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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.
In this manual, you will find:
• Introduction on PCI Express Ethernet Adapter
• Product features
• LEDs functions
• Hardware installation
• Software installation
• Specifications
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Table of Contents
PREFACE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS 3
PRODUCT FEATURES 4
Driver Support 5
LEDs 5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 6
INSTALLING ETHERNET ADAPTER INTO PCI EXPRESS SLOT 6
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK 7
PCI Express Fiber Ethernet Adapter 7
Cabling Requirements 8
DRIVER INSTALLATION 9
DIAGNOSTICS UTILITY 12
DIAGNOSTICS UTILITY INSTALLATION 12
DIAGNOSTICS UTILITY CONFIGURATION 15
General 15
VLAN 15
Driver 16
Advanced Setting 16
Diagnostics 17
Send and Receive 17
Statistics 18
Cable 18
Wake On LAN 19
EEE Status 19
About 20
SPECIFICATIONS 21
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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.
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Software Driver
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Product Features
z Provides (depends on models):
One 100Base-FX port or
One SFP slot
z fiber connections:
SC, ST or LC connectors for multi-mode, and SC
connector for single-mode
Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX
z Supports PCI Express 1.1
z Supports Plug-and-Play
z Supports Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up
z Supports IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging
z Supports IEEE802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding
z Supports 1-Lan 2.5Gbps PCI Express Bus
z IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex flow control
z Two LEDs: LNK/ACT (link/activity), SPD (speed)
z 0℃ to 50 (32 to 1℃℉ 22 ) operating temperature range℉
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Driver Support
The Adapter supports a wide range of drivers for commonly used
network operating systems:
y Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and
Windows 2008
y SCO Unix 5.0.6 and 5.0.7
y SCO OpenServer 6 and Unixware 7.1.x
y FreeBSD 7.x and 8.0
y Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x (Support x86, x64)
y Novell client for DOS (ODI driver)
y Novell Netware Server driver (Support OS 5.x, 6.x)
y MacOS 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 on Intel-based Mac computer
LEDs
cLNK/ACT Link/Activity
dSPD 100Mbps
LEDs Status Indication
Steady
A valid network connection established.
LNK stands for LINK.
Flashing
Transmitting or receiving data.
ACT stands for ACTIVITY.
LNK/ACT
Off Neither connection nor activity.
Steady 100Mbps.
SPD
Off 10Mbps.
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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. Save the screw for use in Step 6.
Step 5: Carefully insert the PCI Express Ethernet Adapter into the chosen slot
and press firmly with proper push to ensure it is fully seated in the slot.
Step 6: Secure the PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with the screw you saved in
step 4.
Step 7: Replace the PC cover.
Step 8: Proceed to “Connecting to Your Network” section.
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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.
Step 1: Remove the protective covers from the PCI Express Fiber Ethernet
Adapter’s connector.
Step 2: Prepare a network cable with corresponding connectors for the two end
devices, one end to the PCI Express Fiber Ethernet Adapter and the other
to a 100Mbps fiber port on the network switch.
Step 3: Connect the network cable to the connector on the PCI Express Fiber
Ethernet Adapter. This network cable consists of two individual cables:
one for ‘transmission (TX)’, and the other for ‘reception (RX)’.
Step 4: Connect the other end of the network cable to a 100BASE-SX/LX switch.
<Note>
i. Insert the cable that is connected to the transmit (TX) connector on the PCI Express
Fiber Ethernet Adapter into the receive (RX) connector on the network switch.
ii. Insert the cable that is connected to the receive (RX) connector on the PCI Express
Fiber Ethernet Adapter into the transmit (TX) connector on the network switch.
Step 5: When the cable is properly connected to two end devices, turn on the
power to the PC.
Step 6: Check the LNK (Link) LED. The LED will come on when the PCI
Express Fiber Ethernet Adapter is receiving a good link signal from the
connected device, a switch.
Step 7: Proceed to next section for installing the network driver.
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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
on Fiber Adapter
Wavelength of 1300nm Fiber
Optic required
Maximum Distance
(* full-duplex)
ST Multi-mode, 50 or 62.5/125 µm 2 km
SC Multi-mode, 50 or 62.5/125 µm 2 km
VF-45 Multi-mode, 50 or 62.5/125 µm 2 km
MT-RJ Multi-mode, 50 or 62.5/125 µm 2 km
LC Multi-mode, 50 or 62.5/125 µm 2 km
SC Single-mode, 9 or 10/125 µm 20 km
SC Single-mode, 9 or 10/125 µm 40 km
SC Single-mode, 9 or 10/125 µm 60 km
<Note>
The maximum node-to-node network distance is in full-duplex operation.
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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” to continue.
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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.
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5. Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.
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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. Double-click on it to start the installation for the
Diagnostics Utility.
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2. Click Install to install Diagnostics Utility.
3. Installing
4. After Diagnostics Utility has been successfully installed, click
on Finish.
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5. Simply click Diagnostics Utility under Programs Æ Realtek
Æ Diagnostics to launch the Diagnostics Utility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
EEE Status
This page shows information about EEE status. User can change
the current LP status to minimize system power consumption.
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Specifications
Applicable Standards
100Base-FX:
IEEE802.3u 100Base-FX
Speed
100Base-FX:
200Mbps full-duplex, 100Mbps half-duplex
Performance
148,810pps for 100Mbps
Cable
50 or 62/125µm multi-mode fiber-optic
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
LED Indicators
LNK/ACT (Activity/Link)
SPD(Speed)
Dimensions
56.2mm (L) x 105mm (D)
(2.25” (L) x 4.2” (D))
Net Weight
40g (0.09b.) approx.
Power Consumption
1.7W Max.
Operating
Temperature
0℃ to 50℃ (32℉ to 122℉)
Storage Temperature
-10℃ to 70℃ (14℉ to 158℉)
Humidity
5%-95% non-condensing
Emissions
FCC part 15 Class B, CE Mark Class B
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