Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56, User Manual

Page 1: ...RealPortTM CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 User s Guide ...

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Page 3: ...ers 4 4 Appendixes A 1 A Support Services A 1 B Specifications A 4 C Lifetime Limited Warranty A 5 D Regulatory Agency Notices A 8 E Software License Agreement A 18 Windows 95 98 and NT Online Documentation See the Help file HELPDOCS HLP on the Xircom CD ROM for additional information After running SETUP EXE access this file from the Xircom Utilities program group Windows 3 x Installation Utility ...

Page 4: ...iv RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 User s Guide IBM OS 2 installation For IBM OS 2 installation instructions see the Windows Help file HELPDOCS HLP on the Xircom CD ROM ...

Page 5: ...l the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 Integrated PC Card hardware and network cabling Then proceed to the software installation chapter for your operating system environment as follows Chapter 2 Windows 95 and 98 Installation Chapter 3 Windows NT Installation Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Additional documentation for Windows 95 98 NT and 3 x IBM OS 2 and 32 bit ODI is supplie...

Page 6: ...ircom Cellular Connection Kit for analog cellular systems in the U S and Canada enables data transmission by cellular phone using the RealPort Integrated PC Card Modem Popular mobile phones using AMPS analog cellular technology are supported Visit www xircom com for additional information on these kits Hardware Installation Package Contents Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 Model RB...

Page 7: ...tegrated PC Card are identical use one to connect the modem to the telephone line the other for an approved telephone set Some countries prohibit or restrict use of two RJ 11 connections The CardBus adapter can only be used in CardBus compli ant PC Card slots Inserting the RealPort Integrated PC Card 4 LAN LINK ORANGE 100Mbps GREEN 10Mbps 1 TRANSMIT RECEIVE YELLOW 2 CARRIER DETECT GREEN 3 LAN ACTI...

Page 8: ...proved Telephone RJ 11 Connecting to a Wireless Handset for Data Transmission RJ 45 RJ 11 connectors are identical use one for modem link one for an approved telephone Some countries prohibit or restrict use of a second RJ 11 connection RJ 11 DO NOT PLUG AN RJ 11 CONNECTOR INTO THE RJ 45 SOCKET GSM 900 1800 1900 DCS 1800 PCS 1900 AMPS Cellular ISDN optional kits available ...

Page 9: ...on the Xircom CD ROM Drivers Available The following drivers for Windows 95 and 98 are supplied with the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 NDIS3 CBE SYS NDIS4 CBEN4 SYS 32 bit ODI CBE LAN with promiscuous support The NDIS3 driver CBE SYS is installed by default using the procedures in this chapter For NDIS4 instructions see the README file on the Xircom CD ROM 32 Bit ODI Driver If your env...

Page 10: ...se files COM Port Assignment under Windows 95 and 98 COM5 is automatically assigned to the modem when the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 is installed under Windows 95 or 98 TAPI compatible Windows applications support the COM5 setting For applications that do not support COM5 you can change the COM port assignment by running SETUP EXE after installation then running the Xircom COM Port ...

Page 11: ...m CD ROM 3 After installation select No if prompted to reboot Proceed to step 4 Xircom Utilities 4 Use Start Run to execute A SETUP EXE from the Xircom diskette Xircom utilities and online documentation will be installed in a program group on your hard drive 5 When prompted to reboot choose Yes After the computer restarts and Windows reloads Xircom CountrySelect and online registration software wi...

Page 12: ...y Remove the check mark under Device Usage Note In Windows 95 version 950b or later check the Disable in this Hardware Profile option to disable the device Use the Modem Diagnostics Tool to verify the computer to modem interface 1 In the Modems option in Control Panel click Diagnostics 2 In Diagnostics properties highlight the COM port associated with the Xircom modem and click the More Info butto...

Page 13: ...ersion in MS DOS To continue adding information to the log file place a check mark in the Append to Log option box in the Advanced Connection Settings window in the path Control Panel Modems Properties Connection Advanced Windows 95 and 98 Driver Parameters CBE SYS and CBEN4 SYS Driver Settings CBE SYS is an NDIS3 driver CBEN4 SYS is an NDIS4 driver Both conform to the Microsoft Network Driver Int...

Page 14: ...etwork Address See Network Administrators note below Socket AutoDetect 0 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 For Network Administrators Only The network node address can be modified by specifying a value for Network Address such as 0080C7112233 If the user does NOT specify a Network Address then the CBE SYS driver uses the network node address contained in the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 Card Informa ti...

