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3M Volition VOL-N100VF+TX User Manual

Manual is about: VF-45TM + RJ-45 Wake On LAN Fast Ethernet Adapter

Summary of Volition VOL-N100VF+TX

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    Vol-n100vf+tx vf-45 tm + rj-45 wake on lan fast ethernet adapter user guide tm volition tm network solutions.

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    Table of contents introduction 1 package checklist 1 hardware description 1 led functions 2 installing the hardware 2 nic driver installation and configuration 3 windows 98 3 a. Installing the driver 3 b. Changing the media type 3 windows millennium 4 a. Installing the driver 4 b. Changing the media...

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    1 introduction the 3m vol-n100vf+tx wol pci 100mbps nic is a dual-port and dual-speed fast ethernet card for pci local bus compliant computers. This plug-n-play device is auto-configurable upon power up. The rj-45 port supports nway auto negotiation to automatically select the optimum speed and comm...

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    Vol-n100vf+tx 2 led functions the following table describes the operation of the vol-n100vf+tx pci 100mbps nic status leds: installing the hardware warnings: • network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal ...

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    3 4. A) connecting to the rj-45 port. Connect the vol-n100vf+tx pci 100mbps nic directly to a 10base-t or 100base-tx hub or switch using utp cable (category 3, 4, 5e or 5 for 10base-t; category 5e/5 for 100base-tx). The maximum allowable length of utp cable connections is 100 meters (328 ft). This c...

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    Vol-n100vf+tx 4 1. Right click on the “network neighborhood” icon on your desktop. 2. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu. 3. Click on the listed adapter “3m vol-n100vf+tx pci 100mbps nic.” 4. Click on the “properties” button. 5. Click on the “advanced” tab. 6. The “media type” selector is t...

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    5 7. After selecting the desired “media type”, click “ok” to close the current window. 8. Close the “network” window by clicking “ok.” 9. Reboot your pc when prompted to do so. Note: the media type change will not take effect until the pc is rebooted. Windows 2000 a. Installing the driver: 1. Upon b...

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    Vol-n100vf+tx 6 remote lan wakeup remote lan wakeup capability is a key feature of a centrally managed pc environment. This technology enables networked pcs to be “woken up” from a sleep or powered-off state so they can be managed from a central location, at any time of the day or night. To employ r...

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    7 using 3m nic diagnostics the 3m diagnostics program, “diag.Exe”, is a ms-dos program that verifies the basic functions and components of the 3m vol-n100vf+tx pci 100mbps nic. This program can be found in the “\diags” subdirectory of the 3m driver cd-rom. It is highly recommended that this useful p...

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    Vol-n100vf+tx 8 instructions for running the “network test” • the network test requires a minimum of two (2) pcs in order to both send and receive data. • press to start the test on two (2) pc’s installed with 3m vol-n100vf+tx nics • once the test has begun, the following statistics can be observed ...

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    9 known resolutions for common problems the troubleshooting section below shows solutions for three well known problem symptoms that can be associated with a network interface card: 1. No link 2. Have link, but no usable network connection 3. Have link and a usable network connection, but there is p...

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    Vol-n100vf+tx 10 5. There might be a problem with the network cabling. • view the link led. • the link led will be solid green if the nic is currently linked to another network device. • run the 3m nic diagnostics • monitor the test results for the: link test • if this test fails, first ensure that ...

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    11 note: the link led on the nic should be lit green when there is link. Possible causes of a “link, but no usable network connection” problem... Solutions… 1. The nic drivers may not be properly installed. Note: there will be “link, but no usable network connection” only when the link led is lit an...

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    Vol-n100vf+tx 12 recommendations emi certification fcc class b certification this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including in...

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    13 specifications network interface 10base-t rj-45 (utp cable; categories 3, 4, 5e or 5) 100base-tx rj-45 (utp cable; category 5e/5) 100base-fx vf-45 tm (62.5/125 or 50/125 micron multimode fiber cable) bus interface 32-bit pci bus master pci interrupt channel inta led indicators link, activity, spe...

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    3m, volition, vf-45 tm , and the “dot wave” symbol are trademarks of 3m important notice before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Warranty; limited remedy; limited liabi...