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The product you have purchased is designed to be easily installed with most IBM PC or compatible systems. Many products have large, easy-to-read legends to allow for the easy configuring of the product. This installation manual contains detailed instructions. Most included software has automatic installation programs to place the software correctly onto your computer. However, as all computers are configured differently, you may be required to perform some basic DOS or Windows tasks. If you are not familiar with basic DOS commands such as DIR, CD, or EDIT, you should check your DOS manual, or seek assistance from you local computer dealer to install the product.
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We use many world-class quality assurance programs to ensure the product you purchased is of the highest caliber. Sometimes, however, a component may be missing from the box, or is damaged or corrupt in some way. If this happens, immediately return the entire package to your place of purchase so you may
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Part I: Part I:
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Part II: Part II:
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Section One: InstallationSection One: Installation
Section One: Installation
Section One: InstallationSection One: Installation Section Two: Network ConfigurationSection Two: Network Configuration
Section Two: Network Configuration
Section Two: Network ConfigurationSection Two: Network Configuration
2.1 Small Stand-Alone Network2.1 Small Stand-Alone Network
2.1 Small Stand-Alone Network
2.1 Small Stand-Alone Network2.1 Small Stand-Alone Network
2.2 Cascaded Network2.2 Cascaded Network
2.2 Cascaded Network
2.2 Cascaded Network2.2 Cascaded Network
Section Three: Cabling CharacteristicsSection Three: Cabling Characteristics
Section Three: Cabling Characteristics
Section Three: Cabling CharacteristicsSection Three: Cabling Characteristics
3.1 Cable Type3.1 Cable Type
3.1 Cable Type
3.1 Cable Type3.1 Cable Type
3.2 Pin Assignments3.2 Pin Assignments
3.2 Pin Assignments
3.2 Pin Assignments3.2 Pin Assignments
3.3 Crossover Function3.3 Crossover Function
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3.3 Crossover Function3.3 Crossover Function
3.4 Straight-Through Wiring3.4 Straight-Through Wiring
3.4 Straight-Through Wiring
3.4 Straight-Through Wiring3.4 Straight-Through Wiring
Introduction and Package ContentsIntroduction and Package Contents
Introduction and Package Contents
Introduction and Package ContentsIntroduction and Package Contents
The BOCA NET-8 HubThe BOCA NET-8 Hub
The BOCA NET-8 Hub
The BOCA NET-8 HubThe BOCA NET-8 Hub
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Section One: InstallationSection One: Installation
Section One: Installation
Section One: InstallationSection One: Installation
1.1 Inserting the Adapter1.1 Inserting the Adapter
1.1 Inserting the Adapter
1.1 Inserting the Adapter1.1 Inserting the Adapter
1.2 Adapter Configuration1.2 Adapter Configuration
1.2 Adapter Configuration
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The 10Base-T Network Card The 10Base-T Network Card
The 10Base-T Network Card
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Section Two: ConfigurationSection Two: Configuration
Section Two: Configuration
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2.2 Installation Notes2.2 Installation Notes
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2.3 Configuration2.3 Configuration
2.3 Configuration
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2.4 Windows 95 Driver Installation2.4 Windows 95 Driver Installation
2.4 Windows 95 Driver Installation
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1.1 BOCA NET-8 Hub1.1 BOCA NET-8 Hub
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Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: SpecificationsAppendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Pin AssignmentsAppendix B: Pin Assignments
Appendix B: Pin Assignments
Appendix B: Pin AssignmentsAppendix B: Pin Assignments Appendix C: Appendix C:
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Appendix C: Appendix C: Appendix D: Installing Boot ROMsAppendix D: Installing Boot ROMs
Appendix D: Installing Boot ROMs
Appendix D: Installing Boot ROMsAppendix D: Installing Boot ROMs Appendix E: FCC ComplianceAppendix E: FCC Compliance
Appendix E: FCC Compliance
Appendix E: FCC ComplianceAppendix E: FCC Compliance Appendix F: Servicing Your Boca ProductAppendix F: Servicing Your Boca Product
Appendix F: Servicing Your Boca Product
Appendix F: Servicing Your Boca ProductAppendix F: Servicing Your Boca Product Appendix G: WarrantyAppendix G: Warranty
Appendix G: Warranty
Appendix G: WarrantyAppendix G: Warranty
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NET.CFG Options for NetWare
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Congratulations on purchasing the BOCA NET-8 Ethernet kit, which provides everything you need for your network in one box. Our compact hub, which fits conveniently on the corner of a desk is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards. Its highly integrated single-chip solution constantly monitors signal quality ensuring reliability of your network reliability.
