The 3Com Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking 10/100BASE-T EISA
adapter (3C597-TX) is a 32-bit adapter for use in personal computers with an
Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) computer bus.
In this guide the adapter is referred to as the Fast EtherLink
EISA adapter. It operates whether or not bus mastering is enabled.
This adapter is a dual-speed adapter connected to an Ethernet
network with a single RJ-45 connector over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.
The adapter automatically senses the speed of the hub to which it is connected
and switches to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
o When the adapter is connected to a hub that supports10BASE-T
Ethernet (10 Mbps), it switches to a network speed of 10 Mbps.
o When the adapter is connected to a hub that supports
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), it switches to a network speed of 100 Mbps.
Adapter Features
The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter provides the following features:
o Parallel Tasking architecture with bus mastering for high
throughput and low processor utilization
o Automatic sensing of 10 or 100 Mbps network operation
o Automatic adapter recognition for computers running the
Windowsâ 95 network operating system
o Single-slot, 32-bit half-card
o Automatic EISA configuration without jumpers
o Three status LEDs
o Single shielded RJ-45 connector for use at either speed
(Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cabling for 10BASE-T Ethernet networks, and Category 5
UTP for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks)
o Diagnostic software and drivers on the 3C59X EtherDisk
diskette
The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter can be managed remotely with
Transcend PC Link SmartAgent network management software. Driver agents for this
adapter are provided on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette.