3Com 3CSOHO100B-TX Quick Start Manual
3Com 3CSOHO100B-TX Quick Start Manual

3Com 3CSOHO100B-TX Quick Start Manual

Officeconnect 10/100 network interface card

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OfficeConnect 10/100
Network Interface Card

Quick Start Guide

3CSOHO100B-TX

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    OfficeConnect 10/100 Network Interface Card Quick Start Guide 3CSOHO100B-TX...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description LED Functions Remote LAN Wakeup WiNeTool Testing Utility Installation Troubleshooting PCI Compatibility Adapter Installation Problems Network Connection Problems Compliances FCC Class B Certification VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) CE Mark Declaration of Conformance Specifications...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction The 3Com OfficeConnect 10/100 Network Interface Card is a dual-speed Fast Ethernet card for PCI local bus compliant computers. A true plug-and-play device, this card is auto-configurable upon power up and also supports auto-negotiation to automatically select the optimum speed and communication mode of an attached device.
  • Page 4: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description Hardware Description The 3Com OfficeConnect 10/100 NIC is equipped with: • RJ-45 Connector for 10/100 Mbps • 1 LED indicator The components of the 3Com OfficeConnect 10/100 NIC are shown in the figure below:...
  • Page 5: Led Functions

    Hardware Description LED Functions The following figure and table describe the operation of the 3Com OfficeConnect 10/100 NIC status LED: Status Description On Amber Indicates a valid 10BASE-T link Flashing Amber Indicates 10 Mbps network activity On Green Indicates a valid 100BASE-TX link...
  • Page 6: Remote Lan Wakeup

    Remote LAN Wakeup Remote LAN Wakeup Remote LAN Wakeup capability is a key feature of a centrally managed PC environment. This technology enables networked PCs to be “woken up” from a sleep or powered-off state so they can be managed from a central location, at any time of the day or night.
  • Page 7: Installation

    5. Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The 3Com OfficeConnect 10/100 NIC should be automatically configured by the host computer’s BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to manually configure the computer’s...
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting 3Com Technical Support. PCI Compatibility Some PCI computers are not self-configuring and require you to perform some or all of the following functions by motherboard jumper changes and/or BIOS Setup program configuration: •...
  • Page 9: Adapter Installation Problems

    Troubleshooting • Check the BIOS Setup program’s PCI parameters for the slot where the 3Com OfficeConnect 10/100 NIC is installed. Be sure the slot is configured for level-triggered interrupts instead of edge-triggered interrupts. An example of typical PCI parameters follows:...
  • Page 10: Network Connection Problems

    Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems There may be a network connection problem if the LED on the card’s bracket does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer. Check the following items. • Be sure you are using Category 5 cable for 100 Mbps connections, and that the length of any cable does not exceed 100 m (328 ft).
  • Page 11: Compliances

    Compliances Compliances FCC Class B Certification 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.
  • Page 12: Vcci Class B Compliance (Japan)

    Compliances VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC.
  • Page 13 Compliances • Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m) • Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz) •...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Network Interface 10BASE-T: RJ-45 (UTP cable; Cat. 3, 4 or 5) 100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (UTP cable; Cat. 5) Bus Interface 32-bit PCI Bus Master PCI Interrupt Channel INTA LED Indicator Link/Activity/Speed Size (without bracket) 119.92 x 42.98 mm (4.72 x 1.70 in.) Weight 47 g (1.66 oz) Operating Voltage...
  • Page 16 DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in 3Com s standard commercial license for the software. Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June...

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