Xircom OP-720-69001 - RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 User Manual

Realport ethernet 10/100+modem 56

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  • Page 1 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 November 1998 Xircom reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes in the products and programs described in this User’s Guide at any time without notice. The software described in this User’s Guide is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with such license.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...........1-1 WINDOWS 95 AND 98 INSTALLATION ........2-1 WINDOWS NT 4.0 INSTALLATION ......... 3-1 APPENDIXES ............... A-1 A. Support Services ............. A-1 B. Specifications ..............A-4 C. Lifetime Limited Warranty ..........A-5 D. Regulatory Agency Notices ..........A-8 E.
  • Page 4 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN...
  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation CHAPTER 1 Hardware Installation Introduction The Xircom RealPort™ Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 Integrated PC Card supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet networks and modem speeds up to 56Kbps using either V.90 or K56flex stan- dards. It plugs into your computer’s Type III or dual Type II PC Card slot for LAN and modem connections.
  • Page 6 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Additional Features The RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 is a Type III PC Card conforming to the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) standard. In compatible environments it also supports HotSwap, suspend/resume power management, full- duplex Ethernet transmission (at 10Mbps only), and Advanced Look-Ahead Pipelining.
  • Page 7 Hardware Installation Other Requirements 1 For connection to a 100Base-TX Ethernet network, a Category 5 (data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cable terminating in a male RJ-45 connector and connected to a 100Mbps hub or switch. 2 For connection to a 10Base-T Ethernet network, a network cable terminating in a male RJ-45 connector and connected to a 10Mbps hub or switch.
  • Page 8 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide RJ-45 Connecting to the LAN (RJ-45) DO NOT PLUG AN RJ-11 CONNECTOR INTO THE RJ-45 SOCKET. RJ-11 Connecting Modem to the Telephone Network (RJ-11) RJ-11 connectors are identical: use one for modem link, one for an approved telephone.
  • Page 9: Windows 95 And 98 Installation

    CHAPTER 2 Windows 95 and 98 Installation Use these instructions for a first-time installation under Windows 95 and 98. For additional information, see the Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Windows 95/98/NT Installation Disk. If you have previously installed a Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56, just insert the RealPort Inte- grated PC Card.
  • Page 10 RealPort Ethernet 10/100Modem 56 User’s Guide Xircom Utilities 8 Use Start/Run to execute A:\SETUP.EXE from the Xircom diskette. Xircom utilities and online documentation will be installed in a program group on your hard disk. 9 Remove the Xircom diskette and reboot the system. Power-Saving Modes The Xircom RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 adapter has three modes that can be used to reduce power consumption by...
  • Page 11 Windows 95 and 98 Installation 3 Under PCMCIA Socket, make sure that the PCMCIA Card Socket device is installed and that it is enabled. Disabled devices are indicated with a red “X.” To enable the PCMCIA Socket control- ler, go to Control Panel and double-click the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon.
  • Page 12 RealPort Ethernet 10/100Modem 56 User’s Guide Any device attempting to use the same memory segments as another device will cause the card to fail initialization. Ideally there should be 12K of contiguous memory starting with the first 4K block following the video drivers, which typically load in the C0000-C7FFF range.
  • Page 13 Windows 95 and 98 Installation Troubleshooting Modem Installation Review this section if any of the following problems occur: • Modem initialization errors occur when attempting to dial- out using a communications application. • Xircom CountrySelect software fails to detect the modem. •...
  • Page 14 RealPort Ethernet 10/100Modem 56 User’s Guide Use the Modem Diagnostics Tool to verify the computer-to- modem interface. 1 In the Modems option in Control Panel, click Diagnostics. 2 In Diagnostics properties, highlight the COM port associated with the Xircom modem and click the More Info button. This causes Windows 95 and 98 to send commands to and read responses from the modem and display information about the modem and its COM port.
  • Page 15: Windows Nt 4.0 Installation

