Multitech MultiMobile MT10ZLX/E User manual

Model MT10ZLX/E
& Model MT10ZLX/E-T/2

Owners Manual
MultiMobileTM
Model # MT10ZLX/E & MT10ZLX/E-T2
P/N 82071400
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Copyright © 1997 by Multi Tech Systems, Inc.
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(9/20/97)
TRADEMARKS
Trademarks of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. are as follows:
MultiMobile, Multi-Tech, and the Multi-Tech logo. All other
trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 U.S.A.
[phone] or [phone]
U. S. FAX [phone]
Fax-Back Service 612-717-5888
Technical Support [phone]
BBS [phone] or [phone]
Internet Address: http://www.multitech.com
Technical Writer: mark@ multitech.com

Contents
3-Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description ............5
About This Manual ................................................. 5
About This Product ................................................6
Network Interface Specifications .......................... 6
System Requirements .............................................7
Ship Kit Contents....................................................8
Chapter 2 - Installation .......................................... 9
Chapter 3 - Software Installation .......................12
Novell NetWare .....................................................12
Menu Installation..................................................13
Manual Driver Installation ..................................14
Novell Client Installation .....................................14
MS LAN Manager ................................................16
Packet Driver ........................................................18
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 ........................... 18
Windows NT 3.51 ..................................................22
Windows NT 4.0 ....................................................22
Windows 95 Installation....................................... 23
Artisoft Lantastic 6.0 Installation .......................23
IBM OS/2 Warp .................................................... 24
Notes For NDIS Driver.........................................27
Notes For Packet Driver.......................................29
Notes For Windows For Workgroups Driver ..... 29
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting ................................30
Introduction ..........................................................30
Chapter 5 - Service ............................................... 36
Limited Warranty .................................................36
Software User License Agreement.......................37
Tech Support .........................................................39
Service ....................................................................39
About the Multi-Tech BBS................................... 41

Contents
4-Contents
How to Use the Multi-Tech BBS..........................41
About CompuServe/Internet ...............................43
About the Multi-Tech Fax-Back System .............43
APPENDIX A - REGULATORY AGENCY INFORMATION ..44
Index ......................................................................51

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Introduction/Description
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
About This Manual
This manual explains how to install and use your
Ethernet PC Card, model(s) MT10ZLX/E and
MT10ZLX/E-T/2 from Multi-Tech Systems. This
manual is divided into 5 chapters and one appendix.
The information contained in each chapter and appen-
dix is as follows:
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
Chapter 1 begins with a short introduction and descrip-
tion; followed by a guide (which you are now reading)
to the use of this manual; and ends with a section on
technical specification information.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
This chapter provides you with procedures for making
the physical connections attaching your PC Card to
portable computers, as well as LED descriptions which
verify proper operation and report operating status.
Chapter 3 - Software Installation
Chapter 3 contains information on PCMCIA setup,
manual installation of PCMCIA Software, and infor-
mation about supported drivers.
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Your PC Card
Chapter 4 provides tips and advice if you think your
Ethernet PC Card isnt working correctly.
Chapter 5 - Service/Warranty/Tech Support
Chapter 5 provides service and product warranty in-
formation.
Appendix
Appendix A - Regulatory Information

Introduction/Description
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About This Product
The MT10ZLX/E is a credit-card-sized Type II
PCMCIA card that complies with the PCMCIA 2.1 and
JEIDA 4.1 standards and works with computers incor-
porating a compatible interface.
Connectivity to your Local Area Network (LAN) is ac-
complished when using an RJ-45 network cable con-
nection (model MT10ZLX/E), or when using an BNC
T-connector converting 10Base-T to 10Base2 (model
MT10ZLX/E-T/2); and installing software and drivers
respective to your LAN environment.
Network Interface Specifications
Operating Environment:
•Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x
•Microsoft LAN Manager
•Packet Driver Applications
•Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
•Microsoft Windows 3.1
•Microsoft Windows NT 3.51, NT 4.0
•Windows 95
•Lantastic 6.0
•IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3
Features:
•Compatible with most notebook, laptop and portable
computers
•Compatible with Card and Socket Services
•Easy to install and use
•Card is hot swappable
•NE2000 compatible
•10Mbps Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 standard 10BaseT or
10Base2 baseband CSMA/CD local area network

