Accton Technology Cheetah EtherCard-2320 User manual

Cheetah EtherCard-2320
10/100 Fast Ethernet PC Card
Quick Installation Guide

Contents
Introduction 1
Package Checklist 1
Hardware Description 2
LED Functions 2
Installation 3
Driver Installation and Configuration 3
Diagnostics Program 4
Compliances 4
FCC Class B Certification 4
CSA Statement (Canada) 5
VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) 5
CE Mark Declaration of Conformance 5
Specifications 6
Warranty 7
Contents
Introduction 1
Package Checklist 1
Hardware Description 2
LED Functions 2
Installation 3
Driver Installation and Configuration 3
Diagnostics Program 4
Compliances 4
FCC Class B Certification 4
CSA Statement (Canada) 5
VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) 5
CE Mark Declaration of Conformance 5
Specifications 6
Warranty 7

Cheetah EtherCard-2320
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Introduction
Accton’s Cheetah EtherCard-2320 10/100 Fast Ethernet PC Card
is a CardBus Ethernet Adapter with high performance, high
reliability, low chip count and low power consumption. The card
features a built-in RJ-45 socket that allows you to plug the network
cable directly into it.
This card supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with half and full duplex
and auto-negotiation.
Standard NDIS software drivers are provided for Windows NT,
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, and Windows 2000.
The Cheetah EtherCard-2320 is shown below.
Package Checklist
Accton’s EN2230 package includes:
• EN2320 CardBus PC Card
• 1 driver diskette
• This Quick Installation Guide
• 1 registration card
Please complete the registration card and return to Accton or
register online at: register.acctontech.com.
Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or
damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original
packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case
there is a need to return it for repair.

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Hardware Description
The Cheetah EtherCard-2320 is a CardBus PC Card with a built-in
RJ-45 socket.
Before you insert the Cheetah EtherCard-2320 into your machine,
please verify if your notebook supports the CardBus standard and
provides a PCMCIA Type-II slot.
The CardBus PC card’s main PCB board is encased in a stainless
steel compact frame that is easily transportable. It provides a
68-pin connector for connecting to the PC.
LED Functions
The Cheetah EtherCard-2320 includes two status LED indicators,
as described in the following figure and table.
LED Status Description
ACT On Green Indicates a valid network connection
Flashing
Green
Indicates incoming and outgoing network
traffic
LINK On Green Indicates a valid 100 Mbps network
connection
On Amber Indicates a valid 10 Mbps network
connection
Off Indicates no network connection
Activity LED
ACT LINK
Link LED

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Installation
1. Select an empty CardBus PC Card slot and insert the Cheetah
EtherCard-2320 into that slot as shown below.
2. Connect the Cheetah EtherCard-2320 to a network hub or
switch using UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors. Use Category
3, 4 or 5 for 10 Mbps connections and Category 5 for
100 Mbps connections. The UTP cable should have a
maximum length of 100 m (328 ft).
3. Power on your PC and install the appropriate network driver
for your operating system. Drivers can be found on the Driver
Diskette.
Notes: 1. The card auto-negotiates the speed and duplex mode of
the network connection, providing seamless operation
on either 10 or 100 Mbps segments.
2. Full-duplex communications allows data to be sent and
received simultaneously, doubling the effective
throughput. Refer to the readme files on the driver
diskette for information on setting the duplex mode.
Driver Installation and Configuration
The diskette labeled “Driver Diskette,” that comes with the
package contains all the software drivers available for the Cheetah
EtherCard-2320. A RELEASE.TXT file, describing the contents of
the diskette is found in the root directory. Different drivers are
stored in separate subdirectories, which also include a text file.
Select the driver you need for your system and refer to the text file
for the installation and configuration procedure. Any new or
updated drivers can be downloaded from Accton’s Web site at
http://www.accton.com.
68-pin connector
ACT LINK

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Diagnostics Program
If the Cheetah EtherCard-2320 is not automatically configured by
the host PC, or there is a problem with the card, run the
DOS-based Diagnostics Program to help test the card. The
program and text information file can be found on the Driver
Diskette in the “\Diag” directory.
Compliances
FCC Class B Certification
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
the one which the receiver is connected to.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable for RJ-45
connections.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital
device, Accton requires that you use a quality interface cable when
connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Accton could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment. Suggested cable type is unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) for
RJ-45 connections.

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CSA Statement (Canada)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radio-électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la classe B prescrites dens le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par l’Industrie.
VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan)
CE Mark Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that this product complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22
and EN45014. It conforms to the following specifications:
EMC: EN55022(1988)/CISPR-22(1985) class B
IEC 1000-4-2(1995) 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 1000-4-3(1995) 3 V/m
IEC 1000-4-4(1995)1 kV - (power line)
IEC 1000-4-6(1995)3 Vrms
This product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, and
carries the CE Mark accordingly.

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Specifications
Standards Conformance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
PC Card 97 CardBus Standard
ACPI v1.0b
Microsoft OnNow/PC98
Ethernet Data Rate 10 and 100 Mbps (Auto-Negotiation)
or 20 and 200 Mbps at full duplex
I/O Address/ Interrupt Detected by BIOS or Card Service
System Clock 33 MHz
Media Connection 1 female RJ-45 port for 10BASE-T &
100BASE-TX
Power Requirements +5VDC, 130 mA max.
LED Indicators Link/Activity, 100 Mbps
Temperature 0~55 °C / 32~131 °F (Standard
Operating)-20~65 °C / -4~149 °F (Storage)
Humidity 10 - 90% (Noncondensing)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 5 mm (3.39 x 2.13 x 0.2 in.)
Weight 3.6 g (0.13 oz)
Hardware Certification FCC Class B, VCCI Class B, CISPR22
Class B, CE Mark
Immunity IEC 1000-4-2/3/4/6
Software Drivers
NetWare ODI Drivers NetWare DOS/ODI, NetWare 32 Bit ODI
NDIS Drivers Windows 95, 95B, OSR2, Windows 98,
Windows ME, Windows NT 3.51, 4.00,
Windows 2000, Microsoft LAN Manager,
Windows for Workgroups 3.11, IBM LAN
Server DOS Client
Packet Drivers FTP PC/TCP, NCSA TCP/IP
Card Enabler DOS Card and Socket Services

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Warranty
Accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this
package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the
lifetime of the product. For the warranty to apply, you must register your
purchase by returning the registration card indicating the date of purchase
and including proof of purchase. There will be a minimal charge to replace
consumable components, such as fuses, power transformers, and
mechanical cooling devices. The warranty does not cover the product if it is
damaged in the process of being installed. Accton recommends that you
have the company from whom you purchased this product install it.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF ANY
PROPOSAL, SPECIFICATION OR SAMPLE. ACCTON SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCTON
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME
FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY.
For quick warranty registration, log on to our website at
http://register.acctontech.com to register your Accton products.

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