Introdution 1-1
Chapter 1
IntroductionThe Ethernet/Modem PC Card is a recent development in PCMCIA card
technology. This card can manage the PC Ethernet interface and Data/Fax/
Modem connections simultaneously. It can be installed and configured by
running the Card and Socket Services Support (CS/SS) software provided
with your computer, or by invoking the Client Driver Program provided with
the PC Card. However, note that because of the lack of broadly accepted
standards for CS/SS software, the Client Driver program generally provides a
more dependable interface for specific PC Cards.
Accton’s Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card can function as an Ethernet interface
device, a 14,400/28,800/33,600 bits per second (bps) data modem, and a
14,400 bps Fax modem. The PC Card plugs into a Type II PC Card slot and
connects to both the Ethernet and telephone network. Accton’s
Ethernet+Modem/Fax PC Card conforms to the latest Personal Computer
Card International Association’s PC Card Standard.
Features
•NE2000 compatible
•Conforms to IEEE802.3 industry standards and CCITT
Telecommunication regulations
•Simultaneous LAN and Modem operation
•Support for half-duplex and full-duplex modem transmission mode
•14.4/28.8/36.6 kbps Modem capabilities
•14.4 kbps Fax capabilities
•Meets International Safety Standard regulations
•Supports major CS/SS (Card and Socket Services Software)
•Ethernet/Modem PC Card Client Drivers
•Supports popular industry-standard network operating systems
•Y-cable directly connects to wall LAN and telephone jacks
•Accton’s proprietary, automatic, and easy-to-use adapter installation and
configuration program
• Communication and Fax utility software that comes in versions for both
Windows and DOS