Madge 16/4 CardBus Adapter Mk2 20-03 Product Datasheet
Product codes
20-03
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Overview
CardBus Mk2 is a 32-bit PC Card adapter
for 16/4 Token Ring applications that offers
PCI-like performance for portable PC users
connected to the corporate network.
for 16/4 Token Ring applications that offers
PCI-like performance for portable PC users
connected to the corporate network.
It has wide driver software including DOS,
OS/2, Windows XP, ME, 2000, 95, 98 and
NT4, Linux, Novell and Apple OS for
Powerbook PCs.
OS/2, Windows XP, ME, 2000, 95, 98 and
NT4, Linux, Novell and Apple OS for
Powerbook PCs.
Easy to install & use
Madge introduced the world's first
Token Ring CardBus adapter in November
1997. This second generation product
builds upon this experience to offer
improved functionality including:
Token Ring CardBus adapter in November
1997. This second generation product
builds upon this experience to offer
improved functionality including:
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100% Madge TR chipset
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Ring-speed detection
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Windows NT point enabler
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Apple Powerbook and Linux driver
support
support
These advances make the CardBus Mk2
adapter easier than ever to integrate into
existing networks.
adapter easier than ever to integrate into
existing networks.
Flexibility and versatility
CardBus Mk2 is compatible with the latest
laptop PCs and supports automatic detection
and selection of the following network
parameters:
CardBus Mk2 is compatible with the latest
laptop PCs and supports automatic detection
and selection of the following network
parameters:
•
4 or 16 Mbps ring speed
•
STP or UTP cable type
•
Full-duplex (DTR) or shared Token Ring
connection
connection
Updated network drivers, including fully
signed and certified drivers for Microsoft
Windows operating systems, can be
downloaded direct from
signed and certified drivers for Microsoft
Windows operating systems, can be
downloaded direct from
www.madge.com/software.
To ensure compatibility with the latest
specification notebook and laptop PCs,
CardBus Mk2 supports a number of industry
initiatives, including Desktop Management
Interface (DMI 2), and Microsoft's PC97,
PC98 and PC99 design guidelines.
Furthermore, CardBus Mk2 can be
configured to support promiscuous mode,
for network diagnosis and analysis
applications. For added network security,
this option can be disabled, if required.
specification notebook and laptop PCs,
CardBus Mk2 supports a number of industry
initiatives, including Desktop Management
Interface (DMI 2), and Microsoft's PC97,
PC98 and PC99 design guidelines.
Furthermore, CardBus Mk2 can be
configured to support promiscuous mode,
for network diagnosis and analysis
applications. For added network security,
this option can be disabled, if required.
Robust and reliable
CardBus Mk2 builds on the reliability record
of previous Madge PC Card products,
including GoCard 3221, Smart PCMCIA,
CardBus Mk1. It features the same robust
offset connector and cable. Is supported by
Madge LSS that provides common driver
technology that supports multiple
generations of Madge adapters.
of previous Madge PC Card products,
including GoCard 3221, Smart PCMCIA,
CardBus Mk1. It features the same robust
offset connector and cable. Is supported by
Madge LSS that provides common driver
technology that supports multiple
generations of Madge adapters.
Product Data Sheet
Smart CardBus
Token Ring Adapter
Part Number – 20-03
Key Features
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Advanced 32-bit PC Card
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Easy to install and use
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Flexible and versatile
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Wide Operating System
Support
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Robust and reliable