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1 | Hardware Description The SMC1244TX 10/100 network card is equipped with: • 1 RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps connections • 1 Socket for Optional Boot ROM • 2 LED Indicators – Link/ACT, FD (Full Duplex)
2 | Package Contents After unpacking the EZ Card 10/100 SMC1244TX, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: • 1 SMC1244TX PCI Card • 1 SMC1244TX Driver and Documentation CD • 1 Quick Install Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product.
3 | Getting Started… Warning: • Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card 1. Turn on your computer and insert the Driver, Utility, and Documentation CD. Run the EZ Installation Wizard software and then shut down your machine. 2. Turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and remove the computer’s cover. 3.
4 | Driver Installation – Option 1 (Recommended) Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the driver/utility program, reboot your machine and insert your EZ Card 10/100 SMC1244TX PCI Card. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
5 | Driver Installation – Option 2 Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP Section 5.1 | Windows 95/98 NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. Step 1: After you have inserted the EZ Card 10/100 SMC1244TX PCI Card in your machine, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the [Next >] button to begin the installation.
Step 6: The system will copy the files. Do NOT press [Cancel]. Figure 5.2 Step 7: Once all the necessary files are copied from the Windows CD, the driver install process will be complete. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Figure 5.3 Step 8: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the EZ Card 10/100 SMC1244TX PCI Card will be initialized and ready for use. Section 5.
Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC1244TX PCI Card in your machine and turned it back on, the OS will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Select the [Specify the location of the driver] option. Then click the [Next >] button to begin the installation. Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Specify a location:] option. Clear the [Removable Media] checkbox. Then press the [Browse] button and look for the drivers on your CD. This should be located in ?:\SMC
Step 5: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC1244TX will be initialized and ready for use. Section 5.3 | Windows NT Step 1: NT is not a Plug-and-Play Operating System, thus you need to manually install the drivers. Right-click on the [Network] icon on the desktop and click [Properties]. Step 2: Go to the [Adapters] tab and click the [Add] button. Step 3: Click the [Have Disk] button and enter the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\SMC1244\WINNT.
Step 5: You will then be given the option to choose the [Media Type] for the adapter. This is also commonly known as the Link Speed. We recommend leaving this value at [AutoSense]. This card will automatically link up to your switch or hub at the highest supported speed. If your switch/hub does not support auto-negotiation, please select the desired "Media Type".
Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Search for a suitable driver...] option. Then click [Next >]. Step 3: Clear all checkboxes except for [Specify a location]. Then click [Next >]. Figure 5.9 Step 4: You will then be prompted to enter the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\SMC1244\WIN2000. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [OK]. You can also click [Browse] and browse to the location of the drivers on the CD for further verification.
Step 3: Go to the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. Select the [Install from a list...] option and click [Next >]. Select the [Don't Search] option and click [Next >]. Click [Have Disk] and browse to the location of the drivers on the CD. This should be ?:\SMC1244\WINXP. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [OK]. Step 4: The correct model of your SMC adapter will now be displayed. Click [Next >].
Step 3: The Device Status shows that the "This device is working properly". If there are any error messages displayed here, you will need to right-click the SMC adapter and click [Uninstall]. Then reboot the machine and go through the installation process again. Section 6.4 | Windows XP Step 1: Click [Start] and click [Control Panel]. Then click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon and select [System]. Step 2: Then go to the Hardware tab and click [Device Manager]. Open the [Network adapters] section.
7 | Troubleshooting PCI Compatibility • • Early PCI BIOS versions do not properly support the new PCI specifications and may “hang” when a network card driver tries to load. If this occurs, make sure your BIOS correctly supports the PCI Local Bus Specification (v2.
Network Connection Problems There may be a network connection problem if the LED on the card’s bracket does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer. Check the following items before contacting SMC Technical Support. • • • • • • • Be sure you are using FACTORY-made Category 5 cable for 100Mbps connections and that the length of any cable does not exceed 100m (328ft). Inspect all network cables and connections.
8 | Cable Types and Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Type Max. Length Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm 100 m (328ft) UTP Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328ft) Cable 10Base-T 100Base-TX Connector RJ-45 RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. For 10Base-T / 100Base-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
9 | Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3x 100Base-TX Flow Control IEEE 802.1p/q Host Interface: PCI Bus Specification v2.2 Data Bus Access: 32-bit bus mastering LED: Link/Activity, Speed Port: 1 RJ-45 for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Operating Systems: ODI Drivers NDIS 2.0 NDIS 3.0 NDIS 4.0 NDIS 5.0 Packet Drivers Unix MAC Novell Netware 3.12, 4.10, 4.11, 5.
Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% (non-condensing) Temperature: 32° – 131° F Dimensions: 4.72 x 1.62 in Weight: 0.10 lbs Compliances/Certifications: USA: FCC Class B Europe: CE-Mark Industry Canada Class B CISPR 22: 1993 Class B AS/NZS 3548: 1995 Class B VCCI Class B IEC 1000-4-2, -4-3, -4-4 EN60950 (TUV Bauart) UL 1950 CSA 22.2 No.
10 | Terminology 10BaseT - Physical Layer Specification for Twisted-Pair Ethernet using Unshielded Twisted Pair wire at 10Mbps. This is the most popular type of LAN cable used today because it is very cheap and easy to install. It uses RJ-45 connectors and has a cable length span of up to 100 meters. There are two versions, STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) which is more expensive and UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), the most popular cable. These cables come in 5 different categories.
Ethernet - A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second (Mbps). ESS - ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for "Extended Service Set". More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID). Fast Ethernet NIC - Network interface card that is in compliance with the IEEE 802.3u standard.
the other device. There are typically one or two ports on a device that can be toggled between MDI (not crossed) and MDI-X (crossed). Medium Dependent Interface – X (crossed) - A port on a network hub or switch that crosses the transmit lines coming in to the receive lines going out. NAT – (Network Address Translation) This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address.
