MaxTech NX-16 User Manual

High Performance
Software Configurable
16-bit ISA
NE-2000 compatible
Ethernet Adapters

NX-16 Series

User's Guide

Part #MAN005 Rev. 1.1

REPAIR INFORMATION FORM

Please take a moment to note the following infor­mation. Include this form in the unlikly event that
you need to return the product for warranty service.
Refer to Section Eight for complete Warranty
information and procedures on returning your

product.

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Contents

Section One - Introduction......................... 1

Section Two - Installation........................... 2

Section Three - Driver Installation .............. 7

Section Four - Troubleshooting .................. 7

Section Five - Cable Information .............. 9

Section Six - Specifications..................... 10

Section Seven - Technical Support............. 11

Section Eight - Warranty, FCC And Other

Information........................ 12

Section One - Introduction

Maxtech’s NX-16 Series network adapt­ers are high performance, software configurable
Ethernet network adapters. Software configura­tion provides many advantages over conventional
hardware configured products, including ease of
installation, auto-configuration, and convenient
re-configuration. There is no need to set numerous
and unfamiliar jumpers when installing or re­configuring the network card. The included setup
program can either automatically select valid I/O
and IRQ addresses when a conflict is detected, or
custom-configure the adapter using parameters of
your choice.

The NX-16 Series network adapter cards
are Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) compat­ible products and can be used in any IBM PC/XT/AT
or other fully compatible computer. The adapters are
NE-2000 compatible and include a 16KB RAM
buffer for faster network transmission and reception.

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Minimum hardware requirements are an
IBM PC/XT (or better) fully compatible PC with
512K RAM running DOS 3.3 or higher. The
network operating system you use may have higher
requirements.

Section Two - Installation

This section will provide step by step in­structions on how to install your new Maxtech
network adapter. Installation of this network adapter
is a two-step process consisting of actual hardware
installation and card configuration. This network
adapter is designed to be configured using the soft­ware included on the installation diskette, eliminat­ing any time-consuming jumper/switch settings.

2.1 Unpacking Your Network Adapter

Three types of network adapter cards are
available. Before you proceed, determine the model
you have purchased. The following table summa­rizes the contents and features for your Maxtech
Ethernet product:

Model

NX- NX- NX­16T 16B 16BT

Adapter Card x x x
RJ-45 x x
BNC x x
LED (LINK) x x
BNC T-connector x x
Boot ROM Socket x x x
Installation disk x x x
User's Guide x x x

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2.2 Hardware Installation

Installation of this adapter card requires
opening and manipulating your PC. Exercise cau­tion at all times when working with AC powered
and static-sensitive equipment. Turn off and un­plug your PC before installation. Discharge any
static electricity from your body by touching any
metal surface.

1. Turn off your computer and all peripherals.

2. Make a note of the power cord and other
cables connected to your computer and dis­connect them.

3. Remove your computer’s cover (refer to
your computer’s owner manual).

4. Select any available expansion slot, and
then remove the slot cover (refer to Figure

1). A 16-bit expansion slot is recommended.

Figure 1

5. Touch the computer chassis before remov­ing the adapter from its anti-static bag. This
will discharge any static electricity from
your body.

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