Intel ETHEREXPRESS PRO/100 User manual

Intel®PRO/100
LAN+Modem56 CardBus
Adapter
User's Guide

How to UseThis Manual
This Users Guide contains installation and configuration information for
Microsoft Windows* 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT*, and general
diagnostics and troubleshooting information.
Additional Information
For information on IBM OS/2*, 32-bit ODI* drivers, and Windows 3.x,
supplementary information on Windows 95, and modem command
reference information, see the text file README.TXT on the Intel CD-
ROM.
Visit the Intel support website at support.intel.com for software updates
and supplementary technical information.
See Appendix A for worldwide access to Intel Customer Support.
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Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-6497
Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this guide. Nor does
Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein.
*Other product and corporate names may be trademarks of other companies and are
used only for explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
First edition June 1998 717438-001

Contents
Hardware Installation........................................ 1-1
Windows 95 and 98 Installation........................ 2-1
Plug and Play Installation ......................................................... 2-1
Installing under Windows 95 and 98 ........................................ 2-1
Windows 95 and 98 Driver Parameters Reference.................. 2-2
Troubleshooting Modem Installation ........................................ 2-4
Windows NT Installation................................... 3-1
Installing under NT 4.0.............................................................. 3-1
Windows NT Driver Parameters ............................................... 3-3
Utilities, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting ....... 4-1
Making a Floppy Disk ............................................................... 4-1
LAN Diagnostics ....................................................................... 4-2
Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................ 4-2
Keyword Reference (All Drivers) .............................................. 4-3
Appendix A.......................................................A-1
A. Customer Support ................................................................A-2
B. Specifications .......................................................................A-3
C. Lifetime Limited Warranty ....................................................A-5
D. Regulatory Agency Notices..................................................A-6
E. Software License Agreement ...............................................A-8
Note: Windows 3.x, IBM OS/2, 32-bit ODI
Installation and troubleshooting information for the Windows 3.x,
OS/2, and 32-bit ODI see the README.TXT file on the Intel CD-
ROM. Modem command reference information can be found in the
Windows Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Intel CD-ROM.

iv Intel®PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 CardBus Adapter User’s Guide

CHAPTER 1
Hardware Installation
The PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter supports both 10 Mbps and
100Mbps Ethernet networks and modem speeds up to 56Kbps for high-
performance connectivity in any environment. It plugs into your
computers Type II PC Card slot to connect to an Ethernet LAN and to
the telephone network.
Installation Overview
Follow the instructions in this chapter to install the PRO/100
LAN+Modem56 adapter hardware and network and modem cabling.
Then proceed to the software installation chapter for your operating
system environment, as follows:
Chapter 2. Windows 95 and 98 Installation
Chapter 3. Windows NT Installation
Chapter 4. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Installation and troubleshooting information for the Windows 3.x,
OS/2, and 32-bit ODI see the README.TXT file on the Intel CD-
ROM. Modem command reference information can be found in the
Windows Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Intel CD-ROM.
The PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter provides access to both 10Mbps
and 100Mbps networks with a single adapter cable, and auto-negotiates
10Mbps or 100Mbps network speed.
Category 5 (data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling is
required for 100Mbps or Category 3 or 5 for 10Mbps.

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Power-Saving Modes
The PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter includes battery saving technology
for maximum battery life on the road. When the LAN cable is detached,
the adapter senses the change and enters low-power mode. Normal power
is restored when the cable is reattached.
Before Installing Hardware
Check Package Contents:
 Intel® PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 CardBus adapter
 Ethernet adapter cable with a 16-pin PC Card connector at one end
and a female RJ-45 connector at the other
 Modem cable with a 26-pin PC Card connector at one end and a
female RJ-11 modular telephone connector at the other
 RJ-11 modular telephone cable
 Software, User's Guide and online documentation on CD-ROM
 Quick Installation booklet
Please fill out the Product Registration Card and mail or fax it
immediately to the Intel office indicated on the card.
Verify Other Required Equipment
To install the PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter, you need the following:
1A mobile PC with a CardBus slot.
2A local area network supporting 10 or 100Mbps Ethernet and a
network operating system supported by the PRO/100 LAN+Modem56
adapter.
Since the PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter automatically detects
the speed of the network to which it is connected, it may be safely
connected to either a 100Base-TX or 10Base-T network, as specified
in items 3 and 4 below.
3For connection to a 100Base-TX 100Mbps Ethernet network, a
Category 5 (data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cable

