Intel ETHEREXPRESS PRO/100 User manual

Intel EtherExpress™PRO/100
LAN+Modem56 PC Card
User’s Guide
How to Use This Manual
This Users Guide contains the latest information on the EtherExpress
PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 PC Card available at press time. It is designed
to help both new and experienced users with installation and configura-
tion.
Installation and Configuration Overview
For an overview, see the Quick Installation Card. For complete technical
details and troubleshooting information, see the chapter covering your
operating system (Chapter 2 Windows 95, Chapter 3 Windows NT, or
Chapter 4 Windows 3.x/MS-DOS) in this Users Guide.
How to Find More Information
Use the Table of Contents, Index, and page and text headings in this Users
Guide to help you find what you need. Check the README file on Disk 2,
Network Drivers disk. To check for updated drivers, visit our Customer
Support web site at:
http://support.intel.com
See Appendix A for additional support information.

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Copyright © 1997 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this guide.
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infringe.
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Contents
Hardware Installation ..................................... 1-1
Software Supplied ...................................................................1-2
Hardware Installation ..............................................................1-3
Unpacking and Inspection.......................................................1-3
Other Required Equipment .....................................................1-4
Installing Card and Cables......................................................1-5
PRO/100 Modem and Ethernet Connections..........................1-6
Windows* 95 Installation ............................... 2-1
Which Version of Windows 95? ...............................................2-1
How Can I Tell Which Version I Have? ....................................2-1
Additional Information in this Chapter .....................................2-2
Windows 95 Installation (Retail Version) .................................2-2
Windows 95 OSR2 Installation
(OEM Version) ..................................................................2-4
How to Install for Windows 95 and NetWare* .........................2-8
Utilities.....................................................................................2-8
Power-Saving Modes ..............................................................2-9
Windows 95 Troubleshooting ..................................................2-9
Troubleshooting Checklist .....................................................2-10
Windows 95 Driver Parameters Reference ...........................2-13
Windows NT Installation................................ 3-1
Which Version of Windows NT? ..............................................3-1
How Can I Tell Which Version and Service Pack I Have? .......3-2
Additional Information in this Chapter .....................................3-2
Windows NT 4.0 Installation....................................................3-3
Windows NT 3.51 Installation..................................................3-5
Power-Saving Modes ..............................................................3-7
Utilities.....................................................................................3-7
Windows NT Driver Parameters Reference ............................3-8
Windows 3.x/DOS Installation....................... 4-1
Installation under MS-DOS .....................................................4-2
Windows 3.x Modem Driver Settings ....................................4-36
Windows 3.x Network Driver Parameters .............................4-37
ODI Settings (for M16BODI.COM) ........................................4-38
Error Messages for Windows 3.x and MS-DOS Drivers .......4-47

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Windows 3.x Troubleshooting................................................4-51
Computer-Specific Application Notes (Windows 3.x)............4-60
Utilities and Applications .............................. 5-1
Utilities.....................................................................................5-1
Country Identifier Utility...........................................................5-1
Modem Test Utility...................................................................5-2
Diagnostic Test Utility (M16BTEST.EXE) ................................5-3
COM port monitor (Windows 3.x only) ....................................5-5
Communications Application Notes and Modem
Script Files ......................................................................5-6
Modem Reference .......................................... 6-1
Result Codes...........................................................................6-1
AT Command Reference.........................................................6-4
S-Register Reference............................................................6-25
Automated Customer Support ..................... A-1
Specifications................................................ B-1
Limited Warranty ........................................... C-1
Agency Notices ............................................. D-1
Software License Agreement........................E-1
Index.........................................................Index-1

CHAPTER 1
Hardware Installation
Introduction
The PRO/100 PC Card is the ideal high-speed, multifunction solution for
portable PC users. It supports 10 and 100Mbps Ethernet networks and
modem speeds up to 56Kbps for high-performance connectivity in any
environment. The PRO/100 PC Card plugs into your computers Type II
PC Card slot for simultaneous connection to an Ethernet LAN and the
telephone network.
56K Technology
The PRO/100 PC Card uses K56flex* modem technology to reach speeds
up to 56Kbps. K56flex Technology enables notebook users to access
information and E-mail on corporate networks, the Internet and other
online services at speeds up to 56Kbps over standard phone lines.
These higher speeds are achieved by avoiding conversion from digital to
analog lines in the connection between the user and service provider.
Ordinary connections begin over an analog line, are converted to digital
by the phone company and are converted back to analog in the final
segment before arriving at the service provider. In order to achieve 56K
connections, there can only be one digital to analog conversion. This
requires the service provider to have a direct digital connection and
therefore, avoids one conversion of the signal. By avoiding this conver-
sion, data download speeds up to 56K are possible. Data sent upstream by
the user travels at the standard V.34 rate. Also, the modems at both ends
of the call must be compatible to achieve speeds up to 56K. If the
modems at both ends of the call are not compatible, they will negotiate a
standard V.34 connection.

