Secure Ethernet Network Adapters AT-2712FX/SC AT-2712LX20/SC AT-2912T Installation and User’s Guide 613-001347 Rev.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc. Declares that the product: Secure Ethernet Adapter Model Numbers: AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. After you have accessed this website, enter the model number in the Search by Product Name box and then click Find to view the current list of documents.
Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................12 Where to Find Management Software Updates and Product Information ............................................................................
Contents Updating the Receive Buffers Property .........................................................................................................................75 Updating the Receive Side Scaling Property.................................................................................................................75 Updating the Speed & Duplex Mode Property...............................................................................................................
Figures Figure 1. AT-2712FX/SC Adapter........................................................................................................................................16 Figure 2. AT-2712FX/SC Faceplate ....................................................................................................................................17 Figure 3. AT-2912T Adapter ...........................................................................................................................................
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Tables Table 1: Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................12 Table 2: Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status ...........................................................................................................................17 Table 3: Twisted-Pair Port LED Status ..........................................................................................................................
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Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T Secure Ethernet Network adapters and configure the adapters using the driver software.
Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Table 1. Safety Symbols Symbol 12 Meaning Description Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may result in electrical shock.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Where to Find Management Software Updates and Product Information New releases of management software are on the Allied Telesis web site. In addition, the installation and user guides are available for all Allied Telesis products in portable document format (PDF) on our web site. Both the management software and the product documentation are available at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/.
Preface Contacting Allied Telesis This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Chapter 1 Introducing the Secure Ethernet Network Adapters This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T Secure Ethernet Network Adapters and contains the following sections: “Functional Descriptions” on page 16 “Supported Operating Systems and Features” on page 19 15
Chapter 1: Introducing the Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Functional Descriptions The AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T adapters feature in-built cryptographic processors that take over a number of data encryption and decryption functions within the hardware, releasing the host CPU to perform other tasks. This ensures the highest possible speeds when transmitting or receiving secure data, without compromising data security or host system performance.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide The difference between the two adapters is their cable length requirements. The AT-2712FX/SC is designed for multimode operation using cables of up to in 275 meters (902 feet) in length. The AT-2712LX20/ SC adapter is designed for single mode operation using cables of up to 10 kilometers (6.123 miles) in length. For more information about the cables, see Table 3 on page 33.
Chapter 1: Introducing the Secure Ethernet Network Adapters AT-2912T Adapter The AT-2912T adapter is a Gigabit Ethernet secure PCIe NIC featuring on-board encryption. It is fully compatible with other secure IPSec as well as non-IPSec NICs. This adapter operates at speeds of 10/100/1000T Mbps in both full-duplex and half-duplex modes. The AT-2912T adapter has one twisted-pair connector, as show in Figure 3. L/A T 1594 Figure 3.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Supported Operating Systems and Features The Secure Ethernet Network adapters are shipped from the factory with the default Broadcom software driver installed. You can download the latest version of the software driver and our configuration from the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. After you have accessed this website, enter the model number in the Search by Product Name box and then click Find.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter provides installation procedures for the adapters.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install a network adapter card. Note The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/ software.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide - Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists. - Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools. - Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before accessing internal components. - Installation or removal of adapters must be performed in a staticfree environment. The use of a properly grounded wrist strap or other personal antistatic devices and an antistatic mat is strongly recommended.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Reviewing the Contents of Your Shipment The following items are included with your adapter: Antistatic bag (used for protecting the adapter when stored or shipped). Keep the adapter in its packaging until ready for installation. Low-profile bracket (attached to the AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2712LX20/SC adapters) Standard bracket (attached to the AT-2912T adapter) Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Pre-Installation Checklist Before you install an adapter card, check the following list: 1. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS. Note If you acquired the adapter software from the Allied Telesis support website, download the software drivers and then enter the path to where the adapter driver files reside on your system.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Replacing the Bracket Depending on your PC, you may need to replace the bracket attached to your adapter. The AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2712LX20/SC adapters are shipped with the low-profile bracket attached to the adapter. The AT2912T adapter is shipped with the standard bracket attached to the adapter.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide 2. Align the tabs of the standard bracket with the holes on the adapter and fasten the screws onto the adapter. See Figure 6. TX RX 10 0 1480 Figure 6.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Replacing the Standard Bracket To replace the standard bracket with the low-profile bracket, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove the screws that attach the bracket to the adapter. See Figure 7. TX RX 10 0 1888 Figure 7. Removing the Standard Bracket 2. Align the tabs of the low-profile bracket with the holes on the adapter and fasten the screws onto the adapter. See Figure 8. TX RX 10 0 1889 Figure 8.