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MaxTech PCN2000 Series manual

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  • Page 1

    User's Guide PCN2000 Series High Performance Ethernet PCMCIA Adapters Part #MAN004 Rev. 1.1[...]

  • Page 2

    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. Product: _________________________ Serial Number: ____________________ Purchase Date: _________[...]

  • Page 3

    1 Contents Section One Introduction ............................ 1 Section Two Installation .............................. 2 Section Three Network Driver Installation .. 7 Section Four Troubleshooting ...................... 7 Section Five Cable Information .................. 9 Section Six Specifications ........................ 10 Section Seven Tec[...]

  • Page 4

    2 Section Two - Installation This section will provide step by step instructions on how to install your new PCMCIA network adapter. Installation of this network adapter is a two-step process consisting of actual hardware installation and PCMCIA device driver installation/configuration. This network adapter is designed to be software configurable us[...]

  • Page 5

    3 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). To PCMCIA Type 2.0 Slot Female Media Coupler connecto[...]

  • Page 6

    4 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. One end of this coupler has a special sprin[...]

  • Page 7

    5 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. Consult the README file to deter[...]

  • Page 8

    6 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. The recommended adapter co[...]

  • Page 9

    7 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 Installation The supplied network drivers allow the Ethernet adapter to work with various network operating systems (i.e., Novell Netware, Microsoft LAN Manager, etc.). D[...]

  • Page 10

    8 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 PCM[...]

  • Page 11

    9 system may already use addresses 0300H or 0320H (example: sound/audio card). Vary the settings on your network adapter by running the PCMCIA device driver with different I/O port addresses and IRQs to eliminate the conflict. Running the diag- nostic program will also help to detect configura- tion conflicts. 4.4 Cable Problems A) Observe the gree[...]

  • Page 12

    10 PCN2000BT Supports both 10Base-2 and 10Base-T networks. 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 connec[...]

  • Page 13

    11 Section Seven - Technical Support In the unlikely event you experience difficulty in the use of the product, or if it does not operate as described, we suggest you: (1) consult the Troubleshooting section of this guide and (2) consult with your dealer. If you have not referred to the Troubleshooting section, there is a good chance the solution t[...]

  • Page 14

    12 (also enclose a check for out-of-warranty repair). En- close your check or Postal Money Order for $7.50 to cover the cost of return shipping/handling. Please do not send cash or stamps. RMA received without the $7.50 fee will not be processed. 4. After wrapping the package securely for shipping, print your name, return address and the RMA # clea[...]