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Chapter 1. Hardware Installation
The IBM 10/100 EtherJet CardBus Adapter with 56K Modem sup-
ports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps EtherJet networks and modem
speeds up to 56 Kbps for high-performance connectivity in any
environment. It plugs into your computer’s Type II PC Card slot to
connect to an Ethernet LAN and to the telephone network.
Installation Overview
Follow the instructions in this chapter to install the EtherJet Card-
Bus Adapter with 56K Modem hardware and network and modem
cabling. Then proceed to the software installation chapter for your
operating system environment, as follows:
• Chapter 2, “Windows 95 and Windows 98 Installation”
• Chapter 3, “Windows NT Installation”
• Chapter 4, “Diagnostics and Troubleshooting”
Notes:
1. Some computers may require that you configure the built-in
system setup or control program to enable the use of Card-
Bus adapters. Refer to your computer’s User’s Guide for con-
figuration information.
2. For information on Windows 3.x, IBM OS/2, and 32-bit ODI
installation and troubleshooting, supplementary information
for other operating systems, and modem command reference
information, see the Windows Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on
the DOS, Windows 3.x, and NetWare Installation Diskette.
The EtherJet CardBus Adapter with 56K Modem provides access
to both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps networks with a single adapter
cable, and auto-negotiates 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network speed.
Note: Category 5 (data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
cabling is required for 100 Mbps or Category 3 or 5 for 10
Mbps.
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