Acer ALN-325 Series User manual

10/100 Base-Tx Fast Ethernet
PCI Adapter Card
User's Guide
Acer PCI Adapter Card
ALN-325 Series

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Package Contents
Carefully unpack the contents of the package and verify them against the
checklist below.
Full Package:
• 10/100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet PCI adapter
• Driver Diskette
• User's Guide
• Wake-on-LAN ( WOL ) Cable
There are 2 models in this series of adapter cards:
• ALN-325: With full package
• ALN-325c: Without Wake-On-LAN cable, others are the same as ALN-325
Introduction
The 10/100 Based-TX Fast Ethernet Adatper card is a 32-bit 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet network interface card for PCI local bus-compliant PCs. The auto-
negotiation feature makes it possible to combine one common type of
Ethernet cabling-an RJ-45 connector for twisted-pair cabling that can be
used for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connection. Extensive driver for
commonly used network operating systems are also provided.
Features
• Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3 standard
• Compatible with PCI Local Bus Revision 2.1 specification
• IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation for automatic speed selection
• Supports Full-Duplex Operation
• Provides LED indicators for monitoring network conditions
Software Drivers Support

Hardware Description
The 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI Adatper has an RJ-45 connector, and three
LED indicators:
LAN Connectors
The adapter supports IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. It provides
an RJ-45 connector for twisted-pair cabling. Data transfer speed is
automatically determined by the adapter.
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Network System
DOS ODI, and Client 32 for DOS; Client 32
for Windows 95; Novell NetWare server 3.x,
4.x, 5.0.
MS LAN Manager for DOS and OS/2,
LANTASTIC, IBM LAN Server 2.x, 3.x, 4.0;
LAN Requester, Warp Server, MS WFW 3.1,
3.11; Windows 95/98, Windows NT 3.5x,
4.0, 5.0.
SCO Unix
FTP PC/TCP
ODI
NDIS
Unix
Packet
Driver
LED Indicators
RJ-45 Connector
for 10/100 Mbps
ACT
10
100

LED indicators
Activity LED Indicator (ACT)
Color: Green
Function: Incoming network traffic indicator
This LED flashes to indicate the presence of network packets coming
through the connected port.
Link 100 Status LED Indicator (100)
Color: Green
Function: Link status indicator for 100Mbps port
This LED lights up to indicate a successful 100Mbps network connection.
Link 10 Status LED Indicator (10)
Color: Green
Function: Link status indicator for 10 Mbps port
This LED lights up to indicate a successful 10Mbps Network Connection.
Driver Installation
The Readme.TXT in the root directory is the listing of driver programs in this
driver diskette. The drivers for different network operating systems are
contained in \Txt.directory. Refer to *.TXT file for detail driver instructions.
Windows 98 Installation
1. When you plug the ALN-325 in the mother board and power on the
Windows 98, the 'Add New Hardware Wizard' window will
promote and says that
The wizard search for new driver for:
PCI Ethernet Controller
2. In the 'Add New Hardware Wizard' window, click 'Next' then it will ask
you 'What do you want Windows to do?' Choose the item that Display
a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the
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driver you want.
Click 'Next'.
3. And select 'Network Adapters' for the device, then click 'Next'. It will
promot a 'Select device' window.
4. Click 'Have Disk' button.
In the 'Install From Disk' window, put the driver disk in the floppy drive
and enter the driver path i.e. 'a:\w98&2000' in combo list and click
'OK'. It will show 'AcerLAN ALN-325 10/100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet
adapter' in the Models field of 'Select Device' window. Click 'OK'.
5. There will show 'A:\W98&2000\ALN325.INF' in the Location of driver
field for the device 'AcerLAN ALN-325 10/100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Adapter' in the 'Add New Hardware Wizard' window. Click 'Next'.
6. Specify the path of the driver files i.e. a:\W98&2000, then the
Windows will copy the necessary files for the driver and system files.
Click 'Finish'.
7. Select the appropriate Connection type (default is Auto-Negotiation).
Click 'OK'.
8. Install necessary files from Windows 98 CD for the network operation.
9. When the driver installation is completed, restart Windows 98.
Troubleshooting
If the adapter fails the diagnostic test, it may not be defective; other reasons
may cause the card to fail the test. This section provides tips to isolate and
solve these common problems.
If the problem remains unsolved, contact your local dealer. Write a
description of the problem, including what problems occurred, when they
occurred, duration of the problem, the product number, serial number,
hardware, software and DOS version you are using.

Symptoms 1
LNK LED indicator doesn’t light after host PC is powered on
Possible Causes
Cabling connection problem
Suggestions
1. Check for loose cabling
2. Check for wrong pin assignments on the UTP cable
3. check the network condition
Symptoms 2
Adapter failure; cannot log into the network
Possible Causes
1. Bad cable connection
2. Host PC slot defective
Suggestions
1. Check cabling for loose connection or wrong pin assignments on
the cable.
2. Check if the adapter is properly seated onto the computer slot.
3. Install the adapter in another PC, or install it on another slot. If
the problem is eliminated, then the original PC slot is defective.
Contact your PC vendor for assistance.
Regulatory Standards
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Federal Communications Commission
Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment generates, uses and radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against radio interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
CE Declaration of Conformity:
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022 class B for ITE and EN 50082-1. This meets
the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating
to electromagnetic compatibility.
Specifications
System Configuration
Standards Conformance: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, and IEEE 802.3u
100BASE-TX
Half/Full-Duplex Operation: 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps
Hub-to-Workstation Distance: 100m max.
Cable Connections: RJ-45 (10BASE-T) Cat. 5 UTP
RJ-45 (100BASE-TX.) Cat. 5 UTP
End-User Devices Supported: PCI local bus-compliant PCs
EMI Certification: FCC Part 15 Class B, VCCI Class 2, CE Mark, C-tick
Operating Environment
Temperature: 0˚C ~ 50˚C
Humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)

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Network adapter card Limited Lifetime
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may be new or reconditioned. Any replacement or repaired product or part has a
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