LevelOne EPC-0100TB User manual

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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Its operation in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference as his own expense.
A shielded transceiver cable is required to be used in order to ensure compliance
with FCC Part 15, and it is the responsibility of the user to provide such cable.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the parties responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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About this manual 7
Chapter 1 Introduction……………………………………… 8
1.1 Product description………………………………. 8
1.2 Features…………………………………………... 8
1.3 Specifications……………………………………. 9
1.4 Quick installation………………………………… 9
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation……………………………. 10
2.1 Package contents………………………………… 10
2.2 Hardware description…………………………… 10
2.2.1 Media coupler………………………………… 10
2.3 Installing the EPC-0100TB…………………. 11
Chapter 3 Software Installation……………………………. 12
3.1 Introduction……………………………………… 12
3.1.1 System Requirements………………….. 12
3.1.2 Default and Setup Options…………….. 12
3.2 Installation……………………………………….. 13
3.2.1 Installation Program……………………. 13
3.2.2 Quick Installation………………………. 13
3.3 Using the INSTALL Program……………………. 15
3.3.1 The INSTALL Program………………... 15
3.3.2 Auto Configuration…………………….. 19
3.3.3 Custom Configuration…………………. 22
3.4 Manual Installation………………………………. 25

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3.4.1 Enablers………………………………… 25
Appendix A Troubleshooting………………………………… 28

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About this manual
This is an user's guide for your EPC-0100TB 10Mbps Ethernet PCMCIA Adapter.
Please read it before you attempt to install the product. All information in this
manual include the following topics:
*Product description, feature and specification.
*Hardware description, cable with connectors.
*Hardware installation procedure.
*Software installation procedure.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product description
The EPC-0100TB is compliant with the PCMCIA TYPE II standard. Two types
of media couplers are available for users to choose from. They are:
*An unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connector. Or
*A MAU with RJ-45 and BNC connectors (optional)
The card is switchless, software configurable, and provides full support for
the PCMCIA card information structure (CIS).
An enabler program can successfully drive the EPC-0100TB.
1.2 Features
* Complies with IEEE802.3.
* Fits into TYPE II PCMCIA slot.
* PCMCIA standard 68-pin connector for attachment to PC and 15-pin
flat connector to media coupler.
* 10 Mbps transfer rate at transmission media.
* Supports coaxial (BNC) or 10BASE-T UTP cable.
* Switchless design, hardware settings are software configurable.
* Minimal power consumption.
* No external power supply required.
* Extensive driver support including Novell NetWare 3.X, 4.X ODI Driver,
NDIS Driver and Packet Driver.
* NE-2000 driver compatible

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1.3 Specifications
Version: EPC-0100TB (V2)
Connector Supported: UTP RJ45, BNC RG58
Standard: IEEE802.3 10Base-T, 10Base-2
Bus: 16-bit interface and 16KB network data packet buffer
IRQ: 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, and 15
I/O Address: 300, 320, 340, 360
Dimension: 850 x 55 x 5 mm
Temperature: 0 o C to 55 o C
Humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
1.4 Quick installation
This section outline the steps needed to install the EPC-0100TB, install the
software, and connect the card to the network.
1. Install the EPC-0100TB (Refer to chapter 2).
Connect the media coupler to the EPC-0100TB, then insert the card into
the PCMCIA slot.
2. Install the PCMCIA software (Refer to Chapter 3).
3. Install the network software (Refer to Chapter 3).

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Package contents
Please check whether the following items are in your package:
(a) EPC-0100TB 10Mbps Ethernet PCMCIA Adapter.
(b) Media coupler (An UTP cable with RJ-45 connector or a MAU with RJ-45
and BNC connectors).
(c) Driver diskette.
(d) Installation manual.
(e) T-Connector( Optional, for Model with MAU cable)
2.2 Hardware description
The EPC-0100TB's main PCB board is encased in a stainless compact frame
that is easily transportable. It is a 68-pin connector and a 15-pin flat connector
for attaching to the PC and media coupler, respectively.
2.2.1 Media coupler
A media coupler with a RJ-45 connector or a MAU with both RJ-45 and BNC
connectors is available for attaching the card to the Ethernet network and the
other side is a 15 pin flat connector for connecting to the PC card.
2.2.2 LED indicators
If the MAU with RJ-45 and BNC connectors is usedthen the LEDs shown on
the cover of the MAU will be:
(1) Activity LED:
It can monitor signals transmitted to the network. Its color is green. The
green LED labeled Activity lights up to indicate that the EPC-0100TB is
transmitting signals to the network. This LED is normally off. It will
become steady ON when the card transmits signals to the network.

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(2) Link LED:
It can monitor link status of card's twisted-pair connection. Its color is
green. The EPC-0100TB supports the link integrity test function. This
function is enabled automatically when the unit is configured for twisted-
pair cabling. The green link LED labeled LINK lights up to indicate that a
valid 10BASE-T link is established. It is on under normal operating
condition. If the LED remains off after power is applied, check the RJ-45
port's cable connection.
2.3 Installing the EPC-0100TB
The following is the procedure to install the EPC-0100TB:
1. Turn off the host computer.
2. With the 68-pin connector on the base unit facing the PCMCIA slot,
slide the base unit all the way into the PCMCIA slot.
3. Plug the 15-pin connector of the cable into the PC card.
4. Connect the RJ-45 media coupler to the Ethernet network equipment,
For example, a 10BASE-T hub If your network uses the unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) system or connect the BNC media coupler via a T-
connector (optional). If there is any open end on the T-connector,
terminate it with a 50 -ohm terminator.
5. Power on the computer.