Chapter 1 - Introduction - Netopia Fast EtherTX-10 User Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Fast EtherTX-10/100 PCI Plus Card is an Ethernet adapter for
any Windows- or MacOS-compatible computer with a PCI expansion
slot. The RJ-45 port on the card may be connected via unshielded
twisted-pair cable to either a 10Base-T Ethernet network or a
100Base-TX Fast Ethernet network. Using the N-Way auto-negotiation
standard, the card automatically switches between 10Mbps and
100Mbps network speeds as needed.
The Fast EtherTX-10/100 PCI Plus Card also auto-detects full and half
duplex operation modes. When connected to a full duplex device, full
duplex is automatically enabled. When connected to a device that also
auto-detects, the mode with the highest performance is selected.
Alternatively, if you prefer to configure the card for a specific mode or
network speed, you can use the optional Fast EN Config Control Panel
to customize your card's configuration.
As part of the Farallon Fast Ethernet family of products—adapter
cards, hubs, bridges, and switches—the Fast EtherTX-10/100 PCI
Plus Card is fully compliant with IEEE Ethernet standards and will help
you to build your Fast Ethernet network quickly and easily.