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1. LinkPort Compex LinkPort CardBus Fast Ethemet Adapter LinkPort TX32A 10 100 PCMCIA Fast Ethemet Adapter LinkPort TX 16A Version L4C H ih 110 19 2 Compex LinkPort TX32A CardBus Fast Ethemet Adapter Compex LinkPort TX16A 10 100 PCMCIA Fast Ethemet Adapter User s Manual Version 1 4C Manual Number M 0151 V1 4C Manual Release Date February 2000 Printed in the Republic of Singapore networks work Contents About this Manual cece eens i 1 Introduction cece cece c eee ee rene es 1 1 LL DESCHPHON raten naderden 1 1 12 Pe atures cavieconssoscpemseioupsoutersiersayeues 1 2 1 3 Quick Installation nennen 1 2 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 2 1 Contents of Package eee 2 1 2 2 LinkPort TX32A nnee een 2 1 2 2 1 Hardware Description 2 1 2 2 2 Installing the LinkPort TX32A 2 3 2 3 LinkPort TX16A neen 2 4 2 3 1 Hardware Description 2 4 2 3 2 Installing the LinkPort TX16A 2 6 3 Windows Installation 3 1 3 1 Windows 98 nnee 3 1 3 2 Windows 95 nonnen eenen a 3 2 3 3 Windows 2000 nn 3 4 3 4 Windows NT v4 0 ne 3 6 4 Software Driver Installation for Novell Netware 4 1 S X 4X Client iiem reei 4 1 System Requirements oe 4 1 4 1 1 Hardware Requirements 4
2. Traditional PC Card 5V CardBus Card 3 3V Figure 2 2 2 Hardkey of CardBus and Traditional PCMCIA Card Ethernet Adapter Cable and RJ 45 Extension Adapter See Fig 2 2 3 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation networks work 2 2 2 Installing the LinkPort TX32A Adapter Follow the procedure below to install the LinkPort TX32A card 1 Turn off the host computer 2 With the card s 68 pin connector facing the PCMCIA CardBus slot slide the card all the way into the PCMCIA CardBus slot as illustrated in Fig 2 2 3 Figure 2 2 3 Insert the LinkPort TX32A into the Socket 3 Plug the Ethernet adapter cable to the 15 pin connector on the LinkPort TX32A card as shown in Fig 2 2 4 Note Attention should be paid when removing the 15 pin connector Please press the both sides of the connectors before pulling out of the PC Card Figure 2 2 4 Plug 15 pin Flat connector to 15 pin Mating connector Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 3 networks work 4 Connect the Ethernet adapter cable to network to a Hub or Switch as shown in Fig 2 2 5 Ethemet HUB CELCELELEL ES Figure 2 2 5 Connecting to a Hub 5 Power on the computer 2 3 Section B LinkPort TX16A 2 3 1 Hardware Description The LinkPort TX16A card is encased in a stainless compact frame that is easily transportable It has a 68 pin connector and a 15 pin flat connector for attaching to the notebook computer
3. Chose the first one and click NEXT 3 Windows then allow you to mark on one or more of the followings Floppy Disk Drive CD ROM Specify a location Check on Floppy Disk Drive and click NEXT Note Before you click NEXT insert Compex LinkPort TX32A driver disk in drive A 4 Windows will locate the PCMCIA device and display the followings Compex LinkPort TX32A Cardbus Fast Ethernet Adapter Location A CB8139 INF Click NEXT to start copy the driver a ___________________________ Chapter 3 Windows Installation 3 1 networks work Windows will prompt for the location of the file CB8139 SYS Enter A and Click NEXT When copying the related files are completed Windows will prompt to Restart the machine Click YES if you do not intend to add additional clients and protocols By default Windows 98 install only the followings Client for Microsoft Network Compex LinkPort TX32A Cardbus Fast Ethernet Adapter TCPIP Click NO if you are not running TCPIP network Remove the TCPIP protocol and add NETBEUI and or IPX SPX protocols If you have a NetWare server add Microsoft for NetWare client Go to Control Panel Network applet and add these protocols and Clients If you share your machine resources add Files and Printing share services Refer to Windows documents for further details When completed Windows will again prompt to restart the machine Click YES When Windows
4. 1 4 1 2 Firmware Requirements 4 1 4 1 3 Software Requirements 4 4 1 4 2 Driver Installation enen enne 4 2 4 2 1 Quick Installation 4 2 4 2 2 Network Operating Systems NOS 4 4 Disclaimer nemeria a en e ea ai ES Appendix 1 Technical Support nne Appendix 2 NOTES ornen oaar tn rO E EE EEEE Appendix 3 networks work About this Manual This is a user s guide for your Compex CardBus Fast Ethernet Card LinkPort TX32A and Compex 10 100 PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Card LinkPort TX16A Please read this manual before you attempt to install the product This manual includes the following topics Product descriptions features and specifications Hardware description and LED indicators Hardware installation procedure and Software installation procedure networks work Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Description Thank you for purchasing the Compex CardBus Fast Ethernet Adapter LinkPort TX32A or Compex 10 100 PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Adapter LinkPort TX16A LinkPort TX32A and LinkPort TX16A cards are network adapter cards for notebook computers and comply with the PCMCIA TYPE II standard They provide 10Mbps and 100Mbps auto sensing features which easily enable you to connect to Ethernet networks of different speeds without having to reconfigure notebook each time With auto negotiation capability LinkPort TX32A and LinkPort TX16A
