DEC EtherWORKS LC/TP Owner's Manual

This document is the Owner's Manual for the DEC EtherWORKS LC/TP board, a personal computer bus adapter designed to connect IBM/PC/XT/AT and compatible computers to an Ethernet network.

The manual provides comprehensive guidance on:

• Installation: Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the board, selecting between Twisted-Pair (10BaseT) or ThickWire Ethernet interfaces, and connecting to the network.
• Configuration: Detailed information on configuring the board's operational parameters using a 12-switch pack, including memory addressing range and size, I/O address selection, enabling/disabling remote boot (requires an optional ROM), and selecting the Interrupt Request Line (IRQ). It emphasizes avoiding conflicts with other installed hardware.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshooting procedures based on common symptoms, an explanation of the board's LED activity (amber for self-test/fault, green for link integrity/network activity), and a list of self-test error codes with recommended actions.
• General Information & Specifications: Details the board's physical description (half-length, 8-bit bus), functional components, system specifications (bus speed, power requirements), and environmental considerations.
• Cabling & Wiring: Specifications for compatible Ethernet cables and detailed building wiring considerations, including schematics for cross-over connections and connector pinouts for various network setups with repeaters.

The document also includes an FCC notice regarding compliance for Class A computing devices and cautions against static electricity when handling components.