Page 15: ...driver CBE SYS is installed by default using the procedures in this chapter For NDIS4 instructions see the README file on the Xircom CD ROM For the latest information on CardBus support in Windows NT review the README file on the Xircom CD ROM Installing under NT 4 0 1 Insert the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 into the CardBus PC Card slot as described in Chapter 1 Hard ware Installatio...

Page 16: ...ur Network Administrator 12 When the Network Settings Change window opens click Yes to restart the computer Modem Setup 13 After the computer has been restarted select Modems from the Control Panel 14 At the Install New Modem screen make sure that the Don t detect my modem I will select it from a list checkbox is NOT checked Click Next NT will query the COM ports to find the Xircom modem Click Nex...

Page 17: ...ws NT Network Control Panel This applet uses the OEMSETNT INF file to set the corresponding parameters in the registry For definitions of the keywords listed see Keyword Refer ence in Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Parameter Valid Values Registry Value CableDetect OFF 0 ON 1 EarlyReceive OFF 0 ON 1 EarlyTransmit OFF 0 ON 1 InterruptNumber 3 15 same InterruptStyle AutoDetect 0 PCI IRQ 1 ...

Page 18: ...cket AutoDetect 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 TXBUFFERSIZE 0 100 For Network Administrators Only To modify the network node address manually select Run type regedit and press Return Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE System CurrentControlSet Services CBE Click the Edit menu select New String Value Rename the new value NetworkAddress no spaces case sensitive press Enter Double click NetworkAddress and enter the 12 digit ad...

Page 19: ...troubleshooting procedures for their operating environment Additional Sources of Information Consult your computer and network documentation as needed For the latest technical information on the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 see the README file on the Xircom CD ROM or visit the Xircom World Wide Web site at www xircom com See Appendix A in this User s Guide for Xircom support services ...

Page 20: ...3 Select Start Run path CBEDIAG EXE where path is the drive containing the Xircom CD ROM 4 Navigate through the diagnostic program by clicking the appropriate tab When finished click OK to exit Executing the MS DOS Windows 3 x Diagnostic Program CBETEST can only be run from the MS DOS command line It cannot be run from a DOS box within Windows 1 Install the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 5...

Page 21: ...dicated on the button or the left mouse button Online help is provided Troubleshooting Checklist Review the README file on the Xircom CD ROM Be sure you have the current drivers for your adapter Check the Xircom website at http www xircom com When loading drivers or running the test utility keep the network cable attached to the RealPort CardBus Integrated PC Card Under Novell ensure that the FRAM...

Page 22: ...cable attached to the card and puts the adapter into a low power mode Normal power is restored when the cable is reattached CACHE sets system cache line size on the CardBus bridge Values are system dependent and may include only 0 cache disabled 4 8 16 or 32 Changes could affect network performance DIRECTENABLE 32 bit NDIS3 Driver CBE SYS forces the method used by driver to determine if a Xircom C...

Page 23: ... this parameter is ignored unless the ISAIRQ keyword is used as an override If this parameter is not specified the driver will detect an IRQ automatically ISAIRQ use this keyword to force ISA IRQ routing Some CardBus bridges have the capability of supporting both PCI and ISA style IRQ routing The driver automatically determines the best choice for this option unless this keyword is used as an over...

Page 24: ...s to link integrity ENABLED MEM MEMORY specifies the host PC memory location for the Xircom adapter in hexadecimal notation when MODE MEMORY memory mapped I O is being used see MODE The memory block occupies 4 Kbytes of host memory MODE when set to IO disables requests for memory mapped mode on systems that only support an I O driven card The MEMORY setting provides increased performance on comput...

Page 25: ... keyword may negatively impact performance PCIIRQ forces the driver to use PCI IRQ routing Some CardBus bridges have the capability of supporting both PCI and ISA style IRQ routing The driver automatically determines the best choice for this option unless this keyword is used as an override PORT ODI driver see IOADDRESS RXBUFFERSIZE sets size of the adapter receive packet buffer This is a number i...

Page 26: ...dapter Under AutoDetect the driver will automatically check all slots for the Xircom CardBus adapter TXBUFFERSIZE sets the size of the adapter transmit packet buffer This is the number of transmit packets in decimal in the range 1 10 for 16 bit drivers and 1 100 for the 32 bit ODI driver Each packet adds approximately 1520 bytes to the resident size of the driver VERBOSE displays additional config...

Page 27: ...upport department at 805 376 9200 Outside the U S A Contact your local Xircom supplier or Xircom regional office Software and Driver Updates World Wide Web To download drivers subject to the terms of the Xircom Software License Agreement from the Xircom website go to www xircom com Bulletin Board System BBS Set your modem to its maximum speed no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit to connect at up to 56...

