3Com 3C319 manual Other Features, Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring Support

1-2CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

For example, the 3C319 NIC begins writing the first portion of a data frame to the network before it has completed reading it from PC memory.

Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring Support

Full-duplex/Dedicated Token Ring (DTR) is an enhancement to the IEEE 802.5 standard that allows a 16 Mbps switch port to be dedicated to a station.

In full-duplex mode, a station can simultaneously transmit and receive independent data streams for potential data throughput of 32 Mbps. The 3C319 NIC operates in full-duplex mode when attached to a DTR switch.

Other Features

■100% compatibility with IBM legacy drivers and applications

■Full connectivity with IBM AS/400 and mainframe computers

■Plug and Play installation for ease of use in many PCs and advanced operating systems

■AutoLink™ software for easy installation of NetWare 16-bit client drivers

■Universal boot PROM for booting your computer remotely from a network server

■Diagnostic programs to aid problem solving

■CISPR B and FCC B certification for reduced electromagnetic interference when using either shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables

■Data rates of 4 or 16 Mbps over STP or UTP cables

■Auto ring speed detection option that permits the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 and Windows NT to detect and operate at the current ring data rate