2450T IG.bk Page i Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Allied Telesyn Ethernet Network Adapter For PCI Bus Computers and IEEE 802.3 Compliant LANs Installation Guide AT-2450 T for Twisted Pair Media AT-2450 BT for Thinnet Coaxial and Twisted Pair Media AT-2450 FT for Fiber Optic and Twisted Pair Media PN 613--10656-00 Rev.
450T IG.bk Page ii Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Warranty: Your Allied Telesyn CentreCOM Ethernet Network Adapter has a lifetime warranty. Refer to the warranty card supplied with the product for the full Warranty Statement. Trademarks: CentreCOM is a trademark of Allied Telesyn International Corp. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
2450T IG.bk Page iii Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Safety Warning and Emissions Notice This equipment must be operated in accordance with safety precautions and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) considerations. Be sure to read the safety and emissions information starting on page 46. Dieses Gerät ist gemäß den einschlägigen Sicherheits- und Funkentstörungsbestimmungen zu betreiben. Bitte lesen Sie die diesbezüglichen Informationen ab Seite 46.
2450T IG.bk Page iv Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card For Your Information This manual covers . . . the most common applications of the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card. Topics are: ❑ Overview of what the adapter card does and what it needs ❑ Installing network software and drivers with: Windows 95® Windows NT® ODI Workstation Windows® for Workgroups ❑ Installing the adapter card in your computer ❑ Cabling ❑ Simple troubleshooting CardAssistant readme files cover . .
2450T IG.bk Page v Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Contents For Your Information ........................................................................................... This manual covers . . . .................................................................................... CardAssistant readme files cover . . . ............................................................... CardAssistant online help covers . . . ...............................................................
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2450T IG.bk Page 1 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 1 About the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card The Allied Telesyn AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card is your PC’s link to a client/server or peer-to-peer Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). With your computer on the network, you have access to a whole new world of computing.
2450T IG.bk Page 2 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Table 1: Supported Network Media Card Model 10BASE-T 10BASE2 10BASE5 10BASE-FL AT-2450T Supported N/A N/A N/A AT-2450BT Supported Supported N/A N/A AT-2450FT Supported N/A N/A Supported What Else You Need To use the Allied Telesyn AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card, you must have access to an Ethernet network running network software like Novell® NetWare® or Microsoft® Windows® 95.
2450T IG.bk Page 3 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM About the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Considerations for Installing the Card, Network Software, and Drivers Most of the network software manufacturers provide an installation program that allows you to perform the entire installation by making dialog-box choices. As part of the network installation, the install script prompts for the adapter card driver files.
2450T IG.bk Page 4 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Table 3: Which Driver to Use in a Server Network Software Card Driver Path \Filename NetWare v3.1x \NWSERVER\AT2450.LAN Some networking software does not provide an install program for the driver. In this case, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the networking software; the readme files on the CardAssistant diskette may also provide helpful installation notes. UNIX driver.
2450T IG.bk Page 5 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 2 Installing the Card in a PCI Slot Refer to your computer’s manual for specific information on installing card-cage accessories in your computer. WARNING High voltages inside the computer present a safety hazard. Make sure the power is OFF before removing the cover.
2450T IG.bk Page 6 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card TIP: When installing the AT-2450FT, temporarily remove the shields from the fiber-optics cable connectors to give the connectors more clearance. 3. Attach the cable to the media port. Refer to Chapter 9, Cabling, for information on media issues. NOTE In some mixed ISA/PCI PCs you must make sure the AT-2450’s PCI slot has a unique interrupt request (IRQ) number assigned.
2450T IG.bk Page 7 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 3 Installation with Windows 95 Installing Network Software and Drivers NOTE Run the CLEAN95 utility on the CardAssistant diskette before inserting the AT-2450 adapter card in the computer. 1. Turn your computer on and boot into Windows 95. Insert the ATI CardAssistant diskette into the 3.5" diskette drive. 2. Double-click the computer icon in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. 3. Double-click the 3.5" diskette icon. 4.
2450T IG.bk Page 8 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card 9. Reboot the computer into Windows 95 as prompted. Windows 95 will complete the driver installation process. Removing an Outdated Driver from the Windows 95 Network Control Panel If you did not run the CLEAN95 utility before plugging in the AT-2450 adapter card, Windows will have installed an incorrect driver for the card. You should remove this driver as follows: 1.
