adapter is a Type II PCMCIA card, which is compatible with any Type II PCMCIA slot. If your computer has more than one slot, you may insert the adapter in any of them. The Token Ring software automatically determines into which slot the card is inserted.
Gently insert the card into the PCMCIA slot, pushing it until it sits firmly in place. The card will only fit one way; care must be taken not to force it. If it does not register smoothly, withdraw it and check that it is correctly aligned.
You may now connect the STP connection to the keyed socket on the exposed end of the card, again do not force it.
Two types of network cable can be used: Type 1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Type 3 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). When using UTP cable, a Media Filter needs to be attached to the STP cable.
If you are using Type 1 STP cabling, secure the STP cable to the
Software Installation
This section presents the software installation procedures for the HyperNet Token Ring PC card. These procedures must be performed before the first time you use the card.
Note: See the documentation file, README.TXT, located in the root directory of the software diskette for the latest installation updates.
Card and Socket Services
Below is a brief explanation of Card and Socket Services, its application and advantages/disadvantages. If your computer has Card and Socket Services, refer to the vendor manual for a fuller explanation.
Card and Socket Services is an interface software program standardised by the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). Card and Socket Services are either supplied by the notebook vendor or by the operating system vendor.
Socket Services software provides a standardised interface for handling PCMCIA cards, sockets and adapters. Socket Services uses a modest amount of memory and provides a hardware independent method of interfacing.