3Com 3C509B - Before You Begin

18 CHAPTER 1: NETWORK INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATION
Table 3 shows the cable, connector, transceiver,
and maximum network segments for the various
3C509B NIC models.
Before You Begin
Before you install the 3C509B NIC, verify that you have
all of the components. If any of these items are damaged
or missing, contact your shipper or network supplier.
■ EtherLink 10 Mbps ISA NIC (3C509B)
■ EtherLink 10 Mbps ISA Network Interface Card
User Guide (this guide)
■ Quick Guide for the EtherLink 10 Mbps ISA
Network Interface Card
■ 3Com 3C509B EtherDisk diskettes 1 and 2
Table 3 Parameters for 3C509B NIC Models
NIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver
Maximum
Network
Segment
3C509B-TPO Category 3, 4,
or 5 unshielded
twisted-pair
(10BASE-T)
RJ-45 On-board 328 ft/100 m
3C509B-TPC Category 3, 4,
or 5 unshielded
twisted-pair
(10BASE-T)
RJ-45 On-board 328 ft/100 m
10BASE2 thin
Ethernet coaxial
BNC On-board 605 ft/185 m
3C509B-TP Category 3, 4,
or 5 unshielded
twisted-pair
(10BASE-T)
RJ-45 On-board 328 ft/100 m
10BASE5 thick
Ethernet coaxial
15-pin AUI External 1640 ft/500 m
3C509B-COMBO Category 3, 4,
or 5 unshielded
twisted-pair
(10BASE-T)
RJ-45 On-board 328 ft/100 m
10BASE5 thick
Ethernet coaxial
15-pin AUI External 1640 ft/500 m
10BASE2 thin
Ethernet coaxial
BNC On-board 605 ft/185 m
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