1-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideFast EthernetFast Ethernet is a networking standard defined by the Institute ofElectrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Specification802.3u. Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Megabits/sec, or at 200 Megabits/sec in Full Duplex Mode.Fast Ethernet uses the same Carrier Sense Multiple Access withCollision Detection (CSMA/CD) architecture used on 10BaseT and10Base2—10 Megabits/sec network specifications, which allowsfor easy integration with existing networks.Reference Sources To use Duralink64 drivers with the Linux OS, or to downloadLinux drivers, refer to Adaptec’s web site at:http://www.adaptec.com For information about NetWare, visit Novell’s Web site at:http://www.novell.comAdvisoryTo avoid injury to people or damage to equipment and data, besure to follow the cautions and warnings in this document.Adaptec does not claim to have included in this document everycondition or situation that might require a caution or warningnotice. Be sure to consult the documentation for your computerand any connected equipment when you are installing theequipment or changing its configuration.Warning: Always use caution when handling electricalequipment.
