3Com 10/100BASE-T4 PCI manual Specifications, Adapter Specifications

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C SPECIFICATIONS

This appendix lists the specifications for the Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter. It also contains pin assignments for the adapter’s RJ-45 connector.

Adapter Specifications

Network Interface

10 Mbps

Ethernet IEEE 802.3 industry standard

Ethernet

for a 10 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD

10BASE-T

local area network

100 Mbps

Ethernet IEEE 802.3u industry standard

Ethernet

for a 100 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD

100BASE-T4

local area network

Physical Dimensions

 

Length:

17.46 cm (6.9 in)

Height:

10.67 cm (4.2 in)

Environmental Operating Range

Operating

 

temperature:

0˚ to 70˚ C (32˚ to 158˚ F)

Humidity:

10 to 90% noncondensing

Altitude:

To 3,000 meters (9,840 ft)

Power Requirements

 

Operating voltage:

+5 V ± 5% @ 1.0A max

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Contents Adapters Fast Etherlink Parallel TaskingNetwork Adapter User Guide3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty Asia Contents Configuring Software Settings Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Print Autolink.log ConventionsIntroduction Adapter automatically senses and switches to either10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter Adapter Features PCI Technology Inspecting the Adapter Installing the Adapter3C59X EtherDisk diskette version 5.1 or above Installing the Adapter Installing the Boot PromPCI Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots Connecting to the NetworkRJ-45 connector Connecting to the Network Loading the Network Summary of Driver Loading ProceduresDrivers Accessing DOS Using the EtherDisk DisketteUsing Windows This confirms the adapter’s installation Confirming Adapter Installation for WindowsSystem Properties box appears, detailing your system setup Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as followsOne Adapter in a Client Using NetWare ODIAutoLink Requirements At the prompt, type AutoLink InstallationAlternatively, at the prompt, type Read the screen and press Enter ESC=CancelMultiple Adapters in a Client FEA0 Main menu appears Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press EnterOne or More Adapters in a Server Loading Ndis DriversAuto Select Media Type Updating Ndis DriversFollow the instructions displayed in the subsequent screens Desktop Management Interface Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver AgentsTroubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic TestsFast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computerBefore Running the Tests Types of TestsRunning the Group 1 Tests Starting the Diagnostic ProgramRunning the Group 3 Test Setting Up an Echo Server 3C59XCFG Getting Help If a Test Fails To print the file, type Miscellaneous Checks Changing the Test SetupTo change the test parameters, follow these steps LED LEDsAdapter Cabling Requirements Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectorWhen properly connected to a 10BASE-T network, CablingTwisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T Specifications 10BASE-T Operation100BASE-TX Operation 100BASE-T Standard100BASE-TX designates the Ieee 802.3 specification for 100BASE-FX Operation 100BASE-T4 OperationFigure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsSettings To change the software option settings, follow these steps Changing Software SettingsType at the prompt Select Adapter Installed Adapters Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Continue this procedure with any of the other options\CONFIG\3C595.SET Adapter Specifications Specifications3Com Bulletin Board Service On-line Technical ServicesTechnical Support Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu World Wide Web Site3ComForum on CompuServe To use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServeSupport from Your Network Supplier 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceLocal numbers are available within the following countries Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Returning Products for RepairTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax 100BASE-T GlossaryBus Auto Select Media TypeEMM386 EIA/TIAMAC STP Numerics IndexDOS Ndis Network Driver Optimization option setting B-2 Windows 3.X 3-3 Windows Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook CE Notice