Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome - Linksys PCM1000 User Manual

Gigabit Notebook Adapter

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Gigabit Notebook Adapter. This Gigabit Notebook Adapter will allow you to network
better than ever.
How does the Gigabit Notebook Adapter do all of this? The Gigabit Notebook Adapter allows you to easily connect
your Notebook PC to any 10/100Mbps or Gigabit hub or switch. Since it's automatically supported by all major
operating systems, getting connected is usually as simple as sliding the card into your notebook's PC Card slot. It
fits in a single Type II slot, and the RJ-45 network connector is integrated into the card, there's no dongle to lose
or break, and the new pop-up connector folds flat when not in use for easier storage.
After installing the software, simply connect a network cable into the Gigabit Notebook Adapter's Ethernet port,
and you are networked. The card automatically negotiates for the network's best speed, 10, 100, or a 1000
megabits per second and supports both 802.1p traffic prioritization and 802.1q VLAN tagging. The easy-to-read
LEDs let you know the link status, your link speed, and network activity. Ultra-low power consumption minimizes
drain on your notebook's battery life.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Gigabit Notebook Adapter, set it up, and configure it to
bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Gigabit
Notebook Adapter.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome