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IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter User Manual

Manual is about: IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com

Summary of 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter

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    Ibm ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide.

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    Note: before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information in appendix b, "notices" on page b-1. First edition (february 2000) © copyright international business machines corporation, 2000. All rights reserved. Note to u.S. Government users — documentation relat...

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  • Page 7: Product Description

    © copyright ibm corp. 2000 1-1 1. Product description this section provides an overview of the manual and information on the product features. Overview the ibm ® 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com is built into your notebook computer and offers the same local area network (lan) ...

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    1-2 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide the ibm 10/100 ethernet mini pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com is already installed in your thinkpad computer. In some instances, however, you might have to install the combination card. Before installing a combination car...

  • Page 9: Pci Ethernet Adapter

    © copyright ibm corp. 2000 2-1 2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini- pci ethernet adapter this section contains information on network connections, network software, network wake-up features, advanced network settings, device driver installation, and frequently asked questions. Network conne...

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    2-2 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide connecting to the network to connect the connector to a 10 mbps ethernet or 100 mbps fast ethernet network, do the following: 1. Plug the rj-45 connector on the network cable into the rj-45 connector. 2. Connect the other e...

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    2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter 2-3 dynamicaccess managed pc boot agent the dynamicaccess managed pc boot agent comes with the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter. With the pc boot agent, system administrators can accomplish a comprehensive range of management tas...

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    2-4 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide notes: 1. The remote wake-up feature is supported by windows 2000 and windows 98 second edition acpi. If you have another version of windows 98, check with your network administrator to see if that version supports the remo...

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    2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter 2-5 • network link selection. You can use this setting to select the speed (10base-t or 100base-tx) and duplex settings (half-duplex or full-duplex) for your link. Auto negotiation, the default, enables your notebook computer to sense...

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    2-6 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide setting up the network adapter this section contains information on using the device drivers for windows 98, windows 95, windows nt 4.0, and windows 2000 to set up the network adapter. Windows 98 device drivers this section...

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    2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter 2-7 10. If you do not have the windows 98 installation files on your hard disk drive, remove the cd you inserted in step 1 and insert the windows 98 installation cd or diskette into the cd-rom drive or the diskette drive; then click o...

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    2-8 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide 4. Double-click network adapters. The 3com 10/100 mini pci ethernet adapter displays, confirming successful installation. 5. Double-click 3com 10/100 mini pci ethernet adapter to display a description of the network connect...

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    2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter 2-9 windows 95 device drivers the windows 95 device driver is already installed on your notebook computer. The device driver installation procedure is provided in this section if you need to reinstall the device driver. Before you beg...

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    2-10 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide • computer name–identifies the computer on the network for other users. This entry must be a unique name of 15 characters or fewer, containing no spaces. • workgroup–identifies the group (for example, your department name)...

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    2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter 2-11 5. Double-click 3com 10/100 mini pci ethernet adapter. The 3com 10/100 mini- pci ethernet adapter properties window opens. 6. Click the driver tab. 7. Click update driver and provide the path to the updated device driver. Confirm...

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    2-12 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide windows nt 4.0 device drivers the windows nt device driver is already installed. This section provides the device driver installation procedure if you need to reinstall the device driver. Before setting up the adapter, you...

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    2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter 2-13 networking installed” on page 2-13. If networking has already been installed on your computer, go to “installing the device driver for windows nt 4.0 with networking installed” on page 2-14. Installing the device driver for windo...

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    2-14 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide 22. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click yes. 23. If you had service pack 3 or later installed prior to setting up the network adapter, reinstall it after windows nt has completed the computer restart. Inst...

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    2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter 2-15 2-14. Be sure to reinstall service pack 3 or later after reinstalling the network adapter. Updating the device driver for windows nt 4.0 you might need to update your network device driver if another version of the network device...

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    2-16 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide installing the device driver for windows 2000 to install the 3com 10/100 mini pci ethernet adapter device driver for windows 2000: note: before reinstalling the device driver, make sure that the computer is connected to th...

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    2. Connecting and using the 3com 10/100 mini-pci ethernet adapter 2-17 confirming proper installation in windows 2000 to confirm your network is connected in windows 2000: 1. Right-click the my computer icon, and then click properties. 2. Click the hardware tab, and then, in the middle panel, click ...

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    2-18 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide the ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com is already configured to work with windows 2000, windows 98, windows 95, and windows nt 4.0. What network connections can i make? You can connect your noteboo...

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    © copyright ibm corp. 2000 3-1 3. Connecting and using the 3com v.90 mini-pci modem the ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com (referred to as the 3com 56k v.90 mini-pci modem in this section) provides built-in superior modem technology for your notebook computer. The 3com 56k v...

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    3-2 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide • in the modem installation section of your communications software, select the 3com 56k v.90 mini-pci modem. Transmitting data and faxes your modem enables you to use your communications software to send and receive data a...

