10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ether
net Adapter
FW-100TA
10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ether
net Adapter
FW-100TA
USER'S MANUAL
FW-100TA
Chapter 2
Installation
Appendices
About this Manual
Appendices
Appendix A
Specifications
Lists the technical specifications of the PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Describes the PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter and its exterior features. Please be certain to read
this chapter before installing the PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter.
This user s manual provides product overview and operation instructions of
the 10/100Mbps PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter FW-100TA. The manual covers
the following topics:
Version: 3.0 EC
Trademarks
Copyright @2002 PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Contents subject to change without prior notice.
Pci is a registered trademark of PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors.
Copyrigh Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means
or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or
adaptation without permission from PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against electromagnetic
interference in a commercial environment. Changes or modifications to the
equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Product Overview ...........................................
Features ............................................................
Package List ....................................................
Parts Terminology............................................
Chapter 2 Installation
System Installation..........................................
Network Cable Connection............................
Connecting the power .....................................
Appendix A
Specifications....................................................
Appendix B
Contents of the Driver Diskette .........................
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The FW- 1 0 0 TA is a single-chip PCI Bus 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Adapter designed for IBM PC compatibles with a PCI bus slot.The Fast
Ethernet adapter complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T/ 802.3u 100Base-TX
standards and PCI Rev. 2.1, 2.2 specifications.The adapter is equipped with
Auto-Negotiation function, and can automatically detect the appropriate
communication rate (10Mbps/100Mbps) and duplex mode (half/full-duplex)
whenever it is connected to a hub with Auto-Negotiation support.
The FW-100TA supports flow control in full duplex (IEEE802.3x), a feature
unavailable in traditional ordinary NICs.
When combined with a switching hub with IEEE802.3x Flow Control
support, the FW- 1 0 0 TA performs flow control in full duplex to prevent
packet losses.
As a PCI bus adapter, the FW-100TA is jumper less. All resources including
I/O base addresses and IRQ are automatically assigned at system startup.
Single-chip PCI Bus 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Adapter
Fully Comply with IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3 standards
Full-Duplex available in both modes for up to 200Mbps throughput
Optimal line-speed set automatically via Auto-Negotiation function
Shielded RJ-45 connector provides unified 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T
network media interface.
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3. LED
The LED is located above the RJ-45 connector:
4. 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T
If users have an existing 10BASE-T LAN, it is likely they will easily be
able to upgrade to 100BASE-TX. However, there are some important
differences between the two types of networks.
5. Cable Type
100BASE-TX only supports Cat.5 TP cable.
10BASE-T supports Cat.3, 4, or 5 TP cable.
Whenever installing new cable, use Cat.5 TP cable.
6. Repeater Hubs (only):
(1)100BASE-TX
Two types of 100BASE-TX Repeater Hubs exist: Class I and Class II
Class I Hubs cannot be attached to any other Repeater Hub.
Class II Hubs can be connected with one other Class II Repeater Hub.
(2)10BASE-T
10BASE-T Repeaters are not classified.
Four Repeaters are allowed on a collision domain.
(3)100BASE-TX Link Distance Limits:
Strict limits are placed on the length of cable allowed between devices.
Workstation to Hub = 100m max.
Class-II Hub to Class-II Hub=5m max.(when workstations are 100m
from Hubs)
Network Diameter = 205m max. (while using two Class II Hubs)
The product package contains the following items:
FW-100TA Ethernet Adapter
Driver diskette
This User s manual
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local PCI
reseller for replacement.
1. Hardware overview
2. RJ-45 Port
This single port Fast Ethernet Adapter is capable of handling both
100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T network data. One RJ-45 female socket is
provided for twisted pair cable attachment. The socket has been shielded for
improved EMI protection.
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100M
LINK/ACT
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Blinking: TX/RX
Green
Green
100M Mode
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Color
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The proper installation of these Fast Ethernet Adapters can be divided into
three phases:
SYSTEM: Putting the Adapter into a computer.
CABLE: Connecting the Adapter to the network.
SOFTWARE: Installing and configuring the NOS driver.
Disconnect the computer s power supply.
Open the computer.
Remove the protective bracket from any available PCI-Bus
Expansion Slot.
Save the screws!
Remove the Adapter from the bag.
With the Adapter s bracket facing out, insert the Adapter into the
PCI- Bus slot.
Press firmly, but do not bend the pins!
Secure the Adapter bracket with the screws.
Replace the computer s cover.
Plug one end of a TP cable into the Adapter s RJ-45 socket.
Plug the other end of the cable into any 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T
Hub port.
See 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T section for details on cable type and
length.
Chapter 2
Installation
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Network Cable Connection
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The Driver Diskette included with this Fast Ethernet Adapter contains
drivers for most major network operating systems (NOS). Two important
files are also included in the root directory. These files are README files.
Step-by-Step instructions on installing drivers are located in
the README files.
For exact information, look in the Driver diskettes respective driver
directory.
Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
Bus Type: PCI Bus specification revision 2.1, 2.2
Network Interface: One shielded RJ-45 phone-type jack
Network Modes Supported: 100BASE-TX (Category 5 TP cable required)
10BASE-T (Category 3, 4, and 5 TP required)
Full-Duplex available in both modes
LEDs: 100M (Green), LINK / ACT (Green)
(Action blinking only)
Dimensions: 120 x 42 mm (4.72 x 1.65 in.)
Operating Temp.: 0 ~ 55 C (32 ~ 131 F)
Storage Temp.: -20 ~ +70 C (-4 ~ 158 F)
Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non condensing
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Appendix A
Specifications
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The supplied driver diskette contains the following directories.To indtall
e a c h d r i v e r , please see the respective explanation file included in the
diskette.
\LINUX LINUX Kernal 2.2/2.4 driver description file
\NETWARE
\ODI NetWare ODI client driver
\NW312 NetWare 3.12 server driver
\NW411 NetWare 411 server driver
\NW50 NetWare 50 server driver
\WIN95 Driver description file for Windows95
\WIN98/98SE Driver description file for Windows98/98SE
\WINME Driver description file for WindowsME
\WINNT WindowsNT 3.51/4.0 driver descrition file
\WIN2K Driver description file for Windows2K
\WINXP Driver description file for WindowsXP
\DOS IBM DOS LAN Services driver
This chapter describes how to install the FW- 1 0 0 TA into a computer and
how to connect a network cable to the Ethernet adapter.Since the adapter is
a PCI bus device, there is no need to manually configure the device.
The computer automatically assigns appropriate I/O base addresses and IRQ
at system startup.
Appendix B
Contents of the Driver Diskette
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F W- 1 0 0 TA
IEEE 802.3/802.3u 10Base-T / 100Base-TX
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F W- 1 0 0 TA PCI Rev. 2.1 2 . 2
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PCI 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3
100BASE-TX 1 0 B A S E - T X
200/20Mbps
( Auto-negotiation )
( shielded ) R J - 4 5 1 0 0 B A S E - T X
10BASE-TX
PCI 2.1 2.2
ACPI PCI
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ODI NDIS packet drivers
Netware 4.x 5 . x Windows95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
DOS ODI Linux (Red Hat 7.0 7.1)
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