Multi-Function Ethernet + Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide
Multi-Function Ethernet + Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide
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About this Manual This is an installation guide for Accton’s Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card. This manual covers the following topics: • • • Product description, summary of features and specifications Description of important adapter parts, such as LAN connectors Hardware installation procedure Note: Procedures for software driver installation and additional information or changes that become available after the manual is printed are in text files on the driver diskette.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Back up your driver diskettes and use the copy as the working diskette. Do this to protect the original from accidental damage. @ ii Fill in the Owner Registration Card and mail it to Accton Technology Corporation.
Quick Installation Guide 1Step is designed to simplify the process of configuring the PC Card to run with NetWare or other network operating systems. To quickly install and configure your card, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the PC Card into a Type II PCMCIA slot. Insert the driver diskette that comes with your package into the floppy drive. Run Install to set up network drivers and configure your card. Use the 1Step program to run diagnostics on the adapter card if required.
Contents Chapter 1 Features Introduction 1-1 1-1 Chapter 2 Installation Pre-Installation Considerations Installing the Hardware PC Card Installation Connecting the Adapter Cable to the PC Card Installing the Software Running Card Diagnostics Card and Socket Services Support Client Software Driver Installation Software Installation Advisory Activating the PC Card Using Card and Socket Services Support Using Client Drivers Installing under DOS Installing under Windows for Workgroups (WFW 3.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Selecting the Frame Type Selecting Memory Management Options Identifying the Driver’s Directory Location Installing the Software Driver Menu Bar Commands The File Menu The Action Menu The Help Menu 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 Chapter 4 4-1 Modem/Fax Setup Chapter 5 Fax Operations Transmitting Faxes Receiving Faxes Sending and Receiving Logs 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 Appendix A Troubleshooting Ethernet Network Interface Modem A-1 A-1 A-4 Appendix B B-1 Modem Comm
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Appendix E Product Support Services Product Registration Problem Report Hardware Repair Service Software Update and Upgrade Service Bulletin Board Service (BBS) Interactive Fast Fax (U.S.A.
Chapter 1 Introduction The Ethernet/Modem PC Card is a recent development in PCMCIA card technology. This card can manage the PC Ethernet interface and Data/Fax/ Modem connections simultaneously. It can be installed and configured by running the Card and Socket Services Support (CS/SS) software provided with your computer, or by invoking the Client Driver Program provided with the PC Card.
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes your PC Card and shows you how to install it. To install the Fax Utility, see instructions that come with the software. Pre-Installation Considerations When preparing to install your PC Card, make sure you have the required hardware and software in place. Installation procedures vary for different PCMCIA-compliant computers. During installation, the power to your PC may be ON or OFF. Caution: The Y-cable is designed to work only with analog telephone systems.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Connecting the Adapter Cable to the PC Card 1. Plug the wide connector on the end of the Y-cable to the mating connector on the PC Card. Make sure the side of the Y-cable connector with the arrow heads faces upwards. The cable connectors and card should seat exactly and click into place. The Y-cable is shown in the following figure: Figure 2.1 Y-Cable The Y-cable serves both as a LAN and modem adapter cable. It uses a dual function twin cable.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Installing the Software Running Card Diagnostics When hardware installation is complete, run diagnostics to check the card and the network cabling with the 1Step program. 1Step is in the root directory of the driver diskette that comes with the package. Run diagnostics by selecting the Test Adapter command from the Action Menu. For more information, see Chapter 3 on Using 1Step.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Software Installation Advisory 1. For those who intend to install Card and Socket Service Support drivers, reserve at least 64 KB of memory to provide enough resources for other PC Cards. Example: DEVICE=EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-DFFF 2. For those who installed Card and Socket Services Support device drivers in your config.sys, use Super Client drivers to enable the PC Card’s Fax/Modem function.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Using Card and Socket Services Support You can use third-party Card Services Super Client drivers to activate your PC Card. They are available from several vendors like SystemSoft, Phoenix, AMI, DataBook and Award, just to name a few. The Card Services software, once installed, stores information like memory blocks, I/O ports, or interrupt levels in the Card Information System (CIS) databank for card recognition.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide 2. Invoke the 1Step installation program and choose Install Software from the Action Menu to copy the Client Drivers for Novell into your PC. (Refer to Using 1Step in Chapter 3 for more details.) The following files will be copied into the target directory specified by the user: LSL.COM PCMMLID.COM (DOS ODI Client driver) IPXODI.COM NETX.EXE (VLM.EXE) CHGDRV.