Summary of Contents for MaxTech PCN2000 Series
- Page 1 High Performance Ethernet PCMCIA Adapters PCN2000 Series User's Guide Part #MAN004 Rev. 1.1...
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REPAIR INFORMATION FORM Please take a moment to note the following infor- mation. Include this form in the unlikely 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
Section Seven Technical Support ... 11 Section Eight Warranty, FCC And Other Section One - Introduction Maxtech's PCN2000 Series PCMCIA net- work adapters are high performance, credit-card sized Ethernet network adapters. The adapter plugs into a PCMCIA Type II (or higher) slot providing a 16-bit bus interface and a 16 KB network data packet buffer. -
Page 4: Section Two Installation
Driver diskette User's Guide 2.2 Hardware Installation Installation of this adapter requires ac- cessing and configuring your PCMCIA Type II slot. All Maxtech PCMCIA products feature a built-in static electricity discharge mechanism, however, you should exercise all necessary precau- Model 2000T... - Page 5 tions described in your PC's manual regarding static electricity discharge at all times when work- ing with your PC. 1. Turn off the computer 2. Hold the PCMCIA Ethernet adapter with the 68-pin female PCMCIA connector fac- ing an available PCMCIA Type II slot (refer to Figure 1-A or 1-B).
- Page 6 3. Insert the Ethernet adapter into the PCMCIA Type II slot. The keyed guide slots on the PCMCIA Ethernet adapter will not allow incorrect insertion. Insert the Ethernet adapter gently but firmly into the slot until it stops. 4. Insert the 10Base-T (or 10Base-2/10Base- T) Media Coupler into the adapter.
- Page 7 driver diskette. Consult the README file on the driver diskette for specific instructions on how to install the driver. Note: If you are unable to obtain Socket Service and Card Service from your computer manufacturer, you may still be able to use the PCMCIA Ethernet adapter with the included PCMCIA device driver.
- Page 8 CONFIG.SYS, add the above example to your CONFIG.SYS by using a text editor. Consult your memory manager's manual for the appropriate exclusion parameter if you are not using the Microsoft memory manager. The PCMCIA device driver allows selec- tion of operating parameters such as I/O Base Address and IRQ selection.
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Page 9: Section Three Network Driver Installation
mit/receive tests on the network link 7. Interrupt Test: Checks Interrupt Line 8. Network Function: Performs network packet transmit/receive tests Section Three - Network Driver The supplied network drivers allow the Ethernet adapter to work with various network operating systems (i.e., Novell Netware, Microsoft LAN Manager, etc.). - Page 10 after reading the following information, contact your dealer or vendor for assistance. Most adapter failure after installation is caused by: A) Incorrectly installed PCMCIA driver, B)Not excluding memory address D400-D7FF when using a memory manager, C)I/O base ad- dress and IRQ Line conflict, or D)Cable problems. 4.1 Incorrectly Installed PCMCIA Driver The included PCMCIA driver runs as a Card Service Client and should only be loaded...
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Page 11: 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 PCN2000 Series PCMCIA Ethernet adapters support both popular cable schemes used in Ethernet networks: PCN2000T... -
Page 12: Specifications
PCN2000BT 10Base-T networks use unshielded twisted-pair cable and 8-pin RJ-45 modular con- nectors. Use only 22-26 AWG 2-pair 100 ohm/ft. UTP with two to three twists per foot. The cable 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. -
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Section Eight - Warranty, FCC, And 8.1 Five Year Limited Warranty Maxtech warrants to the original buyer of this product against defects in material and workmanship for five years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, Maxtech will repair (or... -
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