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Testing the adapter – Asante Technologies ASANT GIGANIC 1064SX User Manual

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Installing the Asanté GigaNIC

Keep all rubber caps for future use, When not connected
and not in use, the rubber caps should be reinstalled to
protect the optics.

If the SC connector is not properly seated, a network
connection will not be achieved.

Warning

:

The Asanté GigaNIC adapter for PCI uses

lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. These
signals conform to FDA, UL, and TUV standards for Class
I (inherently eye-safe) lasers. This is an eye-safe laser
(FDA CHRH21-1040 and IEC 825 Class 1), but staring
directly into the transceiver should be avoided.

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You are now ready to install the software provided with your
Asanté GigaNIC adapter for PCI network interface card as
described in “Installing Network Drivers” on page 3-9

Testing the Adapter

Conducting a test is recommended after performing a first-time installation
of the Asanté GigaNIC adapter for PCI. A successful test ensures that the
Asanté GigaNIC adapter for PCI is operating properly. A diagnostic program
for testing the adapter is included on the Driver Disk. This program runs a
number of tests and indicates the results with PASS or FAIL.

Please refer to “Using the Diagnostic Program” on page 4-15

for instructions

on how to use the diagnostic program.