1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
3C689 Adapter Features
The 3C689 adapter ships with an unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cable and a shielded twisted-pair (STP) connector.
The 3C689 adapter features include:
■ Automatic adapter configuration.
■ Compliance with IEEE 802.5 standards.
■ 100% IBM
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compatibility (uses IBM-designed chip set).
■ Compliance with PCMCIA Release 2.01 standard, Type II form
factor.
■ Integrated Card Services support (also works without
Card Services).
■ “Hot Swap” support (you can remove and reinsert the
adapter without rebooting the computer).
The TokenDisk
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diskette is supplied with the adapter. It
includes the AutoLink
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automatic installation program, the
Configuration and Diagnostic Program, DOS and OS/2 drivers,
and driver agents for Transcend PC Link SmartAgent software.
3C689 Adapter Requirements
Before you can install the adapter successfully, you must
meet the following requirements:
■ Your computer must have the PCMCIA Release 2.01, 16-bit
Type II or Type III card slot and a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive.
■ Your computer must be running DOS 3.1 or higher.
■ Your computer must have an 80286 or higher processor.
■ You must be physically connected to a UTP or
STP network port.
