Eicon Networks C2x Family manual Introduction, About this Manual, Hardware Features

Introduction

The Eiconcard C2x is an ISA Plug-and-Play (PnP) card that offers X.25 connectivity through a V.24 serial port at speeds of up to 64 Kbps, and/or through an ISDN BRI port (Eiconcard C21) at speeds of up to 128 Kbps (over the “D” channel or the “B” channels). The Eiconcard C2x is typically used for stand-alone or remote LAN gateways.

Note The Eiconcard C2x also supports protocols such as SDLC, PPP, and Frame Relay.

All Eiconcards have been tested and found to comply with the Electromagnetic compatibility, Safety and Network connection regulations within the European Union, North America, and other major territories. Read the regulatory information on page 17 before installing and using your adapter.

Hardware Features

The Eiconcard C2x features the following:

Eiconcard	CPU/Memory/Flash	# of HSI Ports	#of ISDN BRI Ports
Eiconcard C20	15.36 MHz Motorola 68302	1	N/A
	512 KB RAM / 512 KB Flash
Eiconcard C21	15.36 MHz Motorola 68302	1	1
	512 KB RAM / 512 KB Flash

The V.24 port, supports full duplex communications over a V.24 interface at speeds of up to 64 Kbps.

The ISDN BRI port supports transfer rates of up to 128 kbps (over the “D” channel or the “B” channels).

About this Manual

This guide describes how to install the Eiconcard C2x in any computer with an IBM PC-compatible ISA bus. It covers the following topics:

•Installing the card and connecting cables.

•Interpreting the status lights on the card.

For instructions on setting up communications protocols and using applications, consult the documentation provided with your networking software.

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