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In addition, your 10Base-T Ethernet cards get you started in connecting your ISA bus-based (or compatible) systems to an Ethernet network. The 10Base-T card features an RJ45 connector for easy connection to the supplied 8-port via twisted-pair connector cables from Belkin (supplied).
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• High-performance, highly integrated one-chip solution from Advanced Micro Devices.
• The 8-port concentrator allows you to connect up to eight nodes using unshielded twisted-pair cabling.
• A crossover switch for “cascading” multiple units to support flexible growth.
• Status LEDs monitor status and operation at all times.
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• Designed to work with 286, 386, 486, and Pentium-based systems.
• Plug and Play compatible (ISA Plug and Play, v. 1.0a)
• Full-duplex capability with a full-duplex hub (not supplied)
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The BOCA NET-8 is an implementation of an IEEE 802.3/ Ethernet repeater or hub. It provides eight 10Base-T ports in a compact package. The BOCA NET-8 complies with the full set of repeater basic functions as defined in section 9 of ISO 8802.3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3c). These functions are defined below:
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The BOCA NET-8 will detect and respond to collision conditions as specified in 802.3. It will also protect the network from an excessive duration of, or frequent collisions by “partitioning” the offending port from the rest of the network. Once a port is partitioned, the data received from that port will not be repeated. However, any other data on the network will
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If the collisions that cause the partitioning cease, the port will be re-connected to the rest of the network.
The status of the partitioning scheme can be checked at any time by moving the LNK/PRT switch on the front of the BOCA NET-8 to the PRT position. If any ports are currently partitioned, the corresponding LED will come ON.
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The BOCA NET-8 implements the Link test function as specified in the 802.3 10Base-T standard. It transmits Link test pulses to any port after that port’s transmitter has been inactive for a short period of time. The device connected to the port will respond in the same manner.
The Link Status can be viewed on the LEDs of the BOCA NET-8 when the LNK/PRT switch is in the LNK position. If a successful link has been established, the corresponding LED will be ON.
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1. Connect the appropriate end of the power cord to the front of the BOCA NET-8 (marked 9VAC) and insert the remaining end to any conveniently accessible wall outlet.
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The BOCA NET-8 is intended to connect multiple personal computers (stand-alone) and/or other concentrators to an Ethernet star topology network.
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The star network may be expanded to a maximum of 91 stations through “cascading”. This amounts to 3 levels of concentrators as shown on the next page. The concentrator. One of its eight ports is connected to a network card in the server. The remaining 7 ports are connected to 7 concentrators. This makes up the concentrators have 7 ports available which are connected to 7 workstations for a total of
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NOTE: If purchasing additional cables, read this section,NOTE: If purchasing additional cables, read this section, otherwise, continue with Part III.otherwise, continue with Part III.
otherwise, continue with Part III.
otherwise, continue with Part III.otherwise, continue with Part III.
Cable: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Type: 100 Ohm UTP
Male Connector: 8-pin RJ-45 Distance: Maximum: 100m (328'); Minimum: .6m (2')
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The BOCA NET-8 features internal cross-over for each port. So, when a BOCA NET-8 port labelled with an “X” is connected to a network card that does not feature internal crossover, then straight-through wiring must be used.
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If you are connecting two devices directly that do not implement internal crossover, then the crossover must be implemented in the wiring.
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If a receive data pair has the “+” and “-” signals unintentionally reversed, the BOCA NET-8 automatically detects and adjusts this reversal so the data path will function properly.
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The 10Base-T Ethernet Network Card is compatible with network hardware which complies with IEEE Ethernet 802.3 standards. The card offers a twisted-pair connector, plus a BNC connector. The network card is compatible with existing NE2000 drivers shipped with Novell and other operating systems. In addition, drivers are also provided for full-duplex operation when network switches are used. Throughput may then reach as high as 20Mb/s.
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This selects the operating mode of the 10Base-T Network Card: PNP (Plug and Play) or Jumperless (configured by BENCFG.EXE).
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These instructions assume an IBM-style or compatible machine.
