The Retro Web CNET CN200E Card Instructions

August 6, 2024
The Retro Web

The Retro Web CNET CN200E Card Instructions

Specifications

  • Brand: CNET TECHNOLOGY, INC.
  • Model: CN200E
  • NIC Type: Ethernet
  • Transfer Rate: 10Mbps
  • Data Bus: 8-bit ISA
  • Topology: Linear Bus
  • Wiring Type: RG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial
  • Boot ROM: Available via DB-15 port AUI transceiver

Product Usage Instructions

Jumper Settings
To configure the jumper settings on the CN200E network interface card:

  • BOOT ROM JP5: Pins 1 & 2 closed for enabled, open for disabled.
  • ONBOARD TERMINATOR JP2: Pins 2 & 3 closed for enabled, open for disabled. Use if the card is at either end of a linear bus network segment.
  • CABLE TYPE JP1/A-H: Configure based on required wait states.
  • WAIT STATE JP4: Configure based on the desired wait state configuration.
  • INTERRUPT SELECTION JP5: Configure based on interrupt requirements.
  • I/O BASE ADDRESS SW1/2, SW1/3, SW1/4: Set the I/O base address according to the desired settings.
  • BOOT ROM ADDRESS SW1/6, SW1/7, SW1/8: Set the boot ROM address as needed.
  • DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) SW1/1-SW1/8: Monitor the status and conditions based on LED indications.

FAQ:

  1. Q: What does it mean when the diagnostic LED is off?
    A: When the diagnostic LED is off, it indicates that the link is not detected or data is not being transmitted/received.

  2. Q: How do I enable the onboard terminator?
    A: To enable the onboard terminator, close pins 2 & 3 on JP2 jumper setting.

  3. Q: How do I configure the interrupt selection?
    A: Refer to the JP5 jumper setting and close the corresponding pins based on the required interrupt selection.

Chapter 5: Jumper Settings

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  • NIC Type Ethernet
  • Transfer Rate 10Mbps
  • Data Bus 8-bit ISA
  • Topology Linear Bus
  • Wiring Type RG–58A/U 50ohm coaxial
  • AUI transceiver via DB-15 port
  • Boot ROM Available

| ONBOARD TERMINATOR|
---|---|---
Setting                                                   JP2 JP3
íDisabled| Pins 2 & 3 Closed| Open
Enabled| Pins 1 & 2 Closed| Closed
Note: If the card is on either end of a linear bus network segment, the onboard terminator may be used instead of using an external terminator.
| CABLE TYPE|
---|---|---
Type JP1/A-H
íRG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial| Pins 1 & 2 closed
AUI transceiver viaDB-15| Pins 2 & 3 closed
| WAIT STATE|
---|---|---
Setting JP4
í 0 wait states| Pins 2 & 3 closed
1 wait state| Pins 1 & 2 closed
2 wait states| Pins 3 & 4 closed
| INTERRUPT SELECTION|
---|---|---
IRQ JP5
2/9| Pins 1 & 2 closed
í 3| Pins 3 & 4 closed
4| Pins 5 & 6 closed
5| Pins 7 & 8 closed
7| Pins 9 & 10 closed
10| Pins 11 & 12 closed
11| Pins 13 & 14 closed
12| Pins 15 & 16 closed
14| Pins 17 & 18 closed
15| Pins 19 & 20 closed
| I/O BASE ADDRESS|
---|---|---
Address                       SW1/1                          SW1/2 SW1/3                          SW1/4
200 – 21Fh| On| On| On| On
220 – 23Fh| Off| On| On| On
240 – 25Fh| On| Off| On| On
280 – 29Fh| On| On| Off| On
2A0 – 2BFh| Off| On| Off| On
2C0 – 2DFh| On| Off| Off| On
í300 – 31Fh| On| On| On| Off
320 – 33Fh| Off| On| On| Off
340 – 35Fh| On| Off| On| Off

| BOOT ROM ADDRESS

Address| SW1/5| SW1/6| SW1/7| SW1/8
C0000h| On| On| On| On
C4000h| Off| On| On| On
íC8000h| On| Off| On| On
CC000h| Off| Off| On| On
D0000h| On| On| Off| On
D4000h| Off| On| Off| On
D8000h| On| Off| Off| On
DC000h| Off| Off| Off| On
| DIAGNOSTIC LED(S)|
---|---|---
LED                        Color                      Status Condition
LED1| Red| Off| Link not detected
LED1| Red| On| Link detected
LED2| Green| Off| Data is not being transmitted/received
LED2| Green| On| Data is being transmitted/received

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