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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and are used only for explanation and to the owners benefit, without intent to
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.

Hardware Installation 1-5
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

Hardware Installation 1-7
Caution
The PRO/100 PC Card will not work with digital telephone lines
or digital PABX systems. The adapter hardware will protect your
modem against damage from inadvertent connection to a digital
line.
Connecting the Telephone Cable to the Modem Cable.
Connecting the Ethernet Adapter Cable to the PRO/100
 Hold the PC Card with the top facing upward. Grasp the flat
connector on the end of the Ethernet Adapter Cable with the
network graphic on top, and plug it in to the matching receptacle on
the left side of the PRO/100 PC Card. The cable connector will
click into place. Do not force the connection.
Attaching the Ethernet Adapter Cable to the PRO/100.
MODEM CABLE
CARRIER
DETECT
(GREEN)
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE
(YELLOW)
TELEPHONE
CABLE
PC-3808
ETHERNET
ADAPTER CABLE

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Connecting to a Twisted Pair network.
Caution
For safety reasons, do not interchange the telephone (RJ-11) and
Ethernet (RJ-45) cables by forcing the Ethernet cable into the
modem sloton the PRO/100 PC Card.
 Plug the male RJ-45 connector at the end of the network cable into
the female RJ-45 connector on the Ethernet Adapter Cable.
Connecting the Ethernet Adapter Cable to the Network.
RJ-45 TWISTED PAIR ETHERNET CONNECTOR
LINK INTEGRITY
Orange = 100 Mbps
Green = 10 Mbps
LAN ACTIVITY
(YELLOW)

CHAPTER 2
Windows 95 Installation
Which Version of Windows 95?
Two Versions and Two Installation Paths
Currently two versions of Windows 95 are available:
 The standard retail version (designated 4.00.950 or 4.00.950a)
 OEM Service Release Version 2 (designated 4.00.950b, also known
as OSR2)
Installation procedures are presented in two separate sections:
 Windows 95 Installation (Retail Version)
 Windows 95 OSR2 Installation (OEM Version)
How Can ITellWhich Version I Have?
1In Windows 95, click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
2In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
3In the System Properties window, click the General tab (if not
already displayed) and view information under System.
 For Microsoft Windows 95 4.00.950 or 4.00.950a, follow the
installation instructions under the heading Windows 95 Installation
(Retail Version)

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 For Microsoft Windows 95 4.00.950b, follow the installation
instructions under the heading Windows 95 OSR2 Installation
(OEM Version)
Additional Information in this Chapter
This chapter also contains the following Windows 95 information:
 How to Install for Windows 95 and NetWare
 Power Saving Modes
 Utilities
 Troubleshooting
 Driver Parameters Reference
Windows 95 Installation (RetailVersion)
Overview
Installation under the standard retail version of Windows 95 should be a
plug and play operation: Windows 95 should recognize the Intel card
when it is inserted and prompt for the Intel software disk. The Intel files
will be copied to the hard drive and the computer will restart. The country
identifier utility will launch automatically.
Important Notes
Please note the following important information before starting the install
process.
 The usual path for Windows 95 files installed on your hard drive is
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS. The CAB files are com-
pressed versions of the Windows 95 distribution files. Organization
of the CD-ROM version of these files mirrors the diskette version:
If prompted to insert the disk labeled "Windows 95 Disk 1" the
corresponding CD-ROM file and path would be
"c:\windows\options\cabs\disk1.cab".
 All the Intel files required for Windows 95 installation can be found
on Intel Disk 1.

Windows 95 Installation 2-3
 Windows 95 troubleshooting information is provided in this chapter
following the installation sections.
Recommended Installation Steps
Insertion, Detection, and Prompt for Disk
1With the computer powered-up and Windows 95 running, insert the
PRO/100 PC Card into the PC Card slot in the computer. Windows
95 will detect the insertion of the adapter. (If it does not, see item 3
of the Troubleshooting Checklist: Be sure that PCMCIA support is
enabled ... later in this chapter.)
2At the New Hardware Found screen specifying Intel EtherExpress
PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card, select Driver from disk provided
by hardware manufacturer and click OK.
3At the Install From Disk screen, insert Intel Disk 1, Installation
Disk and verify the specified path (for example: A:\). Click OK.
4Intel files will be copied from the Intel disk and Windows 95 will
recognize the modem and network functionality of the Intel adapter.
Windows 95 Network Installation
In most cases Windows 95 network files will need to be installed, using
CAB files from diskette or CD-ROM. If another PC Card modem or
network adapter was installed previously on your system, some of these
files may already be present.
5If prompted for Windows 95 networking files, click OK at the
Insert Disk screen.
6At the Copying Files screen, specify the path to Windows 95
installation files (usually c:\windows\options\cabs) and click OK.
7At the System Settings Change screen, remove the Intel disk from
the disk drive and click Yes. If Windows 95 networking was
installed, the computer will restart.
Country Identifier Utility
8After the computer restarts and Windows 95 reloads, the country
identifier utility will be launched automatically. At the country
identifier utility screen, make the appropriate selection and complete

