Asante Technologies 10NIC-PCITM Connecting the Adapter to the Network, Connecting a Network Cable

Connecting the Adapter to the Network

10 If your computer uses a screw to hold the adapter in place, re-insert and tighten the screw.

Push the adapter firmly into the slot.

Figure 2-1 Installing the adapter

11 Replace the computer’s cover.

Do notstart the computer until you connect the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter to the network, as described in the next section,“Connecting the Adapter to the Network.”

Connecting the Adapter to the Network

The Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter provides an RJ-45, 10BaseT port for your net- work.

▲Important! Connection to a 10BASE-T hub or switch for 10Mbps operation requires a Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP (untwisted pair) cable or twisted pair cable.

Connecting a Network Cable

To connect your Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter to the network:

1	Plug the RJ45 connector on one end of your network cable
	into the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter’s RJ-45 port.
2	Plug the other end of your network cable into the network
	hub or switch, or into a wall socket connected to a net-
	work hub or switch.
3	Reconnect your computer’s power plug.

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