PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
User’s Manual 7
Connecting to Your Network
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
This section describes how to connect the PCI Express Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter to a network.
<Note>
You must connect the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to the network before
installing the network driver.
Step 1:
Prepare a network cable with corresponding connectors for the two end
devices, one end to the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and the
other to a network switch.
Step 2:
When the cable is properly connected to the devices, turn on the power to
the PC.
Step 3:
Check the LNK (Link) LED. The LED will come on when the PCI
Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is receiving a good link signal from the
connected device, a switch.
Step 4:
Proceed to next section for installing the network driver.
PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
This section describes how to connect the PCI Express Fiber
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a 1000 Mbps fiber-based Ethernet
network, which contributes to its optimal performance.
<Note>
You must connect the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to the network
before installing the network driver.
Step 1:
Remove the protective covers from the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit
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 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and
the other to a 1000Mbps fiber port on the network switch.
