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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the D-Link Server Card, the value leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI−Bus server computers. This Introduction chapter will be useful if you are new to Fast Ethernet and other new technology featured by the Server Card. Otherwise, skip ahead to the Installation chapter.
About Fast Ethernet
Fast Ethernet is a network technology specified by IEEE Standard 802.3u. It extends the traditional 10Mbps Ethernet technology to achieve 100Mbps transmission and reception, while retaining the same CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Thus while Fast Ethernet provides a tenfold increase in network capacity, it is wholly compatible with traditional 10Mbps Ethernet network facilities
About Auto-negotiation
Auto-negotiation is a IEEE 802.3 procedure of negotiating the highest data flow capability between the device (in this case, our Adapter) and it’s link partner (some other device). The data flow information, to be negotiated, consists of the data speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) and data transfer (half-duplex or full-duplex communication). The physical process of auto-negotiation requires
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