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...
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.
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:...
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...
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.
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...
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: •...
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:...
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).
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.
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.
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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) •...
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...
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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...