Allied Telesyn Ethernet Network Adapter Installation Manual AT-2560FX 100 PCI AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI PN 613-10583-00 Rev.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI 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, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and LAN Manager and Windows for Workgroups are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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 29. Dieses Gerät ist gemäß den einschlägigen Sicherheits- und Funkentstörungsbestimmungen zu betreiben. Bitte lesen Sie die diesbezüglichen Informationen ab Seite 30.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Where to go for more information Help files For detailed information about the adapter, see the online help files.
Contents Where to go for more information ........................................................................ iv About the AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI adapters ........................ 1 Install the card in a PCI slot ................................................................................... 1 Attach the cable to the media port ........................................................................ 3 Configure drivers ................................................................
About the AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 About the AT-2560FX 100 and AT2560TX 10/100 PCI adapters The AT-2560FX 100 PCI adapter card supports 100BASE-FX network media (ST® and SC connector types). The AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI adapter card supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX network media.Table 1 summarizes the support.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Figure 1: PCI Slot PCI slot 1. Make sure the computer’s power is turned OFF. 2. Take the cover off the computer, and locate a PCI busmaster adapter slot. In most computers, all slots are busmaster enabled, but some are not. If you have configuration problems, see your computer’s documentation to determine if your PCI slots are busmaster enabled. 3. Remove the cover bracket from the slot. 4. Push the adapter into the slot until the adapter is seated firmly.
Attach the cable to the media port NOTE Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) computers automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapters while booting. The AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI adapter interrupt request (IRQ) number and I/O memory address are automatically set each time you start your computer. In some mixed ISA/PCI PCs you must make sure the AT2560’s PCI slot has a unique IRQ level assigned.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Figure 2: ST Connectors TX RX FD Transmit Receive Figure 3: SC Connectors Transmit Receive SC SC TX RX FD 4
Attach the cable to the media port Connect the transmit receptacle at one end of the segment to the receive receptacle at the other end and vice versa. Be sure to align the key on the cable connector with the keyway on the adapter card receptacle when attaching the cable. Especially with the ST-type connectors, forcing cable insertion can cause receptacle or connector damage. AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI The AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI provides a RJ45 UTP connector for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI There are various grades of voice-quality and data-quality cables available. These can appear to be similar externally, and their DC characteristics are also similar, although their AC characteristics, and therefore high-speed data transmission characteristics, are radically different. The six common modular cable specifications and their applicability to 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network use are shown in Table 2.
Configure drivers 10BASE-T wiring considerations. Use four-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair cable and RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T. 100BASE-TX wiring considerations. The 100BASE-TX specification supports 100 Mbps transmission over two pairs of twisted pair Ethernet (TPE) wiring. In two-pair wiring, one pair of wires is used for transmission, and the second is used for collision detection and receive. Because a 125 MHz frequency is used on the wire, 100BASE-TX calls for Category 5 (CAT 5) wiring.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Some networking software does not provide an install program for the driver. In this case, the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the software is your primary source of information. There are some installation notes beginning on page 15; the README files on the CardAssistant diskette may also help. Windows 95 Have your Windows 95 installation media available, as Windows 95 prompts for files when you install the new adapter.
Configure drivers 1. Insert the CardAssistant disk. 2. From Explorer, double click on the 3.5 Floppy disk icon. 3. Find the A2560SET icon and click the right mouse button. From the menu that appears click Install. 4. The A2560SET files are copied to your hard disk. 5. Start A2560SET by double-clicking on its icon in the Control Panel. (If the icon doesn’t show up, choose Refresh under the View menu in the Control Panel window.) 6.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Manually adding an adapter in Windows 95. If the New Hardware Found dialog box does not appear at startup, or if you are adding a second adapter, use the following procedure. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. From the Control Panel, double click the System icon. Click the Device Manager tab in the window that appears. Double-click Other Devices (question mark icon) in the list. Double-click PCI Ethernet Controller. Click the Driver tab and then click Change Driver.
