IBM 16/4 Token-Ring CardBus Adapter User's Guide

Inserting and removing the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring CardBus Adapter

Inserting the adapter

Notes:

1. This adapter works only with laptop computers that support CardBus.

2. If you are using Card and Socket Services, you might be able to use hot-pluggability features. See Hot-pluggability and suspend/resume issues.

To insert the adapter into your computer, perform the following steps:

1. Switch OFF (O) the power to the computer.
2. Determine what type of network cable to use and connect the cable to the network:

   Note:

   Shielded cables and connectors must be used in a Class B environment.

   • If your network uses STP or UTP cabling with an RJ-45 telecommunications outlet, as shown in Figure 1, attach the RJ-45 (8-pin modular) connector on the adapter cable (PN 31L5035) to the RJ-45 telecommunications outlet.

     Figure 1. Connecting the adapter cable to RJ-45 outlet
     

   • If your network uses STP cabling with an STP telecommunications outlet, as shown in Figure 2, perform the following procedure:

     Figure 2. Connector for STP outlet
     

     1. Attach the RJ-45 connector on the adapter cable (PN 31L5035) to the RJ-45 end of the STP connector (PN 73G8314).
     2. Attach the STP connector to the STP telecommunications outlet.

   The STP connector is specifically designed to work with the CardBus adapter.

   Note:

   Verify that you are using the correct STP connector. The correct STP connector and adapter cable have the code number 100 on the connectors that attach to each other.

3. To attach the cable to the adapter, move the latching button (the half-circle in the center of the cable connector) toward the cable. You must retract the latch to connect or disconnect the cable.

   Attach the cable to the adapter with the cable part number on the bottom, as shown in Figure 3. The connector is keyed to attach to the CardBus adapter only one way. If you feel any resistance, remove the connector, turn it over, and reattach it.

   Figure 3. Attaching the cable to the adapter
   

4. To lock the cable securely, move the latching button in toward the adapter.

   Note:

   There are cases in which you might want to leave the cable latch retracted. For example, if the latch is retracted when you pull the cable, the cable will disconnect from the adapter. This could prevent someone from accidentally pulling your computer off of a table.

5. Insert the CardBus adapter in the slot, as shown in Figure 4. If you are using a point enabler, note which slot you use.

   Figure 4. Inserting the adapter into the CardBus slot
   

   The CardBus adapter is keyed to attach to the PC only one way. If you feel resistance as you are inserting the adapter, remove the adapter, turn it over, and reinsert it.

6. Switch ON (|) the power to the computer.

Removing the adapter

To remove the CardBus adapter from your computer, perform the following steps:

1. Switch OFF (O) the power to the computer.
2. With the cable still attached to the adapter, pull the adapter from the computer.
3. To detach the cable from the adapter, retract the latching button (the half-circle in the center of the connector) by moving it toward the cable.
4. Grasp the connector and unplug it from the adapter.
5. Store the adapter.

   Note:

   When the cable is removed from the CardBus adapter, the adapter appears to the system as if it is physically removed from the socket.

Hot-pluggability and suspend/resume issues

Some drivers support a level of hot-pluggability and suspend/resume. These drivers are for Card Wizard 4.1 and 5.0 on Windows NT(R) Workstation 4.0, Windows(R) 95 OSR2, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 Professional.

Attention: To use the hot-plugging features of this card, you must use Card and Socket Services. If you are using a point enabler, do not unplug your card while the power is on. You might damage both your card and the machine.

Hot-pluggability refers to the ability to remove and insert your CardBus adapter at any time while the machine is running. Hot-plugging allows you to remove your card while you are using battery power, thus reducing the drain on your battery. It also provides greater freedom to use portable computers in a portable manner. When you remove the cable from the CardBus adapter, the adapter appears removed physically from the system. When you reattach the cable, the adapter appears inserted into the system. You can hot-plug the CardBus adapter without physically removing it from the socket by removing and attaching the cable.

Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 Professional

Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 2000 Professional have built-in support for hot plugging and suspend/resume. They recognize the CardBus adapter when it is inserted into a CardBus socket (or the cable is attached to an inserted CardBus adapter) and load the correct driver and configured protocol stack for the CardBus adapter.

If you plan to disconnect from your network, perform the following procedure:

1. Click the CardBus adapter icon on the status bar.

   A message box appears with a message to stop the CardBus adapter.

2. Click the message box.
3. When the Safe to remove message appears, you can either remove the cable or physically remove your CardBus adapter.