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    3. Connecting and using the 3com v.90 mini-pci modem 3-3 guidelines for using file transfer protocols attention: when you share files, you risk getting a computer virus. Use virus scanning software to ensure that the files you receive and send do not contain computer viruses. For best results when s...

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    3-4 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide sending data every communications software application includes an automatic dialing feature. For instructions on automatic dialing, refer to your software documentation. To manually dial another modem, go into the terminal...

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    3. Connecting and using the 3com v.90 mini-pci modem 3-5 • date and time you can also include the following information: • the name of the fax recipient • the phone number of the recipient • the fax number of the recipient • the number of fax pages, including the cover sheet • your company, if appli...

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    3-6 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide modem features your 3com 56k v.90 mini-pci modem can connect at speeds up to 56,000 bps and send or receive faxes at speeds up to 14,400 bps. Actual download speeds might be lower due to varying line conditions. Compatible ...

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    3. Connecting and using the 3com v.90 mini-pci modem 3-7 phone line not valid "digital line error" disconnect your telephone cable immediately. The modem is connected to the wrong kind of telephone line, such as a line from a digital pbx system. To use your modem, determine if your digital pbx or te...

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    3-8 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide 2. Double-click the modems icon. 3. Select dialing properties. 4. Select the country or region from which you are dialing. The new country or region setting is activated when the modem goes off-line and then back on-line ag...

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    3. Connecting and using the 3com v.90 mini-pci modem 3-9 1. Insert the ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com cd that comes with your notebook into the cd-rom drive. 2. Find and open the mdmsetup folder that is on the cd. 3. Double-click the setup.Exe file. 4. Follow the on-scre...

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    3-10 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide any changes to the system files made between the installation and the uninstallation will be lost because the files that existed before the installation will be restored. If you followed the installation procedure steps in...

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    3. Connecting and using the 3com v.90 mini-pci modem 3-11 modem at commands attention: in most cases, your modem will work using the factory-set defaults. If you are not experienced in using modems, do not change the settings. To view a list of available modem at commands and their functions, open t...

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    3-12 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide to change from manual answer (when you answer the call) to auto-answer (where the modem picks up the call after a certain number of rings), and have the call answered after three rings, use the following steps: 1. Open the...

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    3. Connecting and using the 3com v.90 mini-pci modem 3-13 digital line error the modem is trying to connect to a digital phone system (see modem features on page 3-6), a public branch exchange (pbx), or another invalid line. Change lines to connect to a standard analog telephone line. You cannot hea...

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    3-14 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide frequently asked questions what is a mini-pci card? Mini-pci technology provides built-in network and modem functions for your notebook computer. With mini-pci you do need to use separate pc cards for network and modem fun...

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    3. Connecting and using the 3com v.90 mini-pci modem 3-15 lan functionality and a device driver for modem functionality. The network device driver is identified as the 3com 10/100 mini pci ethernet adapter while the modem device driver is identified as the 3com 56k v.90 mini pci modem. These are the...

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    © copyright ibm corp. 2000 a-1 appendix a. Help and service information this section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone technical support. Online technical support online technical support is available during the life of your product. Online assistance can be obtained through...

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  • Page 45: Appendix B.  Notices

    © copyright ibm corp. 2000 b-1 appendix b. Notices references in this publication to ibm products, programs, or services do not imply that ibm intends to make these available in all countries in which ibm operates. Any reference to an ibm product, program, or service is not intended to state or impl...

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    B-2 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide (800) 527-8677 declares that the product: date: 8 september 1999 brand name:3com corporation model number: 3cn3acx556b equipment type: mini pci internal 10/100 mbps lan +56k fax/modem combo card complies with part 15 of the...

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    Appendix b. Notices b-3 the user may find the following booklet prepared by the federal communications commission helpful: the interference handbook this booklet is available from the u.S. Government printing office, washington, d.C. 20402. Stock no. 004-000-00345-4. Note: in order to maintain compl...

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    B-4 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide santa clara, ca 95052-8145 model no: 3cn3acx556b fcc registration number:see identification number for modem marked on computer label. Ringer equivalency number:see “ren” number marked on computer label. The ringer equivale...

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    Appendix b. Notices b-5 requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’ satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must al...

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    B-6 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide this equipment has been approved to council decision 98/482/ec--"ctr 21" for pan- european single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (pstn). However, due to differences between the individual pstns...

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    Appendix b. Notices b-7 the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the other end of the call – e.G. Accessing the internet requires suitable software in addition to a modem. This equipment should not be used in a manner which could constitute a nuisance to other telecom cu...

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    B-8 ibm 10/100 ethernet mini-pci adapter with 56k modem by 3com user’s guide this product conforms to the emc frameworks and meets: as/nzs3548 australian / new zealand limits and methods of measurement of radio interference. This equipment conforms to the class b limits. Australian safety frameworks...

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    Ibm part number: file number: printed in the united states of america on recycled paper containing 10& recovered post-consumer fiber..