TP-Link TF-3200 manual Introduction, Overview of the product

TF-320010/100Mbps PCI Network Adapter

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1Overview of the product

The TF-3200 10/100M PCI Network Adapter is a highly integrated and cost-effective Fast Ethernet Adapter that provides 32-bit performance, PCI bus controller, and full compliance with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX specifications and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow.

The TF-3200 keeps low cost and eliminates usage barriers. It is the easiest way to upgrade a network from 10 to 100Mbps. Supports both 10Mbps and 100Mbps network speed both in Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex transfer modes, using Auto-Negotiation technology to detect the network speed. It also can be widely used in most modern Operating System.

1.2Features

¾Comply with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Ethernet standard

¾Compliant to PCI Revision 2.1/2.2

¾PCI local bus single-chip Ethernet controller

¾Supports auto MDI-MDIX Function

¾Supports ACPI, PCI power management

¾Supports Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)

¾Full duplex design to double the performance

¾Supports Auto-Negotiation function

¾Supports drivers for Linux, Windows 7 (32bit / 64 bit), Windows Vista (32bit / 64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows XP

1.3LED Status

The green LED indicates if the 10 or 100Mbps STP/UTP has been link or not. When the LED radiate, it indicates the adapter connect to the network at 10/100Mbps speed. Otherwise, it indicates connection is not available. When the LED glitters, it means the STP/UTP port is receiving or transmitting data.

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