5. and media coupler respectively Fig 2 3 1 Figure 2 3 1 10 100 PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Adapter LinkPort TX16A 2 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation networks work Media Coupler The LinkPort Coupler with the female RJ connector at the end is for attaching the card to the network Fig 2 3 2 shows the LinkPort Coupler Figure 2 3 2 Media Coupler of LinkPort TX16A LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on top of the Coupler Fig 2 3 3 Figure 2 3 3 LED indicators for LinkPort TX16A 1 Act LED This LED monitors the network activity It is normally off It will flash when there is traffic on the network Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 5 networks work The frequency of flashing increases with the network traffic 2 10 100 LED This LED monitors the line speed of the card connection 100Base TX connection when both Link LED and 10 100 LED light up 10Base T connection when Link LED is ON and 10 100 LED is OFF 3 Link LED This LED monitors the link status of the card connection It lights up to indicate a good connection 2 3 2 Installing the LinkPort TX16A Fast Ethernet Adapter Installing the LinkPort TX16A Fast Ethernet Adapter follow the procedure below to install the Fast Ethernet card 1 Turn off the host computer 2 With the card s 68 pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot slide the card all the
6. do not currently support CardBus devices The Card and Socket Service drivers should comply with the PC Card Standard February 1995 or higher version to work LinkPort TX16A PCMCIA release 2 1 compliant Card Services and Socket Services is required For your reference the following DOS versions of the Card and Socket Services are known to support CardBus LinkPort TX32A AMICard Manger Pro Version 2 1 2 supports CL PD6832 TI113X Phoenix Card Manager Version 2 0 supports TI113X SCC Chapter 4 Software Installation 4 1 natworks work The following software are required to run the ODI driver MS DOS Version 3 31 or above Novell LSL COM Version2 16 or above Novell IPXODI COM Version 3 02 or above Novell NETX COM Version 1 11 or above or Novell VLM EXE Version 1 20B or above To get the latest updated revisions of Novell files please contact Novell at Novell Inc Novell Labs Administration MS E 131 122 East 1700 South Provo UT 8466 Tel 801 429 7000 Fax 801 429 5224 4 2 Driver Installation Before your computer system can recognize your LinkPort TX32A or LinkPort TX16A card its enabler programs must first be installed to enable the card for DOS base OS For Windows it is plug and play 4 2 1 Quick Installation This section gives a brief overview of the installation process Section A describes LinkPort TX32A s installation and section B describes LinkPort TX16A s ins
7. of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the Connect the computer into an outlet on a computer and receiver circuit different from that to which the Consult the dealer or an experienced receiver is connected De radio TV technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compex Inc declares that the product Product Name Compex CardBus Fast Ethernet Adapter Compex 10 100PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Adapter Model Number LinkPort TX32A LinkPort TX16A conforms to the following Product Standards Radiated Emission Standards EN55022A FCC Part 15 Class A Conducted Emission Standards EN60555Pt2 conducted emission EN55022A conducted emission FCC Part 15 Class A Immunity Standards IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Low Voltage Directive EN60950 Therefore this product is in conformity with the following regional standards FCC Class A following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive CE Mark following the provisions of the EC directive Manufa
