Asante Technologies 10NIC-PCITM User Manual
Asanté 10NIC-PCI
PCI Ethernet Adapter
Installation Guide
™
Asanté Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
November 1997
Part Number 06-00404-00 Rev. A
Copyright Notice
Copyright 1997 by Asanté Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, product design
or design concept, may be copied, reproduced or stored, in whole or in part, in any form or by
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translation to another language or format, without the express written consent of Asanté
Technologies, Inc.
Trademarks
Asanté Technologies, Asanté FAST and Asanté 10NIC-PCI are trademarks of Asanté Technologies,
Inc.
Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, AppleShare and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation.
All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case,
the user, at his own risk and expense will be required to correct the interference.
Asanté Warranty
Asanté Technologies, Inc. warrants that this product will be free from defects in title, materials
and manufacturing workmanship. If the product is found to be defective, then, as your sole
remedy and as the manufacturer’s only obligation, Asanté Technologies, Inc. will repair or
replace the product. This warranty is exclusive and is limited to the AsantéNIC adapters.
This warranty shall not apply to products that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, abnormal
electrical or environmental conditions, or any condition other than what can be considered
normal use.
Warranty Disclaimers
Asanté Technologies, Inc. makes no other warranties, express, implied or otherwise, regarding
AsantéNIC adapters, and specifically disclaims any warranty for merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted in some States and the exclusions specified herein may not apply to you. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. There
may be other rights that you have which vary from State to State.
Developer tested only, Novell makes no warranty with respect to this product.
Limitation of Liability
The liability of Asanté Technologies, Inc. arising from this warranty and sale shall be limited to a
refund of the purchase price. In no event shall Asanté Technologies, Inc. be liable for costs of
procurement of substitute products or services, or for any lost profits, or for any consequential,
incidental, direct or indirect damages, however caused and on any theory of liability, arising
from this warranty and sale. These limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of
essential purpose of any limited remedy.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Asanté 10NIC-PCI Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
PCI Local Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Connecting the Adapter to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Configuring the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Self-Configuring the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Computers without the Self-Configuring Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Full or Half Duplex Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Testing the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Installing Network Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Network Operating Systems Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Power Macintosh Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Installing the Open Transport Driver and Ethernet Options Control
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Using the Asanté Ethernet Options Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
NetDoubler™ Installation and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
PC Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Installing the Novell NetWare 3.x Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Novell NetWare 4.x Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Microsoft Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation or Server 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Link Integrity LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Data Traffic LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Using the Diagnostic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Power Macintosh Diagnostic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Asanté Driver Local Statistics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
PC Diagnostic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Asanté 10NIC-PCI Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Contacting Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Technical Support Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Introduction
This manual describes the installation procedures for the Asanté 10NIC-PCI
adapter on two different platforms:
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Apple Power Macintosh and Power Macintosh-compatible
computers
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PC compatible computers
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Most of the information applies to both platforms. When the information is
specific to a platform, it is noted in the heading for the section or sub-section.
Asanté 10NIC-PCI Adapter
The Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter provides a cost-effective solution for increased
network performance. Using this adapter, your throughput will dramatically
increase in comparison to any ISA, EISA, or NuBus cards.
Using bus-mastering architecture and burst mode, bottlenecks are minimized
and file transfers are prevented from over-loading the host CPU. On Power
Macintosh computer, the driver and control panel give the added performance of true full duplex, plus the ability to switch to forced half-duplex.
Installation is simple compared to ISA or EISA card installations. Simply plug
the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter into your PC or Power Macintosh and let the
adapter self-configure to your system during power-up.
The Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter will automatically configure all I/O addresses
and interrupts on the PCI system. However, make sure you first review the
installation instructions to ensure that you do not damage your computer or
the adapter card.
Introduction
Features
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32-bit bus-mastering design provides maximum throughput
without loading the host CPU.
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132 Mbps maximum data transfer rate through the 32-bit PCI
bus.
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Unique Macintosh Control Panel allows user to configure full
or half duplex.
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Easy to install — plug-and-play self-configuration.
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Compatible with popular network operating systems for PC
and Power Macintosh computers.
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Two diagnostic LEDs for quick and easy troubleshooting.
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Jumperless and switchless operation.
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100% compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet.
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Compliant with PCI 2.0 Specification.
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Lifetime warranty and free technical support.
Package Contents
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Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter
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One disk containing the Installation Guide (this manual)
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One Driver Disk which includes the following software for
both PCI-based PC and Power Macintosh computers:
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Device drivers for popular network operating systems
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Driver dependent supporting files
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Diagnostic utility software
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Driver installation documents
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Note:
use this disk on a PCI-based Power Macintosh, make sure
that you do not disable the System Extensions during
power-up and that PC Exchange is enabled in the Exten-
sions Manager.
Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter Read Me First
NetDoubler ™ software
NetDoubler Read Me First
Warranty Registration Card
The included Driver Disk is DOS-formatted. To
PCI Local Bus
PCI Local Bus
The PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus is an industry standard high-performance bus designed for high I/O throughput. The 32-bit PCI
bus runs at a maximum of 33MHz, while handling a maximum data transfer
rate of 132 MBytes/second.
One of the advantages of the PCI bus is that it is processor-independent. The
Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter is capable of working with both PCI-based PC and
Power Macintosh computers. PCI devices are also self-configuring, making
them very easy to install and use.
The Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter uses 32-bit bus mastering architecture allowing maximum throughput with low CPU utilization.
Important!
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support bus-mastering operations. All Macintosh computers support bus-mastering.
