Planex FW-100TA User manual

10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ether net Adapter
FW-100TA

10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ether net Adapter
FW-100TA
USER'S MANUAL

FW-100TA
Chapter 2
Installation
Appendices
About this Manual
Appendices
Appendix A
Specifications
Lists the technical specifications of the PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Describes the PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter and its exterior features. Please be certain to read
this chapter before installing the PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter.
This user ' s manual provides product overview and operation instructions of
the 10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter FW-100TA. The manual covers
the following topics:
Version: 3.0 EC
Trademarks
Copyright @2002 PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Contents subject to change without prior notice.
Pci is a registered trademark of PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors.
Copyrigh Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means
or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or
adaptation without permission from PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against electromagnetic
interference in a commercial environment. Changes or modifications to the
equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user ' s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Product Overview ...........................................
Features ............................................................
Package List ....................................................
Parts Terminology............................................
Chapter 2 Installation
System Installation..........................................
Network Cable Connection............................
Connecting the power .....................................
Appendix A
Specifications....................................................
Appendix B
Contents of the Driver Diskette .........................

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The FW-100TA is a single-chip PCI Bus 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Adapter designed for IBM PC compatibles with a PCI bus slot.The Fast
Ethernet adapter complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T/ 802.3u 100Base-TX
standards and PCI Rev. 2.1, 2.2 specifications.The adapter is equipped with
Auto-Negotiation function, and can automatically detect the appropriate
communication rate (10Mbps/100Mbps) and duplex mode (half/full-duplex)
whenever it is connected to a hub with Auto-Negotiation support.
The FW-100TA supports flow control in full duplex (IEEE802.3x), a feature
unavailable in traditional ordinary NICs.
When combined with a switching hub with IEEE802.3x Flow Control
support, the FW-100TA performs flow control in full duplex to prevent
packet losses.
As a PCI bus adapter, the FW-100TA is jumper less. All resources including
I/O base addresses and IRQ are automatically assigned at system startup.
●Single-chip PCI Bus 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Adapter
●Fully Comply with IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3 standards
●Full-Duplex available in both modes for up to 200Mbps throughput
●Optimal line-speed set automatically via Auto-Negotiation function
●Shielded RJ-45 connector provides unified 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T
network media interface.
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3. LED
The LED is located above the RJ-45 connector:
4. 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T
If users have an existing 10BASE-T LAN, it is likely they will easily be
able to upgrade to 100BASE-TX. However, there are some important
differences between the two types of networks.
5. Cable Type
●100BASE-TX only supports Cat.5 TP cable.
●10BASE-T supports Cat.3, 4, or 5 TP cable.
Whenever installing new cable, use Cat.5 TP cable.
6. Repeater Hubs (only):
(1)100BASE-TX
Two types of 100BASE-TX Repeater Hubs exist: Class I and Class II
●Class I Hubs cannot be attached to any other Repeater Hub.
●Class II Hubs can be connected with one other Class II Repeater Hub.
(2)10BASE-T
10BASE-T Repeaters are not classified.
●Four Repeaters are allowed on a collision domain.
(3)100BASE-TX Link Distance Limits:
Strict limits are placed on the length of cable allowed between devices.
●Workstation to Hub = 100m max.
●Class-II Hub to Class-II Hub=5m max.(when workstations are 100m
from Hubs)
●Network Diameter = 205m max. (while using two Class II Hubs)
The product package contains the following items:
●FW-100TA Ethernet Adapter
●Driver diskette
●This User ' s manual
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local PCI
reseller for replacement.
1. Hardware overview
2. RJ-45 Port
This single port Fast Ethernet Adapter is capable of handling both
100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T network data. One RJ-45 female socket is
provided for twisted pair cable attachment. The socket has been shielded for
improved EMI protection.
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100M
LINK/ACT
Function
Blinking: TX/RX
Green
Green 100M Mode
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The proper installation of these Fast Ethernet Adapters can be divided into
three phases:
●SYSTEM: Putting the Adapter into a computer.
●CABLE: Connecting the Adapter to the network.
●SOFTWARE: Installing and configuring the NOS driver.
●Disconnect the computer ' s power supply.
●Open the computer.
●Remove the protective bracket from any available PCI-Bus
Expansion Slot.
●Save the screws!
●Remove the Adapter from the bag.
●With the Adapter ' s bracket facing out, insert the Adapter into the
PCI- Bus slot.
●Press firmly, but do not bend the pins!
●Secure the Adapter bracket with the screws.
●Replace the computer ' s cover.
●Plug one end of a TP cable into the Adapter ' s RJ-45 socket.
●Plug the other end of the cable into any 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T
Hub port.
See 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T section for details on cable type and
length.
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The Driver Diskette included with this Fast Ethernet Adapter contains
drivers for most major network operating systems (NOS). Two important
files are also included in the root directory. These files are README files.
●Step-by-Step instructions on installing drivers are located in
the README files.
●For exact information, look in the Driver diskette ' s respective driver
directory.
Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
Bus Type: PCI Bus specification revision 2.1, 2.2
Network Interface: One shielded RJ-45 phone-type jack
Network Modes Supported: 100BASE-TX (Category 5 TP cable required)
10BASE-T (Category 3, 4, and 5 TP required)
Full-Duplex available in both modes
LEDs: 100M (Green), LINK / ACT (Green)
(Action blinking only)
Dimensions: 120 x 42 mm (4.72 x 1.65 in.)
Operating Temp.: 0°~ 55°C (32°~ 131°F)
Storage Temp.: -20°~ +70°C (-4°~ 158°F)
Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non–condensing
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The supplied driver diskette contains the following directories.To indtall
eachdriver, please see the respective explanation file included in the
diskette.
\LINUX LINUX Kernal 2.2/2.4 driver description file
\NETWARE
\ODI NetWare ODI client driver
\NW312 NetWare 3.12 server driver
\NW411 NetWare 411 server driver
\NW50 NetWare 50 server driver
\WIN95 Driver description file for Windows95
\WIN98/98SE Driver description file for Windows98/98SE
\WINME Driver description file for WindowsME
\WINNT WindowsNT 3.51/4.0 driver descrition file
\WIN2K Driver description file for Windows2K
\WINXP Driver description file for WindowsXP
\DOS IBM DOS LAN Services driver
This chapter describes how to install the FW-100TA into a computer and
how to connect a network cable to the Ethernet adapter.Since the adapter is
a PCI bus device, there is no need to manually configure the device.
The computer automatically assigns appropriate I/O base addresses and IRQ
at system startup.
Appendix B
Contents of the Driver Diskette

