KTI Networks 221TX/3 User Manual
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1. Introduction
The 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter is a 32-bit LAN
adapter for use in personal computers with PCI computer bus slots.
This adapter is a dual-speed adapter and features one RJ-45 connec-
tor for either a 10 Mbps IEEE 802.3 or a 100 Mbps IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet network connection over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
cable. The adapter automatically senses the connection speed,
switches to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and indicates the link
status on the LEDs.
The adapter also features Wake on LAN function for ACPI-compli-
ant system.
1.1 Adapter Features
The features of the 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI adapter are:
Automatically senses 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection
Supports auto-negotiation for the connection speed and duplex mode
PCI revision 2.0 or later compliance, 32-bit PCI half-card
Wake on LAN support
Three status LEDs
Optional RPL Boot ROM for network operating systems
Supports 100BASE-TX connection with UTP Category 5 cabling
Supports 10BASE-T connection with UTP Category 3, 4, or 5
Automatically senses 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection
Supports auto-negotiation for the connection speed and duplex mode
PCI revision 2.0 or later compliance, 32-bit PCI half-card
Wake on LAN support
Three status LEDs
Optional RPL Boot ROM for network operating systems
Supports 100BASE-TX connection with UTP Category 5 cabling
Supports 10BASE-T connection with UTP Category 3, 4, or 5
cabling