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide 5. Test the PC Card’s Modem function by dialing out over the modem. (Refer to Chapter 4 for Modem Setup). Installing under Windows for Workgroups (WFW 3.11) 1. Remove the existing PC Card and replace it with your EN2218 PC Card. 2. Reserve at least 64 KB of memory by including the following statement in your CONFIG.SYS file: Device=EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-DFFF 3. Copy the file ACC2218.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide 13. Reboot your PC. During bootup, the LAN/modem I/O addresses, modem Port and IRQ will be displayed. These are the actual values assigned to the PC Card. If any of the values in your Windows setup need to be adjusted, use these values; LAN: IOBase=300 COM3: I/OBase=3E8, IRQ=4 Note: If Windows fails to boot at this stage, this is because the IRQ assigned by the ACC2218.EXE is different from the IRQ set in step 11.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Installing under Windows 95 The installation process under Win95 is fairly simple. Follow the procedures listed below to complete installation. 1. If you already have a PC Card installed, you need to remove its components by doing the following, otherwise go to step 2. • Go to the Control Panel in My Computer and click on the System icon to display the System Properties folder.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide 6. Verify the LAN function by using Network Neighborhood to browse the network for any existing server. Note: NetWare Network support is loaded by default when the PC Card is installed. 7. Verify the Modem function by opening up the Dial-Up Networking folder and connecting to a modem site. 8.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Connecting to a NetWare network is easy under Windows NT. To install NetWare network support: 1. Go to the Control Panel and double-click on the Network icon. 2. Click on Add Software... to display the Network Software list. 3. Select Client Service for NetWare and click on Continue. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. To initiate the Modem function of the PC Card: 1. Go to the Control Panel and double-click on the Network icon. 2.
Chapter 3 Using 1StepTM 1Step is designed to simplify hardware diagnostics and software installation. Note that any changes made to the card’s hardware configuration are only made available for diagnostic tests performed under 1Step. When 1Step is closed, the original hardware settings are automatically restored to the PC Card. Getting Started Install the 1Step Installation Program onto your hard disk drive. Insert the driver diskette that comes with the package into the host PC’s floppy disk drive.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Overview of 1Step 1. Type the following command at the DOS prompt, then press to display the main screen for 1Step: 1STEP 2. Select the appropriate hardware settings for Card diagnostics. Select values for the I/O base address and interrupt. 3. Run diagnostics. Select Test Adapter from the Action Menu to run the diagnostics program. 4. Select the appropriate software configuration for the Card.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Setting the Hardware Configuration Select the appropriate I/O base address and interrupt for diagnostics. You can point and click with the mouse or use the keyboard to make selections. Selecting the I/O Base Address The I/O base address is a channel through which information is transferred between the card and the host PC. It is important to note that each peripheral installed in the host PC should be assigned a unique I/O base address.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Running Diagnostics Select the Test Adapter command from the Action Menu to run diagnostics. Running diagnostics on a single PC lets you monitor the adapter and the corresponding cabling system. However, this does not check the network’s condition. For better results, have two or more PCs on the network run the test simultaneously. The program runs several tests. The screen displays a PASS or FAIL remark to indicate the result of each test.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Available Diagnostic Tests You need not start any network operating system to run the following tests: • • • • • • • • Configuration Test - Identifies the host PC type I/O Test - Checks I/O accessibility ID Test - Verifies if the Card’s ID is correct RAM Test (or Memory Test) - Checks the condition of on-board RAM Internal Loopback Test - Checks the adapter’s controller External Loopback Test - Checks the adapter’s network link Interrupt Test - Checks interrupt gen
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Press to activate on-line help and select the driver you need. The corresponding README.TXT file containing driver installation instructions will be displayed. The following are the Network Operating Systems supported by Accton’s 1Step: NetWare Workstation version 4.0, 3.x, 2.x, Lite, and Lite Server LAN Manager 2.0 and 2.1 LAN Support Program 1.2 and 1.3 DEC Pathworks Banyan Vines Sun PC-NFS Wollongong Pathway Access Windows for Workgroups 3.10 and 3.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Selecting Memory Management Options The host PC may be using Memory Management software. There are four selections available, namely, Normal, Use XMSNETx, Use EMSNETx, and DOS5+LOADHIGH. The default setting is Normal. Move your cursor to the field named Options to change the settings, if necessary. Identifying the Driver’s Directory Location Type the directory path in the box labeled Directory to indicate where the NetWare drivers are located.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Table 3.1 File Menu Commands File Menu Commands DOS Shell Exit Action Opens a DOS shell within 1Step Exits 1Step and returns to DOS The *.1st file contains the card’s software configuration for the network environment. You can create different card configuration files and save them in separate *.1st files. If necessary, You can easily open and use any *.1st file, or simply print it for reference.
