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Accton Technology Corporation Limited Warranty: Accton warrants all is products to be free of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All Accton products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from Accton or its Authorized Reseller.
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WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN ACCTON PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT ACCTON’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A...
Contents Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description LED Functions EtherGuard Remote LAN Wakeup WiNeTool Testing Utility Installation Testing Program Troubleshooting PCI Compatibility Adapter Installation Problems Network Connection Problems Compliances FCC Class B Certification CSA Statement (Canada) VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) CE Mark Declaration of Conformance Specifications...
The CheetahPower Enhanced PCI Adapter complies with ACPI and OnNow PC98/PC99, and also supports Remote LAN Wakeup. By connecting the adapter’s Wake-On-LAN (WOL) cable, a WOL-enabled computer can be managed remotely.
The CheetahPower Enhanced PCI Adapter is equipped with: • 1 3-pin connector for Wake-On-LAN cable • 1 Socket for optional boot ROM • 1 LED indicator The components of the CheetahPower Enhanced PCI Adapter are shown in the figure below:...
LED Functions LED Functions The following figure and table describe the operation of the adapter’s status LED: 10/100 Mbps Link Link/Activity RJ-45 Status Description On Amber Indicates a valid 10BASE-T link Flashing Amber Indicates 10 Mbps network activity On Green Indicates a valid 100BASE-TX link Flashing Green Indicates 100 Mbps network activity...
WiNeTool Testing Utility If the CheetahPower Enhanced PCI Adapter is not automatically configured by the host PC, or there is a problem with the card. Run the WiNeTool testing utility. WiNeTool provides network adapter information, generates specified packets, captures packets, and analyses network traffic.
Installation Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card. 1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the computer’s cover.
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Installation 5. Connect the CheetahPower Enhanced PCI Adapter directly to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub or switch using UTP cable (Category 3, 4, or 5 for 10BASE-T; Category 5 for 100BASE-TX). The maximum allowable length of UTP cable connections is 100 meters (328 ft). When inserting an RJ-45 connector, be sure the tab on the connector clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting Accton Technical Support. PCI Compatibility Some PCI computers are not self-configuring and require you to perform some or all of the following functions using motherboard jumper changes and/or the BIOS setup program: •...
PCI network cards. If you set a motherboard jumper and modify the computer’s BIOS setup, make sure the jumper and BIOS settings match. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the CheetahPower Enhanced PCI Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following: •...
Network Connection Problems Network Connection Problems There may be a network connection problem if the LED on the card’s bracket does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer. Check the following items. • Be sure you are using Category 5 cable for 100 Mbps connections, and that the length of any cable does not exceed 100 m (328 ft).
Compliances FCC Class B Certification This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CSA Statement (Canada) CSA Statement (Canada) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radio-électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...
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Compliances • Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996 (80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m) • Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995 (AC/DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV) • Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995 (AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
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