Lenovo CardBus 10/100 Ethernet PC Card Adapter Quick Installation Guide

This manual describes how to install CardBus 10/100M dual-speed PC card in your notebook computer and connect it to network.


Lenovo CardBus 10/100 Ethernet PC Card Adapter Quick Installation Guide - cover page
Brand
CardBus
Category
Other device
Document type
Quick Start Guide
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
1 MB
Published
12 February, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
D53A08EA795A9189642D8266E847ED32

About this manual

The Quick Installation Guide explains the hardware installation steps for the CardBus 10/100 Ethernet PC Card. It describes how to insert the card into the notebook slot, connect the 15‑pin media coupler, and attach the appropriate UTP network cable.

The document also provides software installation instructions for various Windows versions, including Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows NT 3.5x, covering driver loading, device verification, and network configuration.

What's inside

  • Hardware Installation
  • Removing the CardBus Dual-Speed PC Card
  • Connecting to the Network
  • Software Installation
  • Windows 95 Installation
  • Windows NT 4.0 Installation
  • Windows NT 3.5x Installation
  • LED Indicators

Specifications

Supported Ethernet speeds10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
Cable for 100 Mbps operationCategory 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Cable for 10 Mbps operationCategory 3, 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Connector type15‑pin media coupler

Frequently asked questions

What type of network cable should I use for 100 Mbps operation?

Use a Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable to connect the media coupler to a 100 Mbps hub or switch.

How can I verify that the adapter is installed correctly on Windows?

Open Device Manager (Start → Settings → Control Panel → System → Hardware → Device Manager) and confirm that the CardBus Fast Ethernet 10/100 Adapter appears.

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