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第一章 簡介...................................................................
第二章 主要特性
主要硬體特性........................................................
RJ-45 .....................................................................
LED 燈....................................................................
100BASE-TX 及10BASE-T................................
線材種類.................................................................
中繼集線器 ............................................................
100BASE-TX.........................................................
10BASET...............................................................
100BASE-TX 連線距離制...................................
第三章 網路卡安裝
系統安裝...........................................................................
網路線材連接..................................................................
驅動程式安裝..................................................................
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商標說明
NetWare和Novell是Novell Corporation的註冊商標，Microsoft
Windows 95/98/Me和Microsoft Windows NT/2000是Microsoft
Corporation的商標或美國註冊商標，其他的牌子及其商品名
稱的註冊商標為廠商所有。
著作權
任何全部或部份的出版品，不能以文章格式。內容意思及任
何衍生作品，例如翻譯或改編性的文章，從1976年的美國著
作權法規定，不能敘述廠商內容的法律規範。
FCC安全指示
本產品已經過＜Class B 數位裝置＞測試及嚴格要求。此限制
按照FCC規則的15個部分。這些限制是為了在居住環境中安
裝任何設備，提供合理的保護，和對抗有害干擾而設計。
若未按照指示正確的安裝或使用，此設備可能會產生或散發
射頻能源，並可能對電訊交通造成有害的干擾。但是，並不
保證在特殊的安裝中，不會產生干擾。
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簡 介
首先感謝您選購久森資訊(Planex Communications Inc.)PCI介
面高速乙太網路卡 —FW-100TA，此款高速乙太網路卡遵循
IEEE 802.3/802.3u標準協定，具有10Base-T / 100Base-TX自動
偵測(Auto-Negotiation)的功能，並支援全雙工與半雙工的標
準模式。FW-100TA遵循PCI Rev. 2.1、2.2標準，可相容於
IBM標準PC，提供您高穩定度的網路環境，讓您輕鬆建構，
遨遊網路。
※本產品通過多層的品管檢驗，以確保讓您安心使用。如發
現任何明顯的壞損或短缺件，請立刻與您購買的經銷商連
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第五章 支援的作業系統.......................................................... 12

