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Chapter 1  Introduction
1.1 Product Description
10/100Base Cardbus Ethernet PC card provides 10/100Mbps networking to portable PCs via cardbus slot. The Cardbus Ethernet 10/100 adapter takes advantage of the ten-fold bandwidth increase offered by Fast ethernet.

The 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Cardbus PC card is compliant with the PCMCIA type II standard. The media coupler is an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with a MAU which provides RJ-45 Jack & LED indicators.

The card is switchless, software configurable, and provides full support for the PCMCIA card information structure (CIS).

1.2 Features
* Complies with IEEE802.3 10Base-T and IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX.
* Fits into TYPE II PCMCIA slot.
* PCMCIA standard 68-pin connector for attachment to PC and 15-pin flat connector to media coupler.
* 10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing capability.
* Supports UTP cable or STP-5 cable (optional).
* Full/Half-duplex auto-negotiation for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
* Switchless design, hardware settings are software configurable.
* 10/100Mbps Link active, Full/Half duplex, and Transmit/Receive LED indicators.
* Extensive driver support including Novell Netware 3.X, 4.X ODI Driver, NDIS Driver for Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT3.51, NT4.0 and Packet Driver.
* CardBus form factor for cardBus equipped portable PC
* 3.3V low power consumption

1.3 Specifications
A. Card specifications
	
The 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card is a 68-pin PCMCIA standard card. It measures 8.5 cm by 5.5 cm by 5.0 mm. It provides a 32-bit bus interface .

B. Media coupler

An unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with a MAU which provides   RJ-45 Jack & LED indicators.

C. Environment specifications

The operation temperature is from 0 to 55 degrees centigrade. The operating humidity is from 10% to 90% (noncondensing).

1.4 Quick Installation
This section outline the steps needed to install the Ethernet PC card, install the software, and connect the card to the network.

        1. Install the 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card (Refer to chapter 2).
        2. connect the media coupler to the PC card, then insert the card into the PCMCIA slot.
        3. Install the PCMCIA software (Refer to Chapter 3).
        4. Install the network software (Refer to Chapter 3).



Chapter 2  Hardware Installation

2.1 Package Contents
Please check whether the following items are in your package:

* 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card.
* Media coupler (An UTP cable with a MAU which provides RJ-45 Jack & LED indicators).
* Driver diskette with . User's manual.

2.2 Hardware Description
The 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card's main PCB board is encased in a stainless compact frame that is easily transportable. It is a 68-pin connector with CardBus inerface and a 15-pin flat connector for attaching to the PC and the media coupler, respectively.

2.2.1 Media Coupler
A media coupler with a MAU with RJ-45 jack is available for attaching the card to the Ethernet network and the other side is a 15 pin flat connector for connecting to the PC card. 

2.2.2 LED Indicators
There are four LED indicators atop the MAU of the media coupler (see Figure 2-2.1 below) .


Figure 2-2.1  LED Indicators

(1)  ACT :
This LED can monitor the network activity. It is green in color. This LED is normally off.  It will flash off and on when there is traffic on the network. The frequency of flashing rapidly increases with the network traffic.

(2)  10 LNK :
This LED can monitor the link status of the card's connection. It is green in color. It will light up when a valid 10BASE-T link is established. 

(3)  100 LNK :
This LED can monitor the link status of the card connection. It is green colored. It will light up when a valid 100Base-TX link is established.

(4)  FDX :
This LED can monitor the link status of the card's connection. It is green colored.  This LED lights up to indicate that the connection is in Full-duplex mode. 

2.3 Installing the 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC Card
The following is the procedure to install the 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card:

        1. Turn off the host computer.
        2. With the 68-pin connector on the base unit facing the PCMCIA slot, slide the base unit all the way into the PCMCIA slot as shown in the following figure.
        3. Plug the 15-pin connector of the media coupler into the PC card.
        4. Connect the media coupler to the Ethernet network equipment by use of a RJ-45 cable (with plug type connector). 
        5. Power on the computer.


Chapter 3  Software Installation

3.1 Introduction
The Ethernet PC Card is a feature-packed credit card-sized adapter for PCMCIA-compliant personal computers. It plugs into a TYPE II PCMCIA slot, providing a 32bit cardbus interface. Five connection types are available for users to choose from : Auto Negotiation (Auto Sense), 10BaseT, 10BaseT Full Duplex, 100BaseTX and 100BaseTX Full Duplex. The card is switchless, software configurable, and provides full support for the  PCMCIA Card Information Structure (CIS).

