MicroNet Technology EtherFast 100Mbps Fiber-Optic Adapter SP2515 SERIES User Manual

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on the purchasing of your new SP2515 series
100Mbps Fast Ethernet Fiber adapter. This document describes
how to install and use the Fiber Ethernet Adapter. This Fiber
Adapter allows options of different fiber connections, such as
connector types and segment distance. To get the most out of this
manual, you should have an understanding of Ethernet
networking concepts.

1.1 Fe

1.1 Features

atures

Micronet SP2515 series adapter delivers high bandwidth and
performance with flexibility and affordability. It complies with
100BASE-FX standard and integrates easily with Fast Ethernet
hub and switch.

Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX

32-bit bus master for high throughput and low CPU

utilization

Full-duplex operation at both 10Mbps and 100Mbps

Rich diagnostic LED mounted on bracket for easily

viewing and troubleshooting

Support ST, SC, MT-RJ, or VF-45 fiber connectors

Plug and Play Installation.

Network drivers on the diskette for Windows 95, 98, 2000,

NT, NetWare, SCO Unix and Packet driver.

FCC,CE certification

1.2 System Requirements

To use the adapter, you need the following components:

A PCI master mode expansion slot that is compliant with

PCI bus specifications, revisions 2.1

A 3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskette drive

62/125µm multi-mode fiber-optic cable, up to 2 km