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User’s Manual                                                                                           1 

Preface 

This manual describes how to install and use the PCI Express 
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. This PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet 
Adapter allows options of different fiber connections (such as 
connector types and segment distance). 
 
To get the most out of this manual, you should have an 
understanding of Ethernet networking concepts.  
 
 
In this manual, you will find: 
 

 

Introduction on PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 

 

Product features 

 

LEDs functions  

 

Hardware installation 

 

Software installation 

 

Specifications 

Summary of Contents for GE3100

Page 1: ...dapter allows options of different fiber connections such as connector types and segment distance To get the most out of this manual you should have an understanding of Ethernet networking concepts In this manual you will find Introduction on PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Product features LEDs functions Hardware installation Software installation Specifications ...

Page 2: ...URES 4 Driver Support 5 LEDs 6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 INSTALLING ETHERNET ADAPTER INTO PCI EXPRESS SLOT 7 CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK 8 PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 8 Cabling Requirements 9 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR MAC 10 DRIVER INSTALLATION 13 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 8 16 WAKE ON LAN WOL SETTING 19 SPECIFICATIONS 21 ...

Page 3: ... Contents When you unpack the product package you shall find the items listed below Please inspect the contents and report any apparent damage or missing items immediately to our authorized reseller PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter User s Manual Software Driver ...

Page 4: ... Alert Standard Format ASF 2 0 Supports Plug and Play Supports Jumbo Frame up to 9K IEEE 802 3x full duplex flow control Two LEDs LNK link Green ACT activity Yellow 0 to 45 32 to 113 operating temperature range Low profile version is also available Note PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter should be set to auto negotiation mode and other PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter should be set to 1000Mb...

Page 5: ...2 of JP2 Driver Support The Adapter supports a wide range of drivers for commonly used network operating systems Mirosoft Windows 2000 XP 32 64 bit 2003 Vista 32 64 bit 7 8 FreeBSD 7 x 8 0 Linux driver for kernel 2 4 x 2 6 x Support x86 x64 MacOS 10 4 10 5 10 6 and 10 7 on Intel based Mac computer ...

Page 6: ...LEDs LNK Link ACT Activity LEDs Status Indication Steady A valid network connection established LNK stands for LINK LNK Green Off No network connection Flashing Transmitting or receiving data ACT stands for ACTIVITY ACT Yellow Off No activity ...

Page 7: ...tal decorations from your hands and wrists Step 3 Remove the cover from your PC Step 4 Locate an empty bus mastering PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding backplate Save the screw for use in Step 6 Step 5 Carefully insert the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter into the chosen slot and press firmly with proper push to ensure it is fully seated in the slot Step 6 Secure the PCI Express Gig...

Page 8: ...twork cable to the connector on the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter This network cable consists of two individual cables one for transmission TX and the other for reception RX Step 4 Connect the other end of the network cable to a 1000BASE SX LX switch Note i Insert the cable that is connected to the transmit TX connector on the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter into the receiv...

Page 9: ...ter to your network please refer to the following table Speed Connector Port Speed Half Full Duplex Cable Max Distance 1000Base SX SC LC 2000 Mbps MMF 62 5μm 220 m 2 km 1000Base SX SC LC 2000 Mbps MMF 50μm 550 m 1000Base LX SC LC 2000 Mbps SMF 9 10μm 10 20 50 km 1000Base BX SC LC 2000 Mbps SMF 9 10μm 20 40 km Note The maximum node to node network distance is in full duplex operation ...

Page 10: ...ng PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to PCI Express slot 2 Insert driver CD into CD ROM drive Specify the driver location and click the driver to continue 3 Select a Destination Select the disk where you want to install the software And then click Continue to continue 10 User s Manual ...

Page 11: ...nstall Software to begin the installation 5 Click Continue Installation to continue the installation And you must restart your computer when this software finishes installing 6 The installation was completed successfully Click Restart to restart your computer and finish installing the software User s Manual 11 ...

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Page 13: ...n 1 Turn on the computer after plugging PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to PCI Express slot The Found New Hardware Wizard window pop up 2 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next to continue User s Manual 13 ...

Page 14: ...nd then select Include this location in the search Click Browse to specify the driver location and click Next to continue 4 Select Yes connect and search for the software on the internet and click Next to continue 5 Click Finish to complete the driver installation 14 User s Manual ...

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Page 16: ... PCI Express slot 2 Insert driver CD into CD ROM drive Specify the driver location and double click setup exe to continue 3 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver The InstallShield Wizard will install Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver on your computer And then click Next to continue 16 User s Manual ...

Page 17: ...ram The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation 5 InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver Click Finish to exit the wizard User s Manual 17 ...

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Page 19: ...ck mouse right button on Local Area Connection Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Choose General Click Configure button Advanced Property Choose WOL Shutdown Link Speed Value Choose Not Speed Down Link Speed Duplex Start Control Panel Network Connections Click mouse right button on Local Area Connection Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Choose General Click Configure button Power Management Pleas...

Page 20: ...d Duplex Start Desktop Libraries Click mouse right button on Network Choose Properties Change adapter setting Click mouse right button on Ethernet Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Choose Properties Click Configure button Advanced Property Choose Speed Duplex Value Choose 1 0 Gbps Full Duplex Power Management Start Desktop Libraries Click mouse right button on Network Choose Properties Change ada...

Page 21: ...ngle mode fiber optic cable up to 50 km wavelength 1310nm 9 or 10 125µm single mode fiber optic cable up to 40 km wavelength 1310 1550nm LED Indicators LNK Link Green ACT Activity Yellow Dimensions 117 6mm D x 117 5mm W 4 7 D x 4 7 W Low Profile 117 6mm D x 80mm W 4 7 D x 3 2 W Net Weight 80g 0 18lb approx Power Consumption 3 3VDC 970mA 3 2W Max Operating Temperature 0 to 45 32 to 113 Storage Temp...

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