Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual describes how to operate the Fast Ethernet CardBus Card. The Fast
Ethernet LAN PC Card is a Credit-card sized Ethernet Card which works with any comput-
er, notebook, sub-notebook or Macintosh PowerBook G3 series, or Card Reader that sup-
ports CardBus slots.
CardBus is a function and performance extension of the PC Card (PCMCIA) stan-
dards. The CardBus interface is a 32-bit wide and Bus-mastering allowable device. It
enhanced the overall system throughput.
This Fast Ethernet CardBus Card could be connected to either 100Mbps Fast Ethernet
or 10Mbps Ethernet network.
¥ For operating in a 100Mbps (100BASE-TX) Fast Ethernet network, a Category 5
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable or Category 1 shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
should be used.
¥ For operating in a 10Mbps (10BASE-T) Ethernet network, a Category 3,4, or 5
(UTP) cable or Category 1 shielded twisted pair (STP) cable could be used.
Features
¥ CardBus form factor for CardBus equipped portable PCs
¥ IEEE 802.3 for 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u for 100BASE-TX compliant
¥ Automatically negotiates 10Mbps or 100Mbps connection speeds, depending on
speed of the network
¥ Provides full-duplex to enhance throughput
¥ Offers high performance 100Mbps networking via 32-bit, PCI CardBus slot
¥ Complies to PC Card 1995 CardBus standards
¥ Switch-less design and software configurarble card setting
¥ 68-pin connector for attachment to PC's CardBus slot, and 15-pin flat connector to
media coupler
¥ 3.3V low power consumption
¥ LEDs monitoring indicators
Network Interface
¥ RJ-45 to connect with 10BASE-T hub, 100BASE-TX Hub, or Switch Hub
Physical Characteristics
¥ Standard Conformance: IEEE 802.3 for 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u for 100BASE-TX
¥ Host Interface: PC Card 95 CardBus Standard
¥ Ethernet Data Speed: 10Mbps and 100Mbps (Auto-Negotiation)
Introduction
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