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Farallon NetLINE User Manual

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  • Page 1  PC Card NetLINE User’s Guide ar all ...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2000 Farallon Communications, Inc. v.0100 All rights reserved. This manual and any associated artwork, software, and product designs are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws this manual, artwork, software, and product designs may not be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of Farallon.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windows 2000 ... 12 Windows NT 4.0 ... 13 Connecting to the network ... 14 Chapter 3 - Operation ... 15 NetLINE Card LEDs ... 16 Diagnostic utility ... 17 Chapter 4 - Farallon Technical Support ... 19 Appendix... 21 Specifications ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The Farallon NetLINE PC Card serves as an Ethernet adapter for any Windows compatible computer with a PCMCIA slot. The adapter provides an RJ-45 port to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet network or other Ethernet device such as a hub, cable modem or DSL modem.

  • Page 6: Features

    Chapter 1 EATURES Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet stan- dards. Complies with 16-bit PCMCIA specifications. Provides LED indicators for Power, Link and Activity. Operates with Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Your NetLINE PC Card can be installed in three simple steps: Installing the hardware Installing the software Connecting to the network Install the adapter hardware and software, and then connect your computer to your Ethernet network using twisted pair Ethernet cable (category 3 or better) with a RJ-45 connector.

  • Page 8: Installing The Hardware

    Chapter 2 NSTALLING THE HARDWARE Begin installation by connecting the card. Then insert the card in the computer’s PC card slot. 1. Hold the PC card and connector so that the arrow is facing up. 2. Insert the flat end of the connector into the end of the PC card until you hear a small click.
  • Page 9 Installation 3. Slide the card into your computer’s PC card slot until it is firmly seated.

  • Page 10: Installing The Software

    Chapter 2 NSTALLING THE SOFTWARE After you insert your NetLINE PC Card into your computer’s PC card slot, the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. See the following pages for software installation instructions for: Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0...

  • Page 11: Windows 95

    Next. 3. Click Other Locations, then Browse, and select the A: folder on the Farallon disk. 4. When the Wizard finds Farallon NetLINE PC Card, click Finish. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions as the Wizard copies files from the Farallon disk and from your Windows 95 CD or disks.

  • Page 12: Windows 2000

    Chapter 2 INDOWS 1. The Add New Hardware Wizard will open and the Update Device Driver Wizard will begin. Click Next. 2. Insert the Farallon Windows diskette into your disk drive and click Next. 3. Select the A: folder on the Farallon disk. 4.

  • Page 13: Windows Nt 4.0

    Have Disk button. 5. Insert the Farallon Windows diskette and type A:. 6. In the Select OEM Option window, select Farallon NetLINE PC Card and click OK. 7. When prompted, select an available IRQ and I/O. Check WinNT Diagnostics for available resources.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Network

    Chapter 2 ONNECTING TO THE NETWORK After the NetLINE PC Card is installed in your computer, the next step is to connect it to your network. 1. Connect one end of a twisted pair Ethernet cable to the card’s RJ-45 port and the other end to your hub, wall jack, cable or DSL modem.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 - Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation For proper card operation, verify the following: The Link LED is lit (see the next page for adapter LEDs). The cable connection is secure, and the correct cable type is being used. The driver software is installed. The card is correctly installed in a PCMCIA slot.

  • Page 16: Netline Card Leds

    Chapter 3 LINE C The NetLINE Card LEDs on the end of the adapter cable can give you information about link status and network activity. After the card and driver are properly installed, the LEDs will become active. Link: When the LED is lit green, the card has link at 10Mbps.

  • Page 17: Diagnostic Utility

    LAN Controller Functions Loopback Mode Testing 6. If any items fail, try another card and connection to see if the problem is system related. If the other card passes, the problem may be related to the NetLINE PC Card. Operation...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 - Farallon Technical Support

    Chapter 4 Farallon Technical Support Farallon is committed to providing its customers with reliable products and excellent technical support. Please look in this user’s guide for possible solutions to any problems you come across, and be sure to read any paper release notes or electronic “Read Me”...
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 ARALLON NTERNET INFORMATION RESOURCES Please visit our website at www.farallon.com for Farallon product information, support resources and home networking information. UTSIDE OF THE NITED TATES AND ANADA If you are not located in the United States or Canada, you can get service locally by contacting your nearest Farallon reseller or distributor.

  • Page 21: Appendix

    Appendix PECIFICATIONS Bus Interface Network Interface Standard Data rate Connectors LEDs Data Transfer Rate Cable Environment Regulatory 16-bit PC Card standard IEEE 802.3 10Base-T 10Mbps 68-pin connector to PCMCIA Type II slot 15-pin flat connector to media coupler Power/Activity, Link (10Base-T) 10Mbps Unshielded twisted pair RJ-45 Max length 100 meters...

  • Page 22: Regulatory Notices

    Appendix EGULATORY NOTICES FCC C OMPLIANCE FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea- sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion.
  • Page 23 MARK This equipment conforms to the European Community CE Mark standard for the design and manufacturing of information technology equipment. This standard covers a broad area of product design, including RF emissions and immunity from electrical disturbances. Warning: In a domestic environment this equipment may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Warranty IMITED ARRANTY AND IMITATION OF EMEDIES Farallon warrants to you, the end user, that the accompanying Farallon hardware product, which may include third party products or technology (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for three years after the date of purchase.
  • Page 26 THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE MADE BY FARALLON ALONE, AND THEY ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY ANYONE REGARDING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT. FARALLON AND ITS LICENSOR(S) MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT.

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