DRAFT
1
Introduction
Conventions
This manual describes the installation procedures for :
❏
AsantéFast 10/100 adapter for PCI
It also applies to two platforms:
❏
PC compatible
❏
Apple Power Macintosh
Most of the information applies to both platforms. When the information is
specific to a platform, it is noted in the heading for the section or sub-section.
AsantéFast 10/100 Adapter for PCI
The AsantéFast 10/100 adapter for PCI gives you all-in-one compatibility with
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet networks for both PCI-based PC and
Power Macintosh computers. It’s ideal for resource intensive CAD/CAM,
client-server database, multimedia, pre-press, mission-critical, and server
applications.
Install the AsantéFast 10/100 adapter on your existing 10Mbps (10BASE-T)
network to take advantage of the high-performance design and high-speed
PCI bus right from the start. Then, when it’s time to switch to 100Mbps
(100BASE-TX), simply plug the cable into an AsantéFast 100 hub or other
100BASE-TX-compliant hub and your adapter is automatically ready to run at
the 100Mbps speed. A single RJ-45 port and drivers support both 10 and
100Mbps operations.
Using NWay™ auto-negotiation, the adapter senses the hub speed and config-
ures the adapter accordingly. For added ease-of-use, the AsantéFast 10/100
adapter has four LED lights for instant troubleshooting.
