3Com 3C389 Network Card User Manual


 
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INTRODUCTION
The 3Com TokenLink Velocity PC Card (referred to as the
3C389 PC Card) is a network interface card (NIC) that
provides an interface between PCs and token ring
networks. The 3C389 PC Card is designed to operate in
PCs with PC Card slots that comply with the standards of
the Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association (PCMCIA) Release 2.1, Type II slots.
Product Features
Fully compatible and up to 90% faster than the
3Com TokenLink III PC Card.
Remote Program Load (RPL) capability.
Full-duplex ready.
Supports the Desktop Management Interface (DMI).
Easy to install—variable interrupt levels and I/O
address choices.
Choice of Plug and Play automated configuration or
software configurable, with included graphical or
command line tool, for fast and easy installation.
RJ-45 cable and shielded twisted pair (STP) media
access adapter for easy connection to either
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or STP cabling.
Hot-Pluggability—conserves power and memory
resources without removing the PC Card.
Compliance with PCMCIA and IEEE 802.5 standards,
Revision 2.
Support for a variety of network operating systems
and network applications.
Auto Ring Speed option that automatically detects the
data rate of the ring.