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Micro House PC Hardware Library Volume II: Network Interface Cards And Modems Micro House PC Hardware Library Volume II: Network Interface Cards And Modems
by Micro House International, Inc. and Scott Mueller
Que, Macmillan Computer Publishing
ISBN: 078971664x   Pub Date: 06/17/98
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Introduction

The purpose of this text is to be a practical and easy reference for today’s most popular network interface cards (NICs) and modems used in desktop computers. While PC technicians and support staff will get the most use from this book in their daily dealings with the PC communication devices, PC hobbiests and enthusiasts will also find it a valuable reference to keep handy whenever they need to work on a PC. As networked PCs and modem communication with the internet have become common for most PC users, having easy access to the vital information needed to configure, install, troubleshoot, and support NICs and modems is a necessity.

The Micro House PC Hardware Library Volume II: Network Interface Cards and Modems contains detailed diagrams and tables listing the connectors, jumpers, specifications, settings, and defaults for over 100 common types of NICs and 35 common modems. Note that many of the NIC entries cover several different NIC models as many manufacturers build several different models off of the same basic tempate.

The CD-ROM included with the Micro House PC Hardware Library contains the content of the tables from the book on the CD in fully searchable electronic format.

About This Book

This book is arranged into three chapters.

Chapter One covers basic PC communication components and concepts common to all modems and NICs. Included in this are detailed discussions of modem protocols, network components and topologies, and system hardware resources needed to configure modems and NICs.

Chapter Two is a listing of many popular modems. This chapter includes a diagram for each card listed showing jumper and connector locations and tables of the relevant connections, pins, jumper defaults, and jumper uses. Also included in the tables with the modems are lists of proprietary AT command sets and S-register values. The selection of modems for this chapter focuses on the more recent modems that communicate at 28.8 Kbps or faster.

Chapter Three is a listing of many popular NICs. This chapter includes a diagram for each card listed showing jumper and connector locations and tables of the relevant connections, pins, jumper defaults, and jumper uses. The tables with the NICs also include interpretations of the diagnostic LEDs found on many NICs. The meanings of these LEDs are useful in troubleshooting NIC problems.

Appendix A lists manufacturer contact information for most major modem and NIC vendors.

Appendix B lists the standard Hayes AT Command Set which is used by most modems currently available. The Hayes S-registers and result codes are also listed. Many modem vendors add their own proprietary commands as well. As the U.S. Robotics (3Com) commands are the most widely used modems, their proprietary commands are also listed.


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