3. Connecting Network Cables

Connecting a Twisted-Pair Cable

Insert one end of the twisted-pair cable into the RJ-45 connector on this adapter card. Orient the cable terminal jack correctly and push it into the connector until you hear a click.

Note: The other end of the twisted-pair cable has to be connected to an Ethernet hub or switch

Connecting a 10Base-2 Thin Ethernet Coaxial Cable

1.Connect thin Ethernet cables to both ends of a BNC T-type connector. For both cables, press the T-type connector and cable connector together, then twist the cable connector clockwise to lock the connector.

2.Attach the T-type connector to the BNC connector of this

adapter card. Press the T-type connector and BNC connector together, then twist the T-type connector clockwise to lock the connector.

3.If your computer is located at the end of a 10Base2 segment, connect the thin Ethernet cable to one end of the T-type connector and attach a 50 Ohm terminator to the other end of the T-type connector.

4.Configuration & Diagnostics

With this PCI adapter card, you do not need to configure the card manually, unless you wan to:

.Enable/Disable Full-duplex

.Enable/Disable Boot ROM

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Acer ALN-201 manual Connecting Network Cables, Configuration & Diagnostics