KTI Networks 221TX/3 - Manual

4 2. Wake on LAN Technology The adapter is an ACPI-compliant network adapter that supports the following features: _ Power management interface _ Remote wake-up (RWU) ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) ACPI is a key element in Operating System Directed Power Man- agement. I...

5 WOL Installation The adapter features :1. One LAN controller which can support PCI power manage- ment interface and function. 2. One 3-Pin Wake on LAN (WOL) connector (JP2)3. One PME setting jumper (JP1)4. One Wake on LAN (WOL) cable The 3-pin WOL connector (JP2) provides an interface to the sys- ...

6 3. Installing the Adapter This chapter describes how to install the Fast Ethernet PCI adapter in a PCI computer and how to connect the adapter to the network. Before installing the adapter, you need the following: • A computer system that is compliant with the PCI specifica- tions version 2.0 or l...

7 5. Insert the adapter into the slot and secure the screw (see Figure 3-1).6. Install the WOL cable, if necessary. Refer to 3.2 for the details.7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect all previously connected cables. Figure 3-1 Inserting the Adapter into the PCI Slot 3.2 Installing Wake on LAN ...

9 3.3 Connecting to the Network The rear bracket of the Fast Ethernet adapter contains one RJ-45 connector. The connector is used for either 100Mbps 100BASE- TX connection or 10Mbps 10BASE-T connection. The adapter can sense the connection speed and switch to appropriate operation automatically. Fig...

10 10 Mbps Connection For 10BASE-T Ethernet networks, the Fast Ethernet adapter uses Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. To establish a valid 10 Mbps connec- tion, the cable must be connected to a 10BASE-T hub. Connect the network cable as follows: 1. Make sure that the plug on the cable is wired appropr...

11 100 Mbps Connection For 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks, the adapter supports Category 5 UTP cabling. To establish a valid 100 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 100BASE-TX hub. 1. Make sure that the plug on the cable is wired appropriately for a standard 100BASE-TX adapter. 2. A...

12 4. Network Driver Installation After making the connection to the network, you must install the adapter network driver in order to connect the Fast Ethernet adapter to your network operating system. 4.1 Driver Information The adapter driver media contains the latest versions of the network driver...

14 4.3 Installation for Windows 98 System After the driver installation for Windows 98, there are some simple methods to check the installation is proper or not as follows: 1. Check Device Manager in System Properties window Figure 4-1 Device Manager

16 5. LED Indicators Each Fast Ethernet adapter has three LEDs, as shown in Figure 1-2. 5.1 Interpretations The interpretations of the LEDs are: 100Mb LED indicates an active 100Mbps connection is established. On : Good connection between adapter and 100BASE-TX device Off : No active connection Blin...

17 Appendix A1. Specifications Network std.: 10 MbpsIEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet 100 Mbps IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Speed : Auto-sense, auto-negotiation, 10Mbps, 100Mbps Duplex : Auto-negotiation, Half-duplex and full-duplex Bus Interface: PCI 2.0 or later Network Cable: 10Mbps Category 3...

18 A.2 Auto-negotiation Function The adapter is equipped with an auto-negotiation function. Auto- negotiation is a negotiation procedure between two connected de- vices. Both devices must be auto-negotiation capable. The proce- dure decides the best operation modes that can be used for the data tran...

19 A.3 Installing Remote Boot ROM Before you can use the remote boot function, you have to setup the remote boot service on the file server and install the remote boot ROM onto the adapter. To install the boot ROM, make sure the notch of the boot ROM is in the same direction as the notch of the sock...