Page 28: ... 375 5280 BBS up to 56Kbps 805 376 9130 BBS up to 33 6Kbps cs xircom com E mail www xircom com World Wide Web Europe Middle East and Africa Customer Support Xircom Europe N V Veldkant 39 2550 Kontich Belgium Direct Line to Customer Support 32 0 70 233 307 Telephone English language 32 0 70 233 852 Telephone Dutch language 32 0 70 233 851 Telephone French language 32 0 70 233 850 Telephone German l...

Page 29: ... 2 8923 7090 Customer Support 61 0 2 8923 7099 Fax aunzts xircom com E mail Japan Customer Support Xircom Japan KK TOHTAM Bldg 2F 3 10 5 Shibuya Shibuya ku Tokyo 150 0002 Japan 81 03 3407 1900 Customer Support 81 03 3407 0180 Fax japan_ts xircom com E mail Additional International Access Contact your local reseller or distributor www xircom com World Wide Web Please fill out and return the Product...

Page 30: ...30 mA active 110 mA typical 100Base TX 3 3V DC 150 mA idle 165 mA active 160 mA typical Modem only 3 3V DC 40 mA sleep 240 mA active 10Base T Modem 3 3V DC 280 mA active 100Base TX Modem 3 3V DC 340 mA active Power Management Supports ACPI CardBus Power Management Specification MAGIC PACKET WAKE UP Technology Wake on LAN Approvals FCC Part 15 Part 68 CE Mark CTR 21 ModemSpecifications Data modulat...

Page 31: ...al compliance with your user documentation accompa nying the Products for as long as you own and properly use the Products Software Software accompanying these Products including driver utility software etc and the magnetic media containing the software are warranted to perform in substantial compliance with the specifications contained in your user documentation for two years from your purchase d...

Page 32: ...cal Support department at 805 376 9200 Outside the U S A Contact your local Xircom supplier or Xircom regional office Your Xircom contact will discuss your problem to confirm the defect If warranty or return service is needed you ll receive a Return Material Authorization RMA number Replacement Product will be shipped when the original Product has been received by Xircom U S only advance shipment ...

Page 33: ...do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on the length of an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Our warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country International Notice Due to differing national regulations and approval require...

Page 34: ...eclaration is based upon compliance of the Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 model RBEM56G 100 to the above standards Xircom has determined that model RBEM56G 100 has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated These units are identical to the units tested and...

Page 35: ...a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to the digital device not expressly approved by Xircom Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment It is suggested that only shielded and grounded cables be used with the equipment to ensure compliance with FCC rules Note When ...

Page 36: ...ent Manufacturer Xircom Inc 2300 Corporate Center Drive Thousand Oaks CA 91320 1420 U S A Model RBEM56G 100 FCC Registration Number See the unit Ringer Equivalency No See the unit This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules On the back of the RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equiva lency Numb...

Page 37: ... the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other for which charges exceeds local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your ...

Page 38: ...aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by a user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telephone communi cations company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users s...

Page 39: ...ts 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC 98 13 EC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment This declaration is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards EN 55022 CISPR 22B RF Emissions Control EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 3 4 Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbance Product Description Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10 100 Modem 56 Model RBEM56G 100 Authorized S...

Page 40: ...EEC 89 336 EEC EMC Directive with Amendments 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC This declaration is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards EN 55022 CISPR 22A RF Emissions Control EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 3 4 Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbance Product Description Xircom 10Base 2 Ethernet Cable Accessory with 10 100BTX Passthrough Model CABLE ETH213 Authorized Signature R W Bass Vice ...

Page 41: ...een tested and found to be compliant with CTR 21 and therefore can be used in any of the countries of the EU NOTE These regulations do not affect GlobalACCESS features of the Xircom modem including use on networks of countries outside the European Union For a complete list of worldwide modem approvals see the Xircom website at www xircom com Addendum to the CE Mark Declaration of Conformity Direct...

Page 42: ... the product RBEM56G 100 is designed to work and any notified networks with which it may have interworking difficulties R W Bass Vice President Operations This product is designed to work on PSTNs in the following countries PSTN Product designed to work with this PSTN Austria X Belgium X Denmark X Finland X France X Germany X Greece X Iceland X Ireland X Italy X Luxembourg X Norway X Portugal X Sp...

Page 43: ...tions this telephone may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specification 1...

Page 44: ...the prior written consent of Xircom c Remove any proprietary notices labels or marks on the program and accompanying documentation Failure to comply with any of the above restrictions will terminate this license This is not a sale Title and copyrights to the program and accompa nying documentation and any copies remain with Xircom except that title to software programs shipped by Xircom through an...