Contents

Preface

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document

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Contacting Allied Telesis

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Description

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AT-2911GP Models

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PoE+ Capable

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Dual Port Adapter

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Bridge to Connect Two Ports to One Network

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SC Fiber Optic Adapter

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LC Fiber Optic Adapter

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Twisted Pair Copper Port

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LED

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Model Naming Conventions

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Supported Operating Systems

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Dual Port Adapter

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Bridge to Connect Two Ports to One Network

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Accessing Documents

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Allied Telesis Documents

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Contents of Your Shipment

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Warranty Registration

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Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware

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System Requirements

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Reviewing Safety Precautions

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Pre-Installation Checklist

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Replacing the Bracket

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Installing a Network Adapter Card

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Connecting the Network Cables

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Connecting a Fiber Optic Network Cable

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Connecting a Twisted-Pair Copper Cable

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Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software

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Overview

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Guidelines

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Installing the Driver Using Device Manager

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Installing the Driver Using the Silent Installation Method

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Downloading the Driver Software

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Accessing the Device Manager

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Accessing Device Manager on Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8

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Accessing Device Manager on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

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Accessing Device Manager on Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP

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Installing the Driver Software

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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8

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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP

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Updating the Driver Software

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Updating the Driver on Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8

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Updating the Driver on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

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Updating the Driver on Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP

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