8. way into the slot as illustrated in Fig 2 3 4 do not force the connection 3 Grasp the PC Card 15 pins connector of the Media Coupler Turn to the side with the pointing triangle facing upward Plug to the PC Card until it clicks in place at both sides as shown in Fig 2 3 4 Note Attention should be paid when removing the 15 pin connector Please press both sides of connectors before pulling out of the PC Card el 2 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation networks work 4 Connect unshielded twisted pair UTP cable from network or repeater to the RJ 45 connector of media coupler before loading any network driver 5 Power on the computer Network Network 2 Connecting UTP cable from networks Step 2 SS Step 3 Figure 2 3 4 Installing and connecting LinkPort TX16A to network en Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 7 networks work Chapter 3 3 Windows Installation 3 1 Windows 98 Installation Procedure 1 Insert the CardBus PCMCIA Adapter into the notebook CardBus slot Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect and locate a new device The Add Hardware Wizard box will displays the device name PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter Click NEXT 2 Windows then allow you to select one of the followings Search for the best driver for your device Recommended or Display a list of all the drivers in the specific location so that you can select the driver you want
9. Adapter device name Select Drivers from disk provided by hardware manufacturer At the Install From Disk window enter the drive letter and path A WIN95 and Press OK eN Chapter 3 Windows Installation 3 3 networks work 5 Windows will start to copy the necessary files from the Windows 95 CD ROM and the LinkPort TX32A driver disk 6 When completed Windows will prompt to Reboot the notebook Click OK 7 LinkPort TX32A adapter is now ready to service the network 3 3 Windows 2000 The installation for LinkPort TX32A adapter for Windows 2000 is a menu driven through Windows interface The directory structure provided on the driver diskette has been setup for automatic OEM installation Refer to Microsoft Windows 2000 manuals for further details Installation Procedure This installation steps assumed your notebook has Windows 2000 installed 1 Startup Windows 2000 on the notebook and insert LinkPort card in one of the free CardBus slot 2 Windows will automatically detect the adapter and bring up the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard Click NEXT to continue 3 In Install Hardware Device Drivers screen Windows then provides the following options to search the LinkPort driver Search for the best driver for your device Recommended or Display a list of all the drivers in the specific location so that you can select the driver you want Choose option Search for the best dri
10. ES MIN Notes Appendix 3 networks work Compex Inc 4051 E La Palma Unit A Anaheim CA 92807 USA 714 630 7302 2000 by Compex Inc All rights reserved Printed in Singapore Compex CardBus Fast Ethernet Adapter LinkPort TX32A Compex 10 100 PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Adapter LinkPort TX16A Manual Number M 0151 V 14C Version 1 4C February 2000
11. cards can run in full duplex mode for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps line speeds to double your network bandwidth The LinkPort TX32A and LinkPort TX16A are switchless and software configurable PC Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 networks work 1 2 Features for LinkPort TX32A andLinkPort TX16A LinkPort TX32A LinkPort TX16A 5 0mm Type II credit card size 5 0mm Type II credit card size Complies with IEEE 802 3 Complies with IEEE 802 3 10Base T 10Base T and IEEE 802 3u and IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX 100Base TX Complies with PCMCIA 1995 PC Complies with PCMCIA 2 0 2 1 Card Standard PC Card standard 68 pin 32 bit CardBus Interface PC Card standard 68 pin 16 bit Interface 10 100Mbps auto sense capability 10 100Mbps auto sense capability Full Half duplex mode auto negotiation for both 10Base T and Full Half duplex mode auto negotiation for both 10Base T and 100Base TX Full Half duplex Mode and Transmit Receive LED indicators 100Base TX Supports UTP 5 cable and STP 5 Supports UTP 5 cable and STP 5 cable cable 3 3V power consumption 5 V power consumption n 10 100Mbps Link Active n 10 100Mbps Link and Active LED indicators 1 3 Quick Installation This section briefly outlines the steps needed to install the LinkPort TX32A and LinkPort TX16A cards their driver software and how to connect them to the network Read Chapter 2 and 3 for details 1 I
