Connecting network cables, Configuration & diagnostics – Acer ALN-201 User Manual

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3. Connecting Network Cables

Connecting a Twisted-Pair Cable

Insert one end of the twisted-pair cable into the RJ-45 connector on this
adapter card. Orient the cable terminal jack correctly and push it into
the connector until you hear a click.
Note: The other end of the twisted-pair cable has to be connected to an
Ethernet hub or switch

Connecting a 10Base-2 Thin Ethernet Coaxial Cable

1. Connect thin Ethernet cables to both ends of a BNC T-type

connector. For both cables, press the T-type connector and
cable connector together, then twist the cable connector clockwise
to lock the connector.

2.

Attach the T-type connector to the BNC connector of this
adapter card. Press the T-type connector and BNC connector
together, then twist the T-type connector clockwise to lock the
connector.

3.

If your computer is located at the end of a 10Base2 segment,
connect the thin Ethernet cable to one end of the T-type connector
and attach a 50 Ohm terminator to the other end of the T-type
connector.

4. Configuration & Diagnostics

With this PCI adapter card, you do not need to configure the card manually,
unless you wan to:

. Enable/Disable Full-duplex

. Enable/Disable Boot ROM

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