1. Power-down your system and remove the power cord.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws which hold the cover in place. Obviously, locations and types of screws as well as type of case cover will vary based on your particular system. Refer to your computer system documentation for assistance.
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The 10Base-T Network Card is a software-configurable Ethernet adapter. In order to change parameters, run the configuration utility, options:
I/O Base Address, Interrupt NumberI/O Base Address, Interrupt Number
I/O Base Address, Interrupt Number
I/O Base Address, Interrupt NumberI/O Base Address, Interrupt Number Boot ROM Address.Boot ROM Address.
Boot ROM Address.
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To load more than one 10Base-T Network Card in your machine, you must configure each one separately. Configure each board to a different interrupt and I/O base address. Insert
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For first adapter board: LOAD NE2000.LAN int=X1 Port=Y1 For second adapter board: LOAD NE2000.LAN int=X2 Port=Y2 For third adapter board:LOAD NE2000.LAN int=X3 Port=Y3
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The 10Base-T Network Card is NE2000 and NE2000+ compatible. High-speed (full-duplex) drivers support the following operating systems:
• Windows 95 (see p. 33 for Windows 95 driver installation)
• Novell Server 3.x and 4.x
• Novell ODI Workstation
• Windows for Workgroups 3.11
• Windows NT 3.51
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Installation of the drivers and utilities is only necessary if either of the following two conditions are true:
1. You are operating in a non Plug and Play environment. You should then install the configuration utility BENCFG.EXE.
2. You want to install high-speed drivers for Novell Client ODI, Novell Server drivers, or packet drivers.
NOTE: For operating systems such as Windows 95, Windows for Work groups 3.11, and Windows NT, drivers are installed via a facility in the operating system. You will need to follow the instructions in this manual, as well as those supplied in your network operating system documentation.
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High-speed drivers for the 10Base-T Network Card for these operating systems are provided in the following subdirectories on the driver diskette as listed below.
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To start installation, type the following introductory screen is displayed.
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This program installs the 10Base-T Network Card configuration utility and drivers on your computer. Press the escape key [ESC] at any time to abort the installation. Each question has a default answer. If the default is correct, press ENTER in response. Otherwise, type the correct answer and press ENTER. If you make a mistake, press the BACKSPACE key and retype the answer. The Installation Option screen then appears:
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1. Non Plug and Play Systems:1. Non Plug and Play Systems:
1. Non Plug and Play Systems:
1. Non Plug and Play Systems:1. Non Plug and Play Systems:
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2. Plug and Play Systems:2. Plug and Play Systems:
2. Plug and Play Systems:
2. Plug and Play Systems:2. Plug and Play Systems:
• Plug and Play Mode (factory default). If you have Plug and Play, running or installing BENCFG.EXE is NOT necessary.
When you run BENCFG.EXE, the following main selection screen is displayed:
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Configuration Menu
I/O Base Address - 0x300 Interrupt Output Line - IRQ 5 Boot ROM Base Address - No Boot ROM PNP or Jumperless Mode - Plug and Play Ethernet Address - 00C06D10ABE2
F1 Help | | Select F5 Diagnose F10 Save Esc Quit
The options are summarized as follows:
I/O Base Address:I/O Base Address:
I/O Base Address: Changes the board’s I/O address when in
I/O Base Address:I/O Base Address:
“jumperless” mode.
Interrupt Output Line:Interrupt Output Line:
Interrupt Output Line: Changes the board’s IRQ when in
Interrupt Output Line:Interrupt Output Line:
“jumperless” mode.
Boot ROM Base Address:Boot ROM Base Address:
Boot ROM Base Address: Specifies Boot ROM options or no
Boot ROM Base Address:Boot ROM Base Address:
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PNP or Jumperless Mode:PNP or Jumperless Mode:
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jumperless mode.
Ethernet Address:Ethernet Address:
Ethernet Address: Displays the IEEE Ethernet address assigned
Ethernet Address:Ethernet Address:
to the board (this is never user-configurable).
