NEC VXi manual Mini-PCILAN, Mini-PCIModem/LAN, PC Cards, Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides

Mini-PCI LAN

Your NEC Versa VXi system may ship with mini-PCI LAN that allows you to connect your system to a local area network. The mini-PCI LAN is a 10/100Base-TX interface that supports both Wake-on-LAN and Network Boot functions.

To take advantage of the LAN, simply connect an RJ-45 cable to the LAN port on the rear of the system.

Mini-PCI Modem/LAN

Your NEC Versa VXi system may ship with an internal combination modem/LAN card that allows you to connect your system to a telephone line or a local area network. The internal modem/LAN card is a 56K V.90-compliant modem and a 10/100 Ethernet LAN connection that supports Wake-on-LAN and network boot functions.

To use the modem, simply connect an analog phone cable to the modem port on the rear of the system. To take advantage of the internal LAN, you must attach the optional NEC Port Replicator to the NEC Versa VXi system. Simply connect an RJ-45 cable to the LAN port on the rear of the Port Replicator.

Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides

For additional information about LAN features or your modem’s AT commands and s-registers, use the Application and Driver CD to install the online LAN or modem guides for your system. To determine the guide that is appropriate for your system, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, and select the Device Manager tab. Double click Modem (if your system is equipped with an optional modem or an optional combination modem/LAN) to identify the name of your system’s modem. Double click Network adapters (if your system is equipped with an optional LAN or an optional combination modem/LAN) to identify the name of your system’s LAN. Use the Application and Driver CD to install the online guide of the same name to your NEC Versa hard drive.

PC Cards

PC cards are all approximately the same size and vary only in thickness. All have a standard 68-pin connector. Your NEC Versa supports the installation of the PC cards described next.

Communicating with Your NEC Versa 6-3