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Network Interface Card
User's Guide
Version 1.2
P/N: ATC111-9904 Rev.A
This User's Guide contains important
information regarding the installation of your
network adapter card. Please read it completely
before attempting to install your Network
Interface Card.
For future reference, record the serial number of
your network adapter in the space below:
SERIAL Number
The serial number is located on the front of the card.
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Summary of Contents for Amer.com C1
- Page 1 Network Interface Card User's Guide Version 1.2 P/N: ATC111-9904 Rev.A This User's Guide contains important information regarding the installation of your network adapter card. Please read it completely before attempting to install your Network Interface Card. For future reference, record the serial number of your network adapter in the space below: SERIAL Number The serial number is located on the front of the card.
- Page 2 Amer.com, as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Amer.com reserves the right to make changes to this document and the products which it describes without notice. Amer.com shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: Getting Started
32bit 32bit 16bit Before you install the C1 or C10s hardware, confirm the type of adapter you have -- that it matches your PC’s bus architecture -- and decide whether you'll use thin coax or Twisted-Pair(10BaseT) cable. For the PCI compliant C110w, the adapter will auto-detect (10Mbps or 100Mbps) the network connection using 10/100NWay auto-negotiation when connected to the Twisted-Pair cable. - Page 4 Thin coax cabling looks similar to the copper coaxial cable that is often used to connect a VCR to a TV set. Twisted-Pair cabling resembles ordinary telephone cables. The difference between network cable and telephone cable is that network complies to higher standards of telecommunication approval, except that it has between 6 and 8 wires inside instead of 4, and they're usually twisted every 2 inches (5 cm) together inside to help reduce interference.
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Page 5: Installing The Network Interface Card
Hubs, cards, and twisted-pair cables are available directly from Amer.com. Be sure to measure the distance between your PCs to determine how much cable you'll need. The maximum distance for a thin coax backbone is 607 feet (185 meters); the maximum for a strand of Twisted-Pair cable is 328 feet (100 meters). -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
A boot ROM allows your PC to boot up automatically from a NetWare or other client server network. If you want to use a Boot ROM but don't have one, you may purchase it from Amer.com (888) 711-AMER. The boot ROM is optional and not needed for adapter operation. Ask your representative for further information. - Page 7 3 If there is an existing network card which will no longer be used, remove it from your computer. If the old network card sticks, cradle the adapter gently from end to end. Remember to save the screw. 4 Align your card with an empty expansion slot (ISA or PCI, as determined by your card's golden pin bus connector and gently insert the card into place so that the card's contacts are fully seated in the connector.
- Page 8 Note: For cards with both BNC coax and Twisted-Pair RJ-45 connector ports (models C1 and C10s), only one type of cable may be used to attach to the card at a time. If you are using thin coax cabling Plug the provided T-connector into the card's metal thin coax port.
- Page 9 If you are using Twisted-Pair Cabling Amer.com recommends use of Category 5 EIA/TIA UL approved UTP cable since it supports both the Fast Ethernet cabling rules and the traditional Ethernet cabling rules. Category 5 UTP cable is required for Fast Ethernet operation. The maximum cable run between the Network Card and the supporting hub is 328 feet (100 meters).
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Page 10: Software Installation
HELP directory on the Network Card Software Program Driver Diskette. Review the HELP directory for complete details on the installation of your software package. These documents include simple how-to set up software instructions, and troubleshooting tips. *Check http://www.amer.com for newest releases of drivers. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the adapter, first make sure that; the appropriate driver is loaded, the proper grade (such as category 5 EIA/TIA UL for Fast Ethernet) of cable is employed for the network connection, the layout of the cabling is to standard (such as minimum or maximum lengths), and that the supporting hub is properly qualified for the application (such as 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX). -
Page 12: Specifications
FCC Class B Certification Statement Model C1, C10s, C110w FCC Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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. -
Page 13: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Amer.com Warranty Policy Limited Lifetime Warranty In the event of a defect in quality or workmanship, Amer.com will repair or replace any hardware product sold by Amer.com with new or reconditioned parts free of charge in North America for a limited lifetime period unless otherwise specified on the sales invoice from the date of original purchase.
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