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LevelOne EPC-0100TB User Manual

LevelOne EPC-0100TB User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Fehler! Formatvorlage nicht definiert.

  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    USER’S MANUAL FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Specifications……………………………………. 1.4 Quick installation………………………………… Chapter 2 Hardware Installation……………………………. 2.1 Package contents………………………………… 2.2 Hardware description…………………………… 2.2.1 Media coupler………………………………… 2.3 Installing the EPC-0100TB…………………. Chapter 3 Software Installation……………………………. 3.1 Introduction……………………………………… 3.1.1 System Requirements………………….. 3.1.2 Default and Setup Options…………….. 3.2 Installation……………………………………….. 3.2.1 Installation Program…………………….
  • Page 5 USER’S MANUAL 3.4.1 Enablers………………………………… 25 Appendix A Troubleshooting…………………………………...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Fehler! Formatvorlage nicht definiert. About this manual This is an user's guide for your EPC-0100TB 10Mbps Ethernet PCMCIA Adapter. Please read it before you attempt to install the product. All information in this manual include the following topics: * Product description, feature and specification.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product description The EPC-0100TB is compliant with the PCMCIA TYPE II standard. Two types of media couplers are available for users to choose from. They are: *An unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connector. Or...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing) 1.4 Quick installation This section outline the steps needed to install the EPC-0100TB, install the software, and connect the card to the network. Install the EPC-0100TB (Refer to chapter 2). Connect the media coupler to the EPC-0100TB, then insert the card into the PCMCIA slot.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    (e) T-Connector( Optional, for Model with MAU cable) 2.2 Hardware description The EPC-0100TB's main PCB board is encased in a stainless compact frame that is easily transportable. It is a 68-pin connector and a 15-pin flat connector for attaching to the PC and media coupler, respectively.

  • Page 10: Installing The Epc-0100Tb

    (2) Link LED: It can monitor link status of card's twisted-pair connection. Its color is green. The EPC-0100TB supports the link integrity test function. This function is enabled automatically when the unit is configured for twisted- pair cabling. The green link LED labeled LINK lights up to indicate that a valid 10BASE-T link is established.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Software Installation

    PCMCIA Card Information Structure (CIS). A Card Service Client Driver program that can recognize previously installed Card and Socket Services. You will be able to use the EPC-0100TB by running the enabler program. This makes it highly compatible with most computer systems.

  • Page 12: Installation

    I/O 300 Table 3-1.2.1 Client Driver Option Settings 3.2 Installation Before your computer system can recognize the EPC-0100TB, it is necessary to run some software to enable it. This section gives a brief overview of the installation process. 3.2.1 Installation Program The EPC-0100TB comes with an installation program that allows you to automate the installation task.
  • Page 13 Card and Socket Services are loaded. Turn your computer off and insert the EPC-0100TB into the slot. The card is keyed to go in one way only. Then attach the network cable to the PC card.

  • Page 14: Using The Install Program

    Fehler! Formatvorlage nicht definiert. 3.3 Using the INSTALL Program Before you can use your PCMCIA, you need to install and modify some files in your computer system. You can make these changes manually, or you can let the install.exe program make them. This chapter explains how you can use install program to install the enablers and all of the necessary files where the network operating system needs.
  • Page 15 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 16 Fehler! Formatvorlage nicht definiert. Press <Enter> to continue running the install program. The program will then ask for the directory name where it can install driver files. You can press <Enter> to accept the default directory name, or enter a new name and press <Enter> to continue with installation.
  • Page 17 USER’S MANUAL The next screen asks if you want to do an Auto Configuration or a Custom Configuration. Select Auto Configuration if you want to do a quick installation and can use the default configuration settings. If you wish to individually set any of the settings, then select Custom Configuration.

  • Page 18: Auto Configuration

    3.3.2 Auto Configuration If you selected the Auto Configuration, the program will auto detect what the IRQ and I/O Port the EPC-0100TB can use. After detecting the configuration successfully, the program will show the following screen. PCMCIA ETHERNET CARD INSTALLATION...
  • Page 19 USER’S MANUAL After running the configuration process, you will be prompted to select the type of network that you are installing drivers to. Select a Network Operating System from the list by moving the cursor keys and pressing <Enter> at your selection. PCMCIA ETHERNET CARD INSTALLATION SELECT DRIVERS YOU WANT TO INSTALL Please select the network drivers that you want to install.
  • Page 20 Fehler! Formatvorlage nicht definiert. After selected the Network Operating System, the install program will copy and /or modify some files on your boot drive. Your CONFIG.SYS file will also be modified to include the Client Driver (ECARDCS.EXE). You should see the following message for a successful installation.

  • Page 21: Custom Configuration

    Interrupt submenu. To select an interrupt, move the cursor key to the interrupt of your choice and select it by pressing <Enter>. Interrupts available to EPC-0100TB are 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12 and 15. PCMCIA ETHERNET CARD INSTALLATION...
  • Page 22 Fehler! Formatvorlage nicht definiert. Figure 3.3.3-1 Select Interrupt...
  • Page 23 USER’S MANUAL I/O Port Select To select an I/O Port, move the cursor key to your selected I/O address and press <Enter> to select. Available I/O Port are 300H, 320H, 340H and 360H. PCMCIA ETHERNET CARD INSTALLATION SELECT I/O PORT Please select the I/O Port that you would like your PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter to use.

  • Page 24: Manual Installation

    In most case, the install program can make all of the changes to your system necessary for using the EPC-0100TB. However, in some case you may wish to make the change manually. This section explains the drivers and files modifications needed to enable the EPC-0100TB.
  • Page 25 USER’S MANUAL For those who installed EMM386.EXE in your config.sys, please exclude memory address D400-D7FF from your system. EPC-0100TB will use this space to read Ethernet ID and CIS from on-board flash memory. [Example] DEVICE=EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D400-D7FF DEVICE=EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-DFFF For those who installed Card and Socket Services device driver in your config.sys,...
  • Page 26 Fehler! Formatvorlage nicht definiert. DEVICE=C:\ECARDCS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300 [Databook CardTalk V3.02] DEVICE=C:\CARDTALK\TMB250.SYS /io: 240 DEVICE=C:\CARDTALK\CTALKCS.EXE DEVICE=C:\CARDTALK\CARDTALK.SYS /IOW=300-31F /MEMW=D000-D7FF DEVICE=C:\ECARDCS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300 [IBM ThinkPad Socket and Card Services V2.12] DEVICE=C\EMM386.EXE NOEMS I=B000-B7FF X=C800-CFFF X=D000-DFFF DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDSS01.SYS /D DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDOSCS.SYS DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\DICRMU01.SYS /MA=C800-DFFF DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\$ICPMDOS.SYS DEVICE=C:\ECARDCS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300...

  • Page 27: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    50-ohm terminator. 3. The EPC-0100TB failure can't log into network. The possible reasons for this symptom may be a bad connection, or the EPC-0100TB is not properly installed in PCMCIA slot, or host PC's slot defective. Solving (1) Check cabling for loose connection or wrong pin assignment if you are using the RJ-45 connection.

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