mac computers and printers also use Appletalk networking, mostly with PhoneNet.
The "network" connector is the modem/printer connector called "miniDIN-8", connected to Appletalk to PhoneNet adapters which are connected with wired telephone cables which have RJ-11 connectors. More information about these connectors and cables are on my cables section of my Mac parts page.
Some Apple printers may have controller card upgrades which support Ethernet.
Check my Apple printers page for your model. Or you
can use an external Ethernet to Appletalk converter. Many of these converters were
made by Asante and Farallon. For instance an Asante AsanteTalk is
a small box about the size of a pack of playing cards (less the external
A/C supply). This device has an Appletalk connector and a RJ-45
Ethernet (10bT) connector. More discussion may be found on my Mac FAQ page.
Some people ask about running their Apple printers off Ethernet.
Just to be clear on terminology: Most Ethernet in use today (2002) runs
off 10bT networks using twisted pair cables with "phone like" RJ-45
connectors. Some older Mac stuff uses Apple's AUI connector, a very tiny
D-shaped connector, for Ethernet use. Some Apple printers, as well as
many Apple computers,
have Ethernet built in. Look for these connectors to see if that is so.
Apple computers can generally have Ethernet added on. Check my
network adapter section of my Mac
Parts Web page for network cards or adapters for your Mac.
I have converters to adapt the Apple AUI Ethernet port to RJ-45 (10bT)
Ethernet networks. Check my
Ethernet/Appletalk converter section on my Mac networking
page for some of these converters, they are not expensive and they
are pretty small.
A number of vendors made Ethernet to Appletalk (Localtalk) adapters
Many of them were made by Asante but also Farallon made some.
For instance, I have in front of me an Asante AsanteTalk,
a small box about the size of a pack of playing cards (less the external
A/C supply). This device has an Appletalk connector and a RJ-45
Ethernet (10bT) connector.Driver software and docs for these are generally
available on the Web, if you use Google to search for them. Asante has docs
and drivers on the Web.
One of my customers had this to say about Ethernet connections between
old Macs and recent Macs:
"The best way to network new and old Macs is by using Apple's LocalTalk
Bridge control panel on a older Mac as a file/print server that has
LocalTalk and Ethernet and supports system 7.1-7.6.1. A 7500-7600 (or 6360
with Ethernet card) with decent memory (64MBytes) and processor speed
would work for such an
application, working as a file/print server for AppleTalk over Ethernet and
LocalTalk simultaneously. Unfortunately LocalTalk Bridge doesn't work under
system 8, so no HFS+ [formatted drive or partition can be] on that local machine,
but it can read/write
HFS+ volumes mounted over the network. However if the need is solely for old
Laserwriter print services for OSX clients which don't support Appletalk over
LocalTalk serial ports but do over Ethernet, LocalTalk Bridge's cousin
LaserWriter Bridge will work with at least OS 8.1. [For] StyleWriters, the
Stylewriter 2400 with a Localtalk [adapter] module would also work."
Apple has extensive docs
on all their computers and printers, old and new. Check their Web site
for their technical archives: I have links to Apple's archives on
my Mac Web pointers page.
You can look for info by computer or printer model; or do a search on their site.
Refer to my notes on mixed Phonenet and Ethernet networks for additional information.
For networking docs and software, look at my
Asante manual and disk offer for a manual
and install disk for some Asante MacCon products. We may list some
Appletalk to Ethernet converters here, if we get
a regular supply. Otherwise they will be listed in my
Mac Network section on Ethernet and printers.
Regarding driver software and docs for converters: there are generally
Asante docs and drivers on the Web. Also Apple has extensive docs
on all their computers and printers, old and new. Intel has acquired
Dayna products and has info and software on their Web site. I believe (2002)
that Asante products and software have been mirrored on a Web site. So check
those Web sites (or use the Google.com search engine)
for technical archives. You can also look by computer or printer
model to get info on those items; or do a search on Apple's site. Also check my
list of Mac Web sites for some useful links.
I do not provide instructions on how to set up modems, Ethernet cards or
networks. I do not provide system software or software programs for
modems or networking, except as noted on this Web page. I do
have some hardware manuals and disks for specific-brand network
cards and modems. For information about networking, Apple and other sites provide
a variety of information. Apple has extensive docs and system software,
all for download, on all their older computers in their "technical archives".