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I/O Base Address - 0x300 Interrupt Output Line - IRQ 5 Boot ROM Base Address - No Boot ROM PNP or Jumperless Mode - Jumperless Ethernet Address - 00C06D10ABE2
I/O Base 200H -- 21FH 220H -- 23FH 240H -- 25FH 260H -- 27FH 280H -- 29FH 2A0H -- 2BFH 2C0H -- 2DFH 2E0H -- 2FFH 300H -- 31FH 320H -- 33FH 340H -- 35FH 360H -- 37FH 380H -- 39FH 3A0H -- 3BFH 3C0H -- 3DFH 3E0H -- 3FFH
The 10Base-T Network Card can operate in a range from 0200h to 03E0h, requiring an address window of 1Fh. If the board is in Plug and Play mode, you will not be able to change the I/O address because the Plug and Play configuration is responsible for the configuration of Plug and Play boards. Also, if the board is in non Plug and Play (or “jumperless” mode), the BENCFG.EXE program determines which I/O addresses are in use by other devices and “grays” out (disables) these choices.
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BOCALANcard Configuration Utility
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Configuration Menu
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CAUTION: Using this driver with a half-duplex hub can result in diminishedCAUTION: Using this driver with a half-duplex hub can result in diminished
CAUTION: Using this driver with a half-duplex hub can result in diminished
CAUTION: Using this driver with a half-duplex hub can result in diminishedCAUTION: Using this driver with a half-duplex hub can result in diminished performance.performance.
performance.
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• •
the following selections under “Property”:
EARLYTRANSMIT (enables early transmit; allows processing of data while still receiving data from the network, increasing overall throughput).
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Next. Windows 95 searches for updated drivers.
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Network CardNetwork Card
Network Card Properties” screen is displayed. Note
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Other Locations.
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EARLYRECEIVE (enables early receive; allows processing of data while sending data to the network, increasing overall throughput).
FULL DUPLEX (enables full duplex; allows the Network Card to transmit and
receive data at the same time without causing a collision. This increases and width from 10Mbs to 20Mbs. Note that the use of a full duplex Ethernet switch is required.)
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Under (highlight each one by one).
• Select prompted for your original Windows 95 CD or diskettes from which files will be copied. Installation of the Windows 95 Full­Duplex driver is complete
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1. With the 10BaseT/2 Network Card installed in your system, start Windows 95 as you normally would.
2. When Windows 95 detects new hardware, it displays the
Hardware FoundHardware Found
Hardware Found dialog box. Here, you are asked what driver files
Hardware FoundHardware Found
are associated with the new hardware.
3. From the choices given, select
hardware manufacturerhardware manufacturer
hardware manufacturer.
hardware manufacturerhardware manufacturer
4. Windows 95 then displays the you are asked for the location of the driver files. Insert the “Boca BEN400 Driver Disk” in your floppy drive.
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CAUTION: Using this driver with a half-duplex hub can result in diminished
CAUTION: Using this driver with a half-duplex hub can result in diminishedCAUTION: Using this driver with a half-duplex hub can result in diminished performance.performance.
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following selections under
EARLYTRANSMIT (enables early transmit; allows processing of data while still receiving data from the network, increasing overall throughput).
EARLYRECEIVE (enables early receive; allows processing of data while sending data
to the network, increasing overall throughput). FULL DUPLEX (enables full duplex; allows the Network Card to transmit and receiv e
data at the same time without causing a collision. This increases and width from 10Mbs to 20Mbs. Note that the use of a full duplex Ethernet switch is required.)
Under each one by one).
• Select prompted for your original Windows 95 CD or diskettes from which files will be copied. Installation of the Windows 95 Full-Duplex driver is complete.
5. Enter the path A:\WIN95 (or B:\WIN95) and click driver is copied, may be prompted for your original Windows 95 CD or diskettes from which files will be copied. Congratulations! Setup is complete for Windows 95.
“Network Card Properties”“Network Card Properties”
“Network Card Properties” screen is displayed. Note the
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Each BOCA NET-8 concentrator also has:
• A GREEN power LED to indicate that the BOCA NET-8 has power.
• One RED collision LED to signal a network collision. If this light goes ON, toggle the LNK/PRT switch to PRT (for PARTITION), to isolate which device is causing the collision.
LED functionality is summarized as follows:
LED COLOR # STATUS MEANING
POWER GREEN 1 ON
COLLISION RED 1 ON
PORT GREEN 8 ON LINK STATUS (1-8)
PORT GREEN 8 OFF PARTITION STATUS (1-8)
ON
BOCA NET-8 has power.
A network collision has been detected. BOCA NET-8 is receiving data from two or more nodes at the same time.
