Comet labs N363SC quick installation guide
COMET LABS GIGABIT ADPATER GUIDE
G I G A B I T A D A P T E R
Q U I C K I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
SuperDisk Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Inserting the Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
PCI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Connection Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Connecting a Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
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Introduction
Comet Labs Gigabit adapter is a card for PCI local bus compliant
computers. Operating under the 1000BASE-SX short-wavelength laser
specification, this adapter provides up to ten times the bandwidth of Fast
Ethernet over multimode fiber links. A true plug-and-play device, this
card is auto-configurable upon power up and supports advanced features
such as VLAN tagging, QoS priority queuing, and full-duplex flow
control. Leading-edge ASIC technology and performance-enhancing
techniques maximize throughput and minimize CPU utilization. The
result is a network card that delivers the performance and reliability
demanded by today’s high-end servers and workstations.
Hardware Description
Comet Labs Gigabit adapter is a Gigabit Ethernet network card
designed for 32-bit and 64-bit PCI-bus computers. The SC fiber
connector enables the network card to support 1000 Mbps transmissions
at half and full duplex over 62.5/125 and 50/125 micron multimode
fiber cable.
Figure 1-1. The Comet Labs Gigabit adapter (N363SC)
LED Indicators
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The Comet Labs Gigabit adapter card includes three status LED
indicators. The “LNK,” “FDX” and “ACT” LEDs are grouped together
below the SC fiber port on the card’s bracket. All the LED indicators
are as described in the following figure and table.
Figure 1-2. Status LEDs
LED Condition Status
LNK Green Indicates a valid 1000BASE-SX
connection on the fiber port.
Off Power is off or connection is invalid.
FDX
Green Indicates the network card is
operating in full-duplex mode.
Off Indicates the network card is
operating in half-duplex mode.
ACT Flashing
Green
Indicates that the network card is
transmitting or receiveing data.
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Package Contents
After unpacking the Comet Labs Gigabit Network Interface Card,
check the contents of the box to be sure you’ve received the following
components:
u Comet labs Gigabit network card N363SC
u Network drivers diskette
u This Quick Installation Guide
u Comet labs Warranty Registration Card
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or
damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing
materials in case there is a need to return the product.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to Comet Labs
or register on Comet Labs’s Web site. The Gigabit Adapter N363SC is
covered by a 5 year warranty.
SuperDisk Contents
The Network Driver diskette contains drivers and other files to make
network card configuration, testing, and driver installation easy.
u RELEASE.HTM—a summary of the contents of the driver diskette
in HTML format for viewing using a Web browser.
u README.TXT—contains basic information and instructions for
installing and using the network card.
u SMCcfg.EXE—the properties page DLL file that includes
configuration and diagnostic utilities under Windows NT 4.0.
u Driver-installation “TXT” files—contain installation instructions for
a particular driver.
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System Requirements
Before you install the Comet Labs Gigabit Network interface card,
check your system for the following requirements:
u A PC and BIOS that support the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.0 or
later
u An available bus-mastering 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot
u 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron multimode fiber cable (refer to the
tables in Appendix B)
u An IEEE 802.3z-compliant Gigabit Ethernet switch or buffered
repeater installed in your network
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Inserting the Network Card
WARNINGS:
• Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card,
avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal
chassis of your computer before handling the card.
• Backup your Network driver diskette and use the copy as the
working diskette to protect the original from accidental damage.
1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the
computer’s cover.
2. Select an available 32-bit or 64-bit bus-mastering PCI slot and
remove the cover bracket.
• Use a 64-bit PCI slot if your PC supports this standard.
• If using a 32-bit PCI slot the end of the card’s edge connector
will be exposed, be careful that it does not touch any conducting
parts on the PC motherboard.
Note: Some PC motherboard designs may not provide adequate
space behind all 32-bit PCI slots to properly install the
network card.
3. Install the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Then,
screw the card’s bracket securely into the PC’s chassis.
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Figure 1-3. Inserting the Network Card
4. Replace the chassis cover on your PC and power it on.
5. The Gigabit Network Inteface card should be automatically
configured by the host computer’s BIOS. However, if you have an
older computer, you may have to manually configure the computer’s
BIOS settings.
6. The Network driver diskette that accompanies the Gigabit Adapter
N363SC contains all the network operating system drivers
supported by this card. Please read the “RELEASE.TXT” file on the
diskette for a list of all drivers. Refer to Chapter 2 in this guide for
instructions on installing drivers. Also, a text file is included with
each driver to detail the proper installation procedure. Any new or
updated drivers can be downloaded from Comet Labs’s Web site
(see the back cover of this guide).
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PCI Configuration
In most cases, your network card is automatically configured when you
power-up your computer. In certain computers, however, you must
modify PCI settings by running your computers BIOS Setup program.
For more information, refer to “PCI Compatibility” on page A-2.
Connection Guidelines
To connect to a 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet device, use the
SC connector on the network card and 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron
multimode fiber optic cable.
The attached device must be within the distance limitations specified by
the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX specification. Observe the following
guidelines for 1000BASE-SX operation:
u The maximum length of a fiber segment is 270 meters for 62.5/125
micron cable and 550 meters for 50/125 micron cable. For
additional information on cable lengths, refer to Appendix B.
u For 1000 Mbps operation, the Gigabit Adapter N363SC must be
connected to a 1000BASE-SX compliant switch or buffered repeater.
