UE1205CB - Network card / adapter StarTech.com - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Fast Ethernet PC Card (CardBus)
Model	UE1205CB
Standards	IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)
Bus Interface	32-bit CardBus (PCMCIA Type II)
Data Transfer Rate	10/100 Mbps (auto-negotiation)
Duplex Support	Full and half-duplex
Power Consumption	+3.3V DC; 107 mA (10Mbps), 104 mA (100Mbps)
LED Indicators	Link 10 (green), Link 100 (green), Act (orange)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Emissions Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Class B
Dimensions (approx.)	85.6 x 54.0 x 3.3 mm (3.37 x 2.13 x 0.13 in)
Weight (approx.)	20 g (0.7 oz)
System Requirements	486+ notebook, open Type II slot, PCMCIA 2.1, Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT, etc.
Warranty	Lifetime
Plug and Play	Yes
Auto-Negotiation	Yes
Bus Mastering	32-bit bus-mastering
Package Contents	CardBus PC card, driver disk

Frequently Asked Questions - UE1205CB StarTech.com

What operating systems are supported by the StarTech.com UE1205CB?

The UE1205CB supports Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows NT 3.5x/4.0, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x, Microsoft LAN Manager, Packet Driver Applications, Windows 3.1, and Lantastic 6.0.

How do I install the drivers for the UE1205CB in Windows XP?

Windows XP will automatically detect the card. Insert the driver disk into the floppy drive, click Next at the Found New Hardware Wizard, then click Continue Anyway. The driver will install, and then click Finish.

What do the LEDs on the card indicate?

Three LEDs are present: Link 10 (green) lights when the card is in 10 Mbps mode; Link 100 (green) lights in 100 Mbps mode; Act (orange) blinks during network activity.

Is the UE1205CB compatible with both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks?

Yes, it auto-negotiates between 10 Mbps (10BaseT) and 100 Mbps (100BaseTX) speeds and supports full and half-duplex modes.

What type of cable is required to connect the UE1205CB to a network?

A Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) patch cable with an RJ-45 connector is required (not included).

Does the UE1205CB support Plug and Play?

Yes, it is fully compliant with Plug and Play specifications for easy installation in compatible systems.

What is the power consumption of the UE1205CB?

It operates on +3.3V DC with a maximum current of 107 mA at 10 Mbps and 104 mA at 100 Mbps.

What should I do if the card is not detected by my notebook?

Ensure the card is fully inserted into a Type II PC Card slot and that PCMCIA Card Services and Socket Services are installed (they are usually pre-installed on notebooks). Check your notebook's user guide for details.

Can I use the UE1205CB with 64-bit operating systems?

The manual does not list 64-bit OS support. The card is designed for 32-bit CardBus and may not have 64-bit drivers. Check StarTech.com's website for the latest driver updates.

How can I get technical support for this product?

Visit StarTech.com's Tech Support section for the Knowledge Base, FAQ, and driver downloads. You can also call 1-519-455-4931 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST (except holidays).

USER MANUAL UE1205CB StarTech.com

Fast Ethernet PC Card

CardBus 10/100 Fast Ethernet PC Card

UE1205CB

Instruction Guide

StarTech.com

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Technical Support

The following technical resources are available for this StarTech.com product:

On-line help:

We are constantly adding new information to the Tech Support section of our web site. To access this page, click the Tech support link on our homepage, www.startech.com. In the tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance with this card.

Knowledge Base - This tool allows you to search for answers to common issues using key words that describe the product and your issue.

FAQ - This tool provides quick answers to the top questions asked by our customers.

Downloads - This selection takes you to our driver download page where you can find the latest drivers for this product.

Call StarTech.com tech support for help: 1-519-455-4931

Support hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST (except holidays)

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime warranty. In addition StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted below, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability to StarTech.com Ltd. (or its officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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1. A dialog box will occur prompting you to adjust the driver's settings. Choose the "Memory Address", "IRQ Number", and "Connection Type" for the card. Click OK. The installation procedure will begin.
2. When the Network window reappears, click Bindings. Choose your bindings. Do the same for Protocols and Services. Click OK.
3. Click Close and reboot your computer. After NT restarts, be sure to log in.

Monitoring Your PC Card

The three LEDs on the front of the card are your best indication of what the card is doing.

LED	Colour	Status
Link 10	Green	Card is in 10 Mbps mode
Link 100	Green	Card is in 100 Mbps mode
Act	Orange	Network activity

Specifications

Standards IEEE 803.2 and 802.3u
Power	+3.3V DC10M: 107mA max100M 104mA max
LEDs Link 10, Link 100, Act
Operating Temperature	52°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non condensing)
Emission FCC (Part 15 Class B), 1998 CE Mark (Class B)

Table of Contents

Introduction 2

Installation ....3

Installing the Drivers ....3

Monitoring Your PC Card ....6

Specifications ....6

Technical Support 7

Warranty Information ....7

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com CardBus 10/100 Fast Ethernet PC Card. This 32-bit card connects your notebook computer to your Ethernet LAN and experience super-fast transfer speeds of up to 100Mbps. Full duplex support means that the card can simultaneously transmit and receive information at these high speeds. The card is a snap to install and set up and is fully Plug and Play compatible in a wide range of operating environments.

