2 Hardware Installation
Fig. 2-3 Connecting the Gigabit NIC to the Gigabit Switch.
Correct Network Cable (STP/UTP) Requirements
100/1000 Mbps network must be shielded twisted-pair (STP) or Category 5 unshielded
twisted-pair cable. Do not use Category 3,4 cable for 100 Mbps network operation, it
could cause data loss. Category 3 or 4 cable is good for 10Mbps network only.
Category 5 cable is also good for 10Mbps operation. If all network uses UTP Category 5
cable, you may have the versatility to operate the network at either 100Mbps or 10Mbps
speed without recabling your network due to cable category grade concern.
Depending on building codes, different insulation materials may be required. Plenum-
rated or TEFLON-coated wiring may be required in some areas.
The wire gauge should be between 18 and 26 AWG. (Most telephone installations use 24-
gauge wiring.)
UTP wire should meet the following requirements :
Solid copper
Nominal capacitance : less than 16 pF/ft
Nominal impedance : 100 Ohms
Nominal attenuation : less than 11.5db.
10/100 Auto-negotiation (NWay)
GE-2032R NIC automatically runs at appropriate speed, depending on the network device to
which it is connected. It does this using NWay, a feature that complies with the IEEE802.3
standard. It also works with any of other IEEE-compliant products, including 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-TX equipments.
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