User manual TRENDNET TE100-PCIA

[. . . ] Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Trademarks All product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their repective companies. P/N: 6012-2114301 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ABOUT FAST ETHERNET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ABOUT AUTO-NEGOTIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The data flow information, to be negotiated, consists of the data speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) and data transfer (half-duplex or full-duplex communication). The physical process of auto-negotiation requires only a few milliseconds to choose the fastest communications capability between the two devices. 4 About WOL (for ACPI/WOL model only) WOL (Wake-On-LAN) is an ACPI function allowing a powered OFF computer to be powered ON from a remote station. ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) is a new technology and an open industry specification to provide power management support systems through hardware and operating system cooperation. To use the WOL feature, the NIC must be WOL capable and the motherboard of the PC (for which the card is installed) must be of ACPI architecture. While the powered OFF computer sleeps, the WOL NIC monitors LAN traffic for valid Wake-up frames. The NIC will determine whether a received Wake-up frame is addressed to the PC. If so, the NIC will send a signal to the motherboard to power ON the computer. · "I forgot a document and I'm out of town?" Send a Wake-up signal to your computer and transfer the needed file to your location. Initiate long routines and reports before you get to work. Transfer files when the network traffic is low (during late hours). Power ON your PC before you arrive to work. · · · WOL has great utility in power management of PCs, workstations, and kiosks. 5 Product Featues Designed for versatility and performance, the 32-bit PCI bus 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter provides the following features: · · · · · · · · · · · 10/100Mbps NWay Interface 32-bit PCI Bus Master operation Single shielded RJ-45 connector UTP and STP supported Remote Boot Rom socket supported Wake-On-LAN (WOL) provides great utility for power management of PC. 100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps Ethernet data transfer, selected via auto-negotiation. Full-duplex or half-duplex operation, selected by auto-negotiation. Drivers for all leading Network Operating Systems. Four LED indicators: Link, Activity, 100Mbps, Collision/Full-duplex. LINK Indicator A steady green LED indicates good linkage between the 32-bit PCI bus 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter and its supporting hub. ACTIVITY Indicator A flashing green LED indicates that the adapter is sending or receiving data. 100M Indicator This LED indicator lights green when this adapter connected to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Networks. If this adapter connected to 10Mbps Ethernet Network, the LED indicator lights off. Collision/Full-duplex Indicator This LED indicator lights green when a respective port is in full duplex (FDX) mode. Otherwise, it is OFF for half duplex (HDX) operations. [. . . ] The driver for each networking operating system is under a separate directory. A HELPME. EXE file under root directory lists the information and detailed installation procedure of all the available drivers. Boot ROM Installation The optional Boot ROM device allows you to connect a diskless workstation to the network. Perform the following steps to install your Boot ROM device: 1. [. . . ]