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Transition Networks N-FX-xx-03 User Manual

100-base-fx network interface cards (nics)
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User Guide

100-Base-FX
Network Interface Cards (NICs)

Introduction

Transition Networks' N-FX-xx-03 PCI 100FX NICs provide a 100Base-FX fiber port and delivers low cost,
fiber optic connectivity to the desktop in fiber-rich LAN environments.
With standard- and low-profile form factors, these NICs have driver support for most popular operating
systems, and PCI 2.2 / 2.1 plug-and-play capabilities. These fast Ethernet NICs can be installed in
virtually any PC on the network. The N-FX-xx-03 modules include both Standard and Low Profile
brackets.

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Models / Part Numbers ................................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Description ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 2
Configuration................................................................................................................................................. 3
PCI Bus System and Configuration .............................................................................................................. 3
Wake-on-LAN (WoL)..................................................................................................................................... 3
LED Functions............................................................................................................................................... 4
Cable Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 4
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................ 5
Drivers Supported..................................................................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Diagnostics LEDs ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Contact Us..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Compliance Information ................................................................................................................................ 7
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................................... 7
FCC Regulations ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Canadian regulations................................................................................................................................ 8
European regulations................................................................................................................................ 8
Record of Revisions ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Models / Part Numbers

The available part numbers are described below.
Part Number
N-FX-ST-03
N-FX-SC-03
N-FX-LC-03
Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance depends on the physical characteristics of the
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network installation.
33498 Rev. B
Duplex Fiber-Optic Port
ST, 1310 nm multimode, 2 km (1.2 miles)
SC, 1310 nm multimode, 2 km (1.2 miles)
LC, 1310 nm multimode, 2 km (1.2 miles)
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Network Interface Cards (NICs) Introduction Transition Networks’ N-FX-xx-03 PCI 100FX NICs provide a 100Base-FX fiber port and delivers low cost, fiber optic connectivity to the desktop in fiber-rich LAN environments. With standard- and low-profile form factors, these NICs have driver support for most popular operating systems, and PCI 2.2 / 2.1 plug-and-play capabilities.

  • Page 2: Installation

    Transition Networks N-FX-xx-03 NIC User Guide Installation Description The N-FX module has bootable ROM and Wake-On LAN capabilities. The two LED indicators, LINK/ACT and FDX, located on the bracket, show network/board link, activities, collision, and full-duplex statuses. See Figure 1 below.

  • Page 3: Configuration

    Note that PCI 2.2 does not use the WOL cable; the WOL function is done via the PCI slot. For PCI 2.1, these slots do require the use of a WOL cable, and you are installing the N-FX-xx-03 in a PCI 2.1 slot and you want to use the WOL feature, use the provided WOL cable The WOL cable TN part...

  • Page 4: Led Functions

    Transition Networks N-FX-xx-03 NIC User Guide LED Functions The LED is a single green color. Description Full duplex. Half duplex. Link Link/ACT No link Blinking Activity Cable Specifications Fiber cable Bit error rate: <10-9 Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 μm Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 μm...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Transition Networks N-FX-xx-03 NIC User Guide Technical Specifications Transition Networks’ Model N-FX-xx-03 supports 802.1P/Q VLAN tagging. Expansion bus standard: PCI 2.1, PCI 2.2 compliant Data rate: 100Mbps fiber media LEDs (on the bracket): • LINK/ACT • FDX (full/half duplex) Wake-On LAN: Supports magic packets only: ...

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Technical support Technical support is available 24-hours a day US and Canada: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition now Chat live via the Web with Transition Networks Technical Support. Log onto www.transition.com and click the Transition Now link. Web-based seminars Transition Networks provides seminars via live web-based training.

  • Page 7: Compliance Information

    Transition Networks N-FX-xx-03 NIC User Guide Compliance Information Declaration of Conformity FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 8: Canadian Regulations

    All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright restrictions © 2011, 2012 Transition Networks. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic or mechanical—without written permission from Transition Networks.

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