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4 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide
After you have completed the hardware and software setup of your
PCI adapter, the indicator light visible through the adapter
mounting bracket provides feedback about network connectivity
and data-transmission speed. As shown in the following table, the
light indicates one of several network states:
Light Status: The PCI Adapter Is:
Off Not connected to an active network.
Solid orange Connected to a 10base-T network running at 10 Mbps.
Blinking orange Activity detected over the 10base-T network.
Solid green Connected to a 100base-T network running at 100 Mbps.
Blinking green Activity detected over the 100base-T network.
Wake-On-LAN Capability
The Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter includes a Wake-
On-LAN (WOL) feature. WOL technology enables each networked
computer to be “awakened” from a sleep or powered-down state,
allowing it to be accessed from another computer connected to
your local area network (LAN).
When WOL is enabled on a computer, the PCI adapter is powered
and monitoring your network. If another computer or device sends
a message to or tries to access shared files on the WOL-enabled
computer, the PCI adapter tells the computer to power up its other
components.
By using WOL, you can greatly reduce this computer’s power
consumption while still allowing its shared files and printers to be
accessed over your network.
On most computers, Wake-On-LAN capability can be enabled
through the computer’s BIOS. Some computers might require a
separate, 3-pin WOL cable, available at most computer stores.
To determine whether your computer can take advantage of
Wake-On-LAN features without an extra cable, see your computer
documentation. If your computer lists PCI 2.2 compliance as one of
its system features, you should not need to purchase a WOL cable.