Asanté FriendlyNET™ GigaNIX™ 1000TA/TPC
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The PCI card edge connector contains “key” notches that correspond to dividers
in the motherboard slot. It is very important to align the key notches with the
matching dividers in the slot. Failure to align the notches correctly could cause
the card or slot to be damaged.
Step 3
Align the GigaNIX PCI edge connector and the system motherboard
socket as indicated in the diagram above. Once aligned, push down
firmly on the PCI card until it is completely seated in the slot.
Once the GigaNIX adapter has been successfully installed, close the PC case,
re-attach the power cable and any other cables that were removed for the
hardware installation procedure. Consult Section 2.3 for information on
connecting the adapter to the network.
2.3
Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to the network.
This section explains how to connect the GigaNIX 1000TA to the external
network using the standard Category 5 cables. The maximum cable length is
100 meters or 328 feet. (The diagram below shows a typical UTP cable used to
connect to the GigaNIX 1000TA.)
Insert the Category 5 cable into the UTP connector until the self-locking tab clicks
into position. Two types of cables are used when connecting the GigaNIX
1000TA to the network. A workstation or "straight through" cable is typically used
to connect Ethernet adapters to hubs and switches. A crossover cable may also
be used to connect adapters to adapters. This configuration is useful for
diagnostic purposes or when a hub or switch is not available. However, it is not
