MicroNet SP170 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
EtherFast Gigabit Adapter
Model No.: SP170
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Introduction
Micronet SP170 Gigabit adapter transforms your notebook PCs into
powerful Gigabit workstations. It features latest 1000M technology
and it is fully compatible with existing 10/100M networks. SP170
dramatically improves network performance up to 2000M with
full-duplex operations. With this hot-swappable, plug-and-play
adapter, notebook PCs users can now implement the Gigabit
network so easily and transfer huge files at the fastest speed ever.
Package Contents
Before you start installing the device, verify the following items are in
the package:
yEtherFast Gigabit Adapter
yQuick Installation Guide
yDriver Diskette

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Features
yCompliant with IEEE802.3 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX,
IEEE802.3ab 1000Base-T and IEEE802.3x flow control
ySupport auto-negotiation function to automatically select optimal
speed (10/100/1000M) and mode (Full/Half Duplex)
ySupport 802.3x flow control for full-duplex mode and
back-pressure flow control for half-duplex mode
ySupport auto uplink, no more cross-over cable
ySupport 802.1Q VLAN tagging
ySupport jumbo frame
ySupport 32-bit CardBus interface brings the highest performance
ySupport hot swapping and plug-and-play capability
yLow power consumption for extended battery life

Physical Description
SP170 front view
Please refer to the following table for LED definition
LED Status Operation
Off 10M network connection
established
On/Green 100M network connection
established
SPEED
On/Amber 1000M network connection
established
On/Green Connection established
Blink/Green Transmitting or receiving data
LNK/ACT
Off No link
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Installation
This section describes how to install the adapter for Windows.
Install the adapter
1. Start the computer
2. Hold the card with label up and gently slide the card into
CardBus slot of notebook, make sure the card is firmly placed
in the socket.
3. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware device.
4. In the Found New Hardware Wizard windows, it will guide you
to install the necessary device drivers for this card. Click Next
to continue.
5. Select install from a list or specific location (Advanced) to
search the best installation driver. Click Next to continue.
6. Click Browse to select the location where you load the device
driver. Click Next to start the search.
7. Windows will prompt you to select the appropriate driver.
8. Click Yes in the Digital Signature Not Found window to
continue.
9. Wait for seconds while Windows copies the appropriate driver
to your system.
10. Click Finish to complete the installation.
11. User can check whether the card is ready or not. Go to System
of Control Panel, select Device Manager, click Network

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Adapter. If it display as Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family
Gigabit Ethernet NIC, the card is ready.
12. Connect the attached RJ-45 port with an Ethernet switch.
13. Now you are ready to use the adapter.
Hot Swap
This Gigabit adapter has hot-swap function. But, before you remove
the PC card from CardBus slot, please click the Adapter icon on
task bar and select stop to force this adapter to be inactive. When
prompt You may safely remove this device appear, click OK and
remove your Gigabit Adapter.
For cable selection, refer to the following table：
Network Speed Cable Type Max. Length
10M Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP 100 meters
100M Cat. 5 UTP/STP 100 meters
1000M Cat. 5, 5e UTP/STP 100 meters
Note: To prevent costly equipment damage and downtime, please
consider installing a surge suppression device or a UPS
(Un-interrupted Power Supply).

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Specifications
Standard IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab,
IEEE802.3x
Interface 1 * 10/100/1000M RJ-45 port
Bus Type 32-bit CardBus
PC Interface 68-pin connector
Speed Full duplex: 2000M
Half duplex: 1000M
Cable Connections 10BASE-T: Category 3, 4, 5 UTP/STP 100BASE-TX: Category 5 UTP/STP
1000BASE-T: Category 5, 5e UTP/STP
Uplink Auto Uplink (Auto MDI / MDI-X)
LED Indicators SPEED, LINK/ACT
Feature 802.1Q VLAN tag, Jumbo frame
Software Compatibility
- NetWare Server 5.x
- NetWare DOS client ODI
- Windows 98, 98SE, ME, NT4.0, 2000,
XP/Server 2003
Emission FCC, CE
Operating Temperature 0o - 50o C
Operating Humidity 10% - 90% (Non-condensing)
Dimension 14 x 55 x 110 mm

CE Mark Warning
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to
electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 for ITE, the essential
protection requirement of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.
Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it
may be possible that information in this document is not up-to-date.
Please check with your local distributors for the latest information.
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