System Requirements
- FreeBSD, Linux , VMWare ESXi, Win7/ Win-server2012/ Win-server2008/ Win8/Win8.1/Win-server2016/win10
- Available PCI Express x1slot
Cabling Requirements:
Intel 1 Gigabit adapters
- For 1000BASE-T or100BASE-TX.use Category 5 or Category5e wiring, twisted 4-pair copper:
- Make sure you use Category 5 cabling that complies with the TIA-568 wiring specification For more information on this specification.
- Length is 100 meters max.
- Category 3 wiring supports only 10Mbps
CAUTION: If using less than 4-pair cabling, you must manually configure the speed and duplex setting of the adapter and the link partner. In addition,with2-and3-pair cabling the adapter can only achieve speeds of up to 100Mbps
- For 100BASE-TX.use Category 5 wiring.
- For10BASE-T.use Category 3 or 5wiring
Hardware installation
- Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord
- Remove the computer cover and the adapter slot cover from the slot that matches your adapter
- Insert the adapter edge connector into the slot and secure the bracket to the chassis
- Replace the computer cover ,then plug in the power cord
- Power on the computer
Install Drivers and software
WindowsR Operating Systems
You must have administrative rights to the operating system to install the drivers.
- insert the CD driver bound with Intel network driver into your CD-ROM drive(also you can download the latest drivers from support website):
- if the Found New Hardware Wizard screen is displayed, click Cancel
- start the autorun located in the software package, the autorun may automatically start after you have extracted files.
- Click install Drivers and Software
- Follow the instructions in the install wizard to finish it
Installing Linux Drivers from Source Code
- Download and expand the base driver tar file.
- Compile the driver module
- Install the module using the modprobe command
- Assign an IP address using the ifconfig command
