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Mac G4 Q&A:
Networking & Communication
How can I network the Power
Macintosh G4 to my existing Mac?
According to Tech Info Document #58617, you will just need a "standard four pair category 5 or better Ethernet cable" to connect two gigabit Ethernet capable Power Macintosh G4 computers. For older Macs that have Ethernet built in, but not gigabit Ethernet, like all Power Macs and some Quadras, you will just need a simple crossover cable or standard Ethernet cables and a hub to connect one Mac to one Power Macintosh G4. You can look up your Mac or MacOS-Compatible here on EveryMac.com to see if your Mac has Ethernet pre-installed.
The excellent Mac networking site, Three Macs & A Printer, covers basic types of networking in-depth.
Can AirPort be added to the Power Macintosh G4 series?
AGP-based Power Macintosh G4 models can be configured with an optional AirPort card when purchased, or one can be installed later in the AirPort Card slot on the logic board (models shipped after January 28, 2003 also support AirPort Extreme). PCI-based Power Macintosh G4 models are not compatible with AirPort technology, but can be added to an AirPort network via a crossover Ethernet cable between the computer and the hardware access point. All Power Macintosh G4 computers that shipped after December 2, 1999, are AGP-based.
To determine whether your Power Macintosh G4 is PCI-based or AGP-based please refer to the specifications for the particular model of interest, and to the Technical & Performance Q & A section of this Q & A.
What modem type comes with the Power Macintosh G4? Can one be added?
Originally, custom configurations of the Power Macintosh G4 provided the option of an internal 56k modem with support for both K56 flex and V.90 standards (Power Macintosh G4 "MDD" models shipped with a 56k V.92 modem). The PCI-based Power Macintosh G4 uses the same 70-pin connector for an Apple 56 Kbps modem that the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series does, while AGP-based Power Macintosh G4 models require a "modem filter board". As Apple does not support third-party development for this modem slot, if a modem was not installed at the time of purchase, you can purchase one at a premium, directly from Apple, or purchase an external USB modem that plugs directly into the USB ports provided by the computer.
All models sold after July 19, 2000 included an internal 56k modem as part of the standard configuration.
Can an ISDN, Cable, or ADSL connection be used with the Power Macintosh G4?
Yes. Along with every other Mac that has 10/100Base-T Ethernet (or better) pre-installed, the Power Macintosh G4 series is designed to accommodate ISDN, Cable, ADSL, and other high-speed connections that plug into the Ethernet port.
For additional information on ISDN, Cable, or ADSL connections, please refer to Yahoo's directory listing.
Were pre-installed server configurations of the Power Macintosh G4 available?
Yes. Server configurations of the Power Macintosh G4 series were available direct from Apple. For complete specs, configurations, and pricing information, please refer to the Macintosh Server G4 section of EveryMac.com.
How can the Power Macintosh G4 be physically secured?
Because the Power Macintosh G4 uses the same case as the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3, it can be secured in the same manner. For a moderate level of security, the Power Macintosh G4 has the standard Macintosh security port that can be used with a security kit, and it also has "lockable cover latches" to make it more difficult for unauthorized users to open the case in a lab or classroom setting.
The large handles on the "four corners" of the Power Macintosh G4 can also be used to lock a security cable or a padded chain, which can then be locked to a building support or another immovable object to reduce the risk of casual theft.
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