© National Instruments Corporation 3 PCI/PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide
• The cable length is limited to 100 m.
• The adapter must be connected to a compatible link partner,
preferably set to auto-negotiate speed and duplex.
• The PCI-8231/8232 and PXI-8231/8232 automatically
accommodate either MDI or MDI-X connections. The
auto-MDI-X feature allows you to directly connect two adapters
without using a crossover cable.
2. To configure Ethernet for your adapter, continue with the procedure
specific to your operating system outlined later in this guide.
Install the Drivers
Follow the installation instructions for your operating system. The adapter
works with the following operating systems:
•Windows Me/98
•Windows 2000/XP
•Windows NT 4.02

Windows Me/98

To install the drivers, complete the following steps:
1. Shut down, then power off the computer as shown in the following
figure.