Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 User manual

RealPortTM
CardBus Ethernet 10/100
+Modem 56
User’s Guide

March 1999
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the products and programs described in this User’s Guide at any
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Contents
Hardware Installation............................ 1-1
Windows 95 and 98 Installation ............ 2-1
Plug and Play Installation.................................................... 2-1
Troubleshooting Modem Installation ................................... 2-3
Windows 95 and 98 Driver Parameters................................ 2-5
Windows NT 4.0 Installation .................. 3-1
Installing under NT 4.0........................................................ 3-1
Windows NT Driver Parameters ........................................... 3-3
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting .......... 4-1
Diagnostic Self Tests .......................................................... 4-1
Troubleshooting Checklist................................................... 4-3
Keyword Reference (All Drivers) ..........................................4-4
Appendixes............................................A-1
A. Support Services.............................................................A-1
B. Specifications .................................................................A-4
C. Lifetime Limited Warranty ...............................................A-5
D. Regulatory Agency Notices .............................................A-8
E. Software License Agreement......................................... A-18
Windows 95, 98 and NT Online Documentation
See the Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Xircom CD-ROM
for additional information. After running SETUP.EXE, access
this file from the Xircom Utilities program group.
Windows 3.x Installation Utility
For Windows 3.x environments, run the Installation
Program INSTALL.EXE from the Xircom CD-ROM. For
additional configuration information, see the Windows Help
file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Xircom CD-ROM.

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IBM OS/2 installation
For IBM OS/2 installation instructions, see the Windows
Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Xircom CD-ROM.

Hardware Installation 1-1
CHAPTER 1
Hardware Installation
The Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 pro-
vides access to both 10Mbps and 100Mbps networks with a single
cable, and auto-negotiates 10Mbps or 100Mbps network speed.
Modem speeds up to 56Kbps are supported, using either the V.90
or K56flex standard. The RealPort Integrated PC Card plugs into a
Type III or dual Type II PC Card slot.
Category 5 (data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
cabling is required for 100Mbps, Category 3 or 5 for 10Mbps.
Installation Overview
Follow the instructions in this chapter to install the RealPort™
CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 Integrated PC Card hardware
and network cabling. Then proceed to the software installation
chapter for your operating system environment, as follows:
Chapter 2. Windows 95 and 98 Installation
Chapter 3. Windows NT Installation
Chapter 4. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Additional documentation for Windows 95, 98, NT, and 3.x,
IBM OS/2, and 32-bit ODI, is supplied in the file
HELPDOCS.HLP on the Xircom CD-ROM. After running
SETUP, view the file in the Xircom Utilities program group.
Power-SavingModes
The RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 includes Xircom
BatterySave™ technology for maximum battery life on the road.
When the network cable is detached, the adapter enters low-power
mode. Normal power is restored when the cable is reattached.

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Additional Features
Optional ISDN Connection Kit (Worldwide)
The Xircom ISDN Connection Kit provides high-speed digital
communicationsbyconnectingyourXircomGlobalACCESS™
RealPort Integrated PC Card Modem to an ISDN line.
Optional Digital Wireless Connection Kit (Worldwide)
The Xircom GSM Connection Kit™ (for digital wireless systems in
Europe, Asia, and the Americas) enables data transmission from your
mobile phone using the RealPort Integrated PC Card Modem.
Popular mobile phones using the following standards are supported:
GSM 900, 1800, 1900; DCS 1800; and PCS 1900.
Optional Analog Cellular Kit (U.S. and Canada only)
The Xircom Cellular Connection Kit™ (for analog cellular systems in
the U.S. and Canada) enables data transmission by cellular phone
using the RealPort Integrated PC Card Modem. Popular mobile
phones using AMPS analog cellular technology are supported.
Visit www.xircom.com for additional information on these kits..
Hardware Installation
PackageContents
• Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 (Model
RBEM56G-100BTX)
• RJ-11 telephone line cord
• User’s Guide and Quick Installation Card
• Software and online documentation on CD-ROM
OtherRequirements
1For connection to a 100Base-TX Ethernet network, a
Category 5 (data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network
cable terminating in a male RJ-45 connector and connected to
a 100Mbps hub or switch.
2For 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 1-3
3For modem operations: an analog telephone line, RJ-11
modular telephone cable (supplied), and if needed, RJ-11
adapter for the local telephone system. Communications
software is required for modem and fax operations.
The two RJ-11 ports on the RealPort Integrated PC Card are
identical: use one to connect the modem to the telephone
line, the other for an approved telephone set. Some
countries prohibit or restrict use of two RJ-11 connections.
The CardBus adapter can only be used in CardBus-compli-
ant PC Card slots.
Inserting the RealPort Integrated PC Card
4LAN LINK
ORANGE - 100Mbps
GREEN - 10Mbps
1TRANSMIT/RECEIVE (YELLOW)
2CARRIER DETECT (GREEN) 3LAN ACTIVITY (YELLOW)
MODEM LEDs LAN LEDs
PC CARD TYPE III OR DUAL
TYPE II SLOT
1234