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●單晶片 PCI 匯排流 100BASE-TX 高速乙太網路卡。
●完全符合IEEE 802.3u 及IEEE 802.3 標準。
●提供全雙功模式於100BASE-TX 及10BASE-TX，效能最
高可達 200/20Mbps。
●透過自動偵測( Auto-negotiation )功能，作最佳連線速度的自
動控制。
●覆包式( shielded )的RJ-45連接器提供100BASE-TX及
10BASE-TX網路傳輸界面。
●符合PCI 2.1及2.2規格。
●符合ACPI及PCI匯排流之電源管理。
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■100BASE-TX
有兩種100BASE-TX 中繼集線器：Class I 及Class II
●Class I集線器無法再串接至其他的中繼集線器。
●Class II集線器可以連接一個Class II 中繼集線器。
■10BASE-T
10BASE-T網路中，未區分Class I集線器 及Class II集線器，
但須符合。
●一個碰撞領域(collision domain) 最多可有四個中繼器存在。
■100BASE-TX 連線距限制
各種裝置間的連線距離，有著嚴格的限制。
●工作站到集線器： 最長100公尺。
●Class-II集線器到Class-II集線器：最長5公尺。
(各工作站到各集線器距離為100公尺時)
●網路直徑總長度：最長205公尺。
(使用兩個Class II集線器時)
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本產品為單埠高速乙太網路卡，能處理100BASE-TX 及
10BASE-TX之網路資料.並提供一個 RJ-45母座，供雙絞線
( Twisted-Pair )連接之用.本母座為覆包式以強化隔絕電磁干擾
( EMI )。
■LED 燈號位於RJ-45連接頭上方
使用者如果目前有10BASE-T 的區域網路( LAN )正使用中，
則昇級到100BASE-TX將非常容易.然而，這兩種網路有些顯
著的不同點。
●100BASE-TX可選擇類別5雙絞線 (TP cable )。
●10BASE-T可選擇類別3、4或5雙絞線 (TP cable ) 。
●安裝新線材時，建議選擇類別5 雙絞線 (TP cable ) 。
符號名稱
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100M 模式
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正確的安裝本高速乙太網路卡 應有下列三步驟：
●系統：將卡插入電腦插槽中。
●纜線：連接網路卡到網路上。
●驅動程式：安裝並設定網路作業系統( NOS )驅動程式。
●拔除電源線。
●打開電腦機殼。
●移除要用到的PCI匯排流擴充槽保護鐵片。
●將螺絲保留。
●從袋子取出卡片。
●按照網卡保護鐵片朝機殼外的方向，將網路卡插入PCI插槽中。
●往下壓緊，但注意不要毀損金手指( pin ) 。
●上緊螺絲於網路卡鐵片上。
●蓋上電腦機殼。
●將雙絞線的一端插入網路卡的RJ-45 母座。
●將雙絞線的另一端插入任一100BASE-TX 或10BASE-T
集線器埠中。
請參閱2.5 及2.6中有關100BASE-TX 及10BASE-T 線材選擇與
連線距離限制之說明。
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網路卡安裝
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本高速乙太網路卡所附驅動程式磁片包含主要的網路作業系
統( NOS )。
●細步的驅動程式安裝指引放於README中。
●詳細的資料請參考各子目錄。
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■ 支援的作業系統
包含ODI，NDIS 及packet drivers：
Netware 4.x，5.xWindows95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP 磁碟作業系
統DOS ODI驅動程式Linux (Red Hat 7.0，7.1)。
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