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- Page 1 High Performance Software Configurable 16-bit ISA NE-2000 compatible Ethernet Adapters NX-16 Series User's Guide Part #MAN005 Rev. 1.1...
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Page 2: Problem Description
REPAIR INFORMATION FORM Please take a moment to note the following infor- mation. Include this form in the unlikly event that you need to return the product for warranty service. Refer to Section Eight for complete Warranty information and procedures on returning your product. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
IRQ addresses when a conflict is detected, or custom-configure the adapter using parameters of your choice. The NX-16 Series network adapter cards are Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) compat- ible products and can be used in any IBM PC/XT/AT or other fully compatible computer. The adapters are NE-2000 compatible and include a 16KB RAM buffer for faster network transmission and reception. -
Page 4: Section Two - Installation
Section Two - Installation This section will provide step by step in- structions on how to install your new Maxtech network adapter. Installation of this network adapter is a two-step process consisting of actual hardware installation and card configuration. This network... - Page 5 2.2 Hardware Installation Installation of this adapter card requires opening and manipulating your PC. Exercise cau- tion at all times when working with AC powered and static-sensitive equipment. Turn off and un- plug your PC before installation. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching any metal surface.
- Page 6 • Auto Configuration • Set Configuration The Auto Configuration option allows automatic configuration when a Maxtech NX-16 Series network adapter is installed in the PC. This option will select valid I/O and IRQ addresses when a conflict is detected with other adapter cards installed in your PC.
- Page 7 3. A) Select the Auto Configuration option if you would like the program to configure your network card for you (if you have two or more NX-16 Series adapters installed in your PC, you will need to install and config- ure the adapters one at a time).
- Page 8 2.4 Testing The Adapter The SETUP program provides an option in its main menu for adapter diagnostics. One or more PCs on the network can run the test simulta- neously. The Test Adapter option runs several tests and the results are indicated by either PASS or FAIL.
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Page 9: Section Three - Driver Installation
The network operating system (i.e. Novell, LAN Manager, etc.) that you are using requires a driver to access the network adapter card. The Maxtech NX-16 Series adapters are NE-2000 compatible and use the NE-2000 driver supplied with your network operating system. Drivers for... -
Page 10: Section Four - Troubleshooting
README.TXT file describing the driver. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation diskette for more information on the available drivers. Section Four - Troubleshooting This section describes some of the com- mon problems you may encounter while using your network adapter. When troubleshooting, you should make sure that the network you are con- nected to is functioning. -
Page 11: Section Five - Cable Information
The total resistance of the cable plus the terminator should be no more than a few ohms more than the terminator alone. Section Five - Cable Information The Maxtech NX-16 Series network adapters support both popular cable schemes used in Ethernet networks: NX-16T - Supports 10Base-T networks. -
Page 12: Section Six - Specifications
must use solid copper conductors and UL codes CM, CMR, and CMP are required. The computer on the network is connected via a star topology (i.e. each node is connected to a HUB, not to each other). Maximum cable length is 300' (100 m). 10Base-2 networks uses a single conduc- tor coaxial cable and BNC connectors. -
Page 13: Section Seven - Technical Support
If you have not referred to the Troubleshooting section, there is a good chance the solution to your problem is there. If you still can not solve the problem, call the Maxtech Service Center at (201) 579-2954 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (EST Monday through Friday). -
Page 14: Fcc Compliance
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