3Com Corporation
5400 Bayfront Plaza
P.O. Box 58145
Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145
Phone: 1 800 NET 3Com or
1 408 326 5000
Fax: 1 408 326 5001
10/100 LAN PC Card
10/100 Ethernet performance
from 3Com, the leader in NICs, PC Cards,
and Ethernet networking
Optimized performance in Windows 98, 95, and Windows NT
—the operating
systems of choice for small offices
Easy, step-by-step instructions
get you up and running quickly
Network Assistant CD-ROM
easily explains setup, troubleshooting,
expansion, and more
XJACK
®
connector
saves you from carrying or losing extra cables
Parallel Tasking
®
technology
increases network throughput
3Com’s lifetime limited warranty
†
covers your PC Card, XJACK connector,
and cables
3Com’s unlimited technical support
is available online and over
the phone anytime, anywhere.
Ordering Information
OfficeConnect 10/100 LAN PC Card
With XJACK connector (RJ-45)
Single PC Card for the Americas/Europe
3CXSH572BT
Single PC Card for Asia/Pacific Rim
3CXSH572BT-AP
Single PC Card for Japan
3CXSH572BT-JP
With cable connector (RJ-45)
Single PC Card for the Americas/Europe
3CCSH572BT
Single PC Card for Asia/Pacific Rim
3CCSH572BT-AP
Single PC Card for Japan
3CCSH572BT-JP
For more OfficeConnect product information,
please refer to the following publications:
OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet NIC data sheet
400440-002
OfficeConnect ISDN LAN Modem data sheet
400396-005
OfficeConnect Hubs ans Switches data sheet
400317-008
OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem data sheet
400397-003
HP JetDirect 300X OfficeConnect Print Server data sheet
400427-002
OfficeConnect 56K Business Modem data sheet
400473-002
OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Networking data sheet
400412-003
OfficeConnect Remote 511 and 531 Access Routers data sheet
400318-003
HP JetDirect 170X OfficeConnect External Print Server data sheet
400484-002
This PC Card is optimized for note-
book PCs running Windows 95, 98 or
Windows NT.* That means you enjoy
the best performance possible if you’ve
standardized on one of these popular
operating systems. Plus Parallel Tasking
®
technology allows your PC Card to
perform multiple tasks at the same time,
so you enjoy the fastest data transfer
speeds available. And you don’t wait to
send or receive information—Parallel
Tasking technology does both at once
without interruption.
The documentation included with your
PC Card makes installation easy. The
quick start and user guides cover
everything from the basics of
networking to step-by-step instructions
on how to install and use your
PC Card. The 3Com Network
Assistant CD-ROM is included with
your PC Card. It easily explains
networking for newcomers and provides
faster access to networking capabilities
for experienced users. Simple graphic
instructions explain network concepts
and clarify terms, guide you through
setup and installation, and identify and
solve system problems. Learn about
hubs, NICs, file sharing, and electronic
mail—all in one place.
* If you need broader driver support, consider 3Com
®
Megahertz
®
10/100 LAN PC Cards, models 3CXFE574BT
and 3CCFE574BT..
*Capable of receiving downloads at up to 56 Kbps and sending at up to 31.2 Kbps. Due to IC/FCC regulations on power output,
receiving speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary. Requires compatible analog phone line and server equipment.
See www.3com.com/56k for details.
To learn more about 3Com products and services, visit our World Wide Web site at www.3com.com/. 3Com Corporation is publicly traded on
Nasdaq under the symbol COMS.
Copyright © 1999 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, Megahertz, OfficeConnect, Parallel Tasking, and XJACK are
registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. More connected. is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may
be trademarks of their respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A. on recycled paper
400509-001 8/99
3Com
®
OfficeConnect
®
Specifications
Features and Benefits
PC Card Bus Type
16-bit-works in either a 16-bit
or 32-bit CardBus PC Card slot
Cable Type
Category 5 UTP unshielded twisted
pair
Software Compatibility
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
NT 3.51 and 4.0
If you need broader driver support,
consider 3Com
®
Megahertz
®
10/100
LAN PC Cards, models 3CXFE754BT
and 3CCFE574BT
Hardware
Type II PC Card
Connector
XJACK connector on 3CXSH572BT
RJ-45 on 3CCSH572BT
Cables and Operating Distances
10BASE-T
Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP on two
pairs up to 328 ft/100 m
100BASE-TX
Category 5 UTP on two pairs
up to 328 ft/100 m
Network Interface
Ethernet IEEE 802.3 industry
standard
Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3u industry
standard
LEDs
10 Mbps link status
100 Mbps link status
†
See User Guide for details.