Configure drivers 4. Insert the CardAssistant diskette into your floppy disk drive and then type A:\ in the Insert Disk dialog box. (Substitute the drive letter of the floppy drive if necessary.) Click OK. 5. Verify that "ATI AT2560FX PCI Ethernet Adapter" appears in the Select OEM Option dialog box. Then click OK. 6. The A2560SET program automatically scans computer resources and determines the settings assigned to your adapter. It also adds an icon to the Control Panel for future use of A2560SET. NT 3.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI If you’re testing an existing AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI adapter, the network driver will probably be active and the diagnostics will test the driver. This diagnostic tracks the driver’s actual network activity. 2. Click OK to accept the adapter’s configuration. 3. Click OK in the Network Settings dialog box and when prompted, restart Windows NT. 4. To install multiple adapters, repeat this procedure for each new adapter. See “Install multiple adapters” on page 17.
Configure drivers DOS and Windows 3.1 setup for Novell NetWare clients Test the adapter and install network drivers. Although not required for operation, it’s a good idea to run diagnostic tests every time you install an adapter. Allied Telesyn’s SETUP program lets you test the adapter to see if there are any problems with the adapter hardware, the cabling, or the network connection.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI 5. When SETUP finishes the tests, the Install network drivers screen appears. 6. Select the driver you want to install. SETUP can install a NetWare client driver for you. If you’re installing other drivers, SETUP displays a README file with installation instructions. Test the adapter with a responder on the network (optional). SETUP can test the network more thoroughly if you have a responder on the network while running the tests. 1.
Configure drivers ❑ Make sure adapter and hub duplex mode match. See page 17 for more information on duplex modes for the AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI adapters. ❑ (AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI only) Make sure you’re using Category 5 wiring when operating at 100 Mbps. ❑ Make sure the network cables are securely attached to both the adapter and hub port and the card is communicating: For the AT-2560FX 100 PCI, check that the receive light is flashing.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI ❑ LANtastic ❑ Banyan Set speed (AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI option) The AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI default is to auto-set the card for the network speed. Configuration for manually fixed speed is an option; you must set the speed manually when configuring the AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI for full-duplex support. The steps for setting speed are specific to the driver you’re loading for your network environment. See Table 3.
Configure drivers Table 3: Steps for Setting AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Speed (Continued) If you’re using this driver. . . Others network software set the speed by. . . To view the README files, insert the Allied Telesyn CardAssistant diskette, and from the DOS-prompt type SETUP /README ENTER Install multiple adapters Use the Ethernet address to match the adapter to the slot number when configuring multiple adapters.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI ❑ Full duplex (requires full-duplex hub). The adapter sends and receives packets at the same time, increasing adapter performance. ❑ Half duplex. The adapter performs one operation at a time; it either sends or receives. Configuring the AT-2560FX 100 PCI for full-duplex. Configuration for full duplex is specific to the driver you’re loading for your network environment. See the table below.
Configure drivers Table 4: Steps for Setting AT-2560FX 100 PCI Duplex Mode (Continued) If you’re using this driver . Others network software set the duplex mode by. . . See the Duplex support README file. To view the README files, insert the Allied Telesyn CardAssistant diskette, and from the DOS-prompt type SETUP /README ENTER Configuring the AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI for full-duplex.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Table 5: Steps for Setting AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Duplex Mode (Continued) If you’re using this driver. . . set the duplex mode by. . . Windows NT Using the A2560SET program: 1. Click the Network icon in the Control Panel. 2. Click the Configure button. The A2560SET program runs. 3. Click the Change button. Set Speed to 100 (or 10). 4. Click the Advanced button. Set Duplex Mode to Full, exit A2560SET and restart Windows.
AT-2560FX 100 PCI Troubleshooting AT-2560FX 100 PCI Troubleshooting If the AT-2560FX 100 PCI can’t connect to the network ❑ Make sure the cables are installed properly The network cables must be securely attached at all connections. The transmit connector on one end must be connected to the receive on the other and vice versa. If the cables are attached properly but the problem persists, try swapping out the cables.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Table 6: Common AT-2560FX 100 PCI problems and solutions (Continued) Problem Solutions Computer hangs when loading drivers Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. See “PCI installation tips” on page 26. Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails. Make sure the network cables are securely attached. Make sure Receive at one end is connected to Transmit at the other. (Swapping them briefly to check causes no harm) LEDs do not light.
AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Troubleshooting Table 6: Common AT-2560FX 100 PCI problems and solutions (Continued) Problem The adapter stopped working without apparent cause. Solutions Try reseating the adapter or try a different slot. The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Reinstall the drivers. Try a different AT-2560FX 100 PCI.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI The AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI has three diagnostic LEDs above the cable connectors. These lights help indicate if there’s a problem with the connector, cable, or hub. The LNK light is ON when the adapter receives a Link pulse from the hub. If the light is OFF, there may be a bad connector, bad cable, or problem with the hub. The LNK light is also OFF when running diagnostics in SETUP. The ACT light is on when there’s read/write activity on the network.
AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Troubleshooting Table 7: Common AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI problems and solutions (Continued) Problem LNK LED does not light. Solutions Make sure you’ve loaded the network drivers. Check all connections at the adapter and the hub. Try another port on the hub. If you forced the duplex mode, make sure you also force the speed to either 10 or 100. Make sure the hub port is configured for the correct speed, 10 or 100 Mbps. See page 26 for more information. ACT LED does not light.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI Table 7: Common AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI problems and solutions (Continued) Problem The adapter stopped working without apparent cause. Solutions Try reseating the adapter or try a different slot. The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Reinstall the drivers. Try a different AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI. Technical information PCI installation tips Some PCI computers require additional steps to configure a PCI adapter.
Technical information ❑ Make sure your extended memory manager, the file EMM386.EXE, is updated for PCI. Search for the file on your hard drive, and make sure the date is at least 5/31/94. ❑ Configure the slot for level-triggered interrupts. The slot the adapter is using must be configured for level-triggered interrupts rather than edge-triggered interrupts. Check your PCI BIOS Setup program. Table 8 shows some example PCI BIOS Setup program parameters.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI shared hub means that all nodes on the hub must share the 100 Mbps of bandwidth. As stations are added to the hub, the effective bandwidth available to any individual station gets smaller. Think of a shared repeater hub as a single-lane highway that everyone shares. As the number of vehicles on the highway increases, the traffic becomes congested and transit time for individual cars increases.
Electrical Safety and Installation Requirements U.S. Federal Communications Commission DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturers Name: Manufacturers Address: Allied Telesyn International 950 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Manufacturers Telephone: Declares that the product: Model Number: 408-730-0950 PCI 100 Ethernet Adapter Card AT-2560FX/TX Complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI STANDARDS: This product meets the following standards. RFI Emission EN55022 Class B Immunity EN50082-1 Electrical Safety EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950, EN60825 LIGHTNING DANGER DANGER: DO NOT WORK on equipment or CABLES during periods of LIGHTNING ACTIVITY. AT-2560FX: This is a "CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT" OPERATING TEMPERATURE This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40˚ C.
STANDARDER: Dette produkt opfylder følgende standarder. Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemission EN55022 Klasse B Immunitet EN50082-1 Elektrisk sikkerhed. EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950, EN60825 FARE UNDER UVEJR FARE: UNDLAD at arbejde på udstyr eller KABLER i perioder med LYNAKTIVITET. AT-2560FX: Dette er et "Produkt under Klasse 1 LED" Betjeningstemperatur Dette apparat er konstrueret til en omgivende temperatur på maksimum 40 grader C.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI 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 DANGER DE FOUDRE DANGER : NE PAS MANIER le matériel ou les CÂBLES lors d'activité orageuse.
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 PERICOLO DI FULMINI PERICOLO: NON LAVORARE sul dispositivo o sui CAVI durante PRECIPITAZIONI TEMPORALESCHE. AT-2560FX: Questo è un "Prodotto con LED di Classe 1" Temperatura di funzionamento Questo prodotto è concepito per una temperatura ambientale massima di 40 gradi centigradi.
AT-2560FX 100 and AT-2560TX 10/100 PCI 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 PERIGO DE CHOQUE CAUSADO POR RAIO PERIGO: NÃO TRABALHE no equipamento ou nos CABOS durante períodos suscetíveis a QUEDAS DE RAIO.
STANDARDER: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. Radiostörning EN55022 Klass B Immunitet EN50082-1 Elsäkerhet EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 FARA FöR BLIXTNEDSLAG FARA: ARBETA EJ på utrustningen eller kablarna vid ÅSKVÄDER. AT-2560FX : Detta är en "Klass 1 lysdiodprodukt" DRIFTSTEMPERATUR Denna produkt är konstruerad för rumstemperatur ej överstigande 40 grader Celsius. Alla länder: Installera produkten i enlighet med lokala och statliga bestämmelser för elektrisk utrustning.
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