IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter User manual

IBM
OPTIONS
by IBM
IBM 10/100 Ethernet
Mini-PCI Adapter
with 56K Modem by
3Com
User’s Guide

IBM
IBM 10/100 Ethernet
Mini-PCI Adapter
with 56K Modem by
3Com
User’s Guide

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to
read the information in Appendix B, "Notices" on page B-1.
First Edition (February 2000)
© COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, 2000.
All rights reserved.
Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use,
duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
Contract with IBM Corp.

iii
Contents
Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Product features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Connecting and using the 3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI Ethernet adapter . . . . . . . . .2-1
Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Network software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Network wake-up features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Advanced network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Setting up the network adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Connecting and using the 3Com V.90 Mini-PCI modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Connecting the modem cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Configuring communications software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Transmitting data and faxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Modem features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Modem device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Modem AT commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Modem S-Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Modem messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Appendix A. Help and service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Online technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Telephone technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B. Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Electronic emissions notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

iv Book Title

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1-1
1. Product description
This section provides an overview of the manual and information on the product features.
Overview
The IBM®10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com is built into
your notebook computer and offers the same local area network (LAN) and modem
properties that are available in a combination LAN + Modem PC Card. It is configured
from the factory, ready to use, and covered by your IBM ThinkPad®computer warranty.
When a connection is made, the IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K
Modem by 3Com automatically determines if it is a network or modem connection.
Mini-PCI technology puts both network and modem functions right inside your computer.
With Mini-PCI, you no longer need to use PC Cards for network and modem functions.
The IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com is already
configured to work with Microsoft®Windows®2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, and
Microsoft Windows NT®4.0 Server. If you need information about removing or
reinstalling the combination card, refer to the online User’s Guide on your ThinkPad
computer.
Product features
The IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com comprises two
separate functions built into a single circuit board: a full-function 10/100 Ethernet function
and a 56K data/fax modem. LAN and modem software applications treat the single
adapter as though it were two adapters:
• The Ethernet portion of the adapter is recognized as a 3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI
Ethernet adapter.
• The modem portion of the adapter is recognized as a 3Com 56K V.90 Mini-PCI
modem.
These names are used in the rest of this manual to identify the appropriate function.
3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI Ethernet adapter
This portion of the adapter supports network connections in either a 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX network. It contains all the capabilities of a 3Com LAN PC Card, including
DynamicAccess software, Remote Wake-Up, Wake on LAN®or Plug-In-and-Go, and
Managed Boot Agent, and is already configured so that you only need to make a network
connection to access your network. An RJ-45 connector is provided for industry-standard
network cables. See "Network cabling requirements" on page 2-1 for more information.
3Com 56K V.90 Mini-PCI modem
This portion of the adapter enables you to make modem connections. It contains all the
capabilities of a 3Com Modem PC Card, including V.90 connection speeds. You can use it
to access the Internet, bulletin board systems or services (BBS), or to send and receive
faxes. An RJ-11 connector is provided for industry-standard telephone cables.

1-2 IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com User’s Guide
The IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini PCI Adapter with 56K
Modem by 3Com is already installed in your ThinkPad
computer. In some instances, however, you might have to
install the combination card. Before installing a
combination card, you must first tear off one of the MAC
address labels found on the combination card wrap and
attach it to the rear panel of your computer. For more
information on installing the card, refer to the
documentation that comes with your ThinkPad computer.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 2-1
2. Connecting and using the 3Com 10/100 Mini-
PCI Ethernet adapter
This section contains information on network connections, network software, network
wake-up features, advanced network settings, device driver installation, and frequently
asked questions.
Network connections
The IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com (referred to as
the 3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI Ethernet adapter in this section) provides superior LAN
technology that is built into your notebook computer.
Network cabling requirements
You must use a twisted-pair cable that complies with the Electronic Industries
Association/ Telecommunications Industries Association (EIA/TIA) T568B Commercial
Building Wiring Standard and the Technical Services Bulletin TSB38 standards for
quality, distance, and connectors.
Twisted-pair cable consists of copper wires surrounded by an insulator. Two wires are
twisted together (the twisting prevents interference problems) to form a pair, and the pair
forms a circuit that can transmit data. A cable is a bundle of one or more twisted pairs
surrounded by an insulator.
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is the most commonly used type of twisted-pair cable.
Shielded twisted pair (STP) is a twisted-pair cable that provides protection against
crosstalk. Twisted-pair cable is now commonly used in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and other
network topologies.
The following table includes descriptions and the length requirements for the twisted-pair
cables that work with network protocols.
Network protocol Twisted-pair cable
category Description Maximumnetwork
cable length
10BASE-T 3 Voice and data
transmission up to 25
MHz. This type of UTP is
the most common type of
installed cable in older
corporate wiring schemes.
Supports 10BASE-T
operation only. The cable
typically has four pairs of
wires.
100 m (328 ft)

2-2 IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com User’s Guide
Connecting to the network
To connect the connector to a 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network, do
the following:
1. Plug the RJ-45 connector on the network cable into the RJ-45 connector.
2. Connect the other end of the network cable to an active Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
network connector.
Network software
This section contains information on network software applications.
DynamicAccess software
DynamicAccess is software application that can be used with the 3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI
Ethernet Adapter. DynamicAccess software adds intelligence to the network adapter by
integrating the following features:
•Distributed RMON (dRMON) — Enables full RMON reporting on all the network
segments, including switched networks, without having to place dedicated RMON
probes throughout the network.
•Traffic prioritization — Ensures that business-critical and delay-sensitive traffic
(such as multimedia applications) has priority over normal data.
•Efficient multicast control — Prevents flooding of switched networks by multicast
applications such as video training, stock quotes, or online news.
The DynamicAccess software is included on the IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter
with 56K Modem by 3Com CD, and can be installed in Windows 98, Windows 95,
Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000.
For detailed information on the DynamicAccess software, refer to the 3Com Web site at:
http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess
10BASE-T 4 Voice and data
transmission up to 33
MHz. This type of UTP is
not very common.
Supports 10BASE-T
operation only.
100 m (328 ft)
10BASE-T and
100BASE-TX 5 Voice and data transmission up to 125
MHz. This is the most
popular cable used today
for new installations.
Supports 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX operation.
The cable normally has
four pairs of copper wire
and three twists per foot.
100 m (328 ft)
Network protocol Twisted-pair cable
category Description Maximumnetwork cable length