2450T IG.bk Page 9 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 4 Installation with ODI Workstation Installing Network Software and Drivers 1. Insert a DOS boot diskette in the diskette drive, turn your computer on, and boot into DOS. 2. Insert the Novell Workstation Installation diskette “WS_DOS1” into the drive and run “Install”. 3. Follow the installation instructions, making the appropriate changes for your system such as altering startup files and Windows support. 4.
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2450T IG.bk Page 11 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 5 Installation with Windows for Workgroups Installing Network Software and Drivers 1. From the “Network” group in Program Manager, choose “Network Setup”. 2. In the “Network Setup” dialog box, choose “Networks”. 3. In the “Networks” dialog box, verify that “Install Microsoft Windows Network” is selected. Then choose “OK”. 4. In the “Network Setup” dialog box, choose “Sharing”. 5.
2450T IG.bk Page 12 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card 10. In the “Network Drivers” dialog box, verify that “ATI AT2450 [NDIS2/NDIS3]” and its default protocols, “Microsoft NetBEUI” and “IPX/SPX Compatible Transport with NetBIOS”, appear in the “Network Drivers” list. Then choose “Close”. 11. In the “Network Setup” dialog box, choose “OK”. 12. If prompted, insert the required Windows for Workgroups diskette(s) into your floppy drive and then choose “OK”. 13.
2450T IG.bk Page 13 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 6 Installation with Windows NT Installing Network Software and Drivers NOTE The Windows Miniport (NDIS) driver supports Windows NT 3.5 or later. If you are running version 3.1, you can either upgrade your copy of Windows NT or download the 3.1 driver, AT2450.SYS, from the ATI web site; the URL is http://www.alliedtelesyn.com. 1. If the AT-2450 adapter card is already installed, reboot into Windows NT.
2450T IG.bk Page 14 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card 4. NT 3.5x: From the Network Adapter Card drop-down list in the Add Network Adapter dialog box, choose “ Requires Disk from Manufacturer”. Then click Continue. NT 4.0: From the Select Network Adapter pop-up window, do not select from the Network Adapter list; choose the Have Disk button. 5. Insert the CardAssistant diskette into your floppy disk drive and click OK.
2450T IG.bk Page 15 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Installation with Windows NT 12. This completes the card installation. Once the driver is installed, complete the installation of the network software and then reboot the computer to load the driver files. Removing an Outdated Driver from the Windows NT Network Control Panel If any drivers need to be removed from your existing installation, remove them first, shutdown the NT Operating system and reboot. 1. NT 3.
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2450T IG.bk Page 17 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 7 Selecting Media Type and Duplex Mode with CardAssistant The ATI CardAssistant program is used for changing media, turning on full duplex, and viewing the card configuration. Popup menus list the possible resource settings, with the current setting highlighted. CardAssistant can be run under DOS or 32bit Windows (Win 95 or Win NT 3.5x and greater). Running CardAssistant in DOS Mode.
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2450T IG.bk Page 19 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Selecting Media Type and Duplex Mode with CardAs- 1. Run CardAssistant. See “Running CardAssistant in DOS Mode” or “Installing and Running CardAssistant in 32-bit Windows Mode” on page 18. Figure 1: Configuration Dialog Box in CardAssistant (Windows 95 Version) 2. The Main Menu appears. If you are running CardAssistant from DOS, select the card by pressing ENTER . Then press ENTER again to select Configuration.
2450T IG.bk Page 20 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Your computer’s PCI BIOS assigns values for the I/O parameters shown (Base I/O, Interrupt) to avoid conflicts. In CardAssistant these values are read-only. For more information about I/O conflicts, refer to your computer’s documentation on PCI setup, CMOS setup, or ISA Configuration Utility (ICU). Changing media selection (AT-2450BT and -FT).
2450T IG.bk Page 21 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Selecting Media Type and Duplex Mode with CardAs- Support for Multiple Adapter Cards You can have up to four Allied Telesyn AT-2450 adapter cards in a single computer (workstation or server). Each needs its own driver loaded (or the same driver loaded on a re-entrant basis). If more than one card is installed and configured in the host when you run CardAssistant, the configuration window displays a column of settings for each card.
2450T IG.bk Page 22 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Running CardAssistant in DOS Command-Line Mode When you wish to prepare and configure several AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card cards for users in an assembly-line approach, you can either use configuration parameters in the command line or you can write a file that invokes CardAssistant when read.
