Cisco Linksys PCM1000 User Manual

USER GUIDE

Gigabit Notebook Adapter

Model: PCM1000 (EU)

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 2

Appendix B: Specications 3

Appendix C: Warranty Information 4

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Appendix D: Regulatory Information 6

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Appendix E: Software License Agreement 11

Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1:
Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Gigabit Notebook Adapter.
The Gigabit Notebook Adapter allows you to easily
connect your Notebook PC to any 10/100Mbps or Gigabit
hub or switch by sliding into a single Type II slot on your
PC. The RJ-45 network connector is integrated into the
card, so there’s no dongle to lose or break, and the pop­up connector folds flat when not in use for easier storage.
After you install the software, simply connect a network
cable into the Gigabit Notebook Adapter’s Ethernet port,
and you are networked. The card automatically negotiates
the network’s best speed, at 10, 100, or 1000 megabits per
second and supports both 802.1p traffic prioritization
and 802.1q VLAN tagging. The easy-to-read LEDs let you
know the link status, your link speed, and network activity.
Ultra-low power consumption minimizes drain on your
notebook’s battery life.

Front Panel

Ethernet Port

Ethernet Port with Ethernet Cable Connected

Ethernet (Green) The Ethernet port connects

to the Ethernet port on your network device,
such as a router, using an Ethernet cable.

LEDs

Power (Green) The Power LED lights up when

the Gigabit Notebook Adapter is connected to
your PC.

10/100 (Green) The 10/100 LED lights up when

the Gigabit Notebook Adapter is connected to
a 10Mbps or 100Mbps network.

Gigabit (Green) The Gigabit LED lights

up when the Gigabit Notebook Adapter is
connected to a Gigabit network.

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Appendix A

Troubleshooting

Appendix A:
Troubleshooting

Your computer does not recognize the Adapter.

Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into the
CardBus slot.

The Adapter does not work properly.

Remove the Adapter, and then reinsert it into the
computer’s CardBus slot.

You need to uninstall the Adapter software from your
PC.

Follow the steps below.

Insert the Setup Utility CD into your PC’s CD-ROM 1.
drive.

The Setup Utility’s 2. Welcome screen will appear on your
monitor. If it does not, click Start, then select Run, and
enter d:\setup.exe (where “d” is your PC’s CD-ROM
drive).

Click the 3. Uninstall tab, then click the Uninstall button.
Click Next to continue the uninstallation.

You will be asked to confirm that you want to uninstall 5.
the driver. Click OK to continue the uninstallation
process or click Cancel to cancel the uninstallation
process.

Confirm Uninstallation

The 6. Maintenance Complete screen appears when the
uninstallation is complete. Click Finish to finish the
uninstallation and exit the uninstallation process.

Welcome Screen—Uninstall tab

On the InstallShield Wizard screen, do not click 4. Cancel
unless you want to cancel the uninstallation process.

Maintenance Complete

WEB: If your questions are not addressed here,

refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com

InstallShield Wizard

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Appendix B

Appendix B:
Specifications

Model PCM1000
Standards IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u,

IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x,
IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1q

Ports One RJ-45 port
Cabling Type CAT5 Ethernet
LEDs Power, 10/100, Gigabit

Environmental

Dimensions 122 mm x 6 mm x 54 mm
Weight 40 g
Power 3,3V Bus Powered –

Consumption:
Tx: 695 mA (Maximum)
Rx: 695 mA (Maximum)
Idle: 695 mA (Maximum)

Certification CE, FCC, ICES
Operating Temp. 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104ºF)
Storage Temp. –20 to 60ºC (-4 to 140ºF)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% noncondensing

Specifications

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Appendix C

Warranty Information

Appendix C:
Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Linksys warrants that this Linksys hardware product will be
substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship
arising under normal use during the Warranty Period,
which begins on the date of purchase by the original end­user purchaser and lasts for the period specified below:

Two (2) years for new product •

Ninety (90) days for refurbished product •

This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only
to the original end-user purchaser. Your exclusive remedy
and Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty
will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) repair the product
with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product
with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished
Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of the
product less any rebates. Any repaired or replacement
products will be warranted for the remainder of the
original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is
longer. All products and/or parts that are replaced become
the property of Linksys.

This limited warranty shall apply in addition to any
statutory or other rights which you may have under a
contract of sale.

Exclusions and Limitations

This limited warranty does not apply if: (a) the product
assembly seal has been removed or damaged, (b) the
product has been altered or modified, except by Linksys,
(c) the product damage was caused by use with non­Linksys products, (d) the product has not been installed,
operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with
instructions supplied by Linksys, (e) the product has
been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress,
misuse, negligence, or accident, (f ) the serial number on
the Product has been altered, defaced, or removed, or (g)
the product is supplied or licensed for beta, evaluation,
testing or demonstration purposes for which Linksys does
not charge a purchase price or license fee.

ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT,
WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR
CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT,
IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND. Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does not
warrant that the operation of the product or software will
be uninterrupted or error free. Also, due to the continual
development of new techniques for intruding upon and
attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the
product, service, software or any equipment, system or

network on which the product or software is used will be
free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product
may include or be bundled with third party software or
service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to
such third party software or service offerings. This limited
warranty does not guarantee any continued availability
of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or
operation may require.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by
jurisdiction.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT
WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE
OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE
THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN
IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY
EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.
The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty
or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of
its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.

Obtaining Warranty Service

If you have a question about your product or experience a
problem with it, please go to www.linksys.com/support
where you will find a variety of online support tools and
information to assist you with your product. If the product
proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact
Linksys Technical Support for instructions on how to
obtain warranty service. The telephone number for Linksys
Technical Support in your area can be found in the product
User Guide and at www.linksys.com. Have your product
serial number and proof of purchase on hand when calling.
A DATED PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. If you are requested to
return your product, you will be given a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for
properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys
at your cost and risk. You must include the RMA number

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Appendix C

and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when
returning your product. Products received without a RMA
number and dated proof of original purchase will be
rejected. Do not include any other items with the product
you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered
by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and
returned to you without charge. Customers outside of
the United States of America and Canada are responsible
for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties,
VAT and other associated taxes and charges. Repairs or
replacements not covered under this limited warranty will
be subject to charge at Linksys’ then-current rates.

Technical Support

This limited warranty is neither a service nor a
support contract. Information about Linksys’ current
technical support offerings and policies (including
any fees for support services) can be found at

www.linksys.com/support

Warranty Information

General

This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the
jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you.

If any portion of this limited warranty is found to be void
or unenforceable, its remaining provisions shall remain in
full force and effect.

Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine,
CA 92623.

For more information, please contact us

www.linksys.com

Select your country, and then select SUPPORT/
TECHNICAL

For product returns:

Select your Country and then select CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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