Daisy-Chainable 10Base-T Adapter for PCs

The EtherChain adapter is the easiest and most flexible way to connect IBM-compatible laptop or desktop PCs on a 10Base-T Ethernet network. EtherChain is a parallel port network adapter featuring award-winning EtherWave daisy-chainable technology from Farallon Computing. Simply snap the EtherChain adapter onto your PC's parallel port and daisy-chain into the 10Base-T network at any point. With EtherChain, you can avoid the hassle and cost of installing additional cable drops from the hub every time you want to add a PC to the network.

EtherChain Features:

• Connect IBM-compatible laptop PCs anywhere on your 10Base-T Ethernet network, with or without a hub
• Includes Farallon EtherWave technology -- award winning daisy-chainable 10Base-T
• 100% 10Base-T compatible
• Installs in seconds onto the parallel port of any IBM-compatible PC or PS/2
• Includes automatic printer port pass-through -- continue printing to your local printer
• Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) support ensures advanced performance with plug and play simplicity
• Supports the most popular network software, including Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, and Windows 95

Includes drivers for all popular network software:

• Novell NetWare 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, Personal NetWare
• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups/Windows 95
• Microsoft LAN Manager Client
• Artisoft LANtastic
• IBM LAN Server Client
• 3COM 3+OPEN
• DEC Pathworks
• Banyan Vines
• AppleTalk (e.g. Miramar MACLAN Connect, Farallon PhoneNET PC)
• TCP/IP (e.g. FTP Software)

EtherChain Specifications:

• Portable 10Base-T Ethernet adapter installs onto the parallel (printer) port of any IBM-compatible PC or PS/2 for an instant connection to the network
• Supports standard, fast bi-directional, and enhanced (EPP) parallel ports on LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3
• EtherChain driver auto-senses the correct parallel port type and LPT port when loading
• 100% 10Base-T compatible, CSMA/CD-IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard, 10 Megabits per second (Mbps)
• Includes Farallon EtherWave daisy-chainable 10Base-T technology. EtherChain is 100% compatible with all Farallon EtherWave products
• Daisy-chains can include up to eight PCs and 100 meters (300 feet) of 10Base-T cable
• SNMP-manageable down to each PC
• Two RJ-45 ports for 10Base-T cable, each with auto-termination and power-off pass-through for maximum flexibility and ease of use
• Separate LED monitors for each port: link and receive
• Auto-crossover -- EtherChain works with hubs and transceivers without any crossover cable
• Cabling: Type 3 or Type 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
• Power Supply:
  • Keyboard pass-through power cords for IBM-compatible keyboards and PS/2-style keyboard/mouse ports
  • Optional external power adapter: 5V +-5% @ 0.30 A
• Power consumption: 2W
• Dimensions: Height 1.25", Length 3.75", Width 3.75"
• Certification: FCC Class A
• Diagnostic test utility included
• Full three year warranty
• Part numbers:
  • #EC-4001 EtherChain Adapter Kit
  • #EC-4003 EtherChain Windows for Workgroups
  • #EC-4004 EtherChain Windows 95