Hardware Installation 1-3
terminating in a male RJ-45 connector and connected to a 100Mbps
hub or switch.
4For connection to a 10Base-T twisted pair Ethernet network, a
network cable terminating in a male RJ-45 connector and connected to
a 10Mbps hub or switch.
5For modem operations: an analog telephone line, RJ-11 modular
telephone cable (supplied), and if needed, an RJ-11 adapter for the local
telephone system. Communications software is also required for
modem and fax operations.
Do not connect to a digital telephone line or digital PABX system.
In case of inadvertent connection to a digital line, special circuitry
protects your modem.
Determine System Requirements
During installation of the PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter hardware, d
your operating system software should be loaded. If configured to do so,
your system will detect the PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter. For details
on how to install driver software, see the chapter for your operating
system environment.
The PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter hardware is compatible with
Types II and III PC Card slots that support CardBus technology.
Installation and removal procedures may vary on different
computers.

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Installing the Hardware
Insert the PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter
1Grasp the CardBus adapter by the edges with the Intel label facing
upward and the wide connector next to the CardBus slot.
2Insert the card into a CardBus slot and push it in until firmly seated.
The CardBus adapter can only be used in CardBus-compliant PC
Card slots.
Intel® PRO/100
Mobile Adapter
10/100
LAN
+
56K
Modem
CardBus
Inserting the CardBus into the Computer

Hardware Installation 1-5
Connecting the LAN Adapter Cable to the Card
 Attach the 16-pin connector at the end of the adapter cable to the
matching receptacle on the left side of the PRO/100
LAN+Modem56 adapter. Press the connector gently into the
receptacle on the card until its firmly in place. Do not force the
connection.
Intel® PRO/100
Mobile Adapter
10/100
LAN
+
56K
Modem
CardBus
Connecting the LAN Adapter Cable to the CardBus Adapter
Disconnecting Adapter Cable from the Card
 Grasp the small connector with the thumb and forefinger and gently
pull it free of the card.
Connecting the Network Cable to the LAN Adapter
Cable
 Plug the network cable into the female RJ-45 connector, as shown
in the figure.
Connecting to the Network Cable to LAN Adapter Cable
LINK INTEGRITY LED
ORANGE - 100Mbps
GREEN - 10Mbps
TRANSMISSION
ACTIVITY LED

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Connecting the Modem Cable to the Adapter
 Attach the 26-pin connector at the end of the Intel modem cable to
the matching receptacle on the right side of the PRO/100
LAN+Modem56 adapter. Press the connector gently into the
receptacle on the card until its firmly in place. Do not force the
connection.
Intel® PRO/100
Mobile Adapter
10/100
LAN
+
56K
Modem
CardBus
Attaching the Modem Cable to the CardBus Adapter
Disconnecting Modem Cable from the Adapter
 Grasp the small connector with the thumb and forefinger and gently
pull it free of the card.
Connecting the Modem Cable to the Telephone Line
 Plug one end of the RJ-11 modular telephone cable into the RJ-11
receptacle on the modem cable, and the other end into an analog
(single-line) RJ-11 telephone wall jack.
Connecting the Telephone Cable to the Modem Cable
The PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 adapter will not work with digital
telephone lines or digital PBX systems. Special circuitry protects
your modem against damage from inadvertent connection to a
digital line.