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USER'S MANUAL
Appendix A Troubleshooting
These guidelines give you tips on how to deal with notebook computer that is
unable to communicate with the network. If the problems remain unsolved, contact
your dealer for assistance.
1. Unshielded twisted-pair connection results in card failure, LINK LED
indicator is off. The possible reason for this symptom is invalid
Twisted-pair link.
Solving (1) Check the RJ-45 connection for loose cabling.
(2) Check for wrong RJ-45 pin assignments.
2. Coaxial connection results in card failure, TX/RX LED indicator flashing
on and off. The possible reason for this symptom is a bad coaxial cable
link.
Solving (1) Check the BNC connection for loose cabling.
(2) Check that both ends of the network segment are properly
terminated. Terminate open end of the network segment with a
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.
(2) Check if the card is properly inserted in the PCMCIA slot; it
may have been accidentally loosened.
(3) Install the EPC-0100TB in another PC, or install it on
another slot. If problem is eliminated, then the original PC's
slot is defective. Contact your PC vendor for assistance.
4. Card failure after configuration. The possible reason for this symptom is
the configuration conflict.
Solving (1) Check I/O and IRQ for possible setting conflicts. Make sure
they do not conflict with other devices.
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