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Installing a Network Adapter Card The following instructions apply to installing the AT-2712FX/SC, AT2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T adapters in most systems. For details about performing these tasks on your particular system, refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system. Note To perform this procedure, you need to provide one Phillips-head screw. To install an adapter, perform the following procedure: 1.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Figure 9. Removing the PC Cover 3. Select an empty, non-shared PCI slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See Figure 10. Figure 10. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot Note If you cannot locate or do not know how to find an appropriate PCI slot, refer to the documentation that came with your system.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide 4. Remove the network adapter card from the shipping package and store the packaging material in a safe location. Caution Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing the network adapter card in a system. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the card. 5. Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, push the adapter card until it is firmly seated in the appropriate PCI slot.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Figure 12. Securing the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket 7. Replace the system’s cover and secure it with the screws removed in Step 2. 8. Disconnect any personal antistatic devices. 9. Power the system on. Once the system returns to proper operation, the adapter hardware is fully installed. Next, connect the network cables. See “Connecting the Network Cables” on page 33.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Connecting the Network Cables The AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2712LX20/SC adapters have two fiber optic connectors (transmit and receive) for attaching the system to a compatible link partner or an IEEE 802.3z compliant Fast Ethernet switch. Both adapters require a fiber optic cable. The AT-2912T adapter has one twisted-pair connector which requires a twisted-pair cable.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Note After the cable is properly connected at both ends, the adapter port LEDs is functional. For descriptions of LED operation, see “AT2712FX/SC and AT-2712LX20/SC Adapters Physical Descriptions” on page 17 or “AT-2912T Adapter Physical Description” on page 18. After you connect the system to the network and power is supplied, the AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2712LX20/SC adapters attempt to establish the connection at 100 Mbps full-duplex.
Chapter 3 Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software This chapter describes how to install the Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP driver software. This chapter contains the following sections: “Installing the Driver Software” on page 36 “Uninstalling the Driver Software” on page 45 After you install the driver software, you can modify the configuration properties as described in see Chapter 5, “Setting Advanced Properties” on page 57.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software Installing the Driver Software When a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new Secure Ethernet Network adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for that device.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide To install the adapter software on a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP system, do the following: 1. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Figure 13. Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Window 2. Click Next. The second Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Window is shown in Figure 14 on page 38.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software Figure 14. Found New Hardware Wizard Window: Search and Installation Options 3. Click Include this location in the search. 4. Click Browse and locate the path of the software driver. 5. Click Next. 6. When the software installation is complete, click Finish to close the wizard and complete the software installation.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Updating the Adapter Software This section provides a procedure for updating the adapter software for the Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP systems. To obtain the latest version of an Secure Ethernet Network adapter software drivers, download it from the Allied Telesis website. For instructions, see “Where to Find Management Software Updates and Product Information” on page 13.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software Figure 15. Windows Server 2003 Start Window 3. Select Run from the menu and enter the following command: devmgmt.msc See Figure 16 for an example of the Run Window. Figure 16.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide The Device Manager Window is shown in Figure 17. Figure 17. Device Manager Window (Network adapter folder is collapsed) 4. In the Device Manager window, click the + next to the Network adapters folder. The selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards. 5.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software The Hardware Update Wizard Window opens, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18. Welcome to Hardware Update Wizard Window 7. For a Windows Server 2003 system, skip to step 10. For a Windows XP system, click No, not this time to copy the driver software from your PC. 8. Click Next. The Second New Found Hardware Wizard Window opens, as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 9. Click Install from a list or specified location (Advanced). 10. Click Next. 11. If you are prompted to specify the location of the software driver, click Browse (do not use the text field) and locate the path. After you install the driver software, you can modify the configuration properties. See Chapter 5, “Setting Advanced Properties” on page 57.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software Figure 20. System Properties Dialog Box For instructions that describe how to set the Advanced Properties, see Chapter 5, “Setting Advanced Properties” on page 57.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Uninstalling the Driver Software Before physically removing an adapter from your system, you must uninstall the adapter driver software. Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device, be sure to capture all Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process. To uninstall the adapter software from your system, perform the following procedure: 1. Start Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP and log in.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software 5. Select Uninstall. A Confirm Device Removal window opens. 6. Click OK to complete the uninstall. Note Not all driver files are removed as part of this procedure.
Chapter 4 Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software This chapter describes how to install the Windows Vista and Windows 7 driver software on a Secure Ethernet Network adapter. The installation procedures are identical for both the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Operating systems.
Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software Installing the Driver Software After you install a Secure Ethernet Network adapter, the system detects the new hardware and creates an entry in the Device Manager when the Windows operating system first boots up. Shortly after you log in, you need to install the driver software for the Secure Ethernet Network adapter. To install or update the driver software, you must have administrative privileges.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide 3. To select the Device Manager in the Windows 7 Operating System, select the Start button. The Windows 7 Search Box is displayed. See Figure 21. Figure 21. Windows 7 Search Box 4. Enter the following command: mmc compmgmt.msc The Device Manager window is displayed. For an example of the Device Manager window, see Figure 24 on page 51. 5. To select the Device Manager in the Windows Vista Operating System, select the Start menu.
Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software See Figure 22 for an example of the Windows Vista Start menu. Figure 22. Windows Vista Start Menu 6. From the Start Menu, select Run. The Windows Vista Run window is displayed. See Figure 23. Figure 23. Windows Vista Run Window 7. Enter the following command in the Run window: mmc devmgmt.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Figure 24. Device Manager Window 8. Open the Network Adapters folder. The list of installed adapters is displayed. 9. Right click on the Secure Network Ethernet adapter. The adapter window is displayed. 10. In the Device Manager window, click the + next to the Network adapters folder. The selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards installed on your PC. 11.
Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software 12. Right click Ethernet Controller and select Update Driver Software. See Figure 25 for an example of the Device Manger window with Ethernet Controller selected. Figure 25. Device Manager Window: Ethernet Controller 13. Select Update Driver Software. The Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window is displayed. See Figure 26. Figure 26. Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window 14.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide 15. Click Browse to search your computer for the location of the driver software. See Figure 27. Figure 27. Update Driver Software: Ethernet Controller: Browse 16. Click Next. A confirmation message is displayed. See Figure 28. Figure 28.
Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software Uninstalling the Driver Software Before physically removing an adapter from your system, you need to uninstall the driver software first. The procedure in this section describes how to uninstall the driver software. Note You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide 7. From the Start Menu, select Run. The Windows Vista Run window is displayed. See Figure 23 on page 50. 8. Enter the following command in the Run window: mmc devmgmt.msc The Device Manager Window is shown in Figure 24 on page 51. 9. In the Device Manager window, click the + next to the Network adapters folder. The selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards. 10.
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Chapter 5 Setting Advanced Properties For all of the Windows operating systems, you access the Windows Advanced Properties from the Advanced Tab. Although the default values of the Advanced Properties are appropriate in most cases, you can change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your system.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Accessing the Advanced Tab To modify the configuration properties of the Windows Operating systems, you must access the Advanced Tab. Depending on your operating system, there are several ways to do this.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Figure 29. System Properties Dialog Box 4. Click on the Advanced tab on the System Properties Dialog Box which is located at the top of the window.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 30. Figure 30.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows 7 To select the Advanced Tab in Windows 7 Operating systems, do the following: 1. Select the Start button. See Figure 31. Figure 31. Windows 7 Search Box 2. Enter the following command: mmc compmgmt.msc The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 32 on page 62.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Figure 32. Device Manager Window 3. Open the Network Adapters folder. The list of installed adapters is displayed. 4. Right click on one of the following adapters: Allied Telesis AT-2712FX/SC Allied Telesis AT-2912T Note Select “AT-2712FX/SC” to indicate either the AT-2712FX/SC adapter or the AT-2712LX20/SC adapter. The adapter window is displayed. 5. Select the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 30 on page 60.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Vista In the Windows Vista Operating System, you access the Advanced Tab through the Device Manager. To select the Device Manager in the Windows Vista Operating System, do the following: 1. Select the Start menu. See Figure 33 for an example of the Windows Vista Start menu. Figure 33. Windows Vista Start Menu 2. From the Start Menu, select Run. The Windows Vista Run window is displayed. See Figure 34.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties 3. Enter the following command in the Run window: mmc devmgmt.msc 4. From the Computer Management Window, select Device Manager in the left panel. The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 32 on page 62. 5. Open the Network Adapters folder. The list of installed adapters is displayed. 6.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Modifying Advanced Properties After you have installed the driver software, you can use the following procedures to verify or change the adapter properties: “Updating the Ethernet@ WireSpeed Property” on page 66 “Updating the Flow Control Property” on page 66 “Updating the Interrupt Moderation Property” on page 68 “Updating the Checksum Offload Property” on page 69 “Updating the Large Send Offload Property” on page 70 “Up
