The 100Base SC Fiber PCIe Adapter, model TE100-ECFX, or the Low Profile 100Base SC
Fiber PCIe Adapter, Model TE100-ECFXL, provides a reliable high performance
connection from a PC or server to a Multi-Mode SC-type fiber connection for distances
of up to 2 kilometers (1.2 miles).
Full-Duplex technology generates data rates of up to 200 Mbps. Supports Wake-on-LAN,
remote wake-up, 802.1p priority encoding, and 802.1Q VLAN tagging. Compatible with
Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Server 2008, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
100Base SC-type Multi-Mode fiber to PCIe adapter
Supports fiber connections for distances of up to 2 km (1.2 miles)
Wake-on-LAN, 802.1p, and 802.1Q support
Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Unix,
PCI Express Connector: Connect the PCI Express card into computer’s PCIe slot.
Fiber Connector: Connect one end of the fiber cable to adapter’s fiber
connector and connect the other end to the fiber Network.
LED Indicators
LEDs Status Indication
LNK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
SPD
(Speed)
Steady
(green)
Blinking
(green)
Off No connection/activity
Steady
(green)
Off 10Mbps.
Network connection established.
Transmitting or receiving data.
ACT stands for ACTIVITY.
100Mbps.
TE100-ECFX / TE100-ECFXL
Low Profile Bracket: used for low profile computer
This section describes how to connect the TE100-ECFX or TE100-ECFXL to a 100 Mbps
fiber-based Ethernet network, which contributes to its optimal performance.
Please ensure that you installed the TE100-ECFX or TE100-ECFXL into the computer
before installing the driver.
1. Remove the protective rubber covers from the TE100-ECFX or TE100-ECFXL.
2. Connect one end of the fiber cable to TE100-ECFX or TE100-ECFXL and then
connect the other end of the fiber cable to the fiber converter or fiber port into
the fiber network.
Note: The fiber cable comes with a pair. Some of them may mark as
Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX), some of them may have color coded or
have letters on each end. Make ensure that you have one end (TX) of the fiber
cable connects to the TX port of the TE100-ECFX or TE100-ECFXL and have the
other end of the (TX) connects to the fiber’s network device’s RX port as
example showed below.
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. The table listed below showed the type of cable that connected to
TE100-ECFX or TE100-ECFXL PCI-e adapter. You may also choose the proper fiber cable
that suitable for your network usage.
3. Turn on the computer
4. Windows will automatic install the driver.
5. Check the LNK (link) LED on the TE100-ECFX or TE100-ECFXL. The LNK LED will
be steady on to indicate the network connection is establish.
Connector
Type on Fiber
Adapter
SC Multi-mode, 50/125 µm 550m
SC Multi-mode, 62.5/125 µm 2 km
Wavelength of 1300nm
Fiber Optic required
TE100-ECFX / TE100-ECFXL
Maximum
Distance
(* full-duplex)
<Note>
The maximum node-to-node network distance is in full-duplex operation.
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.
1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to initiate
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. The user can change the VLAN ID of existing VLAN.
Driver
This page displays driver information of the selected network adapter.
Driver -> Advanced Setting
This page displays working parameters for this network adapter. User can modify these
parameters here.
This page performs hardware tests on selected network adapter.
Diagnostics -> Send and Receive
Two computers with adapters in the same LAN can perform send & receive experiment
with broadcast packet here.
Statistics
This page show statistics of the 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 network (RJ-45) cable that is connected to the
network adapter. This feature is not supported on the TE100-ECFX, TE100-ECFXL.
This page provides two ways for the user to wake up a PC in standby or hibernate mode
via the 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.
Technical Specifications
Hardware
Standards IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX
IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p
Network Media
Interface PCI Express, SC-type slot
Power
Consumption
Diagnostic LED Speed, Link/Activity
Supported OS
Data Rate 100 Mbps (half-duplex)
Dimension TE100-ECFX : 117 x 107 x 57 mm (4.6 x 4.2 x 2.2 in)
Multi-mode fiber optic cable 50/125 µm up to 550m or 62.5/125 µm up to 2km
Max. 2 watts
Windows 8 (32/64-bit) / 7 (32/64-bit) / Vista (32/64bit) / XP (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003, 2008
Linux Kernel 2.4.x / 2.6.x
200 Mbps (full-duplex)
TE100-ECFXL: 80 x 107 x 57 mm (3 x 4.2 x 2.2 in.)
TE100-ECFX / TE100-ECFXL
Weight
Temperature Operating: 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
Humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing)
Certifications CE, FCC
TE100-ECFX : 45g (1.6 oz.)
TE100-ECFXL: 40 g (1.4 oz.)
1. Windows does not recognize my new hardware. What could I do?
First, verify if your computer meets the system requirement on Technical
Specification section.
Second, access your device manager to make sure the adapter is installed
properly.
– To access the device manager on Windows 8/7/ Vista, right-click
Computer, click Properties and then click Device Manager.
– To access the device manager on Windows XP, right-click My
Computer, click Properties, click the Hardware tab, and then click
Device Manager
Third, if the device manager fails to recognize the presence of a new
networking adapter, verify that the network adapter is firmly seated in the PCIe
slot.
2. Windows recognizes my new hardware, but I’m unable to connect to my
Network. What should I do?
There might be a problem with the fiber cable connection. Make sure that you
have the fiber cable connected correctly as describe on the Fiber Cable section.
Another possible problem may be that the network device such as Fi b er
Con v er t er is not functioning properly. Please confirm the power for the
devices are well connected and functioning properly.
3. Why the Windows has automatic install the driver and I need to install the
diver from the CD-ROM again.
Windows has built-in drivers. However, the CD-ROM have update driver to
support the adapters.
4. What is the maximum distance that is supported by the adapter?
The adapter supports multi-mode fiber optic cable with the following distance.
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