Ethernet Network Adapter Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION
2.1.1 Model Number References
The descriptions of Ethernet adapter features use model numbers
with a lower case x in them. The x indicates that any number from
the model number reference chart applies to that feature. The
model number E11xx indicates an E1100 series adapter with any
media combination has the described feature. For example, an
E1112 is an E1100 Series adapter with UTP and coax ports. A
model with the suffix -X indicates a large memory option. The
optional memory sizes are listed below:
• E1100 Series - 8 KB, E1100-X Series - 32 KB
• E2100 Series - 16 KB, E2100-X Series - 64 KB
• E3100 Series - 16 KB, E3100-X Series - 64 KB
2.2 THE E1100/E2100 SERIES ADAPTERS
This chapter shows you how to prepare an E1100 or E2100 Series
Cabletron Systems’ network adapter and install it in your
computer. The I/O base address and Boot PROM address are
hardware configurable for the E1100 and E2100 Series adapters,
while the other parameters are set through software. The
preparation and installation procedure for the adapter consists of
the following steps:
• Unpacking the adapter and software
• Making a backup copy of the software
• Configuring and installing the adapter
• Running diagnostics
• Making network connections
• Installing network drivers