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Article: Q120118
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11; :3.11
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 07-OCT-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11
- Microsoft Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS, version 3.11
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SUMMARY
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WinLAN is a proprietary network using proprietary network adapters. Apexx
Technology packages Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 in a bundle with these
network cards.
This article provides information about the hardware and configuration options
available with the WinLAN bundles.
MORE INFORMATION
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Network Software
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The WinLAN network cards are designed to work with both Windows for Workgroups
and Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS.
Cabling
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The network uses 802.3 packets and RJ-11 phone cable or twisted-pair cable
(RJ-45) if an RJ-11 end is installed. The network works with or without a hub.
The cards can be daisy-chained together. Apexx does sell a hub, which allows you
to connect daisy-chains of up to eight computers per hub connection.
NOTE: You cannot use a 10baseT (twisted-pair) hub.
Each NIC has two RJ-11 ports similar to a modem. It does not matter which plug is
used for "in" or which is used for "out." The cable plugs into one computer and
then daisy-chains to the next computer. Each computer on the end of a chain
should have a terminator plug (an RJ-11 plug with an 120-ohm terminating
resistor).
The network transmits at 1 MPS. It has a total cable length specification of 600
feet.
Since WinLAN network cards do not classify as Ethernet, ArcNet, or token ring, a
bridge must be used to communicate with a network using one of these
topologies.
WinLAN Instant Networking Kit Contents
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1 WinLAN Adapter
1 Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Add-On version 3.11
1 WinLAN driver disk
1 WinLAN documentation
1 25 feet RJ-11 phone cable
1 terminator plugged in the card
The products included here are manufactured by Appex Technology, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.
Additional query words: 3.11 3rdparty
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Keywords :
Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311 kbWFW311DOS
Version : WINDOWS:3.11; :3.11
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