Chapter 1
Product Overview
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Gigabit Notebook Adapter
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Gigabit Notebook Adapter.
The Gigabit Notebook Adapter allows you to easily
connect your Notebook PC to any 10/100Mbps or Gigabit
hub or switch by sliding into a single Type II slot on your
PC. The RJ-45 network connector is integrated into the
card, so there’s no dongle to lose or break, and the pop-
up connector folds flat when not in use for easier storage.
After you install the software, simply connect a network
cable into the Gigabit Notebook Adapter’s Ethernet port,
and you are networked. The card automatically negotiates
the network’s best speed, at 10, 100, or 1000 megabits per
second and supports both 802.1p traffic prioritization
and 802.1q VLAN tagging. The easy-to-read LEDs let you
know the link status, your link speed, and network activity.
Ultra-low power consumption minimizes drain on your
notebook’s battery life.
Front Panel
LEDs
Power
(Green) The Power LED lights up when
the Gigabit Notebook Adapter is connected to
your PC.
10/100
(Green) The 10/100 LED lights up when
the Gigabit Notebook Adapter is connected to
a 10Mbps or 100Mbps network.
Gigabit
(Green) The Gigabit LED lights
up when the Gigabit Notebook Adapter is
connected to a Gigabit network.
Ethernet Port with Ethernet Cable Connected
Ethernet
(Green) The Ethernet port connects
to the Ethernet port on your network device,
such as a router, using an Ethernet cable.
Ethernet Port
