MicroNet Technology SP2515 SERIES manual Introduction, Features, System Requirements

1. Introduction

Congratulations on the purchasing of your new SP2515 series 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Fiber adapter. This document describes how to install and use the Fiber Ethernet Adapter. This Fiber Adapter allows options of different fiber connections, such as connector types and segment distance. To get the most out of this manual, you should have an understanding of Ethernet networking concepts.

1.1 Features

Micronet SP2515 series adapter delivers high bandwidth and performance with flexibility and affordability. It complies with 100BASE-FX standard and integrates easily with Fast Ethernet hub and switch.

Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX

32-bit bus master for high throughput and low CPU utilization

Full-duplex operation at both 10Mbps and 100Mbps Rich diagnostic LED mounted on bracket for easily viewing and troubleshooting

Support ST, SC, MT-RJ, or VF-45 fiber connectors Plug and Play Installation.

Network drivers on the diskette for Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, NetWare, SCO Unix and Packet driver.

FCC,CE certification

1.2 System Requirements

To use the adapter, you need the following components:

A PCI master mode expansion slot that is compliant with PCI bus specifications, revisions 2.1

A 3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskette drive

62/125µm multi-mode fiber-optic cable, up to 2 km