Trendnet TE-CF100 User Manual

Compact Flash Size
10/100 Fast Ethernet
LAN Card
For Both Notebook PC and
Windows CE-based PDA / Palm PC
Doc. No.:101802-01
FCC REGULATORY STATEMENTS
Part15, Class B
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interface, and
2. This device must accept any interface received, including interface 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 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 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 distance between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by party responsible for compliance could void the user the user authority to operate the equipment.
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................ 1
OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS ................ 2
Parts Names................................................... 3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................4
Connecting to a PDA/Palm PC...................... 4
Installing into a Notebook PC ....................... 4
Connecting to the Network............................ 5
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION For
PDA/Palm PC with Windows CE 2.0..............6
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION For
Notebook PC ..................................................... 8
Installation for Windows 95 .......................... 8
Installation for Windows 98 .......................... 8
Installation for Window ME........................ 11
Installation for Windows 2000 .................... 12
Installation for Windows XP ....................... 15
Installation for Windows NT 4.0................. 17
Novell Netware 3.x/4.x................................ 19
MS LAN Manager....................................... 23
Packet Driver ............................................... 25
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 ................... 26
Installation for IBM OS/2 Warp.................. 31
INTERNET ACCESS ....................................33
Setup Pocket PC 2002 PDA ........................ 33
Appendix A. SPECIFICATIONS ............39
Network Interface Specifications ................ 39
Host Interface and Physical Specifications.. 39
Operating Systems....................................... 40
Power Requirements.................................... 40
General Specification .................................. 40

INTRODUCTION

This CompactFlash Size 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Card is designed for Windows CE-based palm-sized PCs, handheld PCs and any computer with a CompactFlash slot.
Plus, with connecting to a PCMCIA Adapter (not included), this CompactFlash Fast Ethernet LAN Card turns into a PC card that plugs into any computer with a PCMCIA slot.
The CompactFlash Fast Ethernet LAN Card is simple to use, providing automatic installation, and no external power is required.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

For Notebook PC:

An IBM compatible notebook computer with
386SX or faster processor
At least one Type II PC Card socket
Drivers and utilities provided with this
product
PCMCIA release 2.1 compliant
Card Services and Socket Services.

For Windows CE-based PDA/Palm PC:

One Type I CompactFlash Slot supporting IO
functionality.
Windows CE 2.0 or newer version
Windows CE Service Disk
CF+ and CompactFlash Spec. Reversion 1.4
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compliant Card Services and Socket Services

OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS

For Notebook PC:

Novell Netware 3.x/4.x
Microsoft LAN Manager Packet Driver Applications Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Microsoft Windows 3.1 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows XP Lantastic 6.0 IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3

For Windows CE-based PDA/Palm PC:

Software Compatibility
Windows CE 2.0 or newer version
Hardware Compatibility for Processor Families:
Supports PDA/Palm PC using MIPS4000 series, and Hitachi Sh3 series processors.
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Parts Names

TX LED
COL LED
RX LED
RJ-45 port
CompactFlash-sized 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN card with Direct Port
Full/Half
100/10 LED
Link
CompactFlash PC Card adapter
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

It’s referred to as the Compact Card for the separate CompactFlash Size 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Card; and referred to as the PC Card for the CompactFlash Fast Ethernet LAN Card together with our CompactFlash PC Card Adapter in this manual.

Connecting to a PDA/Palm PC

1. Insert the CompactFlash Size 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Card into Windows CE­based PDA/Palm PC by aligning the Compact Card with wide connector toward the CompactFlash slot.

Installing into a Notebook PC

1. Plug the CompactFlash-Size 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Card into the PCMCIA Adapter. The CompactFlash Fast Ethernet LAN Card is then turning into a conventional PCMCIA type II PC Card.
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2. Align the PC Card toward the PC Card slot with brand label facing upward, as shown below.
Notebook

Connecting to the Network

1. Connect unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable to the RJ-45 connector before loading any network driver.
For operation in the 10Mbps (10Base-T)
Ethernet network, Category 3, 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable could be used to connect between the media coupler and a 10Mbps hub or switch.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR PDA/PALM PC WITH WINDOWS CE
2.0
1. Establish a connection between the PDA/Palm PC with the Host PC, typically your Host PC running Windows98/2000/ME/XP/NT4.0.
2. Install “ActiveSync” connection from the WinCE Services CD to your desktop PC. For more information, please refer to Online help.
3. Connect the PDA/Palm PC to the Host PC COM1 or COM2 port with serial cable.
4. Once the connectiopn between Host PC and PDA/Palm PC is established, an “Mobile device” icon will appear inside “My Computer” folder of the Host PC.
5. Insert Disk “ CompactFlash Ethernet LAN Card for WinCE”. Use “Windows Explorer” to open files directories in A:, then double click on the directory A: disk and look for setup file “setup.exe”. Please Execute the setup file.
6. Insert the Compact Card and reset the PDA/Palm PC thereafter. Then Configure your Compact LAN Card as follows.
7. Doble click on “Network”, select “property and choose “Obtain an IP address through DHCP sever”. At this time, you should see “CompactFlash Size 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Card” installed and shown in the WinCE screen.
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8. If your local LAN does not have the DHCP, you may have to manully configure the IP address under “Specific an IP address” option.
9. After you have followed the procedure described above and setup the Compact Card correctly, you may use the pocket Internet Explore to browse the internet.
Note: Host PC's running Windows 95 OSR2 cannot active sync after entering suspend mode. If the machine goes into suspend, it will need to be reset in order to active sync with the handheld device.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR NOTEBOOK PC

Installation for Windows 95

The installation procedures for the network driver may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 95 you are using and also your current system configuration.
1. Once the PCMCIA Fast Ethernet PC Card is connected to your computer, Windows 95 will automatically detect the new hardware device as shown below. Insert the program diskette #1 into your floppy drive.
2. Click Next. When the PCMCIA Fast
Ethernet PC Card message appears, click Finish. The Installation program will
continue to copy the necessary files into your computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed. If Windows asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation or setup files, insert the CD-ROM or disks as requested, and direct Windows 95 to the proper location.
4. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click Yes.

Installation for Windows 98

1. Once the PC Card is connected to your computer, Windows 98 will automatically detect the new hardware device as shown below. Click Next.
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2. Insert the device driver diskette into your floppy drive. When Windows prompts you
What do you want Windows to do? Select
Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).
Click Next.
3. Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed.
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4. The installation program will proceed automatically.
5. In the following dialog box, direct your system to copy the requested files from the floppy root directory, i.e. A:\. Press OK.
6. If you are asked to insert Windows 98 CD­ROM in the selective drive, please do so to have Windows copy all the necessary files to your system. . When the following window appears, click Finish.
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