The port is receiving a valid link test signal.
Associated device is attached and functioning normally.
Device has been isolated because of COLLISION
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1. POWER UP THE BOCA1. POWER UP THE BOCA
1. POWER UP THE BOCA
1. POWER UP THE BOCA1. POWER UP THE BOCA
The Power LED should be ON. If the ports are connected to active devices, their LINK LEDs will remain on after power-on.
2. IF THE POWER LED IS NOT ON AND THE BOCA2. IF THE POWER LED IS NOT ON AND THE BOCA
2. IF THE POWER LED IS NOT ON AND THE BOCA
2. IF THE POWER LED IS NOT ON AND THE BOCA2. IF THE POWER LED IS NOT ON AND THE BOCA
SHOWS NO ACTIVITYSHOWS NO ACTIVITY
SHOWS NO ACTIVITY
SHOWS NO ACTIVITYSHOWS NO ACTIVITY
Check the connections between the concentrator, the power cord, and the wall outlet.
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3. IF THE LINK LEDs DO NOT RESPOND3. IF THE LINK LEDs DO NOT RESPOND
3. IF THE LINK LEDs DO NOT RESPOND
3. IF THE LINK LEDs DO NOT RESPOND3. IF THE LINK LEDs DO NOT RESPOND
Check that the LNK/PRT switch is set to LNK.
Check the connections between each network device and the concentrator port, including wiring. Make certain all devices have power and are working normally.
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If you encounter difficulties with your 10Base-T Network Card, the problem may be a faulty installation or configuration settings which conflict with other devices. Check the following:
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Using RJ45 with connection type set to Auto (default) or RJ-45
LIGHT CONDITION STATUS
GREEN ON LINK established
OFF No LINK established Flickering Receiving data from
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• BOARD SETTINGS.• BOARD SETTINGS.
• BOARD SETTINGS. If you are using a Novell® network,
• BOARD SETTINGS.• BOARD SETTINGS.
make sure that the settings in the NET.CFG file are correct. Also, when NE2000.COM is executed, NET.CFG must be in the same directory as NE2000.COM.
If you are using another type of network (NDIS, etc.), read the driver installation instructions again to be sure that I/O address and IRQ settings are correct.
Review the installation again and check software setup.
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Also make sure that any of the setting selections you have made do not conflict with devices that are currently in your system. You may want to vary the settings on your board to see if it makes a difference. Remember to modify the NET.CFG or your batch files as well.
• MAKE SURE THA• MAKE SURE THA
• MAKE SURE THA
• MAKE SURE THA• MAKE SURE THA CONNECTED TO IS FUNCTIONING.CONNECTED TO IS FUNCTIONING.
CONNECTED TO IS FUNCTIONING.
CONNECTED TO IS FUNCTIONING.CONNECTED TO IS FUNCTIONING.
• REPLACE THE ADAPTER WITH ANOTHER KNOWN TO• REPLACE THE ADAPTER WITH ANOTHER KNOWN TO
• REPLACE THE ADAPTER WITH ANOTHER KNOWN TO
• REPLACE THE ADAPTER WITH ANOTHER KNOWN TO• REPLACE THE ADAPTER WITH ANOTHER KNOWN TO FUNCTION AND TRFUNCTION AND TR
FUNCTION AND TR
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• MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING DRIVERS MADE FOR
• MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING DRIVERS MADE FOR• MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING DRIVERS MADE FOR
• REFER TO THE README FILE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE• REFER TO THE README FILE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
• REFER TO THE README FILE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
• REFER TO THE README FILE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE• REFER TO THE README FILE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
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NE2000 COMPNE2000 COMP
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LIST OF POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES ANDLIST OF POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES AND
LIST OF POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES AND
LIST OF POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES ANDLIST OF POSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES AND SUGGESTED REMEDIES.SUGGESTED REMEDIES.
SUGGESTED REMEDIES.
SUGGESTED REMEDIES.SUGGESTED REMEDIES.
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DIFFERENT COMPUTER. DIFFERENT COMPUTER.
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DIFFERENT COMPUTER. DIFFERENT COMPUTER.
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If none of the above isolates and solves the problem, refer to Appendix F: Servicing Your Boca Product.
