1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchasing of your new 10/100
NWay Fast Ethernet PCI adapter. This document describes
the Installation of network adapter. This adapter supports
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet and complies with
the electrical and protocol requirements of the PCI Local
Bus Specification, revision 2.2. The Wake-On-LAN feature is
optional for the adapter.
1.1 Features
The 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI adapter is a cost effective,
high-performance network interface card. It operates in
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX modes and integrates easily
with Fast Ethernet hub and switch.
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IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX standards
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32-bit bus master for high throughput and low CPU
utilization
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Wake-On-LAN
feature is optional for different
hardware version
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Full-duplex operation at both 10Mbps and 100Mbps
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Supports 10/100Mbps auto-sensing capability
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Rich diagnostic LED mounted on bracket for easily
viewing and troubleshooting
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Single shield RJ-45 connector for using at either
Speed (Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP cable for 10Mbps
Operation, and Category 5 UTP cable for 100Mbps
Operation)
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Plug and Play Installation.
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Test program (include
Wake-On-LAN
events)
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Network drivers on the diskette for Windows 95, 98,
ME, NT, 2000, XP, NetWare, SCO Unix and Packet
driver.
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FCC, CE certification
1.2 System Requirements
To use the adapter, you need the following components:
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A PCI master mode expansion slot that is compliant
with PCI bus specifications, revisions 2.2
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A 3.5-inch,1.44MB diskette drive
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The following cables:
To operate at 10Mbps, a Category 3, 4, 5 UTP Cable
To operate at 100Mbps, a Category 5 UTP cable