Xircom CE3-10BT, CE3-10BC, CE3-100BTX, CBE-10 manual Features and Benefits, Specifications

Features and Benefits

Unparalleled performance—

CardBus 32-bit bus-mastering architecture speeds data transfers between your portable PC and the network without burdening the PC’s processor.

Investment protection—

Support for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps allows a single adapter to provide high- performance 10Mbps connectivity today, with built-in support for future implementation of Fast Ethernet networks.

Auto-negotiation of 10Mbps or 100Mbps—

Adapter auto-senses the speed of the network to which it is attached, providing seamless operation on either 10Mbps or 100Mbps network segments.

Full-duplex capabilities on 10 and 100Mbps—

Allows data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling the effective throughput in full-duplex environments.

Installation program included—

Xircom’s installation program automatically determines and configures system resources, PC, and NOS accordingly.

SNMP network management agent included—

Allows portable PC to be managed using SNMP-based network management software.

Compatibility guaranteed—

Xircom certified: guaranteed to work in your environment.

Multilingual User’s Guide—

Provides easy set-up in the following languages: English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

Specifications

Model Number:

CBE-10/100BTX/M

CBE-10/100BTX/M-6PK

CBE-10/100BTX/M-20PK

CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Adapter

Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks with a single adapter cable; auto-negotiation of 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation.

Cable 100Base-TX unshielded twisted pair (UTP) for use on Category 5 (data grade) UTP cabling; 10Base-T unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

Connector RJ45

Operating

Distance 100m (328 ft.)

Standards

Type II CardBus PC Card IEEE 802.3 for 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u for 100Base-TX

10/20Mbps full-duplex on 10Base-T full-duplex networks

100/200Mbps full-duplex on 100Base-TX full- duplex networks

Physical Characteristics

Size: 86 x 54 x 5 mm (3.37 x 2.13 x 0.20 inches)

Weight: 24 g (0.85 oz)

Power Requirements:

10Base-T +3.3VDC, 360mA typical, 400mA max

100Base-TX +3.3VDC, 285mA typical, 315mA max

Environmental Conditions

Operating

Range: 0 to 55 degrees C, 32 to 131 degrees F

Storage

Range: -20 to 65 degrees C, -4 to 149 degrees F,

Humidity: 95% max. noncondensing

LEDs

Transmission and Receive Activity (yellow) Link Integrity (green for 10Base-T)

Link Integrity (orange for 100Base-TX)

Certification

FCC, Class A. CE Mark

Hardware Compatibility

Supports all popular CardBus-equipped PCs including Acer, Fujitsu, Dell, Compaq, DEC, HP, Texas Instruments, IBM, NEC, Packard Bell/Zenith Data Systems and Toshiba

Software Compatibility

Network Operating Systems

Supports all popular network operating systems including Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.x, Windows for Workgroups, Microsoft LAN Manager, Artisoft LANtastic, Banyan VINES, and DEC PATHWORKS

Warranty

Limited lifetime hardware, 2 years software

Support

Xircom introduces an extensive family of service and support programs, including phone support from 9 AM to 6 PM (GMT +1:00), product upgrades, plus 24-hour access to our BBS, World Wide Web, FactsLine, CompuServe Forum and other electronic facilities

What Is CardBus? CardBus is the next generation PC Card technology. It is based on the high-performance, 32-bit bus-mastering PCI architecture popular in desktop computers. CardBus allows full utilization of the high bandwidth of Fast Ethernet networks, dramatically increasing throughput! It also makes the portable PC more efficient by off- loading networking tasks to the adapter. CardBus slots utilize 3.3 volt technology, improving notebook battery life. To use a CardBus adapter, your portable PC must be equipped with one or more CardBus slots.

For more information about CardBus, visit our website at: www.xircom.com

Fast Ethernet Product Guide

Portable PC

Platform	CreditCard Ethernet			CreditCard Ethernet
	10/100–Upgradable			10/100–Ready
			Models:		Model:
			CE3-10BT		CE3-100BTX
16-Bit			CE3-10BC
PC Card			CardBus		CardBus
	Ethernet 10/100			Ethernet 10/100
			Model:		Model:
		CBE-10/100BTX			CBE-10/100BTX
32-Bit
CardBus
			10Mbps		100Mbps
			Network Speed

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Fast Ethernet Product Drivers

Drivers Supplied	CreditCard Ethernet 10/100	CardBus Ethernet 10/100
ODI (DOS 16-bit)	▲	▲
ODI (OS/2 16-bit)1	▲	▲
ODI (32-bit Novell client/server)	▲	▲
NDIS2 (DOS 16-bit)	▲	▲
NDIS2 (OS/2 16-bit)1	▲	▲
Packet for TCP/IP	▲	▲
WAN Miniport (32-bit for Windows 95)	▲	▲
WAN Miniport (32-bit for Windows NT)	▲	▲

1 OS/2 Drivers do not support OS/2 Card Services

●In development

Additional Operating Systems and Drivers

Many additional operating systems support Xircom adapters by utilizing standard drivers supplied by Xircom. Call the Xircom FactsLine and request document no. 8003 for a current listing.

Some proprietary operating systems vendors have also developed specialized drivers for Xircom products. Contact your vendor for availability.

Following cable can be ordered separately as spare or replacement connector?

CABLE-ETH121 Ethernet Cable, 10BT/100BTX, for use with CBE

Contact Xircom on the following phone numbers to order spare cables:

U.K	0800 962440
Sweden	020 798233
France	0800 905204
Italy	1677 80342
Germany	0130 814076
Other countries	+32/(0)11 300 363

You’ll also find us on the World Wide Web at www.xircom.com

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