Chapter 4 Modem/Fax Setup When plugging your PC card into a phone line, make sure you use an analog line. Lines used by standard household telephones, Fax machines or other modems are analog phone lines. Do not use a digital line. The PABX (Public Branch Exchange) or digital phone lines carry high voltage and current which can damage your modem.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide • Selecting a Mode (Modem Choice) To determine your modem’s model, check the modem equipment itself, and the documentation that comes with it. If the model number does not appear anywhere in these above-mentioned locations or on the software list, use the 14400/28800/33600 Generic Modem Compatibles from the Modem software installation options. • Parity Parity types and values must be the same on both the modems when transmitting and receiving.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide • Error Correction Accton’s Modem PC card utilizes the highly reliable Microcom Network Protocol (MNP) and V.42 correction method. These are industry standards which ensure an accurate modem connection and more stringent data security. • Data Compression This feature improves modem data transfer. Accton’s PC card comes with both V.42bis and MNP-5 data compression protocols. V.
Chapter 5 Fax Operations This chapter describes some of the more common features of Fax software (each of which applies to the Delrina 4-in-1 Fax software). Unless you plan on using the Windows 95 Fax Utility, Fax software needs to be installed before you can transmit or receive a fax. Please refer to the Delrina 4-in-1 User’s Guide for detailed instructions on configuring your Fax software. If you are using other 3rd party software, then refer to the appropriate manual.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Ethernet Network Interface 1Step includes a diagnostics program for checking the card’s components and network cabling. Run diagnostics from 1Step by selecting Test Adapter from the Action Menu. The card may fail some tests due to various reasons — some of which can be easily remedied by the user. This section provides tips to isolate and solve common problems. If the problems remain unsolved, contact your dealer or Accton Technology Corporation’s Technical Support Section.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Symptoms 1. Twisted-pair connection results in card failure. 2. Running Test Adapter results to External Loopback Test failure. Possible Cause Invalid twisted-pair link Suggestions 1. Check the RJ-45 connection for loose cabling. 2. Check for wrong RJ-45 pin assignments. Symptom Ethernet PC Card failure; suddenly cannot log into the network. Possible Causes 1. 2. 3. 4.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Symptom Cannot run mouse while running 1Step. Possible Cause IRQ conflict Suggestions 1. Change the IRQ setting of the Card. 2. Run mouse driver. Symptom Card failure after configuration. Possible Cause 1. Configuration conflict 2. The card is not enabled Suggestions 1. Check I/O and IRQ for possible setting conflicts. Make sure they don’t conflict with other devices. 2. Check your Card and Socket Services Software to see if the resources are available.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Modem This section lists some of more common symptoms encountered and possible solutions during modem and software setup. Table A.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Table A.1 Common Modem Problems and Possible Solutions(cont.
Appendix B Modem AT Commands and S-Registers The AT command set allows you to control your modem from a command line or from terminal mode. Some guidelines for using the AT command set are listed in the following tables. • • • • • • AT commands are usually preceded by AT. They are not case sensitive and do not require spaces in the command strings themselves. AT commands can be invoked from any modem communications software under terminal mode.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Table B.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Table B.1 Command ATX0 Basic call progress result codes report ATX1 Basic call progress result codes and connection speeds report ATX2 Basic call progress result codes and connection speeds report ATX3 ATX4 AT Command Summary (cont.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Table B.1 Command AT Command Summary (cont.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Table B.1 Command AT Command Summary (cont.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide S-registers are 8-bit status registers where modems store most of their configuration information. You can use the AT commands to modify the features of the modem’s operation by writing directly into these registers. The following is a summary of your modem’s S-Registers: Table B.
Appendix C Specifications System Configuration Ethernet Standards Conformance Bus-Width RAM Buffer I/O Base Address Interrupt : IEEE 802.3 Standard, PCMCIA Release 2.1 Type II, JEIDA 4.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Modem Standards Conformance Data Fax Error Correction Data Compression COM Port Supported Asynchronous Character Format Receive Sensitivity Dialing Pulse Dialing Rate Buffer Memory ROM : V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22A/B, V.23, V.21, Bell 212 A/B, Bell 103 : V.17, V.29, V.27ter, V.21 channel 2, G3 : V.42, MNP : V.