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Appendix Appendix
Appendix
Appendix Appendix
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Operating Temperature: 20-50 Centigrade
Relative Humidity: 70% (non-condensing)
Power: 9vac @ 750mA Twisted-Pair Cable
Interface: Unshielded Twisted Pair Crossover Ports: 7 preset/1 switch-selectable
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• 10Base-T twisted pair transceiver with RJ-45 connector
• 10Base-T operating distance 100 meters (328') maximum hub to node length
• Diagnostic LEDs: link/receive (GREEN LED) indicator and transmit (RED LED) indicator
• Software-Selectable interrupts, memory address, and a base I/O address.
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Appendix B: Pin-Out Appendix B: Pin-Out
Appendix B: Pin-Out
Appendix B: Pin-Out Appendix B: Pin-Out
Pin-out assignments for the 10Base-T connector are as follows:
8-pin8-pin
8-pin
8-pin8-pin
1 Tx+ 2 Tx­3 Rx+ 4NC 5NC 6 Rx­7NC 8NC
AssignmentsAssignments
Assignments
AssignmentsAssignments
Boca’s Ethernet products use a 8-pin 10Base-T connector.
8-pin RJ45 Connector
Pin 1
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Appendix C: NETAppendix C: NET
Appendix C: NET
Appendix C: NETAppendix C: NET
Included on the driver disk in the Novell® ODI sub-directory is a file that establishes the base settings for your adapter. This file is called NET.CFG, and is a text file that describes these settings. If a configuration is different from the default settings or if you are using multiple protocols, you need to modify this NET.CFG file. This appendix explains how.
The NET.CFG file is a configuration file that contains section headings and options for the ODI software.
You may also need to see the documentation specific to your protocol for additional NET.CFG information. Use any DOS text editor to modify the file.
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The following chart lists the driver options defined by the DOS ODI software. The options available for the 10Base-T Network Card driver and IPX protocol stack are shown in a sample NET.CFG file. Protocol stacks other than IPX may have additional options not listed here. Refer to the other protocol’s documentation for more information. In this chart, the main NET.CFG section headings are bold and flush with the left margin. NET.CFG options are listed under each heading and indented.
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PORT [#1 | #2] hex_starting_address [hex_number_of_ports] NODE ADDRESS hex_address SLOT number FRAME frame_type PROTOCOL name hex_protocol_IDframe_type SAPS number LINKS STATIONS number ALTERNATE MAX FRAME SIZE number CONNECTOR DIX INT[#1|#2]channel_number
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The 10Base-T Network Card has these NET.CFG options available:
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• INTERRUPT#
• NODE ADDRESS
• FRAME
• PROTOCOL (such as IPX)
• PORT
The NE2000 driver requires that the following lines be set accordingly:
INT PORT FRAME
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LINK DRIVER NE2000 INT X (where X is the interrupt request for the Network Card PORT YYY (where YYY is the port address for the Network Card) FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
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Appendix D: Installing Boot RAppendix D: Installing Boot R
Appendix D: Installing Boot R
Appendix D: Installing Boot RAppendix D: Installing Boot R
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1. Obtain a boot ROM
2. Put the Boot ROM in the 28-pin socket. Make sure you line up the notch on the Boot ROM with the notch on the socket.
3. To enable the Boot ROM, run the BENCFG utility. Select Mode Settings, then Boot ROM Enable.
4. The Boot ROM will work only with the following three configurations:
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5. Follow the Boot ROM installation procedure given in the Novell Installation manual to create the Boot Image on the Novell Server.
6. Remove any boot drives from the workstation (A:, C:) and re­boot the system.
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Installing the NDIS Boot RInstalling the NDIS Boot R
Installing the NDIS Boot R
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1. Obtain a boot ROM.
2. Put the Boot ROM in the 28-pin socket. Make sure you line up the notch on the Boot ROM with the notch on the socket.
3. To enable the Boot ROM, run the BENCFG utility. Select Mode Settings, then Boot ROM Enable.
4. The Boot ROM will work only with the following three configurations:
I/O INTERRUPT BOOT ROM
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5. Follow the LAN Manager server setup procedure for starting remote booting services on the LAN Manager server. Refer to the LAN Manager documentation.
6. Remove any boot drives from the workstation (A:, C:) and re­boot the system.
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Appendix E: FCC ComplianceAppendix E: FCC Compliance
Appendix E: FCC Compliance
Appendix E: FCC ComplianceAppendix E: FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.”