The PCI bus slot on your computer must
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Installation
Overview
Experienced computer technicians know that all you really need to do to
install an adapter is unplug your computer, install the adapter, connect it to
the network, load the driver, and you’re done!
That’s generally true; however, Asanté recommends that you first read this
chapter to avoid damage to the adapter or your computer. This chapter also
describes what to do if you encounter any problems during installation.
Chapter 2 covers the following steps:
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Installing the adapter
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Connecting to the network
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Configuring the adapter
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Testing the adapter
Chapter 3 will guide you on:
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Installing the driver
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Configuring the Macintosh control panel for duplex mode.
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NetDoubler with the 10NIC-PCI adapter
Installing the Adapter
To install the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter in your computer:
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Note:
the adapter.
Static warning & preparation
Do not touch the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter
1
ground yourself, as explained in step 4 of these instructions.
You do not need to set any jumpers or switches on
until you
Installation
A network adapter is sensitive to static electricity and must
be handled carefully. If you do not handle the Asanté
10NIC-PCI adapter properly, you can damage it and/or your
computer.
Turn off your computer’s power.
2
Disconnect the power plug from the computer.
3
This step is required because some computers still provide
power to the PCI bus even when shut down.
After opening your computer, touch the metal chassis to
4
discharge any static electricity on your body.
Open the network adapter packaging and remove the
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Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter.
Immediately install the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter in your
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computer, as described below.
Install the adapter
If there is a metal or plastic plate blocking the opening for
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the card slot in the back of your computer, remove it.
Align the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter’s edge connector with
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the PCI bus slot.
Push the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter down into the slot until
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the adapter locks into place, as shown in Figure 2-1.
Important!
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adapter is fully seated in the PCI slot before starting
the computer. Never “wiggle”, insert, or remove the
card while the computer is plugged in or powered on.
Ensure that the Asanté 10NIC-PCI
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Connecting the Adapter to the Network
If your computer uses a screw to hold the adapter in place,
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re-insert and tighten the screw.
Push the adapter
firmly into the slot
.
Figure 2-1 Installing the adapter
Replace the computer’s cover.
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not
start the computer until you connect the Asanté
Do
10NIC-PCI adapter to the network, as described in the next
section, “Connecting the Adapter to the Network.”
Connecting the Adapter to the Network
The Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter provides an RJ-45, 10BaseT port for your network.
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Important!
for 10Mbps operation requires a Category 3, 4, or 5
UTP (untwisted pair) cable or twisted pair cable.
Connecting a Network Cable
To connect your Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter to the network:
Plug the RJ45 connector on one end of your network cable
1
into the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter’s RJ-45 port.
Plug the other end of your network cable into the network
2
hub or switch, or into a wall socket connected to a network hub or switch.
Reconnect your computer’s power plug.
3
Connection to a 10BASE-T hub or switch
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Turn the computer’ power on.
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Configuring the Adapter
Configuring the Adapter
Self-Configuring the Adapter
One of the advantages of PCI is that all of its devices are self-configuring. The
Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter is designed to utilize this feature.
During system initialization at power-up, the PCI BIOS (system ROM) configuration software automatically selects an unused interrupt line and
I/O addresses for use with the adapter. You do not need to set interrupts, I/O
addresses, jumpers, or switches to configure the adapter.
Computers without the Self-Configuring Feature
(Not applicable to Macintosh computers) Early versions of a PC’s PCI BIOS
do not support the PCI specification, version 2.0.
To successfully install the adapter in computers without the self-configuring
feature, you may need to modify IRQ jumper settings on the computer’s
motherboard and/or modify the PCI BIOS setup with the setup utility that
came with your computer system. Refer to your computer manuals for information on changing the BIOS setup for a PCI bus.
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Note:
your computer properly supports the PCI Specification,
version 2.0.
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Note:
ration using the PCI BIOS setup utility after installing the
adapter. Check that your PCI configuration do not conflict
with other bus configuration.
Check with your computer manufacturer to see if
It is recommended that you verify the PCI configu-
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Full or Half Duplex Operation
The Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter allows you to configure to the highest performance mode of operation. The two possible modes of operation are:
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10BaseT Half Duplex
❏
10BaseT Full Duplex
The default mode is half duplex. After testing the adapter and installing the
driver, you may change this on Macintosh computers. For more information,
see “Using the Asanté Ethernet Options Control Panel” on page 3-5 for
instructions.
Testing the Adapter
Asanté recommends you conduct a test with the supplied diagnostic software after installing the adapter.
Successful test performance ensures that the adapter is operating properly.
A diagnostic program for testing the adapter is included on the Driver Disk.
This program runs a number of tests and indicates the results with PASS or
FAIL.
Testing on a PC
Asanté has included a DOS application titled “DIAGPCI.EXE” on
the Driver Disk in the UTILITY subdirectory.
This application will automatically test the Asanté 10NIC-PCI
adapter. To use the application, see “PC Diagnostic Program”
on page 4-6.
Testing on a Macintosh
Asanté has included a Macintosh application titled “Asanté TroubleShooter for PCI” on the Driver Disk.
This application is in compressed form on the disk. It will automatically test the Asanté 10NIC-PCI adapter.
To use the application, you must first decompress the file and
save it to your local hard drive:
Open your Driver Disk.
1
Open the PowerMacintosh folder.
2
Double-click on the “Utility.sea” file.
3
This creates a folder titled “Utility Folder.”
Save the “Utility Folder” to your local hard disk.
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Configuring the Adapter
In the “Utility Folder” is the “Asanté TroubleShooter for PCI”
application. To use the application, see “Power Macintosh
Diagnostic Program” on page 4-3.
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