12. cturer s Name Compex Inc Singapore Feb 23rd 2000 Address 4051 E La Palma Unit A Anaheim CA 92807 USA European Contact ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh Technical Support Albert Einstein Stra e 34 M21 Dr Jackson Lam 63322 R dermark Germany R amp D Manager Fax 49 0 6074 90668 Disclaimer Appendix 1 networks work Technical Support Centers Contact the technical support center that services your location U S A Canada Latin America and South America Compex Inc 4051 E La Palma Unit A Anaheim CA 92807 USA Tel 714 630 7302 8 a m 5 p m Pacific time Fax 714 630 6521 BBS 714 630 2570 24 hour access ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh Albert Einstein Stra e 34 M21 63322 R dermark Germany Tel 449 0 6074 98017 8 a m 5 p m local time Fax 49 0 6074 90668 BBS 49 0 6074 93974 24 hour access Asia Australia N ew Zealand Middle East and the rest of the World Compex Systems Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road 08 01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 Call Tel 65 286 1805 8 a m 5 p m local time Fax 65 283 8337 BBS 65 282 8854 24 hour access Bl Fax Internet E mail support compex com sg access FTPsite ftp compex com sg Website http www cpx com or http www compex com sg Appendix 2 Compex Technical Support o networks work NOT
13. had rebooted Compex LinkPort TX32A adapter is ready to access the network 3 2 Windows 95 There are at lease 2 different releases version of Windows 95 A Windows 95 Release Version 2 or OSR2 Version and later releases B Windows 95 Release Version A First release For first release version of Windows 95 go to section B For second or later releases of Windows 95 go to section A 3 2 Chapter 3 Windows Installation natworks work Installation Procedure Section A Installation for Windows 95 Release Version 2 or OSR2 with Internet Explorer 1 Insert the LinkPort TX32A adapter in the notebook CardBus slot and start up Windows 95 Windows will automatically detect the LinkPort TX32A adapter and display New Hardware Found then PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter device name At the Install From Disk window enter the drive letter and path A and Press OK Windows will start to copy the necessary files from the Windows 95 CD ROM and the LinkPort TX32A driver disk When completed Windows will prompt to Reboot the notebook Click OK LinkPort TX32A adapter is now ready to service the network Section B Installation in Windows 95 First Release Version without Internet Explorer 1 Insert the LinkPort TX32A adapter in the notebook CardBus slot and start up Windows 95 Windows will automatically detect the LinkPort TX32A adapter and display New Hardware Found then PCMCIA Ethernet
14. nstall card to your notebook computer All LinkPort cards can be installed in notebook with CardBus slot For notebook with PC card slot only LinkPort TX16A is supported Connect to the network Using an MDI cable connect from the Media Coupler to a Hub or Switch port Install the software driver Read Chapter 3 for details Chapter 1 Introduction networks work Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Contents of Package Please check the complete list of items in your package LinkPort TX32A LinkPort TX16A Compex 10 100 CardBus Fast Compex 10 100 PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Adapter Ethernet Adapter User s Manual 1 44MB 3 5inch software driver User s Manual 1 44MB 3 5inch software driver diskette diskette Media Coupler Media Coupler 2 2 LinkPort TX32A 2 2 1 Hardware Description The LinkPort TX32A card is encased in a stainless compact frame that is easily transportable It has a 68 pin connector and a 15 pin flat connector for attaching to the notebook computer and ethernet adapter cable respectively Fig 2 2 1 P Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 networks work Note The hardkey of a CardBus card is different from that of the traditional 16 bit PCMCIA card This mechanism can protect the 3 3V CardBus card from mis insertion to 5V 16 bit PCMCIA slot Fig 2 2 2 Protection grid Figure 2 2 1 CardBus Fast Ethernet Adapter LinkPort TX32A
15. r any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the guide The information contained is subject to change without prior notice Trademark Information Compex ReadyLINK and MicroHub are registered trademarks of Compex Inc All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Notice Copyright 2000 by Compex Inc All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior permission of Compex Inc is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Manual Revision by Jean Tan Manual Number M 0151 V1 4C Version 1 4C February 2000 Printed in Singapore FCC NOTICE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
