5. Insert the GE 2000-N card into the empty PCI slot in the PC.
Orient the card so that the RJ-45 connector points out of the
computer
Warning: The card may fit backwards (with the RJ-45 pointing
in) into the PCI slot. Starting the computer with the card
inserted backwards may damage the card and/or the PC.
6. When you are certain the card is oriented correctly, press
firmly on the card to ensure that it is completely seated in the
PCI slot. Secure the GE 2000-N card using the screw from step
3.
7. Close the computer, and reconnect the power cord.
Connecting the Network
The third stage in the installation sequence is connecting the GigMAC
demo card to the network. In this stage, you will need only the
twisted-pair Category 5 network cable.
After you have inserted the card and closed the PC, connect one end
of the twisted-pair cable to the RJ-45 connector on the GigMAC demo
card, and the other end to another PC or a network hub or switch
When connecting the card to another PC, the cable
will need to be
crossover
, meaning that pins 1 and 2 must be
swapped with pins 3 and 6, respectively, between the two ends of
the cable. A crossover cable should not be used when connecting
the GE 2000-N card to a network hub or switch. The difference
between a crossover and non-crossover (“straight”) cable is shown
The next time you turn on the PC, one of the two green link lights
on the GE 2000-N card should become illuminated almost immediately.
This signifies that the card has established link with the device at the
other end of the cable and is ready to send and receive
data.
Install on Microsoft Win 95 / 98 / ME
1. Ask you to select which driver you want to install, select "Driver
from disk provided by hardware manufacturer".
2. Insert the GE 2000-N driver disk into drive A and specify
the setup file pathname
A:\WIN98 (for Windows 98 SE) or
A:\WINME (for Windows ME)or
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