1-2PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet AdaptersPCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters User’s GuideStock Number: 511472-00, Rev. A Page: 1-2Print Spec Number: 496708-00Current Date: 5/5/97 ECN Date: 5/97What You Need to KnowYou should have basic knowledge of Ethernet networking. Inaddition, you must:n Determine the speed of your network: 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s.n Determine if the device you are connecting the adapter to is afull-duplex or half-duplex device.n Identify your adapter model. If you are not sure, look on theadapter.n Identify the type of network operating system that you will beusing.ConventionsThe following typographic conventions are used in this document:AdvisoriesAlways use care when handling any electrical equipment. To avoidinjury to people or damage to equipment and data, be sure to followthe cautions and warnings in this document.Note: Notes are reminders, tips, or suggestions that mightsimplify the procedures included in this document.Bold Used for keystrokes (press the Enter key) and foroptions you are directed to select from a menu orlist (select Configuration Status from the mainmenu).Helvetica Used for operator entry that you must typeexactly as shown (a:\emdiag) and for messages thatappear on the screen (Performing Automatic MediaDetection).Helvetica Italics Used as a place holder for text you mustdetermine and type (drive = boot drive letter) andfor program and file names that appear in bodytext (thereadme.txt file).