2450T IG.bk Page 23 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Selecting Media Type and Duplex Mode with CardAs- The /R= and /W= parameters are used instead of the commandline configuration switches to create a configuration file that setup24 can use to configure subsequent cards. You use the /W= switch to create a file from an adapter card and the /R= switch to configure a card by reading the configuration from the file.
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2450T IG.bk Page 25 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 8 Running Diagnostics Checks with CardAssistant The ATI CardAssistant program is used for simple diagnostics checks to confirm that the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card is functioning properly. Diagnostics runs in DOS mode with no drivers loaded.
2450T IG.bk Page 26 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Card test. The CardAssistant diagnostic routines test the board and the configuration for functional problems. The routines are: • • • • • PC bus interface Interrupt test Internal loopback MAC address Boot ROM (if installed) The diagnostic routines display whether the card passed each test. Network test.
2450T IG.bk Page 27 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 9 Cabling Overview This chapter provides information on cabling conventions. For complete rules of cabling, see ISO/IEEE Publication 8802-3. 10BASE-T Connection The AT-2450T PCI Ethernet Adapter Card is for use with 10BASE-T segments, using an 8-pin (4-pair) RJ45 jack for the network cable, shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card UTP Port and RJ45 Connector Cable length must not exceed 100 meters (328 ft.).
2450T IG.bk Page 28 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Important 10BASE-T Cable Considerations. There are various grades of voice-quality and data-quality cables available. The five common modular cable specifications and their applicability to 10BASE-T network use are shown in Table 5. Table 5: Usable and Unusable 10BASE-T Cable Cable Level Cable Description AC Char.
2450T IG.bk Page 29 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Cabling card connections is of level 3, 4, or 5. Check cable schematics against the ones shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: Usable and Unusable 10BASE-T Cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TD+ TDRD+ N/C N/C RDN/C N/C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TD+ TDRD+ N/C N/C RDN/C N/C 1 1 1. Pair twisted as per level 3, 4 or 5 cable TD+ TDRD+ N/C N/C RDN/C N/C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TD+ TDRD+ N/C N/C RDN/C N/C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This cable will not work for 10BASE-T.
2450T IG.bk Page 30 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Figure 4 shows the orientation of pin 1 on the RJ45 connector. Figure 4: Pin 1 Orientation on an RJ45 Connector Pin 1 10BASE2 RG58/BNC Connection In addition to an RJ45 connector, the AT-2450BT PCI Ethernet Adapter Card has a BNC connector for 10BASE2 standard thin Ethernet RG58 coaxial cable. The maximum segment length is 185 meters (606 ft.), and the minimum length between nodes is 0.5 meters (1.64 ft.).
2450T IG.bk Page 31 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Cabling Figure 5: BNC Receptacle for 10BASE2 (Shown Terminated) Figure 6: Incorrectly Connected BNC for 10BASE2 10BASE-FL/FOIRL (Fiber Optic) Connection ST™ Connector. The AT-2450FT ST PCI Ethernet Adapter Card provides both an RJ45 for 10BASE-T Ethernet and ST-type transmit and receive connectors for 10BASE-FL or FOIRL Ethernet network segments. (See Figure 7.
2450T IG.bk Page 32 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Transmit Receive Figure 7: ST-Type Connector for FOIRL and 10BASE-FL Medium SC Connector. The AT-2450FT SC PCI Ethernet Adapter Card offers both an RJ45 and an SC port for 10BASE-FL or FOIRL Ethernet network. (See Figure 8.
2450T IG.bk Page 33 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Cabling WARNING Hazardous light emissions may exist in fiber optic systems. Severe eye damage may result if precautions are not taken. Never look into a transmitting fiber optic device, transceiver, repeater, or cable. Maximum segment length is 1000 meters (3279 ft.) for FOIRL and 2000 meters (6558 ft.) for 10BASE-FL.
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2450T IG.bk Page 35 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Chapter 10 Troubleshooting A network is a complex combination of hardware and software, all of which must function for data communication to work. Problems are most likely to occur when the card is first being installed or when someone changes something in the network. A problem could be caused in your computer or in cabling or in many places elsewhere in the network.
