SP2515 SERIES EtherFast 100Mbps Fiber-Optic Adapter User’s Guide
FCC Statement This device compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchasing of your new SP2515 series 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Fiber adapter. This document describes how to install and use the Fiber Ethernet Adapter. This Fiber Adapter allows options of different fiber connections, such as connector types and segment distance. To get the most out of this manual, you should have an understanding of Ethernet networking concepts. 1.
2. Installation This section describes how to install the adapter. For connecting to the network, you must have the following: 1. Network adapter card installed to your computer. 2. Cabling (compatible with network topology) 3. Software for the adapter card contains both configuration utilities and drivers 2.1 Unpack and Inspect Caution: Under ordinary circumstances, this adapter card will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit .
. Carefully insert the Fiber Adapter into the chosen slot and press firmly with proper push to ensure it is fully seated in the slot. 6. Secure the Fiber Adapter with the screw you saved in step 4. 7. Replace the PC cover. 8. Proceed to “Connecting to Your Network” section. 2.3 Connecting to Your Network This section describes how to connect the Fiber Adapter to a 100 Mbps fiber-based Ethernet network, which contributes to its optimal performance. 1.
2.6 2.6 Test Program This test program verifies configuration of the adapter and assists the isolation of any faults in operation. Test procedure are optional, and will only be useful in the unusual event that there is a fault, such as an interrupt number conflict among your computer’s add on cards, If your installation provides normal operation, you do not need these test procedures. At your DOS prompt, type the following command: a:\setup.
test reminds you that the connection link might be fail, either the cable is not connected or the cable link fails. For the test, it is necessary to connect your computer with its supporting hub or another computer. This is a "Ping-Pong" test. This test cannot be completed except two computers on the LAN for sending or receiving the test packets between computers.
Quick Installation Guide Please take the following steps for driver installation. Microsoft Windows 95/Windows 98 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the computer. Insert the adapter into the available PCI slot. Restart the computer. After Microsoft Windows reboot, the PCI Ethernet Controller will be found. 5. The system will prompt for driver installation. 6. Insert the “Driver and Utilities” diskette into diskette driver and press . 7. For Windows 95, Key in a:\win95 path to install driver for the adapter. 8.
Microsoft Windows 2000 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Insert the adapter into the available PCI slot. 3. Restart the computer. 4. After Microsoft Windows reboot, the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter will be found and the system will assign the default network driver to the adapter. 5. Select “Control Panel” from “Start” menu bar 6. Select “Network and Dial-Up Connection” folder and click “Local Area Connection”. 7. Click “Configure” item and select “Driver” 8.
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