Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet Card ENET-B User’s Manual Version 1.
Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet Card ENET-B User’s Manual Version 1.7C Manual Number: M-0011-V1.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Compex, Inc. 4051 E. La Palma, Unit A Anaheim, CA 92807 U S A Compex, Inc.
FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Chapter 2: Installing the Adapter 2-1 Chapter 3: Software Installation 3-1 Appendix A: Technical Information A-1 Appendix B: Technical Support B-1 v
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Chapter 1 Introduction The Compex LinkPort PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Ethernet card [ENET-B] is a credit card sized network adapter that can be used for PCMCIA compliant personal computers. The Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet card plugs into a Type II PCMCIA slot, providing a 16-bit bus interface. The card is switchless, software configurable, and provides full support for the PCMCIA Card Information Structure (CIS).
Features 1-2 ≥ Conforms to IEEE 802.3, PCMCIA Release 2.1, JEIDA 4.1 Standard. ≥ Fits into Type II PCMCIA slot. ≥ Provides 68-pin connector for attachment to PC and 15-pin flat connector for attachment to media coupler. ≥ Media coupler incorporates RJ-45 10Base-T UTP connector and BNC 10Base-2 coaxial connector. ≥ Switchless design; hardware settings are software configurable. ≥ Low power consumption.
Hardware Description ≥ PCMCIA card The Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet card’s main PCB board is encased in a stainless compact frame. It has a 68-pin connector that fits into a PCMCIA socket,. and a 15-pin flat connector that connects to the media coupler. ≥ Media Coupler Media coupler incorporates RJ-45 10Base-T UTP connector and BNC 10Base-2 coaxial connector. ≥ LED Indicators ↵ ACT LED (Colour: orange) Function: Monitors signals transmitted to and received from the network.
Diagrams Figure 1-1: Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet Card Figure 1-2: Media Coupler with UTP and BNC connectors 1-4 Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2 Installing the Adapter This chapter describes the procedure for installing the Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet Card. Procedure: 1. Power OFF the host computer. 2. Insert the Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet Card into the computer’s PCMCIA slot. Insert the 68-pin connector on the card into the computer’s PCMCIA slot. The label on the card should face up. Slide the card all the way into the slot. 3. Plug the media coupler into the card’s 15-pin connector. 4.
p Using BNC (thin coaxial) cable: Using thin coaxial cable: Connect a T-connector to the BNC connector on the media coupler. Attach both ends of the T-connector to thin coaxial cables. If the card is at the end of the network segment, install a 50-ohm terminator at the open end of the T-connector. Do this carefully to prevent accidental shorts which may disrupt network operation. 5. Power ON the PC. Hardware installation is now complete. Switch ON the PC.
3. Remove the media coupler from the Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet Card. To do this, squeeze the locking arms on either side of the coupler-to-card connector. Pull to unplug the media coupler. 4. Remove the card from the slot. Store it together with the coupler in a safe place.
Diagrams Figure 2-1: Inserting the Card into the Type II PCMCIA socket Figure 2-2: Plug the 15-pin connector to the 15-pin mating connector Figure 2-3: BNC Coaxial connection 2-4 Chapter 2: Installing the Adapter
Chapter 3 Software Installation Introduction: Enabler program: Lanenb.EXE ↵LANENB enabler is provided to configure Compex LinkPort ENET-B in DOS environment. ↵Before any driver (either loaded from Config.sys or Autoexec.bat or any batch file) can initialize the adapter, LANENB must be run first to configure it. ↵If PCMCIA Card and Socket Services software is run in the machine, LANENB.EXE must run immediately after this (Card and Socket Services) software is loaded, but before loading the network driver.
XXX is a 3-digit hex number representing I/O port base address (Valid value: 200H to 3E0H in steps of 20H. MMMM Is a 4-digit hex number representing attribude mwmory address (Valid value: C800, CC00, D000, D400, D800, DC00) /? Help message Note: The default interrupt line number for the adapter is 5. Notebook computers with built-in sound chips may also be using this Interrupt value.
Network Operating Systems (NOS) Installation steps for all the Network Operating Systems (NOS) connection are documented in the respective directories of the particular NOS, in the Driver Disk. Please refer to these documents to install the network driver for the adapter. As new and updated Network Operating Systems become available, update drivers and new release disk will be made available in the Compex Website, FTP site and BBS servers. For details, refer to Appendix B.
NOTES 3-4 Chapter 3: Installing the Drivers
Appendix A Technical Information Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet Card System Configuration PCMCIA compliant computers Standard Conformance IEEE 802.3 standard, PCMCIA release 2.1 Type II, JEDIA 4.1 Bus-Width 16-bit I/O Base Address 200H to 3E0H in steps of 20H; Default IOP: *300H Interrupt 3, 4, *5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15. (*Default IRQ) Media Coupler UTP RJ-45 and BNC connector. Card Dimensions 85mm x 54mm x 5mm Power Requirement BNC Transceiver: +5V/ 0.28A max.* (* typical); UTP: +5V/ 0.
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Appendix B Technical Support If you encounter a specific problem and need our assistance, this appendix explains how you can get Technical Support worldwide from Compex. When you have a problem When you encounter a problem, please do the following: ♦ Ensure that you have sent in the product’s Warranty Registration Card. The card qualifies you as being eligible for customer support. ♦ If there is a diagnostic program, run it.
♦ A description of the problem. Include in your description, the sequence of events that led to the problem and the duration of the problem. State whether you can reproduce the problem. ♦ A list of the products software and hardware involved in the problem, e.g., your computer model and type, DOS version, and the type and version of network operating system (NOS) and other applications.
Technical Support Centers Contact the technical support center that services your location. U.S.A., Canada, Latin America and South America * Write Compex, Inc. 4051 E. La Palma, Unit A Anaheim, CA 92807, USA (714) 630-7302 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time) (714) 630-6521 (714) 630-2570 (24-hour access) ( Call Tel: Fax: BBS: * Write ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh Fax Europe Albert Einstein Straβe 42 63322 Rödermark, Germany ++49 (0) 6074 - 98017 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Compex, Inc. 4051 E. La Palma, Unit A Anaheim, CA 92807 USA (714) 630-7302 1997 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Singapore Compex LinkPort PCMCIA Ethernet Card ENET-B Manual Number: M-0011-V1.7C Version 1.
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