The detailed, step-by-step installation procedure for each driver, please reference to the README.TXT in the installation diskette and Quick Start Guide. The following sections will describe the supported environments and how to use the card enabler program MXOPEN.EXE to setup drivers  which run in DOS environment.

3.1.1 System Requirements
To use your CardBus PC card, it is necessary that you have a computer with a CardBus PC card slot. You must also be running DOS Version 5.0 or higher or Win95, Win95 OSR-2, Win98, Win2000. Before you start with the installation process, make sure that the CardBus PC card is properly installed and configured. Make sure that your NetWare operating system is properly installed.

3.1.2 Supported Environments

   With this release, the following environments are supported:

   -DOS ODI Driver (MX32MLID.COM)
   -DOS NDIS2 Driver (MXNICF.DOS)
   -Packet Driver (MX32PD.COM)
   -Diagnostic and test program (MXDIAG.EXE)
   -Driver for Windows 95 OSR2 (MXCB.SYS)
   -Driver for Windows 98 (MXCB.SYS)
   -Driver for Windows 2000 beta 3 (MXCB.SYS)
   -Driver for Windows 95 (MXCB.SYS)
   -Driver for Windows NT4.0 (MXCB.SYS)
   
3.1.3 MS-DOS Card Enabling Utility - MXOPEN.EXE

   MXOPEN.EXE is the enabling program for the MS-DOS operating 
   system.  Before you can use any of the DOS mode drivers, such as the 
   Novell DOS ODI driver, the NDIS2 driver, the packet driver, or the 
   MXDIAG.EXE test program, you have to execute MXOPEN.EXE first.

   For example, to execute the Diagnostic and Test utility,
   MXDIAG.EXE, you have to follow this command sequence:

      MXOPEN
      MXDIAG

   To execute the Novell DOS ODI driver, MX32MLID.COM, and to log 
   on to a Novell server, you have to run the following command in the order given below and press <Enter>:

      MXOPEN
      LSL
      MX32MLID
      IPXODI
      VLM


3.1.4 NetWare DOS ODI Workstation Driver Installation (NetWare v3.xx & v4.xx)

This section describes the procedure to install the NetWare v3.11 workstation driver for your PC card adapter.
Installation Procedure:

1. Run the following command in the order given below and press <Enter>:

   LSL
   MX32MLID
   IPXODI
   NETX (or VLM)

2. You can now log into your network.

Installation notes:

        1. Remember to specify LASTDRIVE=Z in the CONFIG.SYS file if you run VLM.EXE instead of NETX.

        2. Edit the NET.CFG if you want to change some parameters.

   For example, if you're using a NetWare 3.11 workstation and
   wants to log into a NetWare v4.X  server. The default
   frame type of NetWare 3.11 is Ethernet 802.3, while that of
   NetWare v4.X  is Ethernet 802.2. Before you can log into
   the NetWare v4.X , make sure there is a protocol binding
   for Ethernet 802.3 in the server's NET.CFG file.

   This is normally included in the [MLID] section. A sample
   NET.CFG file is given below:

        Link SUPPORT
        buffers 8 1514
        mempool 4096

        link driver MX32MLID
        frame Ethernet_802.2
        frame Ethernet_802.3
        frame Ethernet_II
        frame Ethernet_snap


Note:
   There is another customer specific function,10FD(10HD),100FD(100HD),
   and AUTO.
   If you want the driver to run in full-duplex mode, you may specify
   10FD or 100FD in the NET.CFG file. The default mode is AUTO.

  The driver will display information about FD(FullDuplex) or HD(HalfDuplex)
   when you load the driver.
    





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, both LNK LED indicator are 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. 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card failure, can't log into network. The possible reasons for this symptom may be a bad connection, or the PC card is not properly installed in PCMCIA slot, or host PC's slot defective.   

Solving:
(1) Check cabling for loosing 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 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card 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.

3. 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.

4. Ejecting the card from the PCMCIA socket hangs or reboots the computer.

Solving:
(1) To prevent this phenomenon from occurring, stop the card by using the PC Card   tool in the Control Panel or the PC Card icon on the taskbar before you remove the card.