Motorola LPCI810 User Manual
User Guide
Fast Ethernet Adapter
LPCI810
Regulatory, Warranty, and Copyright Information
This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that
comes with the product.
Postpone installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.
This product was qualified under test conditions that included the use of the supplied cables between system components. To be in compliance
with regulations, the user must use these cables and install them properly.
FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 environment. 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 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Motorola, Inc., Broadband Communications Sector, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares under sole
responsibility that the LPCI810 complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. This device complies with
Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Table of Contents
Regulatory, Warranty, and Copyright Information______________ii
Section 1:Overview _______________________________________1
Features.................................................................................................................................................1
Understanding Your User Guide..........................................................................................................2
Simple Home Network Diagram...........................................................................................................2
Ethernet Adapter Card Physical Description......................................................................................3
Side and Front of Ethernet Adapter Card.........................................................................................3
LED Description...............................................................................................................................3
Section 2:Installation _____________________________________4
Overview................................................................................................................................................4
Installing Your Ethernet Adapter.........................................................................................................4
Manually Installing the Driver ..............................................................................................................6
Section 3:Troubleshooting________________________________10
Contact Us...........................................................................................................................................10
Hardware Solutions ............................................................................................................................10
Section 4:Glossary ______________________________________12
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Section 1:Overview
Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Fast Ethernet Adapter LPCI810, your entry to
high-speed networking!
With the Ethernet Adapter, desktop computers quickly join a home or small office network.
The card inserts into your computer’s available PCI slot and delivers a continuous network
connection. Once connected, you can access a single broadband connection with everyone
else on the Ethernet network. With an Ethernet Adapter in each of your computers, you can
share files, pictures, printers and more.
The Ethernet Adapter works with the fastest network applications on both 10BaseT and
100BaseT networks natively. The Ethernet Adapter automatically adjusts to the network
speed, eliminating the need for manual switching. It also works with older 5-volt and the
newer 3.3-volt motherboards, expanding the reach of the card to match your needs.
Your adapter incorporates the latest technology into an easy-to-install package. After
installing the Ethernet Adapter, you’ll have the ability to connect to your network to receive
and send e-mails and to print documents on your PC without restrictions.
Motorola Fast Ethernet Adapter LPCI810
Features
The LPCI810 offers the following features:
CD-ROM based Installation Wizard to provide easy installation
Supports both 10BaseT and 100BaseT with an auto-detecting port to seamlessly switch
to either situation
Upgradeable driver to stay current with the latest specifications
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Multiple Operating System Support (Microsoft Windows
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98SE, ME, 2000, and XP™)
Section 1 Overview
Understanding Your User Guide
The User Guide is divided into the following sections:
Overview
Installation
Troubleshooting
Glossary
Describes the LPCI810 and its functions, the technology used, and
recommended practices for using it.
Provides instructions for installing the hardware and setting up the
firmware to get your adapter up and running.
Provides a list of frequently asked questions and possible solutions.
List of terms and acronyms.
Simple Home Network Diagram
Your Ethernet Adapter allows you to access files, printers, and an Internet connection on
your network. A sample Local Area Network (LAN) is shown here:
In the example above, the Internet communicates with the modem which communicates
with the router. The router acts as the gateway to your network, sending information to
whichever device asks for information. The Ethernet Adapter card enables your desktop
computer to be part of the network.
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Ethernet Adapter Card Physical Description
Side and Front of Ethernet Adapter Card
The following illustration shows the top and front view of the Ethernet Adapter:
Link/Act
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100
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LED Description
Feature Description
100 The 100 LED illuminates amber when the card operates at 100Mbps. If the
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100 LED is not illuminated and the PC is powered on, the card is operating
at 10Mbps.
Link/Act The Link/Act LED illuminates green when the card successfully connects to
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a network. It blinks when data is being transmitted or received over the
network.
Ethernet Port The port in which you plug in your Ethernet cable.
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Section 2:Installation
Overview
Your Ethernet Adapter inserts into an unused PCI slot inside your computer.
Because your Ethernet Adapter supports both 10BaseT and 100BaseT (also known as Fast
Ethernet), no additional hardware or software is required to work with different network
segments.
Installing Your Ethernet Adapter
To install your adapter card:
1 Insert the supplied Ethernet Adapter CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The software automatically starts the Installation Wizard program
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2 Follow the prompts to set up your adapter card.
If Windows 98SE prompts you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM,
and direct Windows to its proper location (for example, D:\WIN98).
3 When prompted, power down the PC, and then unplug the electrical connection to
install the adapter card.
4 Using the instructions you received with your desktop PC, remove the cover from your
desktop PC. Ground yourself by touching the metal chassis.
5 Locate an empty PCI slot in your desktop PC.
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Note: If the Windows set up wizard does not start automatically, do the following: Click Start, then Run. On the next
window, cl ick Browse and locate your CD-ROM drive. Locate Launch.exe and highlight it. Click Open, then OK. The set
up wizard starts.
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Installation Section 2
6 Using the instructions that came with your desktop PC, install the adapter card. If
inserting an Ethernet Adapter for the first time, you might encounter some resistance.
Insert the Ethernet Adapter by gently rocking it back and forth with constant downward
pressure until the board is nearly flush. The following illustrates an example of how to
install the card:
7 Re-attach the cover to your desktop computer.
8 Return power to the PC and complete the installation instructions supplied on the
CD-ROM.
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