Connecting a Fiber Cable
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Use the following procedure to make an SC connection to the network.
Note that because SC connectors are keyed, they can only be attached in
one orientation.
Caution: This network card uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber
optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements
of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in
normal operation. However, you should never look directly
at the transmit port when it is powered on.
1. Remove and keep the SC connector’s rubber cover. When not
connected to a fiber cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to
protect the optics.
2. Connect one end of the cable to the card’s SC connector (see Figure
2-4) and the other end of the cable to the fiber connector on the
other device.
3. Make certain that the network device you are connecting to is
compliant with IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX.
Figure 2-4. Connecting Fiber Cable
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Windows NT 4.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
First-Time Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Secondary Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Further Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Novell NetWare Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
NetWare Server 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
NetWare Server 4.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
NetWare Server 3.12 and 3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Linux 2.0.35 or Later Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Manual Loading and Configuration . . . . . . . .2-11
Automatic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Windows 98 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Other Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Latest Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
HAPTER 2
NSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS
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This chapter describes how to install and configure network drivers for
the Comet Labs Gigabit network card. The drivers for this Gigabit
Windows NT 4.0 Installation
First-time installation
network card (N363SC) are not compatible with standard drivers for
10/100 Mbps NIC Cards (Models N160T series). Therefore, use only
the drivers on the diskette supplied with this network card.
Caution : Prior to installing the driver, make sure you have upgraded to
NT Service Pack 3 or later. Also, if you are installing on an
older PC model (Pentium or earlier), upgrade the BIOS to
the latest version.
If you’ve already installed a network card, configured Windows NT
Networking, or configured a network driver, refer to the procedure
titled “Secondary Installation” on page 2-4.
1. If Windows NT is already installed on your computer, proceed
to Step 2. Otherwise, complete a first-time Windows NT
installation without the Gigabit network card installed. Be sure to
also install NT Service Packet 3 or later.
2. Shut down your PC, install the Gigabit network card, and attach the
network cable. Restart Windows NT.
3. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and
“Network” icons. The “Network Configuration” window
appears, prompting you to install Windows NT Networking.
Select “Yes.” Windows NT invokes the “Network Setup
Wizard.” Click on “Next.”
4. When prompted to “Search for a Network Adapter,” click on
“Select from List.”
5. When prompted to “Select a Network Adapter,” click on “Have
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Disk.” Insert the driver diskette when prompted and click on “OK.”
6. You are presented with the “Select OEM Option” window.
Highlight “EtherPower II 1000” and click on “OK.”
7. When prompted to “Search for an Adapter,” click on “Next.”
8. Select network protocols when prompted and click “Next.”
Note: To complete a TCP/IP installation, you will need to know
your IP Address and Subnet Mask. For further information,
contact your network administrator or Internet service
provider.
9. Click on “Next” and then “Next” again when prompted to
“Install Network Components.” When prompted for Windows
NT files, type the path to your Windows NT files on CD-ROM
(e.g., D:\WINNT), or change the path to those files on your
hard drive, and click on “OK.”
10. You are presented with the “Network Card Setup” window
where you can specify the network card data rate.
“AUTONEGOTIATE” is the recommended setting for the Comet
Labs Gigabit network interface card. Select “Continue” after
verifying network card settings.
11. Click on “Next” and then “Next” again when prompted to
“Start the Network.”
12. Enter the “Workgroup” or “Domain” names (optional) when
prompted and click on “Next.”
13. Select “Finish” when prompted and click on “Yes” when
prompted to reboot. Remove the Driver diskette.
Secondary installation
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Follow this procedure if you have already installed another network card
or loaded another driver.
1. Be sure to install Windows NT Service Packet 3 or later if it is not
already installed.
2. Install the Comet Labs network card (if not already installed), attach
the network cable, and boot Windows NT.
3. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and
“Network” icons. From the “Network” window, select the
Adapter tab.
4. Do not select any of the network cards listed. Select “Add.”
5. You are presented with the “Select Network Adapter” window.
Click on “Have Disk.”
6. You are presented with the “Insert Disk” window. Specify the
path to the root directory of the driver diskette (e.g., A:\) and click
on “OK.”
7. You are presented with the “Select OEM Option” window.
Highlight “EtherPower II 1000” and click on “OK.”
8. You are presented with the “Network” window where the Gigabit
network card is now listed as an installed adapter. At this point
you can select “Close” to exit the Network applet and follow
the prompts to restart Windows NT.
9. Select “Yes” when prompted to reboot for the changes to take
effect.
Further Configuration
You can modify card settings, install additional protocols and other
network components via the Windows NT “Network” applet.
1. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and
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“Network” icons. The “Network” dialog box appears. If the correct
network protocols are not installed in the “Protocols” tab list box,
click on the “Add” button and follow the on-screen directions to
select network protocols.
2. Click on the appropriate tab, “Identification,” “Services” or
“Bindings,” to add or modify other network components, as
needed.
3. To modify other network card properties, click on the
“Adapters” tab and select the EtherPower II 1000 in the list
box. Then click on the “Properties” button to run the card’s
configuration utility. Refer to Chapter 3 for a description of the
card’s configuration utility and its options.
Novell NetWare Installation
NetWare Server 5 .0
Installing the LAN driver is part of the NetWare installation process.
Use the following instructions with those in the NetWare
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