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the program. (For details on this utility, see Chapter 5. Utilities and
Applications.)
Windows 95 OSR2 Installation
(OEM Version)
Overview
Installation under the OSR2 version of Windows 95 should be performed
using the Update Device Driver Wizard, as described below. Windows 95
will recognize the Intel card when it is inserted and display the Update
Device Driver Wizard window. Intel and Windows files will be located or
copied as required and the computer will restart. The Intel country
identifier utility will launch automatically.
Important Notes
Please note the following important information before starting the install
process.
 You may be prompted more than once for Intel or Windows 95
files, due to limitations in OSR2.
 The usual path for Windows 95 files installed on your hard drive is
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS. The "CAB" files are com-
pressed versions of the Windows 95 distribution files. Organization
of the CD-ROM version of these files mirrors the diskette version:
If prompted to insert the disk labeled "Windows 95 Disk 1" the
corresponding CD-ROM would typically be
c:\windows\options\cabs\disk1.cab.
 All the Intel files required for Windows 95 OSR2 installation can be
found on Intel Disk 1.
 Windows 95 troubleshooting information is provided in this chapter
following the installation sections.

Windows 95 Installation 2-5
Recommended Installation Steps
Insertion, Detection, and Prompt for Disk
1With the computer powered-up and Windows 95 running, insert the
PRO/100 PC Card into the PC card slot in the computer.
2Windows 95 will detect the Intel adapter and then display the
following Update Device Driver Wizard screen (if the adapter is not
detected, see Troubleshooting Item 3: Be sure that PCMCIA
support is enabled ... under Windows 95 Troubleshooting later in
this chapter).
3Insert Intel Disk 1. Click Next>.
4On the Update Device Driver Wizard screen click Finish.

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Copying Intel Files
5At the Insert Disk screen, click
OK.
6At the Copying Files... screen, specify A:\ in the Copy files from:
box and click
OK.
Copying Windows 95 Network Files
In most cases Windows 95 network files will need to be installed, using
CAB files from diskette or CD-ROM. If another PC Card modem or
network adapter was installed previously on your system, some of these
files may already be present.

Windows 95 Installation 2-7
7Windows 95 will detect new hardware and copy files. At the Insert
Disk screen, click OK.
8At the Copying Files... screen, specify the path to the Windows 95
files (usually c:\windows\options\cabs) in the Copy files from: box
and click OK.
9At the System Settings Change screen, remove the Intel disk from
the disk drive and click Yes. The computer will restart.
Country Identifier Utility
10 After the computer restarts and Windows 95 reloads, the country
identifier utility will launch automatically. At the country identifier
utility screen make the appropriate selection and complete the
program. (For details on this utility, see Chapter 5. Utilities and
Applications.)

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How to Install for Windows 95 and NetWare
1Install the PRO/100 PC Card driver and verify the installation as
described above in the installation procedures.
2In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.
3From the Configuration tab in the Network window, click Add.
4From the Select Network Component Type window, select Client
and click Add.
5Under Manufacturers in the Select Network Client window, select
Microsoft.
6In the Network Clients window, select Client for NetWare Net-
works.
7Click OK (you will be returned to the Network window).
8From the Configuration tab in the Network window, click Add.
9From the Select Network Component Type window, select Protocol
and click Add.
10 Select Microsoft as the manufacturer and IPX/SPX-compatible
Protocol under Network Protocols, then click OK to return to the
Network window.
11 Click OK to close the Network window, then restart the computer
when prompted.
Utilities
Several utilities are provided with the PRO/100 PC Card that run under
Microsoft Windows or MS-DOS. The utilities are:
 Country Identifier Utility (Windows 95, NT, 3.x)
 Modem Test (Windows 95, NT, 3.x)
 Diagnostic Test (MS-DOS prompt required)