Connecting the Network Cables
The GA302T has one RJ-45 connector used for attaching the system to an Ethernet copper-wire segment.The card will automatically negotiate the fastest connection speed and duplex possible. If a specific speed or duplex is desired, the card can be placed into one of the supported modes: 1000 Mbps full duplex; 100 Mbps full duplex, 100 Mbps half duplex; 10Mbps full duplex, 10Mbps half duplex.
1.Prepare an appropriate cable.
Table 2-3 lists the cable characteristics for connecting to 10/100/1000BASE-T ports.
Table 2-3. GA302T (10/100/1000BASE-T) Cable Characteristics
Port Type | Connector | Media | Maximum Distance |
| | | |
10/100/1000BASE-T | RJ-45 | CAT 5 UTP/CAT 5e UTP | 325 feet (100 meters) |
| | | |
Note: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced cabling, as specified in ISO/IEC 11801:1995 and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A (1995) and tested using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95.
2.Connect one end of the cable to the GA302T Copper Gigabit Adapter.
3.Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port.
4.Turn on power to the PC and then to the connected device.
5.Verify that one of the two link speed LEDs is on, indicating that there is a good link to the card.
Note: See Table 2-2 for a description of port LED operation. See Chapters 3 through 7 for driver installation and configuration instructions.
