Before you begin, Before you begin 1-2 – PictureTel III ISA User Manual
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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.
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EtherLink III ISA NIC (3C509B)
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EtherLink III ISA Network Interface Card User Guide
(this guide)
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EtherLink III ISA Network Interface Card Quick Guide
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3Com 3C509B EtherDisk diskettes 1 and 2
Table 1-1 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