User's Manual

Basics New Technologies - 4
In addition, to access another computer network or Internet
service provider, users need to connect a wireless access
device to their network. This access can be an AirPort Base
Station (a stand-alone hardware product with a wireless
antenna and network/modem connections) or an AirPort
Software Base Station (software running on a wireless-
equipped computer).
FireWire
FireWire is a high-speed data system that lets you easily
connect and disconnect external devices—such as digital
video (DV) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks
without restarting your computer. The better and best iMac
configurations include two external FireWire ports on the
side panel.