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Afro1989

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Dec 16, 2005
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Hello. I have a PC and am about to buy a Mac Mini also. They both need to be plugged into my router. Is the built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet which is built into the Mac Mini what I need to be able to plug into my router?

Also, does the cable come with the Mac Mini or do I have to buy it separately and what is it called?

Thanks so much!
 

balamw

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Aug 16, 2005
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Afro1989 said:
Is the built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet which is built into the Mac Mini what I need to be able to plug into my router?

Also, does the cable come with the Mac Mini or do I have to buy it separately and what is it called?
Yes, the built-in Ethernet port should be all you need to hook up to your router. (Plus the cable of course ;) )

The cable is an called Ethernet cable or patch cord. Sometimes it might be referred to as a CAT5 or CAT5e or RJ45 cable for the cable and connectors used respectively. I do not recall getting one with my iBook, so I doubt one is included with the mini.

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h0e0h

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Aug 30, 2004
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West Monroe, Louisiana
balamw said:
Yes, the built-in Ethernet port should be all you need to hook up to your router. (Plus the cable of course ;) )

The cable is an called Ethernet cable or patch cord. Sometimes it might be referred to as a CAT5 or CAT5e or RJ45 cable for the cable and connectors used respectively. I do not recall getting one with my iBook, so I doubt one is included with the mini.

B

it is not included with the mini
 

Afro1989

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Dec 16, 2005
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Thanks so much for your quick and friendly responses. I love this community! :)

Thanks again guys.
 
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