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Introduction/Description
•PCMCIA 2.0/2.1 and PC Card Standard compliant
Type II PC Card
Dimensions:
•3.37 x 2.128 x 0.197 (86mm x 54mm x 5.0mm);
•30gw in weight
Power Requirements:
•Normal Operation: +5V DC, 250mA max
•Sleep Mode: +5V DC, 50mA max
Diagnostics:
•LEDs: Link Integrity, Power / Activity
Environment Ranges:
•Operating:32°F to 149°F (0°C to 65°C)
•Storage: -4°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
•Humidity:10% - 90%, noncondensing
Certifications:
•FCC, Part 15, Class B
•CE Mark (EN55022,ClassB, EN50082-1)
System Requirements
• An IBM compatible notebook computer with
386SX or faster processor
• Drivers and utilities provided with this product
• PCMCIA release 2.1 compliant Card Services and
Socket Services
•an RJ45 jack for 10BaseT connection to your Ethernet
LAN (MT10ZLX/E)
•an RJ45 jack for 10BaseT connection, or an BNC T-
connector for 10Base2 connection to your Ethernet
LAN (MT10ZLX/E-T/2)

Introduction/Description
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Ship Kit Contents
Your MT10ZLX/E is shipped from the factory with
the following:
• Fast Ethernet PC Card Adapter
• Media coupler with a 15-pin detachable terminated
connector (to PC card); with the other end of the
cable terminated with one RJ-45 receptacle con-
nector for 10BASE-T LAN connection
• 3.5 driver diskette
• Users Manual (this manual)
• Plastic protection case for base PC Card
Your MT10ZLX/E-T/2 is shipped from the factory
with the following:
• Ethernet PC Card Adapter
• Media coupler with a 15-pin detachable terminated
connector (to PC card); with the other end of the
cable terminated with one RJ-45 receptacle con-
nector for 10BASE-T and one receptacle BNC T-
connector converting 10Base-T to 10Base2 for
LAN connection
• 3.5 driver diskette
• Users Manual (this manual)
• Plastic protection case for base PC Card

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Hardware Installation
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION
This chapter describes how to install your Ethernet PC
Card into your notebook computer and connect it to
the network. The PC Card can connect at 10Mbps
Ethernet over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, or
using a thin net cable.
Please refer to Software Installation in Chapter 3 for
installing network drivers using menu driven installa-
tion utilities.
*: hardware installation must occur before driver in-
stallation is attempted.
Installing The MT10ZLX/E or MT10ZLX/E-T/2
Card(s)
1. Insert the MT10ZLX/xxx into the computers
PCMCIA slot with the 68-pin connector facing the
PCMCIA slot and the label facing up.
Figure 2-1. PC Card Installation

Hardware Installation
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2. Plug the 15 pin connector into the 15 pin socket of
the PC card. On the other end of the 15-pin cable,
leave the RJ-45 network cable exposed until the
LAN connection is made; hardware installation is
now complete. The MT10ZLX/E is powered di-
rectly from the PC.
2a. Determine if your LAN connection is 10Base-T or
10Base2. Plug the 15 pin connector into the 15 pin
socket of the PC card. On the other end of the 15-
pin cable, leave RJ-45 cable (10Base-T), or BNC
T-cable receptacle (10Base2) exposed until LAN
connection is made; hardware installation is now
complete. The MT10ZLX/E-T/2 is powered di-
rectly from the PC.
3. Connect the MT10ZLX/Eto the network (LAN)
using the bundled RJ-45 (8-pin) plug.
3a. If youve determined that your LAN connection
requires a 10Base2 connection, connect the
MT10ZLX/E-T/2 to the network (LAN) using the
media coupler thin net cable connection. Allign
the notches of the cable to that of the BNC T-con-
nector, and twist clock wise approximately one-
quarter turn. Otherwise, follow step 3 for 10Base-
T connection.
For operation in a 10Mbps (10Base-T) Ethernet net-
work, a Category 3, 4or 5UTP cable could be used to
connect between the media coupler and a 10Mbps hub
or switch. Speak to your Network Administrator for
more details.
*: Removal of this PCMCIA card from a notebook com-
puter is contingent upon notebook computer design.
Please refer to PC Card removal instruction specific to
your notebook computer.