Sonnet Technologies Presto Gigabit PCIe Basic Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Card - Manual (Page 3)

System Configuration Steps—Mac OS X Version 10.4
(Tiger) Users (continued)
3. from the Show: drop-down menu, select the Presto Gigabit
PCIe Basic (identified as a PCI card), and then configure the
settings, if necessary. If your computer was connected to a
network using built-in Ethernet, you may not have to enter
new settings; click the apply now button.
4. If you created new settings, or edited existing settings, click
the apply now button.
5. Close System Preferences; if you used existing settings,
your installation is complete. for additional information
on configuring settings, refer to Mac Help (Help > Mac
Help from the finder) and www.apple.com/support; type
“network, ethernet” to display various articles.
INSTAllATION STEPS FOR WINDOWS USERS
The following sections cover installation and configuration steps
for the Presto Gigabit PCIe Basic card in a Windows PC.
Installation Preparation
Sonnet strongly recommends that you read the section in your
computer’s user manual that addresses PCI card installation, prior
to installing the Presto Gigabit PCIe Basic into your system.
Card Installation Steps
1. Shut down your computer, and then open it to access the
expansion card area (PCI slots); refer to your computer’s user
manual for specific information.
2. locate an available PCI Express slot inside your computer
and remove its access cover.
3. Remove the Sonnet card from its packaging, and then
install it into the PCI Express slot; make sure the card is
firmly seated and secured.
4. Close your computer.
5. Plug in a twisted pair Ethernet cable to the Presto Gigabit
PCIe Basic card, and then turn on your computer.
Installation Steps
System Configuration Steps—Windows Users
listed below are the steps necessary to select the Presto Gigabit
for use as your computer’s Ethernet networking port.
1. during startup, found new Hardware and Installing new
driver pop-ups may appear.
2. depending on your setup, Windows may configure itself
to automatically enable Internet usage; launch your Internet
browser application of choice and browse a Web site to verify.
3. If your system did not configure itself (or if you need to
make changes to your network settings), you will have to do
so manually.
. For Windows Vista users: Click the Start button, and then
select Control Panel > network and Internet > network and
Sharing Center.
. For Windows XP and Server 2003 users: Click the Start button,
and then select Control Panel > network Connections >
new Connection Wizard.
About the Presto Gigabit Card
1000/ACT Indicator - This lEd displays
the Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT) connection
status.
• When the LED is off, there is no Gigabit
link between the Presto card and the
network.
• When the LED is on, a Gigabit link is
established, but there is no traffic on the
network.
• When the LED is flashing, it indicates
there is traffic on the network to which
the Presto card is connected.
100/ACT Indicator - This lEd
displays 100BaseT and 10BaseT
connection status.
• When the LED is off, there is no
100BaseT or 10BaseT link between the
Presto card and the network.
• When the LED is on, a 100BaseT or
10BaseT link is established, but there is
no traffic on the network.
• When the LED is flashing, it indicates
there is traffic on the network to
which the Presto card is connected.
Ethernet Port - Plug in any Category
5 or 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
cable with RJ-45 connectors.
• Use standard cables when you are
connecting your computer through a
hub.
1000/ACT
indicator
Ethernet port
100/ACT
indicator