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  • Page 1

    Manual Revision: 09/13/2012 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.co[...]

  • Page 2

    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment genera tes, uses and can radiate rad[...]

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    Instruction Manual i T able of C ontents Int roduc ti on ... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... 1 Featur es ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Package Co[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction The PEX100SFP PCI Express 10/100 Mbps Ethernet F iber Open SFP Network Card lets you connect a PCI Express-based PC directly to a ber optic network using the 10/100 Mbps SFP of your choice. A versatile solution for connecting a computer dir ectly to a 10/100 Mbps ber net work, the PCIe SFP network adapter ena[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Installation W ARNING! PCI Express cards, like all comput er equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure tha t you are properly grounded befor e opening your computer case or touching your PCI Expr ess card. StarT ech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing an y computer component[...]

  • Page 6

    Instruction Manual 3 Connecting to a Network Note: Y ou must connect the PCI Express F iber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter to the network before installing the network driver . For c onnec tor type, cabling requir ements, and maximum segment distance when connecting the PCI Express 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter to y our net work, please refer to the f[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Soft ware Installation 1. Once PEX1000SFP has been installed in the computer , turn on the power to the computer . 2. When the F ound New Hardware Wizard window pops up, select Install from a list or specic location (Advanc ed)and click Next to continue. 3. Select Search for the best driver in these locations. and then selec[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Specications Applicable Standards Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX, IEEE802.1Q VLAN T agging, IEEE802.1p Layer 2 P rior ity Encoding, IEEE 802.3x full duplex ow control , RFC 1157 SNMP v1 LED Indicators Link, Activity Operating T emp eratur e 0°C ~ 45° C (32°F ~ 113°F) Storage T emperature -10°C ~ 70°C (14°F ~[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical suppor t is an in tegral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit ww w .startech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensiv e selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test driver[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one -stop source for ever y connectivity part you need. From the latest technology t o legac y products — and all the par ts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy to l[...]