National Instruments Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Install the Drivers

Caution If using less than 4-pair cabling, you must manually configure the speed and

duplex setting of the adapter and the link partner. In addition, with 2- and 3-pair cabling,

the adapter can achieve speeds of up to only 100 MB/s.

• For 10BaseT, use Category 3 wiring or better.

• To use this adapter in a residential environment (at any speed), use

Category 5 wiring. If the cable runs between rooms or through

walls and/or ceilings, it should be plenum rated for fire safety.

• 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-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