PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Preface This manual describes how to install and use the PCI Express Ethernet Adapter. This PCI Express Ethernet Adapter allows options of the different fiber connections (such as connector types and segment distance). To get the most out of this manual, you should have an understanding of Ethernet networking concepts.
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Product Overview Package Contents When you unpack the product package, you shall find the items listed below. Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent damage or missing items immediately to our authorized reseller. PCI Express Ethernet Adapter CD includes User’s Manual &...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Product Features Provides (depends on models): One 100Base-FX port or One SFP slot fiber connections: SC, ST or LC connectors for multi-mode, and SC connector for single-mode Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX Supports PCI Express 1.1 Supports Plug-and-Play Supports Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up Supports IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Driver Support The Adapter supports a wide range of drivers for commonly used network operating systems: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 SCO Unix 5.0.6 and 5.0.7 SCO OpenServer 6 and Unixware 7.1.x FreeBSD 7.x and 8.0 Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x (Support x86, x64)
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Hardware Installation Installing Ethernet Adapter into PCI Express slot Step 1: Turn off the power to the PC. Step 2: Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists. Step 3: Remove the cover from your PC. Step 4: Locate an empty bus mastering PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding backplate.
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Connecting to Your Network PCI Express Fiber Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to connect the PCI Express Fiber Ethernet Adapter to a 100 Mbps fiber-based Ethernet network, which contributes to its optimal performance. <Note> You must connect the PCI Express Fiber Ethernet Adapter to the network before installing the network driver.
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Cabling Requirements For connector type, cabling requirements, and maximum segment distance when connecting the PCI Express Ethernet Adapter to your network, please refer to the following table. Connector Type Wavelength of 1300nm Fiber Maximum Distance on Fiber Adapter Optic required (* full-duplex) Multi-mode, 50 or 62.5/125 µm...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Driver Installation 1. Turn on the computer after plugging PCI Express Ethernet Adapter to PCI Express slot. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” window pops up. 2. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and click “Next”...
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PCI Express Ethernet Adapter 3. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations.” and then select “Include this location in the search:”. Click “Browse” to specify the driver location and click “Next” to continue. 4. Installing. User’s Manual...
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PCI Express Ethernet Adapter 5. Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics Utility The Diagnostics Utility is a Windows platform application. It provides General information, VLAN ID settings, Driver property settings, Diagnostics function, Statistics, Cable analysis, and Wake On LAN function. Diagnostics Utility Installation 1. Look for the file named “setup.exe” on the installation CD- ROM.
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PCI Express Ethernet Adapter 2. Click Install to install Diagnostics Utility. 3. Installing 4. After Diagnostics Utility has been successfully installed, click on Finish. User’s Manual...
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PCI Express Ethernet Adapter 5. Simply click Diagnostics Utility under Programs Realtek Diagnostics to launch the Diagnostics Utility. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics Utility Configuration General This page displays general information about the selected network adapter. VLAN This page shows information about VLANs on current selected network adapter. User can add or remove VLAN here. Besides, user can change the VLAN ID of existing VLAN. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Driver This page displays driver information of the selected network adapter. Advanced Setting This page displays working parameters for this network adapter. User can modify these parameters here. For Windows 98SE and ME, it needs to reboot to change the parameters. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics This page performs hardware tests on selected network adapter. Send and Receive Two PCs with adapters in the same LAN can perform send & receive experiment with broadcast packet here. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Statistics This page show statistics of current selected network adapter, including throughput, number of good packet sent / received, and number of error packet sent / received. Cable This page estimates the length of the plugged cable. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Wake On LAN This page provides two ways for user to wake up a PC in standby or hibernate mode via selected network adapter. A computer can be waked up only if related configurations in BIOS and the network adapter are enabled.
PCI Express Ethernet Adapter Specifications 100Base-FX: Applicable Standards IEEE802.3u 100Base-FX 100Base-FX: Speed 200Mbps full-duplex, 100Mbps half-duplex 148,810pps for 100Mbps Performance 50 or 62/125µm multi-mode fiber-optic Cable cable, up to 2 km, wavelength 850nm 9 or 10/125µm single-mode fiber-optic cable, up to 50 km, wavelength 1310nm 9 or 10/125µm single-mode fiber-optic cable, up to 40 km, wavelength 1310/1550nm...
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