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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2.2 Features
The Adapters offer the following
features:
• Fits any Ethernet cable type via
modular snap-on media units
• Supplied with drivers for Novell
®
NetWare
®
(ODI™), Microsoft
®
LAN Manager, 3Com
®
3+Open™ (NDIS), Artisoft
LANtastic and Packet TCP/IP
• Powered by the Self-Powering
Cable (SPC), or any standard 4
to 20V DC non-regulated power
supply
• Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
support for increased
performance
Fig. 2-1. Parallel Adapter and Media Unit.
• Provides extensive diagnostics
and self-test capabilities
• Automatically selects
unidirectional or bidirectional
mode
• Supports parallel ports LPT1
through LPT4
• Supports interrupt lines IRQ7
and IRQ5, as well as polling
mode (when no interrupt line is
available)
• Power and network activity LEDs
• Fast and easy installation
• No jumpers or switches to set
Figure 2-1 illustrates a typical
adapter and media unit.