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Updating the Ethernet@ WireSpeed Property The Ethernet@Wirespeed property enables a Secure Ethernet Network adapter to establish a link at a lower speed when only two pairs of wires are available in the cabling plant. By default, the Ethernet@Wirespeed property is enabled. To enable or disable the Ethernet@WireSpeed property, do the following: 1.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide To change the Flow Control property, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced tab: For Windows Server 2003 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP” on page 58. For Windows 7 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows 7” on page 61. For Windows Vista Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Vista” on page 63.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Updating the Interrupt Moderation Property Interrupt moderation enables adaptive interrupt coalescing, which limits the rate of interrupt to the CPU during packet transmission and packet reception. The disabled option allows one interrupt for every packet transmission and packet reception. The default value is Enabled. To change the Interrupt Moderation setting, do the following: 1.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Updating the Checksum Offload Property Usually, the Checksum Offload function is computed by the protocol stack. By selecting one of the Checksum Offload properties, the adapter can compute the checksum. To change the Checksum Offload setting, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced tab: For Windows Server 2003 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP” on page 58.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Updating the Large Send Offload Property Normally, the protocol stack performs TCP segmentation. When you enable the Large Send Offload property, the network adapter does the TCP segmentation. There are several Large Send Offload properties to choose from, depending on the TCP/IP version you are using on your PC. You can select IPV4, IPV4 version 2, or IPv6 version 2. By default, the Large Send Offload Property is disabled.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Updating the Jumbo MTU Property The Jumbo MTU property allows the adapter to transmit and receive oversized Ethernet frames that are greater than 1,514 bytes but less than 9,000 bytes in length. Note that this property requires a switch that is able to process large frames. By default, the Jumbo MTU property is set to 1500 bytes. To increase the size of the received frames, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Updating the Network Address Property The Network Address is a user-defined address that is used to replace the MAC address that was originally assigned to the adapter. In some operating systems, this property is called Locally Administered Address. The network address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number. To change the Network Address property, do the following: 1.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Updating the RSS Queues Property The number of RSS queues varies depending on the adapter. For 1 Gbps network adapters, the RSS queue options are 1, 2, 4, and 8. The default is 8 RSS queues. For 10 Gbps network adapters, the RSS queue options are Auto, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. The default value is Auto queues. To set the number of RSS Queues property, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Updating the Priority & VLAN Property Priority allows you to prioritize traffic or limit bandwidth instead of treating all traffic in the same manner. A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical area network that extends beyond a traditional LAN to a group of logical LANs. By default, this property is enabled. To set the port priority and assign a VLAN ID, do the following: 1.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Updating the Receive Buffers Property Receive Buffers are data segments that allow the network adapter to allocate receive packets to memory. For 1 Gbps adapters, the range of valid receive buffers is 50 to 2,000 in increments of 1. The default value is 750 receive buffers. To set the Receive Buffers property, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties For Windows 7 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows 7” on page 61. For Windows Vista Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Vista” on page 63. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 30 on page 60. 2. From the Property list on the Advanced tab, select Receive Side Scaling. 3. From the Value list on the Advanced tab, select one of the following: Enabled Disabled 4. Click OK. 5.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide For Windows Vista Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Vista” on page 63. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 30 on page 60. 2. From the Property list on the Advanced tab, select Speed & Duplex. 3. From the Value list on the Advanced tab, select one of the following: 10 Mb Full 10 Mb Half 100 Mb Full 100 Mb Half Auto The Auto setting is a speed of 1000 Mb in full duplex mode.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Updating the TCP Connection Offload Properties There are two types of TCP Connection Offload properties. The TCP Connection Offload (IPv4) property enables or disables TOE offload when the IPv4 protocol is in use. The TCP Connection Offload (IPv6) property enables or disables TOE offload when the IPv6 protocol is in use. By default, this property is enabled for both the IPv4 and IPv6 versions.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Updating the Transmit Buffers Property Transmit buffers are data segments that allow the network adapter to monitor transmit packets in the system memory. The default value is 1500. To set the Transmit Buffers property, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced tab: For Windows Server 2003 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP” on page 58.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties For Windows 7 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows 7” on page 61. For Windows Vista Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Vista” on page 63. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 30 on page 60. 2. Under Property list on the Advanced tab, select VLAN ID. 3. From the Value list on the Advanced tab, choose a VLAN ID from 1 to 4094. Note The default VLAN has a VLAN ID of 0. 4. Click OK. 5.
Chapter 6 Enabling LINUX This chapter describes how to enable the LINUX System on the AT2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T adapters.
Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX Introduction This chapter describes the tg3 Linux driver for the Broadcom NetXtreme PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express Ethernet Network Controllers. The most recent driver is in the latest 2.6 Linux kernel. You can download the driver from www.broadcom.com as a source package. However, it is generally not necessary to do so if you are using the latest 2.6 upstream kernel from www.kernel.org or one of the latest vendor kernels from Red Hat, SuSE, or other vendors.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Installing LINUX TG3 File There are two procedures to install the Linux TG3 file: Installing the Source RPM Package “Installing the Source RPM Package” on page 83 “Building the Driver from the Source TAR File” on page 84 Here are general guidelines for installing the Source RPM Package: 1. Install the source RPM package by enter the following command: rpm -ivh tg3.src.rpm 2.
Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX Note The force option may be needed on some Linux distributions if conflicts are reported. Depending on the kernel, the driver is installed in one of the following directories: 2.4.x kernels: /lib/modules//kernel/drivers/net/ tg3.o 2.6.x kernels: /lib/modules//kernel/drivers/net/ tg3.ko 5. To load the driver, enter one of the following commands: insmod tg3.o or insmod tg3.ko (on 2.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 3. The driver is compiled for the running kernel by default. To build the driver for a kernel different from the one running, specify the kernel by defining it in KVER. If this is not necessary, skip to step 4. Enter the following command: make KVER= where in the form of 2.x.y-z is the version of another kernel that is installed on the system. 4. Test the driver by loading it.
Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX On Red Hat distributions, you can specify “ethtool -s” parameters in the ifcfg-ethx scripts using the ETHTOOL_OPTS keyword. The specified ethtool parameters are set up during ifup. For example, go to the following directory: /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 Add the following line to the script: ETHTOOL_OPTS=”wol g speed 100 duplex half autoneg off” Table 4.
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Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX Unloading and Removing the Driver To unload the driver, use the ifconfig command to bring down all eth# interfaces opened by the driver. Then enter the following command: rmmod tg3 Note On all 2.6 kernels, you do not need to bring down the eth# interfaces before unloading the driver module.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Driver Messages The following messages are the most common sample messages that are logged in the /var/log/messages file. Use the dmesg -n command to control the level at which messages appear on the console. Most systems are set to level 6 by default. To see all messages, set the level higher than 6. Driver Signon tg3.c:v3.
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Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications This section provides the dimensions and weight of the adapters. Dimensions: AT-2712FX/SC: 11.59 cm x 6.89 cm (4.56 in. x 2.71 in.) AT-2712LX20/SC: 11.59 cm x 6.89 cm (4.56 in. x 2.71 in.) AT-2912T: 8.18 cm x 6.89 cm (3.22 in. x 2.71 in.) Weight: AT-2712FX/SC: 45.36 g (.10 lbs.) AT-2712LX20/SC: 45.36 g (.10 lbs.) AT-2912T: 45.36 g (.10 lbs.
Appendix A: Specifications Power Specifications The following power specifications apply to the AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T adapters. Operating Voltage: 3.3V Power Consumption: AT-2712FX/SC: 3.22 Watts, @ +3.3V Avg AT-2712LX20/SC: 3.22 Watts, @ +3.3V Avg AT-2912T: 2.05 Watts, @ +3.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Receive Sensitivity: -12.5 dBm with 62.5 um fiber or -13.5 dBm with 50 um fiber AT-2712LX20/SC Operating Specifications: Output Optical Power: -15 dBm minimum to -5 dBm maximum Input Optical Power: -3 dBm maximum Receive Sensitivity: -34 dBm typical 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted-Pair Port Connectors This section lists the pin signals for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted-pair ports for the AT-2912T adapter.
Appendix A: Specifications Table 7 lists the RJ-45 port pin signals when a twisted-pair port is operating in the MDI-X configuration. Table 7. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) Pin Signal 1 RX+ 2 RX- 3 TX+ 6 TX- Table 8 lists the RJ-45 connector pin and their signals when a 1000Base-T port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 8.
Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the component or of the entire system.
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner PUSH OPEN Di c re A PEng TAWipi tion Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 38. Figure 38. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector. To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, perform the following procedure. 1.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 2. Place the ferrule tip on the exposed cleaning surface and rub the ferrule in a downward direction, as shown in Figure 39 on page 96. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times.
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Swab Specially treated swabs, known as stick cleaners, are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors, as shown in Figure 40. Stick cleaners are available in both 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm sizes for use on SC and MU connectors respectively.
Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches, pits, or other problems that may affect performance. Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use. Warning Do not stare into the laser beam. L2 Warning Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens.
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