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Connecting the console
Warning
Do not plug the AC power cord for the console into the electrical outlet until you
have made all other connections.
1
Connect the Ethernet network cable to the NETWORK
connector on the console rear.
Console rear
Commercially available network cable
2
Insert the connector on the network cable to the network
device.
The connection method will vary depending on the network device.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the network device for details.
Warning
Do not connect network cables or telephone cords of the following types to the
network connector; too much electrical current may pass through the connector,
causing a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the connector:
– Standard residential telephone lines
– Network cables not appropriate for use with a 10Base-T/100Base-TX network
– Any ISDN (digital) compatible phone or data line
– PBX phone lines
– Other "unknown" types of telephone lines
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Connecting to a network