Black Box LE074A-R2, LE172, LE075A-R2 Features, Introduction, 1.Parallel Adapter and Media Unit

CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2.2 Features

The Adapters offer the following features:

•Fits any Ethernet cable type via modular snap-on media units

•Supplied with drivers for Novell® NetWare® (ODI™), Microsoft® LAN Manager, 3Com® 3+Open™ (NDIS), Artisoft LANtastic and Packet TCP/IP

•Powered by the Self-Powering Cable (SPC), or any standard 4 to 20V DC non-regulated power supply

•Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) support for increased performance

•Provides extensive diagnostics and self-test capabilities

•Automatically selects unidirectional or bidirectional mode

•Supports parallel ports LPT1 through LPT4

•Supports interrupt lines IRQ7 and IRQ5, as well as polling mode (when no interrupt line is available)

•Power and network activity LEDs

•Fast and easy installation

•No jumpers or switches to set

Figure 2-1 illustrates a typical adapter and media unit.

Fig. 2-1. Parallel Adapter and Media Unit.

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