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COULD VOID YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERACOULD VOID YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERA
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Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
Class A Class A
TIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENTTIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT
TIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT
TIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENTTIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT
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Appendix F: SerAppendix F: Ser
Appendix F: Ser
Appendix F: SerAppendix F: Ser
If your Boca product requires service, first contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the product. If the dealer is unable to assist you, and you must contact Boca Research, Inc., please follow the instructions below.
Our electronic BBS is available 24 hours a day at (561) 241-1601 and will support data transmission speeds up to 33.6Kbps with settings of N, 8, 1. If you have a modem, the BBS may be helpful (especially during off hours) if you have a question about product settings or compatibility, or if you wish to download driver software or utilities.
If the Troubleshooting section did not resolve your problem, you may call our technical support staff for assistance. If you haven’t referred to the Troubleshooting section, there’s a good chance the solution to your problem is there.
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1. When calling Boca Research Technical Support, have the following information available:
Board name and part #
(located on the board) Computer manufacturer Computer model Peripherals in system Operating system and version
2. Call Boca Research Technical Support Department between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday EST at (561) 241-8088. A technical support specialist will be available to discuss the problem(s) you are experiencing. If factory service is required, you will be given a Return Merchandise Authorization
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If you suspect a problem with aIf you suspect a problem with a
If you suspect a problem with a
If you suspect a problem with aIf you suspect a problem with a specific program or softwarespecific program or software
specific program or software
specific program or softwarespecific program or software package, make note of the name,package, make note of the name,
package, make note of the name,
package, make note of the name,package, make note of the name, version or release numberversion or release number
version or release number
version or release numberversion or release number manufacturer of the software.manufacturer of the software.
manufacturer of the software.
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(RMA) number.
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package when you return the item(s) for service and reference it on
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any correspondence included in the package. Boca Research, Inc. will return any product which is not accompanied by an RMA number.
3. Refer to the Warranty Statement if the product is covered under the five-year Boca Research Limited Warranty.
4. Certain parts will not be covered under the Boca Research, Inc. Limited Warranty. Dealer installed parts are warranted by the dealer. Parts which you have installed yourself are covered only by the suppliers warranties. In these cases, Boca Research, Inc. can identify which parts are defective, but will not replace such parts until we receive written authorization from you. Cost of parts and labor involved in making such repairs will be billed to you C.O.D.
5. When returning the product to Boca Research, Inc. for repairs, please be sure to include:
• the BOCA NET-8 concentrator and/or network cards only
• your name
• your return street address (for UPS purposes)
• your phone number
• the RMA number mentioned above.
Please place this number on the outside of thePlease place this number on the outside of the
Please place this number on the outside of the
Please place this number on the outside of thePlease place this number on the outside of the
Package the product securely in a container equivalent to the original packaging, and insure the package to protect against loss or damage during transit. Shipping charges must be prepaid; C.O.D. shipments will not be accepted. Please use the address below for all correspondence:
RMA Department - RMA # ___________RMA Department - RMA # ___________
RMA Department - RMA # ___________
RMA Department - RMA # ___________RMA Department - RMA # ___________
6. If the repairs performed on your product were covered by the warranty, Boca Research, Inc. will return it prepaid via UPS.
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Appendix G: Appendix G:
Appendix G:
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Boca Research, Inc. (BRI) warrants to the original buyer of this BRI pr oduct that the hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from BRI or an authorized dealer (“the Warranty Period”). Should the product fail to be in working order at any time during the five­year period, BRI, will at its option, repair or replace this product as described below, provided that in BRI’s sole determination the part or product has not been abused, misused, repair ed, or modified.
All products will be serviced and returned via ground at no charge to customers.
All returns for limited warranty service require a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). All customers ar e r equir ed to demonstrate pr oof of purchase when requesting an RMA. The period of warranty commences on the date of purchase. A dated copy of the sales slip must be included with the returned merchandise.
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Products which r equire Limited Warranty service during the warranty period should be delivered to BRI at the address in the Appendix (Servicing Your Boca Product) with pr oof of purchase, copy of canceled check (if any), and the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number pr ovided by BRI Technical Support. Refer to the Appendix in this manual. Replacement parts or complete products will be furnished on an exchange basis only. Replaced parts and/or products become the property of BRI.