Intel acquired Dayna products in the late 1990's, some info and software is
still on Intel's Web site, and it may be copied to other sites. There
are also some Web sites which describe the details of how to network older
Macs. I have to some of these
sites, or you can use a Web search to find them using keywords from
information on this Web page. Please use these resources to answer
your questions about how to network your Mac.
Copyright © 2008 Herb Johnson
PCI bus networking cards
for SE/30 OR IIsi: Ethernet network 2-card set
without coprocessor for SE/30, $39 per unit, shipping weight 2 lbs.
See my Asante manual and diskette offer.
OUT OF THESE CARDS as of Sept 2008.
Similar features as the Asante MacCon above. $19 per set, shipping wt 2 lbs..
Has socket for 68882 coprocessor.
There is one or two of the following Ethernet connectors:
RJ-45 connector (10bT), a 15-pin DB-15 connector (thick Ethernet),
a BNC coax connector (thin ethernet), two LEDs. These cards are dated 1992.
These two cards are cabled together. (This card WOULD work on an SE/30 but it
won't reach the PDS slot, not without an optional PDS "extender", which I don't have.)
OUT OF THESE CARDS as of Sept 2008.
We have a "drivers diskette" for the Farallon card, add $5 to the price for a copy.
SCSI to Ethernet adapters
Copy of Asante EN/SC and Micro EN/SC manual, 70 pages (half size copy) and
copy of diskette. $7.
See above for manual and disk offer. Two available as of Sept 2008.
See above for manual and disk offer. SOLD Sept 2007
DaynaPORT SCSI/Link-3 SCSI to Ethernet adapter model DP0802.
Module with DB-25 SCSI connector
in and out, and a 10b2 BNC Ethernet connector or (link-3) BNC and RJ-45 connextors. Needs external DC supply. $35 plus shipping, will include an A/C supply if you can determine polarity, voltage, current requirements. Two available as of Sept 2008
LC slot & comm slot network Ethernet adapters
Farallon / DynaPORT E/LC-M, network adapter
Asante MacLC III network adapter, with FPU socket,
Dynaport E/LC-T, with FPU socket,
Asante Tech MCLC card, with FPU socket
Check my Mac Web pointers section for pointers to sites with info and
possibly software for these cards. Also look at my
Asante manual and disk offer for the Asante LC cards.
for Comm Slot I:
Apple brand 820-0607-A or 820-0514-A (Comm I)
Farallon 8960766-00 (Comm I)
Dayna Daynaport E/CS-T (Comm I)
for Comm slot II:
Apple 820-0784-A CS II Twisted Pair Card
Apple 820-0809-A
disks and manuals for some network cards
Network cabling adapters
(typical is CentreCom MX20T, twisted pair tranceiver 10 base T, with test switch)
Adapters from DB15 to BNC (Thick Ethernet to thin coax 10b2 ethernet), $7 each.
(typical is CentreCom MX10S, twisted pair tranceiver 10 base 2, with test switch)
Adapters from AAUI to RJ-45 (Apple network to 10bT ethernet), $10 each.
Adapters from AAUI to BNC (Apple network to thin coax 10b2 ethernet), $10 each.
Ethernet adapters for Apple printers, networks
Unit with A/C supply, copy of 8-page docs, no software included, $39 plus shipping. four available as of SEpt 2008
ONE, UNUSED unit in original box, with 8-page docs, Ethernet and Localtalk cables, AC supply: $55 plus shipping.
Ethernet to printer adapters, non-Apple
Xircom Parallel port Multiplexor III adapter for above, one unit
Xerox MIcro Print Server, 3400X, uses 5V DC supply.
Appletalk, LocalTalk, Phonenet and LocalTalk items
590-0338-A, Apple LocalTalk adapter with DIN-8. $7 each.
Apple LocalTalk adapter with DB-9, $7 each.
590-0310-B, Apple LocalTalk cable. $5 each.
590-0300-B, Apple Localtalk coupler between cables, $5 each
phonenet adapter with LED's (lights) to DIN-8, two RJ11 jacks, without terminators: $6
phonenet adapter to DIN-8, ONE RJ11 jack: $5
phonenet adapter to DB-9 (for the Mac Plus, 128K, 512K), two RJ11 jacks, without terminators: $7
RJ-11 terminator plug for Phonenet: $3
telephone cords, RJ-11 plugs at each end, 3 to 6 foot, $2
Networking connections, printers, software issues
Connector Terminology
Printers and Ethernet
Ethernet for Apple printers
software and drivers
notes on support
Herb Johnson
New Jersey, USA
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