I
NSTALLING THE
Hardware Installation
1. Switch off all computer system components, unplug the
computer, and remove the computer cover.
2. Work in a static-free area and touch the computer chassis often
to equalize static charges.
3. Install the network card into an available bus-mastering PCI
slot.
4. Make sure the network card is completely seated so that no
"gold fingers" are exposed.
Figure 1. Inserting the Network Card
5. Connect the SMC1255FTX-SC directly to your switch, hub or
cable/dsl modem 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
(328ft). When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the
plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
The SMC1255FTX-SC comes with an SC connector that
supports 100Base-FX fiber connections using 62.5/125 or 50/
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