3Com TokenLink 3C339, User Manual

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I
NTRODUCTION
The 3Com

TokenLink

Velocity

PCI network interface
card (3C339 NIC) is a 32-bit bus-mastering NIC for use
in token ring networks running at either 16 megabits
per second (Mbps) or 4 Mbps.
Features
The 3C339 NIC complies with the following standards
and specifications:
■
IEEE 802.2 Logical Link Control (LLC)
■
IEEE 802.5 Media Access Control (MAC)
■
PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.0
The 3C339 NIC supports the following features:
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AutoLink

installation software installs and configures
16-bit Novell NetWare DOS ODI client software.
■
On-board RJ-45 and DB-9 ports provide connection
for unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded
twisted-pair (STP) cabling without using an external
media filter.
■
Auto Select Media Type capability enables drivers to
automatically detect the type of media connector
that connects the NIC to the network.
■
High-performance 32-bit PCI local bus interface with
bus mastering runs at a clock speed of 33 MHz,
increasing throughput dramatically while decreasing
CPU utilization.
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Status LEDs indicate insertion into the ring and
transmission of data by the NIC.
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Highly integrated design provides high reliability with
minimal power consumption.
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