3COM 3CXSH572BT User Manual

Lower costs and increase productivity
by connecting your notebook PC to
your office LAN with the 3Com

®

OfficeConnect®10/100 LAN
PC Card, models 3CXSH572BT
and 3CCSH572BT. This PC Card
delivers reliable, high-quality 3Com
networking features in an easy-to-use
solution designed specifically to
meet the needs of small businesses.
You easily access your office network
to share Internet access, files, e-mail,
printers, scanners, applications,
and more.

This PC Card is easy to install. In just
a few minutes you’re ready to access
your 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps
Fast Ethernet network. The PC Card
automatically configures for either
network speed, so you can upgrade
your network anytime without
buying a new PC Card. And at either
speed, built-in XJACK

®

connector on

the 3CX model, simply pops out to

connect to a network cable. There are
no cables to carry or lose. On the go,
XJACK connector stores safely inside
your PC Card.

The 3Com OfficeConnect 10/100
LAN PC Card is a core part of the
OfficeConnect family of products,
providing small businesses with the
power to share information, connect
remote locations, and access the
Internet. Delivering the advantages
of networking to small businesses,
the market-leading OfficeConnect
system helps small businesses
streamline operations, effectively
manage costly resources, and
increase communication
within and between offices.

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Key Benefits

Simple and reliable. Designed
for small office mobile users
connecting to 10 and 100 Mbps
networks, this PC Card delivers
outstanding network power to let
your office easily share Internet
access, files, e-mail, printers,
scanners, applications, and more.

Optimized for Windows. Easily
installs in Windows 95, 98, and
Windows NT to provide an ideal
solution for peer-to-peer and
client-server networks.

Easy installation and use. Get
up and running quickly with easy,
step-by-step instructions and free
Network Assistant CD-ROM to
explain network setup, trouble­shooting, expansion, and more.

Part of the award-winning
OfficeConnect®family. As your

business requirements change,
add additional functions such as
high- speed networking, internet
access, remote access or printer
sharing capabilities.

Better performance. Spend less
time waiting to send or receive
information with patented 3Com
Parallel Tasking®technology for
higher network throughput and
full-duplex operation that sends
and receives data at the same
time at both 10 and 100 Mbps.

Durable connections, no cables.

Save yourself from carrying or
losing extra network cables with
XJACK®connector—built in to the
PC Card, durable, and as easy
to use as a ballpoint pen.

Unlimited support and a lifetime
warranty. 3Com NICs, PC Cards,

connectors, and cables are backed
by a lifetime limited warranty

†

and unlimited, high-quality
technical support.

†See User Guide for details.

An ideal PC Card for small offices
that need reliable, easy to install
and maintain, cost-effective network
access for mobile users.

10/100 LAN PC Card

Simple, reliable network access for notebook computers

3Com®OfficeConnect

®

Slide in PC Card

Pop out connector Snap in cable

3Com Corporation

5400 Bayfront Plaza
P.O. Box 58145
Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145
Phone: 1 800 NET 3Com or

1 408 326 5000

Fax: [phone]

10/100 LAN PC Card

10/100 Ethernet performance from 3Com, the leader in NICs, PC Cards,

and Ethernet networking
Optimized performance in Windows 98, 95, and Windows NT—the operating

systems of choice for small offices

Easy, step-by-step instructions get you up and running quickly
Network Assistant CD-ROM easily explains setup, troubleshooting,

expansion, and more

XJACK®connector saves you from carrying or losing extra cables
Parallel Tasking®technology increases network throughput
3Com’s lifetime limited warranty†covers your PC Card, XJACK connector,

and cables
3Com’s unlimited technical support is available online and over

the phone anytime, anywhere.

Ordering Information

OfficeConnect 10/100 LAN PC Card

With XJACK connector (RJ-45)

Single PC Card for the Americas/Europe 3CXSH572BT
Single PC Card for Asia/Pacific Rim 3CXSH572BT-AP
Single PC Card for Japan 3CXSH572BT-JP

With cable connector (RJ-45)

Single PC Card for the Americas/Europe 3CCSH572BT
Single PC Card for Asia/Pacific Rim 3CCSH572BT-AP
Single PC Card for Japan 3CCSH572BT-JP

For more OfficeConnect product information, please refer to the following publications:

OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet NIC data sheet 400440-002

OfficeConnect ISDN LAN Modem data sheet 400396-005

OfficeConnect Hubs ans Switches data sheet 400317-008

OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem data sheet 400397-003

HP JetDirect 300X OfficeConnect Print Server data sheet 400427-002

OfficeConnect 56K Business Modem data sheet 400473-002

OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Networking data sheet 400412-003

OfficeConnect Remote 511 and 531 Access Routers data sheet 400318-003

HP JetDirect 170X OfficeConnect External Print Server data sheet 400484-002

This PC Card is optimized for note­book PCs running Windows 95, 98 or
Windows NT.* That means you enjoy
the best performance possible if you’ve
standardized on one of these popular
operating systems. Plus Parallel Tasking

®

technology allows your PC Card to
perform multiple tasks at the same time,
so you enjoy the fastest data transfer
speeds available. And you don’t wait to
send or receive information—Parallel
Tasking technology does both at once
without interruption.

The documentation included with your
PC Card makes installation easy. The
quick start and user guides cover
everything from the basics of
networking to step-by-step instructions
on how to install and use your
PC Card. The 3Com Network
Assistant CD-ROM is included with
your PC Card. It easily explains
networking for newcomers and provides
faster access to networking capabilities
for experienced users. Simple graphic
instructions explain network concepts
and clarify terms, guide you through
setup and installation, and identify and
solve system problems. Learn about
hubs, NICs, file sharing, and electronic
mail—all in one place.

* If you need broader driver support, consider 3Com

®

Megahertz®10/100 LAN PC Cards, models 3CXFE574BT
and 3CCFE574BT..

*Capable of receiving downloads at up to 56 Kbps and sending at up to 31.2 Kbps. Due to IC/FCC regulations on power output,
receiving speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary. Requires compatible analog phone line and server equipment.
See www.3com.com/56k for details.

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Nasdaq under the symbol COMS.

Copyright © 1999 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, Megahertz, OfficeConnect, Parallel Tasking, and XJACK are
registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. More connected. is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may
be trademarks of their respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Printed in U.S.A. on recycled paper 400509-001 8/99

3Com®OfficeConnect

®

Specifications

Features and Benefits

PC Card Bus Type

16-bit-works in either a 16-bit
or 32-bit CardBus PC Card slot

Cable Type

Category 5 UTP unshielded twisted
pair

Software Compatibility

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
NT 3.51 and 4.0

If you need broader driver support,
consider 3Com

®

Megahertz®10/100
LAN PC Cards, models 3CXFE754BT
and 3CCFE574BT

Hardware

Type II PC Card

Connector

XJACK connector on 3CXSH572BT
RJ-45 on 3CCSH572BT

Cables and Operating Distances

10BASE-T

Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP on two
pairs up to 328 ft/100 m

100BASE-TX

Category 5 UTP on two pairs
up to 328 ft/100 m

Network Interface

Ethernet IEEE 802.3 industry
standard

Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3u industry
standard

LEDs

10 Mbps link status
100 Mbps link status

†

See User Guide for details.