Xircom 100, CBE-10, CE3-10BT, CE3-100BTX, CE3-10BC User Manual

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portable PCs to10Mbps
and 100Mbps Ethernet
networks with the
fastest notebook-to-LAN
connection available

The CardBus Ethernet 10/100™, a member of Xircom’s growing family of Fast Ethernet solutions for

portable PCs, provides the ultimate in high-speed Ethernet connectivity for CardBus-equipped (32-bit)
notebooks. This versatile adapter brings desktop PCI-based performance to your CardBus portable PC in
both 10Mbps and 100Mbps network environments.

The CardBus Ethernet 10/100 unleashes the full connectivity potential in portable PCs, enabling you to
take advantage of the increased bandwidth offered by 100Base-TX networks. The adapter’s
32-bit bus-mastering capabilities increase data transfer speeds between your notebook and network by
off-loading tasks from the system processor, freeing it up for other functions.

Xircom offers a wide range of Fast Ethernet options to ensure the fastest network connection available, no
matter what your configuration. The CardBus Ethernet 10/100 is the ideal performance solution for
connecting your CardBus-equipped portable PC to 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet networks.

Info

Portable PC

Platform

Network Speed

16-Bit

PC Card

32-Bit

CardBus

10 Mbps

100 Mbps

CreditCard Ethernet
10/100–Upgradable

CreditCard Ethernet

10/100–Ready

CardBus

Ethernet 10/100

Models:
CE3-10BT
CE3-10BC

Model:

CE3-100BTX

Model:

CBE-10/100BTX

Model:

CBE-10/100BTX

CardBus

Ethernet 10/100

Fast Ethernet Product Guide

Features and Benefits

Unparalleled performance—

CardBus 32-bit bus-mastering architecture
speeds data transfers between your
portable PC and the network without
burdening the PC’s processor.

Specifications

Model Number:

CBE-10/100BTX/M
CBE-10/100BTX/M-6PK
CBE-10/100BTX/M-20PK

CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Adapter

Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX networks
with a single adapter cable; auto-negotiation of

Investment protection—

Support for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps
allows a single adapter to provide high­performance 10Mbps connectivity today,
with built-in support for future
implementation of Fast Ethernet
networks.

Auto-negotiation of
10Mbps or 100Mbps—

Adapter auto-senses the speed of the
network to which it is attached, providing
seamless operation on either 10Mbps or
100Mbps network segments.

Full-duplex capabilities on 10 and
100Mbps—

Allows data to be sent and received
simultaneously, doubling the effective
throughput in full-duplex environments.

Installation program included—

Xircom’s installation program
automatically determines and configures
system resources, PC, and NOS
accordingly.

SNMP network management
agent included—

Allows portable PC to be managed
using SNMP-based network management
software.

Compatibility guaranteed—

Xircom certified: guaranteed to work in
your environment.

Multilingual User’s Guide—

Provides easy set-up in the following
languages: English, German, French,
Italian and Spanish.

10Mbps or 100Mbps operation.
Cable 100Base-TX unshielded twisted

pair (UTP) for use on Category 5
(data grade) UTP cabling; 10Base-T
unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

Connector RJ45
Operating

Distance 100m (328 ft.)

Standards

Type II CardBus PC Card
IEEE 802.3 for 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u for 100Base-TX
10/20Mbps full-duplex on 10Base-T full-duplex
networks
100/200Mbps full-duplex on 100Base-TX full­duplex networks

Physical Characteristics

Size: 86 x 54 x 5 mm (3.37 x 2.13 x 0.20 inches)
Weight: 24 g (0.85 oz)

Power Requirements:

10Base-T +3.3VDC, 360mA typical,
100Base-TX +3.3VDC, 285mA typical,

Environmental Conditions

Operating
Range: 0 to 55 degrees C,

Storage
Range: -20 to 65 degrees C,

Humidity: 95% max. noncondensing

LEDs

Transmission and Receive Activity (yellow)
Link Integrity (green for 10Base-T)
Link Integrity (orange for 100Base-TX)

Certification

FCC, Class A. CE Mark

Hardware Compatibility

Supports all popular CardBus-equipped PCs
including Acer, Fujitsu, Dell, Compaq, DEC, HP,
Texas Instruments, IBM, NEC, Packard
Bell/Zenith Data Systems and Toshiba

Software Compatibility

Network Operating Systems

Supports all popular network operating systems
including Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows
NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.x, Windows for
Workgroups, Microsoft LAN Manager, Artisoft
LANtastic, Banyan VINES, and DEC PATHWORKS

400mA max
315mA max

32 to 131 degrees F

-4 to 149 degrees F,

Fast Ethernet Product Drivers

Drivers Supplied CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 CardBus Ethernet 10/100

ODI (DOS 16-bit) ▲ ▲
ODI (OS/2 16-bit)
ODI (32-bit Novell client/server) ▲ ▲
NDIS2 (DOS 16-bit) ▲ ▲
NDIS2 (OS/2 16-bit)
Packet for TCP/IP ▲ ▲
WAN Miniport (32-bit for Windows 95) ▲ ▲
WAN Miniport (32-bit for Windows NT) ▲ ▲

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OS/2 Drivers do not support OS/2 Card Services

● In development

Additional Operating Systems and Drivers

Many additional operating systems support Xircom adapters by utilizing standard drivers supplied by Xircom.
Call the Xircom FactsLine and request document no. 8003 for a current listing.

Some proprietary operating systems vendors have also developed specialized drivers for Xircom products.
Contact your vendor for availability.

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Following cable can be ordered separately as spare or replacement connector?

CABLE-ETH121 Ethernet Cable, 10BT/100BTX, for use with CBE
Contact Xircom on the following phone numbers to order spare cables:

U.K 0800 962440
Sweden 020 798233
France 0800 905204
Italy 1677 80342
Germany 0130 814076
Other countries +32/(0)11 300 363

You’ll also find us on the World Wide Web at www.xircom.com

Warranty

Limited lifetime hardware, 2 years software

Support

Xircom introduces an extensive family of service
and support programs, including phone support
from 9 AM to 6 PM (GMT +1:00), product
upgrades, plus 24-hour access to our BBS, World
Wide Web, FactsLine, CompuServe Forum and
other electronic facilities

What Is CardBus?

CardBus is the next
generation PC Card technology. It is based on
the high-performance, 32-bit bus-mastering
PCI architecture popular in desktop computers.
CardBus allows full utilization of the high
bandwidth of Fast Ethernet networks,
dramatically increasing throughput! It also
makes the portable PC more efficient by off­loading networking tasks to the adapter.
CardBus slots utilize 3.3 volt technology,
improving notebook battery life. To use a
CardBus adapter, your portable PC must be
equipped with one or more CardBus slots.

For more information about CardBus, visit our
website at: www.xircom.com

10Mbps

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