32 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING THE NICAUI PortThe AUI port provides a 10 Mbps connection only.The following table shows the cable requirement andmaximum network cable length for the AUI port.To connect the AUI port:1 Locate the 15-pin AUI port on the NIC and move theslide latch down to the open position.2 Connect the thick Ethernet coaxial cable to theAUI port on the NIC.This connector attaches in only one way. Orient the AUIconnector to match the AUI port on the NIC.3 Move the slide latch up to the closed position to lockthe AUI connector in place.4 Connect the other end of the network cable to anexternal transceiver.The next step is to install the network driver.Go to Chapter 3, “Installing NIC Software in Windows,” orChapter 4, “Installing the NetWare Client and Server Drivers.”Port Cable RequiredMaximum NetworkCable Length15-pin AUI 10BASE5 thick Ethernetcoaxial (10 Mbps only)500 m (1,640 ft)
