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OK, so you want to use an Ethernet card instead of the USB
connection.... fine. NOW UNDERSTAND YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
That being said, you do understand it right?? Seriously,
making the modifications to the Starband Model 180 Unit to utilize
the RJ45 connection on the rear of the unit are fairly trivial.
However, it goes without saying that anytime you work on electronic
parts you must be very careful.
Before we get too far into this, let me answer an important question
for you. Does doing this make a difference in throughput?
In my humble opinion.... No! You really only need to do this
for one of the following reasons;
I won't be covering information on adding a second network card to
your pc. If you feel you need a tutorial on this, then don't
hesitate to ask. I just didn't won't to waste any time if no
one needed it.
To start, you'll want to disconnect all cables that are currently
attached to the Model 180 unit. Once that's done, take it to a
place where you've got a decent amount of working space.
Now we're going to face the unit so we've got easy access to the rear
portion of the 180.
Now, unscrew the two screws on the far left and far right of the
case. Refer to the image if you need to. These screws are
"necked", so they aren't meant to be completely removed.
Now that you've got the case off you can get a clean view of the
interior of your 180.
Now the section we'll be working on is where the USB connection is
located. Unscrew the two screws on either side of the USB
connection face plate.
Next, you'll want to use an exacto knife to cut between the
double-sided stick tape and the USB pc board.
Once that's done, gently lift up on the pc board to remove the pins
from the connectors ont he motherboard and slide the USB
daughterboard out of the rear of the case.
It's time to neatly and safely pack the USB daughterboard up for safe
keeping. We want to protect the pins, so I'd suggest that you
locate some anti-static foam and form that to fit and protect the
pins. I also recommend a anti-static bag to put everything in.
Now, the important part is labeling the bag. If you put it off,
I guarantee that you'll never see the daughterboard again. I
know, because I've done this on many occasions. Enough times
that now I label the stuff.
Now file this nice, neat package somewhere with your Starband literature.
At this point you're ready to put the case back on it and make a
crossover cable and attach it to your machine. |
