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Minimum hardware requirements are an

IBM PC/XT (or better) fully compatible PC with
512K RAM running DOS 3.3 or higher. The
network operating system you use may have higher
requirements.

Section Two - Installation

This section will provide step by step in-

structions on how to install your new Maxtech
network adapter. Installation of this network adapter
is a two-step process consisting of actual hardware
installation and card configuration. This network
adapter is designed to be configured using the soft-
ware included on the installation diskette, eliminat-
ing any time-consuming jumper/switch settings.

2.1 Unpacking Your Network Adapter

Three types of network adapter cards are

available. Before you proceed, determine the model
you have purchased. The following table summa-
rizes the contents and features for your Maxtech
Ethernet product:

   Model

NX-

NX-

NX-

16T

16B

16BT

Adapter Card

x

x

x

RJ-45

x

x

BNC

x

x

LED (LINK)

x

x

BNC T-connector

x

x

Boot ROM Socket

x

x

x

Installation disk

x

x

x

User's Guide

x

x

x

Summary of Contents for NX-16 Series

Page 1: ...User s Guide NX 16 Series High Performance Software Configurable 16 bit ISA NE 2000 compatible Ethernet Adapters Part MAN005 Rev 1 1...

Page 2: ...Address _________________________ City State Zip ___________________ Day time Phone _________________ Company Name ___________________ CompletethefollowinginformationONLY afteryouhavebeenassistedbyaT...

Page 3: ...conventional hardware configured products including ease of installation auto configuration and convenient re configuration There is no need to set numerous and unfamiliar jumpers when installing or r...

Page 4: ...installation and card configuration This network adapter is designed to be configured using the soft ware included on the installation diskette eliminat ing any time consuming jumper switch settings...

Page 5: ...g any metal surface 1 Turn off your computer and all peripherals 2 Make a note of the power cord and other cables connected to your computer and dis connect them 3 Remove your computer s cover refer t...

Page 6: ...on The following configuration options are available in the SETUP program Auto Configuration Set Configuration The Auto Configuration option allows automatic configuration when a Maxtech NX 16 Series...

Page 7: ...ion if you would like the program to configure your network card for you if you have two or more NX 16 Series adapters installed in your PC you will need to install and config ure the adapters one at...

Page 8: ...lowing suite of tests are available through the Test Adapter option 1 Configuration Test Identifies the host PC 2 I O Test Tests configured I O port 3 ID Test Verifies the adapter s node ID 4 RAM Test...

Page 9: ...nual i e create a Boot Image on the server for Novell networks or start remote booting services on LAN Man ager networks etc Section Three Driver Installation Thenetworkoperatingsystem i e Novell LAN...

Page 10: ...mputer causes the problem If you can not resolve your difficulty after reading the following information contact your dealer or vendor for assistance Most adapter failure after installation is caused...

Page 11: ...e network and measure the resistance of the terminators If the terminators do not mea sure 50 ohms 1 replace the terminator Measure the coaxial cable with a 50 ohm termina tor attached to one end The...

Page 12: ...gment and the maximum segment length is 607 185 m The cable must be terminated at each end by one 50 ohm terminator Section Six Specifications NetworkStandard IEEE 802 3 EthernetInterface ISA bus 8 or...

Page 13: ...e 24 hours a day at 201 579 2380 Section Eight Warranty FCC And Other Information 7 1 Five Year Limited Warranty Maxtech warrants to the original buyer of this product against defectsinmaterialandwork...

Page 14: ...bused misused modified or repaired by an unautho rizedservicecenter 7 2 FCC Compliance ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules Operationis subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may n...

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