    CHAPTER 3 Windows NT 4.0 Installation Follow the procedure below to install the RealPort Ethernet 10/ 100+Modem 56 under Windows NT 4.0. For additional informa- tion, see the file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Windows 95/98/NT Installation Disk. For unattended install instructions, see www.xircom.com.
  • Page 16 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Modem Setup 13 After restarting, select Modems from the Control Panel. 14 At the Install New Modem screen make sure that the Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list checkbox is NOT checked.
  • Page 17 Windows NT Installation To specify a power-saving mode under Windows NT 4.0, select Network from Control Panel, Adapters, Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56. Under Properties select a mode in Power-Saving Options/Function(s). Troubleshooting Guidelines Troubleshooting Network Installation Windows NT 4.0 does not support plug and play resource assign- ment for the Xircom adapter.
  • Page 18 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Sound cards Often use IRQ 5 and I/O Port addresses 220h and 330h PCMCIA.SYS Installs at memory segment D000-D3FF but may not appear under NT Diagnostics Possible Solutions Remove the card and reboot NT 4.0 normally. Click OK at message stating that a Service or Services failed to start.
  • Page 19 Windows NT Installation 6 Click the Memory button. The Xircom card requires one 8K and one 4K memory block. With 0xD4000 selected under Network adapter properties the memory segments are: 000D4000-000D5FFF CEM56 BUS 0 TYPE ISA 000D6000-000D6FFF CEM56 BUS 0 TYPE ISA Any device attempting to use the same memory segments will cause the adapter to fail initialization.
  • Page 20 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Symptoms and Possible Causes Windows NT or the Xircom CountrySelect software fails to detect a Xircom modem. These conditions can be caused by the lack of an available COM Port, by a resource conflict with another device, or by use of the wrong modem INF file during the installation.
  • Page 21: Appendixes

    APPENDIXES Appendix A. Support Services Service and Support Xircom offers an extensive family of service and support programs, including world-class phone support, software updates, plus 24-hour access to our BBS, World Wide Web, and other electronic facilities. Warranty Service Procedures For details on warranty coverage and service, see the Appendix entitled Lifetime Limited Warranty.
  • Page 22 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Xircom Worldwide Access Americas Customer Support Xircom, Inc. 2300 Corporate Center Drive Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1420 Direct Line to Customer Support (805) 376-9200 Customer Support (6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday U.S. Pacific time) (805) 376-9100 Fax to Customer Support Online or Automated Access (24 hours, 7 days a week)
  • Page 23 Appendixes Asia Pacific Customer Support Xircom Asia Pacific (Pte) Ltd. 76 Shenton Way Unit #06-01 Singapore 079119 +65 323 1511 +65 323 3404 Customer Support +65 224 3313 +65 323 0455 BBS (up to 33.6Kbps) asiats@xircom.com E-mail Xircom Australia Level 15, 99 Walker Street North Sydney, NSW Australia 2060 +61 (02) 9911 7794...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Appendix B. Specifications General Specifications Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-TX), 10/20Mbps full duplex (10Mbps networks only) Connectors: RJ-45 (10Base-T Ethernet), BNC (10Base-2 Ethernet), RJ-11 (modem), RJ-11 (phone set pass-through), GSM/PCS 1900/cellular Size: 85.6 mm x 54.0 mm x 10.5 mm (3.37 in x 2.13 in x 0.413 in) Weight: 36 g (1.3 oz)
  • Page 25: Lifetime Limited Warranty

    Appendixes Modem Specifications (continued) Command set: Hayes and Microcom compatible AT com- mands Data interface: PCMCIA Release 2.1 compliant, 68-pin connector Analog interface: RJ-11C modular telephone connector DTE speeds: 1200, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 37400, 57600, and 115200 bps Appendix C.
  • Page 26 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide 2 Use the Products and software only in suitable physical or operating environments as described in your user documentation and for purposes for which the Products and software are intended. Warranty Service If you think there is a problem or defect with your purchased item, your point of contact will be In the U.S.A.
  • Page 27 Appendixes Disclaimer THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY WE MAKE FOR THE PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, NO OTHER WARRANTY APPLIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OF NON-INFRINGEMENT.
  • Page 28: Regulatory Agency Notices

    RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Appendix D. Regulatory Agency Notices FCC Regulations - Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Xircom, Inc. declares that the equipment described in this document is within the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations listed below: Title 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class B for a digital device.
  • Page 29 Appendixes with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ·...
  • Page 30 A-10 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide FCC Regulations - Part 68 To comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations, Parts 68, these instructions must be followed: 1 Your modem must not be connected to a party line or coin-operated telephone.
  • Page 31 A-11 Appendixes equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportu- nity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact Xircom, Inc. at (805) 376-9200 for information on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
  • Page 32 A-12 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...
  • Page 33 A-13 Appendixes European Community - CE Mark Declaration of Conformity Xircom, Inc. declares that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directive listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive with Amendment 93/68/EEC 89/336/EEC EMC Directive with Amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC...
  • Page 34 A-14 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Declaration of Conformity Xircom, Inc. declares that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directive listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive with Amendment 93/68/EEC 89/336/EEC EMC Directive with Amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC...
  • Page 35 A-15 Appendixes New Zealand Telepermit Compliance Notes General The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
  • Page 36: Software License Agreement

    A-16 RealPort Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 User’s Guide Appendix E. Software License Agreement Xircom grants you a non-exclusive license to use the copies of software programs supplied with this product on the following terms: You may: a Use the software program on any computer or network but only in conjunction with any Xircom hardware product;...

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