Appendix D Regulatory Standards Conformance EMI Warning FCC Part 15 Class B Certification Accton Technology Corporation Model Numbers: EN2218 FCC ID: HEDEN2218 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ethernet+Fax/Modem PC Card User’s Guide You are hereby cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Ethernet+Fax/Modem PC Card User’s Guide The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
Appendix E Product Support Services Product Registration Fill in the Owner Registration Card and mail it to Accton Technology Corporation. Accton will keep your record and inform you of any new Accton product developments. Problem Report If problems occur during product operation, please check the adapter configuration settings, cables, connectors, network terminators, hardware compatibility and other network components.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Software Update and Upgrade Service Accton constantly improves its software products by adding enhancements and new features. Minor software updates are free of charge. If greater changes have been made to the software, Accton offers software upgrade services at a specially reduced price. Bulletin Board Service (BBS) • In countries other than the U.S., call 886-3-5770-654 to reach Accton Taiwan’s modem line. Modems with 14400 through 2400 baud are supported.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide • To obtain software upgrades connect via ftp to ftp.accton.com.tw • • Send your technical questions by email to support@accton.com.tw Mail your technical questions to: For all countries except North America Accton Technology Corporation Attn: Technical Support No. 1 Creation Road III Science-based Industrial Park Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R.O.C. For North America Accton USA Attn: Technical Support 1962 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95112, U.S.A.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Limited Five Year Warranty Limited Warranty Accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the five (5) years following the latter of: (a) the date of purchase only if you register by returning the registration card as indicated thereon with proof of purchase; or (b) the date of manufacture.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Return Process Before you may return any Accton product to Accton, you must request an RMA number by calling, Faxing or writing Accton’s Service Department at the number provided by Accton. If you ship the product, you must assume the risk of damage or loss in transit. You must use the original container (or the equivalent) and pay the shipping charge.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Accton Offices Accton Technology Corporation International Headquarters Accton Australia, No. 1 Creation Rd. III, Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, R.O.C. Hsinchu: Phone: 886-3-5770-270, Fax: 886-3-5770-267, 886-3-5775-541 BBS: 886-3-5770-654 Taipei: Phone: 886-2-577-1220 to 9 Fax: 886-2-577-0816 Unit 23, No.27 Doomben Ave., Eastwood, N.S.W. 2122, Australia Phone: 612-8582436 Fax: 612-8581723 Accton USA, Kano Bldg.
Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE’s specifications for 10 Mbps Ethernet using twisted-pair cable (100WSTP or UTP). The maximum length of cable for a point-to-point connection is 100 meters. 1Step Specialized program used with Accton's Ethernet Adapters for quick adapter software installation and diagnostics. Driver Program that enables the network operating system to communicate with LAN cards.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Loopback Diagnostic test in which a signal is transmitted across a medium while sending device waits for its return. Modem Device that performs modulation and demodulation, allowing data communications to occur in analog form over telephone circuit. Mbps Data rate equal to 1,048,576 bits per second. NetWare Novell’s network operating system, which provides the ability to transparently share services across dissimilar platforms.
Index Symbols 1Step 1-1, 2-3, 3-1, A-1 Overview 3-2 Screen 3-1 Using 3-1 68-pin PC Card connector 2-1 A ACC2218.EXE 2-8 Action Menu A-1 Opening 3-8 B bps 4-1 Bulletin Board Service (BBS) E-2 Bus-Width C-1 C Card and Socket Services 1-1 Card and Socket Services Software A-3 Card and Socket Services Support 2-3 Card Diagnostics 2-3 Card Information System 2-5 CIS 2-5 Client driver 2-5, 2-9, 2-11 COM Ports 4-1 command line B-1 Communications Software B-1 CONFIG.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide Drivers C-1 Interactive Fast Fax E-2 Interrupt C-1 Selecting 3-3 Introduction 1-1 IRQ 2-7 L Limited Five Year Warranty E-4 Limited Warranty E-4 M Memory Management Options Selecting 3-7 Menu Bar Commands 3-7 Microcom Network Protocol 4-2 MNP 4-2 Modem C-2 Modem Choice 4-2 Modem Setup 4-1 Modem Speed 4-1 MSD (Microsoft Diagnostics) A-1 N NDIS 2-3 NetWare requester (VLM.EXE) 2-6 NetWare Shell (NETX.EXE) 2-6 Network OS Selecting 3-5 NONE 4-2 O OEMSETUP.
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card User’s Guide X XON/XOFF 4-2 Y Y-cable 2-2 Index 3
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