Chapter 6. Connecting To An Ethernet Network; Connecting The Network Cables And Adapter - IBM 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Installation And Using Manual

Chapter 6. Connecting to an Ethernet Network

This chapter explains how to connect the adapter to the network. Refer to your local
procedures for information about connecting the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI
Adapter to your Ethernet network.
Note: Only one type of network can be attached to the adapter card at one time.

Connecting the Network Cables and Adapter

Make sure you have the hardware listed in "Verifying Your Hardware Requirements" on
page 3 before you begin connecting the adapter.
To connect the adapter to an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) network, do the following:
1. Insert the RJ-45 jack of the UTP cable into the RJ-45 connector on the adapter.
2. Insert the RJ-45 jack of the other end of the UTP cable into the network switch.
Figure 2. Connecting the Adapter to the Network
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RJ-45 Connector
RJ-45 Jack
Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cable
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