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Connecting to a 100Base-TX or 10Base-T LAN (RJ-45)
Connecting Modem to the Telephone Network (RJ-11)
Connecting an Approved Telephone (RJ-11)
Connecting to a Wireless Handset for Data Transmission
RJ-45
RJ-11 connectors are identical: use
one for modem link, one for an
approved telephone. Some
countries prohibit or restrict use of
a second RJ-11 connection.
RJ-11
DO NOT PLUG AN RJ-11
CONNECTOR INTO THE
RJ-45 SOCKET.
GSM 900, 1800, 1900;
DCS 1800; PCS 1900;
AMPS Cellular; ISDN
(optional kits available)

CHAPTER 2
Windows 95 and 98 Installation
Plug and Play Installation
Plug and play installation of the Xircom RealPort CardBus Ether-
net 10/100+Modem 56 is supported under Windows 98 and
Windows 95 version 950b (OSR2) and later. Installation with these
versions of Windows is described in this chapter. For the latest
information on support for Windows 95 versions 950/950a, see
the README file on the Xircom CD-ROM.
Drivers Available
The following drivers for Windows 95 and 98 are supplied with
the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56:
• NDIS3 (CBE.SYS)
• NDIS4 (CBEN4.SYS)
• 32-bit ODI (CBE.LAN) with promiscuous support
The NDIS3 driver CBE.SYS is installed by default using the
procedures in this chapter. For NDIS4 instructions, see the
README file on the Xircom CD-ROM.
32-Bit ODI Driver
If your environment requires use of the 32-bit ODI client driver
under Windows 95 (as indicated by your network administrator),
see the Windows Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Xircom CD-
ROM for instructions.

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Installing under Windows 95 OSR2 and 98
Notes on Installation under Windows 95 OSR2 and Later
Windows 95 OSR2 (version 950b) and later has limited support for
CardBus multifunction (LAN+modem) devices. The RealPort
CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 includes Xircom software
which enhances support for CardBus multifunction devices. See
the README file on the Xircom CD-ROM for additional informa-
tion on this software and for complete details on installation
under OSR2.
Prompt for Updated Files
During installation, the Xircom software may display a message
stating that certain Windows 95 VXD files need to be updated. See
the README file on the Xircom CD-ROM for additional informa-
tion on these files.
COM Port Assignment under Windows 95 and 98
COM5 is automatically assigned to the modem when the RealPort
CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 is installed under Windows
95 or 98. TAPI-compatible Windows applications support the
COM5 setting. For applications that do not support COM5, you
can change the COM port assignment by running SETUP.EXE after
installation, then running the Xircom COM Port Selector from the
Xircom Utilities program group.
How to Create Floppy Disks for Software Installation
To create a set of floppy disks for use in installation, as an
alternative to using the Xircom CD-ROM, run MAKEDISK.BAT
from the Xircom CD-ROM to copy the required installation files to
two blank floppy disks.
Installing the RealPort CardBus Integrated PC Card
1With Windows running, insert the RealPort CardBus Ethernet
10/100+Modem 56 into the CardBus PC Card slot and connect
cables as shown in Chapter 1. Hardware Installation.
Proceed to step 2.