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5-3. Connecting 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network
The system board provides an RJ-45 port for connection to 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet or
10Base-T Ethernet Network with a single connection over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP).
The adapter automatically operates at 10Mbps or 100Mbps when the appropriate 10/100Base
hub be connected.
To connect the adapter to 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network, you need a twisted-pair
Category 5 cable with RJ-45 modular jacks at both ends. This cable can have a maximum
length of 300 feet (100 meters).
5-4. Connecting 10Base-T Ethernet Network
To connect the adapter to a 10Base-T Ethernet Network, you need a twisted-pair Category 3,
4 or 5 cables with RJ-45 modular jacks at both ends. This cable can have a maximum length
of 300 feet (100 meters).
5-5. 10MBase/100MBase Installation Notice
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100Mbps network must be shielded twisted-pair (STP) or Category 5 unshielded
twisted-pair cable. Do not use a Category 3 or 4 cable for 100Mbps-network operation,
it could cause data loss. Category 3 or 4 cable is good for 10Mbps network only.
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Category 5 cable is also good for 10Mbps operation. Use UTP Category 5 cable for the
versatility to operate the network at either 100Mbps or 10Mbps speed without
changing cable.
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Two pairs of wiring are required.
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Depending on building codes, different insulation materials may be required.
Plenum-rated or TEFLON-coated wiring maybe required in some areas where fire
proofing is required.
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The wire gauge should be between 18 and 26 AWG (Most telephone installations use
24-gauge wiring).
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UTP cable should meet the following requirements:
1.
Solid copper
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2.
Nominal capacitance: less than 16pF/ft
3.
Nominal impedance: 100 ohms
4.
Nominal attenuation: less than 11.5db
Automatic Selection of the Media Type
While the driver installs, it automatically detects the media type based on the type of cable
connected. Once you change the cable type, you must reinstall the driver to execute
auto-detect again.
If the driver cannot detect which cable is connected or whether a cable is connected,
look at cabling network driver (Ex. Modify net.cfg file parameters—force line
speed=10 or 100).
10/100 Auto – Negotiation (N-Way)
Depending on the hub or connected device, the LAN adapter can automatically run at the
appropriate speed, by using N-way, a feature that complies with the IEEE802.3 standard. It
also works with any of the other IEEE-compliant products.
5-6. Remote BOOT ROM Installation Guide
A BOOT ROM allows the computer to boot up over the network, instead of using the local
operating system device. This enables the system to be a diskless workstation environment.
1.
Make sure the BOOT ROM is properly oriented. Incorrect orientation may damage the
chip!
2.
Use the utility of RSET8139.exe to enable the BOOT ROM.
3.
Reboot the system to use the BOOT ROM function.
BOOT ROM Type:
Once the PCI system detects the presence of a BOOT ROM chip on the adapter during
boot-up, it will automatically set a working configuration. Supports 64K FLASH ROMs
(PLCC Type) for an upgrade BOOT ROM.
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