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User's Guide PCN2000 Series High Performance Ethernet PCMCIA Adapters Part #MAN004 Rev. 1.1.
Please take a moment to note the following infor- mation. Include this form in the unlikely event that you need to return the product for warranty service. Refer to Section Eight for complete Warranty information and procedures on returning your product.
1 Contents Section One Introduction ............................ 1 Section Two Installation .............................. 2 Section Three Network Driver Installation .. 7 Section Four Troubleshooting ...................... 7 Section Five Cable Information .
2 Section Two - Installation This section will provide step by step instructions on how to install your new PCMCIA network adapter. Installation of this network adapter is a two-step process consisting of actual hardware installation and PCMCIA device driver installation/configuration.
3 tions described in your PC's manual regarding static electricity discharge at all times when work- ing with your PC. 1. Turn off the computer 2. Hold the PCMCIA Ethernet adapter with the 68-pin female PCMCIA connector fac- ing an available PCMCIA Type II slot (refer to Figure 1-A or 1-B).
4 3. Insert the Ethernet adapter into the PCMCIA Type II slot. The keyed guide slots on the PCMCIA Ethernet adapter will not allow incorrect insertion. Insert the Ethernet adapter gently but firmly into the slot until it stops. 4. Insert the 10Base-T (or 10Base-2/10Base- T) Media Coupler into the adapter.
5 driver diskette. Consult the README file on the driver diskette for specific instructions on how to install the driver. Note: If you are unable to obtain Socket Service and Card Service from your computer manufacturer, you may still be able to use the PCMCIA Ethernet adapter with the included PCMCIA device driver.
6 CONFIG.SYS, add the above example to your CONFIG.SYS by using a text editor. Consult your memory manager's manual for the appropriate exclusion parameter if you are not using the Microsoft memory manager. The PCMCIA device driver allows selec- tion of operating parameters such as I/O Base Address and IRQ selection.
7 mit/receive tests on the network link 7. Interrupt Test: Checks Interrupt Line 8. Network Function: Performs network packet transmit/receive tests Section Three - Network Driver Installation The supplied network drivers allow the Ethernet adapter to work with various network operating systems (i.
8 after reading the following information, contact your dealer or vendor for assistance. Most adapter failure after installation is caused by: A) Incorrectly installed PCMCIA driver, B) Not excluding memory address D400-D7FF when using a memory manager, C) I/O base ad- dress and IRQ Line conflict, or D) Cable problems.
9 system may already use addresses 0300H or 0320H (example: sound/audio card). Vary the settings on your network adapter by running the PCMCIA device driver with different I/O port addresses and IRQs to eliminate the conflict. Running the diag- nostic program will also help to detect configura- tion conflicts.
10 PCN2000BT Supports both 10Base-2 and 10Base-T networks. 10Base-T networks use unshielded twisted-pair cable and 8-pin RJ-45 modular con- nectors. Use only 22-26 AWG 2-pair 100 ohm/ft. UTP with two to three twists per foot. The cable must use solid copper conductors and UL codes CM, CMR, and CMP are required.
11 Section Seven - Technical Support In the unlikely event you experience difficulty in the use of the product, or if it does not operate as described, we suggest you: (1) consult the Troubleshooting section of this guide and (2) consult with your dealer.
12 (also enclose a check for out-of-warranty repair). En- close your check or Postal Money Order for $7.50 to cover the cost of return shipping/handling.
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