If the returned product is sent by mail, the purchaser agrees to prepay shipping charges, insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage which may occur in transit, and to use a shipping container equivalent to the original packaging. BRI does not make any warranties in respect to the pr oduct, either expr essed or implied, including no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, except as expressly provided in this agreement. If any labor, repair, or parts replacement is required because of accident, negligence, misuse, theft, vandalism, fire, water or other peril; or because of conditions outside of specifications, including, but not limited to, electrical power, temperature, humidity or dust; or by moving, repair relocation, or alteration not performed by BRI, or by any other cause other than normal use, the warranty and maintenance obligations provided herein shall not apply.
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BRI SHALLBRI SHALL
BRI SHALL
BRI SHALLBRI SHALL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSECONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSECONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE DIRECTLDIRECTL
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INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT EITHER SEP
INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT EITHER SEPINABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT EITHER SEP COMBINACOMBINA
COMBINA
COMBINACOMBINA OR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPEROR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPER
OR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPER
OR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPEROR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPER CAUSE.CAUSE.
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Boca's products are manufactured from new and serviceable used parts testedBoca's products are manufactured from new and serviceable used parts tested
Boca's products are manufactured from new and serviceable used parts tested
Boca's products are manufactured from new and serviceable used parts testedBoca's products are manufactured from new and serviceable used parts tested to Boca Research's quality assurance standards. If the product proves to beto Boca Research's quality assurance standards. If the product proves to be
to Boca Research's quality assurance standards. If the product proves to be
to Boca Research's quality assurance standards. If the product proves to beto Boca Research's quality assurance standards. If the product proves to be defective, Boca Research will bear the costs of labor and materials fordefective, Boca Research will bear the costs of labor and materials for
defective, Boca Research will bear the costs of labor and materials for
defective, Boca Research will bear the costs of labor and materials fordefective, Boca Research will bear the costs of labor and materials for hardware replacement or repair during the above specified warranty period.hardware replacement or repair during the above specified warranty period.
hardware replacement or repair during the above specified warranty period.
hardware replacement or repair during the above specified warranty period.hardware replacement or repair during the above specified warranty period. Boca Research or its Authorized Service Providers shall have the option toBoca Research or its Authorized Service Providers shall have the option to
Boca Research or its Authorized Service Providers shall have the option to
Boca Research or its Authorized Service Providers shall have the option toBoca Research or its Authorized Service Providers shall have the option to replace any defective part(s) with new part(s) orreplace any defective part(s) with new part(s) or
replace any defective part(s) with new part(s) or
replace any defective part(s) with new part(s) orreplace any defective part(s) with new part(s) or Research, with serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new parts inResearch, with serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new parts in
Research, with serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new parts in
Research, with serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new parts inResearch, with serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new parts in performance. Boca Research shall also have the option to replace anyperformance. Boca Research shall also have the option to replace any
performance. Boca Research shall also have the option to replace any
performance. Boca Research shall also have the option to replace anyperformance. Boca Research shall also have the option to replace any defective product(s) with functionally equivalent product(s).defective product(s) with functionally equivalent product(s).
defective product(s) with functionally equivalent product(s).
defective product(s) with functionally equivalent product(s).defective product(s) with functionally equivalent product(s).
This warranty shall not be applicable to the extent that any provision of this warranty is prohibited by any Federal, state, or municipal law which cannot be preempted. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENT NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENT
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENT
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENT NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENT
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TION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT
TION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENTTION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT
Y ARISING FROM CUSTOMER’S USE OF ORY ARISING FROM CUSTOMER’S USE OF OR
Y ARISING FROM CUSTOMER’S USE OF OR
Y ARISING FROM CUSTOMER’S USE OF ORY ARISING FROM CUSTOMER’S USE OF OR
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CopyrightCopyright
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©1997. Boca Research, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction of this document in any form is allowed without permission in writing from Boca Research, Inc. Boca Research is not liable for any damages resulting from technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this document. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Revisions to the product(s) in this manual may occur at any time without notice.
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All Boca Research products are trademarks of Boca Research, Inc. All other references to computer systems, software, and peripherals use trademarks owned by their respective manufacturers.
Publication Date: OctoberPublication Date: October
Publication Date: October
Publication Date: OctoberPublication Date: October
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