16. tallation Section A LinkPort TX32A driver installation 1 If the Card and Socket Services software is included in your computer it is recommended that you use this software when installing your PCMCIA card However you are also required to run the enabler found on your installation diskette that came Pe 4 2 Chapter 4 Software Installation natworks work with the LinkPort Note Client driver should be loaded after Card and Socket Services are loaded These services allow the PCMCIA card to automatically configure itself 2 If you do not have the Card and Socket Services installed run the INSTALL program found on your installation diskette At DOS prompt type A INSTALL The program will guide you through the installation and will install the network drivers needed to run the card on your network operating system Section B LinkPort TX16A driver installation 1 Copy the files FASTPCM COM and NET CFG from the path NETWARE and the file LANEN EXE from the path ENABLER in the driver diskette into the Netware client directory containing Novell s LSL COM IPXODI COM and NETX COM files 2 Using a text editor to edit the NET CFG for setting the default frame type In the Netware server the frame type is set to 802 3 for NW3 11 and 802 2 for NW3 12 and NW4 x The frame type must be set to the same with the server otherwise the client could not login to the server 3 Follow Novell s instructions on
17. teps assumed you have Windows NT v4 0 already installed in your notebook Please ensure the LinkPort adapter is inserted in the notebook before power on Installation Procedure 1 Open the Control Panel and choose Network Settings double click on it Click the Add Adapter button to add new network adapter A list of network adapters will be displayed As LinkPort is a new adapter and will not be on the list Go to step 3 Click on Have Disk button to select driver not found in Windows default list of network adapters Type in the drive and path A WINNT and click NEXT Compex LinkPort TX32A Cardbus Fast Ethernet Adapter selection will display Select it Leave the Bus Number selected at 0 Click on OK Windows will start to copy and installation of the driver Click on OK when completed Windows will prompt to restart the notebook 3 6 Chapter 3 Windows Installation networks work Chapter 4 Software Driver Installation for Novell Netware 3 x 4 x Client 4 1 System Requirements 4 1 1 Hardware Requirements Notebook must be equipped with TYPE II CardBus slot and CardBus Socket controller for LinkPort TX32A But must have Type II PC card socket for LinkPort TX16A 4 1 2 Firmware Requirements Fully compliant with Rev 2 1 or above PCI BIOS supplied with the PC 4 1 3 Software Requirements LinkPort TX32A Due to CardBus been a newer specification older Card and Socket services software
18. using ODI programs 4 A typical ODI workstation startup batch file includes gt EN190 IRQ dd IOP xxx Card Enabler where dd IRQ 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 15 xxx IO address D000 E000 gt LSL COM Link Support Layer Module provided by Novell gt FASTPCM COM Hardware Specific Module gt IPXODI COM IPX Protocol Stack Module provided by Novell CSC Chapter 4 Software Installation 4 3 natworks work gt NETx EXE Shell Support Module provided by Novell gt LOGIN EXE 4 2 2 Network Operating Systems NOS Installation steps for all the NOS connections are documented in the respective directories of the particular NOS in the Driver diskette Please refer to these documents to install the network driver for the adapter As new and updated NOS become available update drivers and new release diskettes will be made available in the Compex Website FTP site and BBS servers For details refer to Appendix 2 za z z lE 4 4 Chapter 4 Software Installation ene COMPEX networks work Disclaimer Compex Inc provides this guide without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Compex Inc may make improvements and or changes to the product and or specifications of the product described in this guide without prior notice Compex Inc will not be liable fo
19. ver for your device and insert LinkPort TX32A driver disk in floppy drive A 3 4 Chapter 3 Windows Installation networks work Click NEXT to continue 4 In Locate Driver Files screen you can narrow and search the driver files faster by marking on one or more of the options below Floppy Disk Drive CD ROM Specify a location Check on Specify a Location option then click NEXT A box will appear for you to enter the search drive and path Enter A WIN2000 then click OK Hint If you have not inserted the driver disk after you click NEXT insert the LinkPort TX32A driver disk and click BACK button will back step the setup once then click NEXT button to read the disk 5 Windows will display the following Compex LinkPort TX32A CardBus Fast Ethernet Adapter Click NEXT to start copy the driver You will hear a 2 tone sound when the Hardware Wizard had successfully configured the LinkPort TX32A adapter 6 Windows will continue to copy all related files from Windows CDROM When completed the message will display Windows has finished installing the software for this device Click Finished 7 Compex LinkPort TX32A adapter is ready to access the network SC Chapter 3 Windows Installation 3 5 natworks work 3 4 Windows NT v4 0 Note Check that the PCMCIA device driver is started in Windows NT v4 0 before you install the LinkPort adapter This installation s

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