2450T IG.bk Page 36 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Experiment with Possible Solutions This chapter provides the common factors to check in troubleshooting. It is by no means exhaustive since there are too many environmental factors to take into account. The first rule of troubleshooting is to isolate the problem. As you experiment, vary only one factor at a time. Substitute known good equipment and see if the problem persists or is eliminated.
2450T IG.bk Page 37 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Troubleshooting ❑ If you are using EMM386.EXE, verify that you have version 4.49 or higher. Lower versions of EMM386 can cause a PCI machine to lock up or reboot. Version 4.49 ships with DOS 6.22 and is available on the Microsoft forum on CompuServe. ❑ If you suspect the network adapter card is not working properly, disconnect the computer from the network and run CardAssistant diagnostics after rebooting with no drivers loaded.
2450T IG.bk Page 38 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Get Technical Support You can contact the dealer where you bought your AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card for local assistance. If local help is unable to resolve your problem, Allied Telesyn offers technical support via fax or telephone. In North America, support engineers are available between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time.
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2450T IG.bk Page 42 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card For Information Regarding Allied Telesyn International Corp. Allied Telesyn International Corp. Suite 200 19015 North Creek Parkway Bothell, WA 98011 Tel: 1 (425) 487-8880 Fax: 1 (425) 489-9191 Allied Telesyn International Corp.
2450T IG.bk Page 43 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM Adapter Card Manual Feedback We would like you to tell us the type of additional information you would like to see in the manual. If there are topics you want to be covered in the manual, please photocopy this page, answer the questions and fax or mail this information. The mailing address is at the bottom of the page. Your comments are valuable when we plan future revisions of the manual.
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2450T IG.bk Page 46 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card STANDARDS: This product meets the following standards. RFI Emission EN55022 Class B Immunity EN50082-1 Electrical Safety EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SAFETY LIGHTNING DANGER DANGER: DO NOT WORK on equipment or CABLES during periods of LIGHTNING ACTIVITY. AT-2450FT: This is a "CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT" OPERATING TEMPERATURE This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40˚ C.
2450T IG.bk Page 47 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM STANDARDER : Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemission EN55022 Klasse B Immunitet EN50082-1 Elektrisk sikkerhed. EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SIKKERHED FARE UNDER UVEJR FARE: UNDLAD at arbejde på udstyr eller KABLER i perioder med LYNAKTIVITET. AT-2450FT: Dette er et "Produkt under Klasse 1 LED" Betjeningstemperatur Dette apparat er konstrueret til en omgivende temperatur på maksimum 40 grader C.
2450T IG.bk Page 48 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card NORMES: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes : Emission d'interférences radioélectriques EN55022 Classe B Immunité EN50082 - 1 Sécurité électrique EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SÉCURITÉ DANGER DE FOUDRE DANGER : NE PAS MANIER le matériel ou les CÂBLES lors d'activité orageuse.
2450T IG.bk Page 49 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM STANDARD: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) EN55022 Classe B Immunità EN50082-1 Sicurezza elettrica EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 NORME DI SICUREZZA PERICOLO DI FULMINI PERICOLO: NON LAVORARE sul dispositivo o sui CAVI durante PRECIPITAZIONI TEMPORALESCHE.
2450T IG.bk Page 50 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card PADRÕES: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. Emissão de interferência de radiofrequência EN55022 Classe B Imunidade EN50082-1 Segurança Eléctrica EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SEGURANÇA PERIGO DE CHOQUE CAUSADO POR RAIO PERIGO: NÃO TRABALHE no equipamento ou nos CABOS durante períodos suscetíveis a QUEDAS DE RAIO.
2450T IG.bk Page 51 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM STANDARDER: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. Radiostörning EN55022 Klass B Immunitet EN50082-1 Elsäkerhet EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SÄKERHET FARA FöR BLIXTNEDSLAG FARA: ARBETA EJ på utrustningen eller kablarna vid ÅSKVÄDER. AT-2450FT : Detta är en "Klass 1 lysdiodprodukt" DRIFTSTEMPERATUR Denna produkt är konstruerad för rumstemperatur ej överstigande 40 grader Celsius.
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2450T IG.bk Page 56 Tuesday, December 29, 1998 11:58 AM For Information Regarding Allied Telesyn International Corp. Allied Telesyn International Corp. 19015 North Creek Parkway Bothell, WA 98011 Tel: 1 (425) 487-8880 Fax: 1 (425) 489-9191 Allied Telesyn International Corp.
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