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Fast Ethernet PCI
10/100 Mbps PCI Adapter with
Firewall Protection
Plug-and-play installation
Remote LAN Wakeup support
On-board socket for optional Boot ROM
Auto-negotiation of speed and duplex mode
Low power consumption
ACPI and OnNow/PC 98/99 compliant
SMC EtherGuard (personal firewall) and WiNeTool
(personal sniffer tool)
User Guide
SMC1255TX-PF
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Fast Ethernet PCI User Guide From SMC’s Fast Ethernet line of award-winning workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla June 2002 Irvine, CA 92618 Pub. No:150000026800A Phone: (949) 679-8000 Part No: 01-111337-006
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Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 2002 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla, Irvine, CA. All righ
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LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable
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LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUME
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COMPLIANCES FCC - Class B 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guara
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COMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, o a Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 , 4 , 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits an
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TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Fast Ethernet PCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remote LAN Wakeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Cable and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 vi
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ABOUT THE Fast Ethernet PCI SMC’s Fast Ethernet PCI, SMC1255TX-PF, is a dual-speed card for PCI local bus-compliant computers. A true plug-and-play device, this card is auto-configurable upon power up and also supports auto-negotiation to automatically select the optimum speed and communication mode of an attached device. This PCI complies with ACPI and OnNow PC98/PC99 and also supports Remote LAN Wakeup. By connecting the PCI card’s Wake-On-LAN (WOL) cable, a WOL-enabled computer can be
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ABOUT THE Fast Ethernet PCI Features and Benefits Compatible with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standards Auto-negotiation selects 10/100 Mbps and full/half duplex for up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth Automatic configuration using the computer’s BIOS setup program Supports Remote LAN Wakeup for efficient centralized desktop management Supports optional boot ROM for remote booting ACPI and OnNow/PC98/99 compliance reduces power consumption SMC EtherGuard personal f
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Hardware Description The Fast Ethernet PCI is equipped with: • 1 RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps connections • 1 3-pin connector for Wake-On-LAN cable • 1 Socket for optional boot ROM •1 LED indicator The components of the Fast Ethernet PCI are shown in the figure below: Optional Boot ROM Socket LED Indicator RJ-45 Connector for 10/100 Mbps Wake-On-LAN Connector 3
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ABOUT THE Fast Ethernet PCI LED Indicators The Fast Ethernet PCI includes one status LED indicator, as described in the following figure and table. Link 10/100 Mbps Act Link/Activity RJ-45 Status Color Description On Indicates a valid 10BASE-T link Amber Flashing Indicates 10 Mbps network activity On Indicates a valid 100BASE-TX link Green Flashing Indicates 100 Mbps network activity 4
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Remote LAN Wakeup Remote LAN Wakeup capability is a key feature of a centrally managed PC environment. This technology enables networked PCs to be “woken up” from a sleep or powered-off state so they can be managed from a central location, at any time of the day or night. To employ Remote LAN Wakeup, three elements are required: • Desktop management software that can send a “wake-up” packet to a PC. • A Wake-On-LAN enabled PC motherboard that can supply low-level auxili
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INSTALLATION Equipment Checklist After unpacking the Fast Ethernet PCI card, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: • Fast Ethernet PCI card SMC1255TX-PF •Wake-On-LAN cable •One CD with: - Drivers for the SMC Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter - EtherGuard Firewall Software - WiNeTool Testing Utility • SMC Warranty Registration Card • This User Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, please
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION Hardware Installation Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card. 1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the computer’s cover. 2. Select an unused PCI bus master slot and remove its protective bracket. 3. Carefully insert the card and press until all the edge connectors are firmly seated inside the sl
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INSTALLATION 4. Attach the Wake-On-LAN cable (optional). If you require Wake-On-LAN capability from a powered-off state, attach one end of the 3-pin Wake-On-LAN cable to the connector on the top edge of the card, and the other end to the “5 V Standby” connector on the computer’s motherboard. Refer to your computer’s installation manual to locate this connector. 5. Connect the Fast Ethernet PCI card directly to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub or switch using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5 for
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DRIVER INSTALLATION Driver Installation The SMC CD-ROM that accompanies the PCI card contains all the network operating system drivers supported by this card. Please read the “RELEASE.TXT” file on the CD for a list of all drivers. Also, a text file is included with each driver to detail the proper installation procedure. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s Web site. http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads. 1. Windows will automatically detect t
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INSTALLATION 2. Click “Next.” 3. Check “Specify a location,” and click “Next.” 10
