Connecting the NIC to the Network
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SC Port
The SC port on the 3C905B-FX NIC provides a 100 Mbps fiber-based connection only.
The following table shows the cable requirements and maximum network cable lengths
for the SC port.
To connect the SC port:
1
Remove the protective cover from the SC connector on the NIC.
2
Connect the network cable to the SC connector on the NIC.
3
Connect the other end of the cable to an active 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet network port.
The next step is to install the NIC driver. Go to “Installing the NIC Driver and Software
in Windows” on page 19 or “Installing the NetWare Server Driver” on page 27.
Port
Cable Required
Maximum Network Cable Length
SC
Long-wavelength fiber-optic
(1300 nm):
■
50
µ
/125
µ
multimode fiber
Full-duplex: 2,000 m (6,560 ft)
Half-duplex: 412 m (1,351 ft)
■
62.5
µ
/125
µ
multimode fiber
Full-duplex: 2,000 m (6,560 ft)
Half-duplex: 412 m (1,351 ft)
100 LNK
ACT
100