Installing Ethernet Card to work with e-speed

 
WARNING: The Ethernet Card is installed in a PC or server that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your PC or server, you must observe the following steps to protect yourself and prevent damage to the system's components.

Before You Begin, make sure you have these items:

  • The Ethernet Card
  • Ethernet Card Driver diskettes (if necessary)
The following instructions apply to installing Ethernet Cards in most PCs. Refer to the manual that accompanied your PC for detailed instructions on installing boards in your PC.

To install the Ethernet Card, follow these steps:

    1. Turn off the PC or server and unplug the unit from its power source.
    2. Remove any jewelry from your hands and wrists.
    3. Make sure to use only insulated or non-conducting tools.
    4. Remove the Ethernet Card from its container.
    5. Check the Ethernet Card for any visible signs of damage.



Figure 2-1 Ethernet Card

    6. Remove the PC cover, as shown in Figure 2-2.



Figure 2-2 Removing the Cover

    7. Choose an empty PCI slot, as shown in Figure 2-3. If you do not know how to identify a PCI slot, check your PC documentation.



Figure 2-3 Selecting a PCI Slot

    8. Unscrew the screw holding the PCI slot's backplate and remove it, as shown in Figure 2-4.


Figure 2-4 Removing the Screw and Backplate

 9. Insert the Ethernet Card into an empty PCI slot, shown in Figure 2-5.


Figure 2-5 Inserting the Ethernet Card

    10. Make sure the board is firmly seated in the slot. 
    11. Secure it with the screw you removed earlier.
    12. Replace the PC cover and reconnect all previously connected cables.
    13. Turn on the power to the PC.
    14. Install the driver of your Ethernet Card provided. Follow the instruction on your menu for installing the driver.
    15.     Proceed to the next section.

Connecting e-speed modem to your Ethernet Card

 
Try connect the Ethernet Card to the e-speed modem before loading the network driver. Most new Ethernet Card uses Category 5 UTP cabling for 10BASE-T networks and Category 5 for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks.

To connect the Ethernet Card to the e-speed modem, follow these steps:


Figure 2-6 Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 Port

    1. Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet Card, as shown in Figure 2-6 Above.
    2. Connect the other end of the network cable to a 10BASE-T network port on the e-speed modem.
    3. Ensure the Ethernet card driver is successfully installed on the PC by now.
    4. Turn on the e-speed modem with connection to the e-speed telephone line.
    Check self installation guide of the e-speed modem for detail of e-speed modem installation and setup.
    5. Your e-speed modem should have
     - Pure LED on
     - Line LED on
     - Ethernet LED on
    6. Check the Ethernet Card LEDs (if available).
    7.     If the LED light is on, you are done. Otherwise please check the above steps again to make sure you done everything correctly. If you still cannot get the Ethernet card to install, please consult any computer vendor for troubleshooting it.
    8. Go to the next step configuration of TCP/IP setting.

Note:
For business category subscriber your setup requirement may varies and we advise that all business category subscriber seek the approved authorized System Integrator Vendors (SI) for a complete solution to meet each of your individual business need and requirement to integrate to your existing LAN/Server/Firewall environment.

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