Hardware Installation; Before Installing Hardware - Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 User Manual

Chapter 1

Hardware Installation

Follow the instructions in this chapter to install PRO/100 PC Card
hardware and network cabling.
See Chapter 2, Software Installation for instructions on how to
install network software using the Intel Installation Program.
Model Number
MBLA1600
This model provides access to both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
networks with a single adapter cable, and detects 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
network speed. Note that 100 Mbps operation requires Category 5
(data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.

Before Installing Hardware

Check Package Contents
Use the following list to check the package contents:
• PRO/100 PC Card
• A network adapter cable with a 15-pin PC Card connector at one
end and a RJ-45 connector at the other (for 100Base-TX or
10Base-T Ethernet connectivity)
• Software on two 3.5-inch diskettes
• Quick Install Card
• User's Guide
• Product registration card (in this guide)
• Protective adapter case
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