Features

• Complies with 10BaseT Ethernet and 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet standards
• Capable of full- and half-duplex communications
• Complies with Plug and Play specifications
  • 32-bit bus-mastering data transfer
  • Auto-negotiation function determines the optimal transmission rate
• Backed by StarTech.com's lifetime warranty

Before You Begin

To ensure a quick and easy card installation, please read through this section carefully before attempting to install the card.

System Requirements

• An IBM compatible notebook computer with a 486 or higher processor
  • An open Type II PC Card socket
• PCMCIA release 2.1 compliant Card Services and Socket Services (usually already installed on notebook computers. Check your notebook's user guide for details)
• One of the following operating environments: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x/NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x, Microsoft LAN Manager, Packet Driver Applications, Windows 3.1, Lantastic 6.0

Contents

This package should contain:

- 1 x CardBus PC card

- 1 x driver disk

1. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click Next.
2. Select "Floppy disk drives" and insert the driver disk into your floppy drive. Click Next.
3. Once the appropriate driver has been found, click Next.
4. You may see a "Digital Signature Not Found" window. Click Yes to continue.
5. When installation is complete, click Finish.

Windows XP

1. Windows XP will automatically detect the new hardware. At the Found New Hardware Wizard window, insert the driver disk into the floppy disk drive and click Next start to search floppy drive A for network driver.
2. Click Continue Anyway. Windows XP will begin installing the driver.
3. Click Finish.

Window NT 3.5

1. From Control Panel, choose Network Setup.
2. Click Add Adapter.
3. Select " Requires disk from manufacturer".
4. Insert the driver diskette into your floppy drive and type "A:\".
5. Select "CardBus Fast Ethernet Attached Port PC Card" from the list.
6. Set "Memory Address", "IRQ Number", and "Connection Type" to the desired settings from the lists of free resources available. Click OK.
7. Click OK to exit network setup.
8. Reboot your computer.

Windows NT4.0

1. From Control Panel choose Network Setup.
2. Click Adapters.
3. Click Add, followed by Have Disk. Insert the driver disk into your floppy drive. When asked to supply the path to the disk, type "A:\" and click OK.

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1. Click OK to restart the computer.
2. Go to the Network tab again and set up your Clients, Protocols, and Services.
3. Restart your computer again.

Windows 95 OSR2

1. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware device. Click Next.
2. Click Other Locations.
3. Insert the driver disk into your floppy drive. Type "A:\". The installation procedure will now begin. You may be required to insert your Windows 95 disk(s).
4. When installation is complete, go to the Control Panel and click the Network tab. Set up your Clients, Protocols, and Services, then restart your computer.

Windows 98

1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the new hardware device and prompt you to insert the device driver. Insert the driver disk into your floppy drive and click Next.
2. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)" and click Next.
3. Select "Floppy disk drives" and click Next.
4. Click Next to begin the installation. You may be required to insert your Windows 98 CD.
5. Click Finish when the installation is complete and reboot your computer.

Windows Me

1. Windows Me will automatically detect the new hardware device. Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and click Next.
2. Choose "Specify a location" and click Browse. Select your floppy drive and click Next.
3. Click Next when Windows has found the driver. The installation procedure will begin.
4. Click Finish when the installation has completed and reboot your computer.

Windows 2000

1. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware device. Click Next.

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Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of your notebook card and the related software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the order listed.

Installing the Card

1. Locate the PC slot on your notebook. Consult your notebook's user manual if you require assistance.
2. Slide the card gently into the slot until it is well seated.
3. Attach the card to your Ethernet hub/switch using a Category 5 UTP patch cable (not included).

NOTE: StarTech.com carries a wide range of Ethernet cables in various colors and lengths. For more information on these products, as well as tips and ideas for setting up and running your network, visit http://www.startech.com and click on the Networking Tab near the top of the screen.

Installing the Drivers

The following instructions are intended to help you install the necessary software drivers that accompany your PC card. Depending on how your computer is set up, the installation procedure might not be exactly as described. If you encounter difficulties while trying to install your drivers, please contact our Technical Support department.

NOTE: The following are installation instructions for Windows OS. If you are using Netware, Packet Driver, or any other supported environment, consult the driver installation instructions available in text form on the driver disk.

Windows 95 (Native)

NOTE! If you are unsure what version of Windows 95 you are running, go to Control Panel and select the General tab. If your system is listed as Microsoft Windows 95 4.00.950 or 4.00.950A, you are running Windows 95 Native. If your system is listed as 4.00.950B, you are running OSR2 Windows.

1. Go to Control Panel and click the Network tab.
2. Click Add.
3. Double-click Adapter.
4. Double-click Have Disk. Insert the driver disk into your floppy drive.
5. Type "A:\" and click OK.
6. Select "CardBus Fast Ethernet 10/100 Adapter manual load" and click OK.
7. The Network window will reopen. Click OK. The installation procedure will begin. You may be required to insert your Windows 95 disk(s).