Linksys PCM200 - EtherFast 10/100 32-Bit Integrated CardBus PC... User manual

EtherFast®10/100
Integrated PC Cards
Welcome to the world of convenient and flexible
notebook PC networking! The EtherFast 10/100
Integrated PC Card and CardBus PC Card allow
you to connect with virtually any Ethernet-based net-
work or Internet connection, including Cable and DSL
modems. Share files, printers, and more, all without any
media couplers to lose; and the single-slot design is
perfect for slim notebooks--freeing up your additional
slots for use with other accessories.
Available for both standard 16-bit PCMCIA and high-
performance 32-bit CardBus-equipped notebook PCs,
the Integrated 10/100 PC Card (with its 32K Buffer), and
bus-mastering CardBus PC Card offer fast file transfers
and hot-swap capability†. Minimal voltage consumption
and an automatic sleep mode help conserve your note-
book PC’s battery life.
The Integrated 10/100 PC Card and CardBus PC Card
also automatically adjust their speed and duplex** to opti-
mize data trafficking. Virtually all brand name PCs and
major operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, NT,
2000, and Linux*are supported. Convenience and
Flexibility--that’s what makes the EtherFast 10/100
Integrated PC Cards the ultimate networking solution for
your notebook PC.
* Linux and other freeware and open source operating systems are not supported
by Linksys technical support. To locate device drivers, which may be included
on setup disks, and setup instructions for Linux and other freeware OSes, see the
support pages and FAQ files on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
Note: Linux does not support PCM200 at this time.
** Only available on Model PCM200
† Depending on operating system used.
• Fully Integrated Design--No More Media Couplers to Lose
• Single Slot Design Uses Only One Type II PCMCIA or
CardBus Slot
• Connect Virtually Any PCMCIA or CardBus-Equipped
Notebook PC to 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Networks
• Minimal Power Consumption and Automatic Sleep Mode
• Windows 95 and 98 Plug-and-Play Compatible
• Works With Virtually All Major Operating Systems,
Including Linux*
• Automatically Senses Cabling: Runs in Half and Full
Duplex Modes** at Speeds of 10Mbps, 20Mbps**,
100Mbps, or 200Mbps**
• Hot Swappable--Insert and Remove from PC Without
Powering Down†
• Compatible With Virtually All CardBus-Equipped
Notebook PCs
• 32KB Buffer for Fast File and GraphicsTransfers (PCM100)
• Easy-to-Read Diagnostic LEDs
• Free Technical Support and Driver Upgrades
• 5-Year Limited Warranty
• Fully Integrated Design--No More Media
Couplers to Lose
• Single Slot Design Is Ideal for Slim Notebooks
•Minimal Power Consumption Conserves
Your Notebook PC’s Battery Life
•Automatically Adjusts to Either 10Mbps
or 100Mbps Speeds
•Works With All Major Operating Systems
Including Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and
Linux*
•5-Year Limited Warranty
•Free Technical Support
Features
Features
Benefits
Benefits
16-Bit & CardBus!
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Single-Slot Integrated PC Card and Integrate
CardBus PC Card
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Specifications
Model Numbers PCM100, PCM200
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u,
PCMCIA Type II (PCM100)
PCMCIA CardBus (PCM200)
Protocol CSMA/CD
Port One 10/100 Auto-Sensing RJ-45 Port
Speed 10Mbps or 100Mbps
Bus Type 16-Bit PCMCIA (PCM100)
32-Bit CardBus (PCM200)
Cabling Type 10BaseT: Category 3 UTP or Better
100BaseTX: Category 5 UTP or Better
LEDs Link, Activity (ACT), 10/100
Environmental
Dimensions 4.7” x 2.6” x 0.75” (Both Models)
Unit Weight 1.8 oz. (Both Models)
Power 5V, 260mA, 60mA Sleep Mode (PCM100)
3V, 180mA, 30mA Sleep Mode (PCM200)
Certifications FCC Class B,
CE Mark Commercial,
UL and CSA Listed
Operating Temp. 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 49ºC)
Storage Temp. -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC)
Operating Hum. 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing
Storage Hum. 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Sales [phone]
Support [phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
Web www.linksys.com
Package Contents
EtherFast 10/100
Integrated PC Card
• One EtherFast 10/100 PC Card
• Driver Disk
• User Guide and Registration Card
(Model No.: PCM100)
EtherFast 10/100
Integrated CardBus PC Card
• One EtherFast 10/100 CardBus
PC Card
• Driver Disk
• User Guide and Registration Card
(Model No.: PCM200)