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Installing the EtherFast

10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup

GigaSwitch Starter Kit onto Your

Network

Installing your Starter Kit will involve installing both the Adapter and the

GigaSwitch. If you are integrating these items into an existing nework, some

additional steps may be necessary involving settings for your existing equip-

ment. Consult your Network Administrator for more information about how

the Starter Kit will interface with your existing network components.

Each Instant Gigabit Network Adapter is equipped with an RJ-45 port that

automatically adjusts to either 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps speeds, allow-

ing your PC to attach to either Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or regular

Ethernet network segments without additional hardware or software.

The card should only be used with twisted-pair cabling, such as 10BaseT,

100BaseTX, or 1000BaseT cabling. For best results, we recommend using

Category 5e or better unshielded twisted-pair cabling although category 3 can

be used for 10BaseT segments. Only Category 5e or better cable will work

for Gigabit transfer. If you use the cable included in your Starter Kit, both

your Adapter and Gigaswitch will operate at the maximum speed of your net-

work. In any case, the cable that runs from your PC’s Instant Gigabit Network

Adapter card to your network should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

Installing the Network Card & Cabling

1. Power off your PC and any peripheral equipment attached to it. Unplug

your PC’s power cord. For suggestions on choosing the PC in which to

install the Adapter, see the section called Planning Your Network.

2. Remove your computer's outside cover.

Overview

Installing The Instant Gigabit Network Adapter

Instant Gigabit Series

Configuration B

If you are already operating in a Gigabit environment, we suggest a configu-

ration like the one shown below (Configuration B). Your Instant Gigabit

Network Adapter would be installed in your file server, which would be

attached to your Gigabit hub or switch, maximizing your file server’s band-

width. The Workgroup GigaSwitch would be connected to one of the other

Gigabit ports on your Gigabit switch or hub, acting like a bridge between the

1000Mbps section of your network and the 10/100 portion of your network.

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