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User’s Guide
32-Bit Fast Ethernet CardBus PC Card
Fast EtherCard-32
What’s Inside
Hardware Description ............ 2 Pages 2 to 5
LED Indicators ..................... 2 see this side
Hardware Installation ............. 3
Software Driver Installation ... 4
EMI Certification ..................... 4
Pages 6 to 8
Specifications ......................... 6
see this side
Software Drivers .................. 6
Technical Support .................. 7
Warranty .................................. 8
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Hardware Description Before you insert the Fast EtherCard-32 into your machine, please verify if your notebook supports the CardBus standard and provides a Type-II or Type-III slot. This CardBus PC card’s main PCB board is encased in a stainless compact frame that is easily transportable. It provides a 68-pin connector for connecting to the PC and a 15-pin flat connector for attaching the RJ-45 media coupler. LED Indicators (on Media Coupler) Link/Activity Indicator Color: Green Function: The “
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Hardware Installation 1. Select an empty CardBus PC Card slot and insert the Fast EtherCard-32 into that slot as shown below. 2. Connect the RJ-45 media coupler’s 15-pin connector to the PC card. 3. Connect the media coupler to a network hub or switch using UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors. Use Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10Mbps connections and Category 5 for 100Mbps connections. The UTP cable should have a maximum length of 100m (328ft). Hub Host PC Fast EtherCard-32 LED Indicators RJ-45 Connector
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Notes: 1. The card auto-negotiates the speed and duplex mode of the network connection, providing seamless operation on either 10 or 100 Mbps segments. 2. Full-duplex communications allows data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling the effective throughput. Refer to the readme files on the driver diskette for information on setting the duplex mode. Software Driver Installation The diskette, labeled Driver Diskette, comes with the package containing all the software drivers available
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is connected to. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable for RJ-45 connections. You are hereby cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority
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Specifications Standards Conformance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX PC Card 97 CardBus Standard ACPI v1.0 Microsoft OnNow/PC98 Ethernet Data Rate 10 and 100 Mbps (Auto-Negotiation) or 20 and 200 Mbps at full duplex Data Bus Access 32-bit Bus Mastering I/O Address/ Interrupt Detected by BIOS or Card Service System Clock 33 MHz Media Connection 1 female RJ-45 port for 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX Power Requirements +3.3VDC, 150mA max. LED Indicators Link/Activity, 100Mbps Temperature 0~55 °C
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Technical Support Your dealer or installer is the person who understands your network and equipment. If neither is available to help you, Accton technical support engineers are available by fax, mail or phone. Send your technical questions by fax to: • International Headquarters: 886-3-577-0267 • USA Headquarters: 949-707-2460 Send your technical questions by email to: support@accton.com.tw To obtain software upgrades, see the Accton Web site at: http://www.accton.com Mail your technical questi
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Warranty Accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. For the warranty to apply, you must register your purchase by returning the registration card indicating the date of purchase and including proof of purchase. There will be a minimal charge to replace consumable components, such as fuses, power transformers, and mechanical cooling devices. The warranty does not cover the