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With K56flex technology, current country-specific regulations may limit
download speeds. Additional factors such as phone line conditions, can
affect the performance of the PRO/100 PC Card. You can find more
detailed technical information on K56flex performance on Intel's support
web site, support.intel.com.
Model
MBLA1656 Combination card that provides access to
10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks and
modem speeds up to 56Kbps. An Ethernet
Adapter Cable (RJ-45) and Modem Cable
(RJ-11) are supplied. It provides access to
both 10Mbps and 100Mbps networks with a
single Ethernet Adapter Cable, and auto-
senses 10Mbps or 100Mbps network speed.
Requires Category 5 (data grade)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling
for 100Mbps network connections.
Software Supplied
Intel drivers and other software are supplied on 3.5-inch 1.44 megabyte
disks. All popular network operating systems, including NetWare, Win-
dows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.x, and Windows for Workgroups are
supported.
An easy-to-use Installation Program for Windows 3.x is provided on the
Intel Installation Disk, which includes the country identifier utility for local
modem settings.
Additional Features
The PRO/100 PC Card is a Type II PC Card conforming to the Personal
Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) PC Card
Standard. It supports HotSwap, suspend/resume power management, full-
duplex transmission at 10Mbps, and Advanced Look-Ahead Pipelining.

Hardware Installation 1-3
HotSwap
This card supports HotSwap on a PC Card computer that is running
Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 3.x/MS-DOS using Card and Socket
Services. This feature allows the PRO/100 PC Card to be removed from
the computer, temporarily replaced with another type of PC card, then
reinserted without loss of the local area network connection.
Power Management Suspend/Resume
Power management features such as suspend/resume are supported by the
PRO/100 PC Card on PCMCIA systems running Windows 95 or Win-
dows NT, or Windows 3.x/MS-DOS using Card and Socket Services. This
means that when the computer enters a reduced power or power saving
mode, an ongoing local area network connection will remain active for the
period of time allowed by the network operating system
Hardware Installation
Note
Hardware installation requirements may vary with different
operating systems. For example, if your system is configured for
automatic detection of the card (for example, under Windows
95), the computer should be ON and standard operating
software loaded when the card is inserted. For installation
instructions specific to your particular environment, see the
appropriate chapter: Chapter 2. Installation with Windows 95,
Chapter 3. Installation with Windows NT, and Chapter 4.
Installation with Windows 3.x/MS-DOS.
The PRO/100 PC Card is compatible with Type II PC Card slots. The
hardware installation procedures outlined here are typical. Installation and
removal procedures vary on different PC Card-capable computers and
under different operating systems.
Unpacking and Inspection
After opening the PRO/100 PC Card box, verify that all parts are included
and have not been damaged during transportation. Retain the packing
materials.

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Package Contents
 EtherExpress PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card PC Card (Model
MBLA1656)
Model MBLA-1656: Ethernet adapter cable with a 15-pin PC Card
connector at one end and female RJ-45 connector at the other for
10Base-T or 100Base-TX connectivity
 Modem cable with RJ-11 telephone connector
 Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card User's
Guide
(this book)
 Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card Quick
Start card
 Software on two 1.44 MB 3.5-inch diskettes
 Protective adapter case
 6-foot telephone cable
 Product registration card
Other Required Equipment
1For LAN operations: a local area network supporting 10 or
100Mbps Ethernet, as required, and a network operating system
supported by the PRO/100 PC Card.
Note
Since the PRO/100 PC Card 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 2 and 3 below.
2For connection to a 100Base-TX Ethernet network, a Category 5
(data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cable terminat-
ing in a male RJ-45 connector and connected to a 100Mbps hub or
switch.
3For connection to a 10Base-T Ethernet network, a network cable
terminating in a male RJ-45 connector and connected to a 10Mbps
hub or switch.

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4For modem operations: an analog telephone line or PABX
connection (RJ-11), and if needed, an RJ-11 adapter for the local
telephone system.
Note
Do not connect to a digital telephone line or digital PABX
system. The hardware on the adapter will protect your modem
from inadvertent connection to a digital line.
Installing Card and Cables
Inserting the PRO/100 PC Card into the PC Card Slot
1Grasp the PRO/100 PC Card by the edges with the Intel logo
facing upward and the 68-pin PC Card connector next to the card
slot.
2Insert the card into the PC card slot and push it in until it is firmly
seated. If you have more than one PC card slot, the PRO/100 PC
Card will automatically detect which slot it is in.
Inserting the PRO/100 PC Card into the Computer.

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Note
The PRO/100 PC Card may feel hot to the touch, after
prolonged periods of normal use in some environments. This is
normal and is not known to affect operation of the Intel card,
the host computer, or any other peripheral device. However, to
avoid discomfort, use caution when removing the card from your
computer after extended use (see your computer manual for
removal procedures).
PRO/100 Modem and Ethernet Connections
Connecting the Modem Cable to the PRO/100
 Hold the PC Card with the top (card label and network graphic)
facing you. Grasp the flat connector on the end of the Modem
Cable with the network graphic on top, and plug it in to the
matching receptacle on the right side of the PRO/100 PC Card.
The cable connector will click into place. Do not force the connec-
tion.
Attaching the Modem Cable to the PRO/100.
Connecting the Modem Cable to the Telephone Line
 Plug one end of a male analog telephone line cable into the RJ-11
jack on the Modem Cable, and the other end into an analog (single-
line) RJ-11 telephone wall jack.
MODEM CABLE