Installation Instructions
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SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x)
Token Ring PCI NIC
C
HAPTER
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EATURES
The SysKonnect Token Ring SK-NET TR/PCI (SK-4591) / SK-NET TR/PCI + (SK-4590)
adapter is designed for IEEE802.5- and IBM-compatible Token Ring networks operating at 4
or 16 Mbit/s. Source routing and early token release are supported. The adapter can be used in
100-Ohm UTP, SUTP and STP cabling with RJ-45 plug systems, and in 150-Ohm IBM type
1,2 and 6 cabling with SubMin D9 plug systems.
The adapter complies fully with the PCI bus specification. In conjunction with the busmaster
capability this enables you to take full advantage of the benefits provided by the 32-bit bus and
the high data rate, in particular high data throughput when processor utilization is low. The
advantages of this are especially apparent in video, CAD, DTP and multimedia applications.
In systems without busmaster capability, programmed I/O mode is also possible.
Thanks to the Plug and Play technology, the adapter is particularly easy to install. There are
no DIP switches or jumpers that need to be configured. Three LEDs constantly indicate the
operating status of the adapter. Errors in network operation are easier to localize.
Broad support of operating systems (Novell NetWare, MS Windows NT, MS Windows 95,
IBM LAN Server) and multiprotocol capability (UPPS) are included in the adapter kit. The
SK-NET TR/PCI + (SK-4590) adapter also supports remote booting. An integrated flash
memory permits simple programming of the remote boot software in the system. Remote Boot
