Eicon Networks C2x Family User Manual
Eiconcard C2x Family
for ISA-Compatible Bus
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First Edition (July 2001) 203-225-01
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................... 5
About this Manual....................................................................... 5
Installing the Eiconcard C2x.......................................... 6
Making an ISDN Connection......................................... 8
Termination ............................................................................... 11
Making a V.24 Connection.......................................... 13
Interface Specifications............................................................. 13
The V.24 DCE Interface ............................................................ 14
LED Functionality ........................................................ 15
Technical Specifications.............................................. 16
International Regulatory Information ........................... 17
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Introduction
The Eiconcard C2x is an ISA Plug-and-Play (PnP) card that offers
X.25 connectivity through a V.24 serial port at speeds of up to 64
Kbps, and/or through an ISDN BRI port (Eiconcard C21) at speeds
of up to 128 Kbps (over the “D” channel or the “B” channels). The
Eiconcard C2x is typically used for stand-alone or remote LAN
gateways.
Note The Eiconcard C2x also supports protocols such as SDLC,
PPP, and Frame Relay.
All Eiconcards have been tested and found to comply with
the Electromagnetic compatibility, Safety and Network
connection regulations within the European Union, North
America, and other major territories. Read the regulatory
information on page 17 before installing and using your
adapter.
Hardware Features
The Eiconcard C2x features the following:
Eiconcard CPU/Memory/Flash # of HSI Ports #of ISDN BRI Ports
Eiconcard C20 15.36 MHz Motorola 68302
512 KB RAM / 512 KB Flash
Eiconcard C21 15.36 MHz Motorola 68302
512 KB RAM / 512 KB Flash
The V.24 port, supports full duplex communications over a V.24
interface at speeds of up to 64 Kbps.
The ISDN BRI port supports transfer rates of up to 128 kbps (over
the “D” channel or the “B” channels).
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About this Manual
This guide describes how to install the Eiconcard C2x in any
computer with an IBM PC-compatible ISA bus. It covers the
following topics:
• Installing the card and connecting cables.
• Interpreting the status lights on the card.
For instructions on setting up communications protocols and using
applications, consult the documentation provided with your
networking software.
Introduction 5
Installing the Eiconcard C2x
Follow the steps below to install the Eiconcard C2x. If you want the
Eiconcard C2x to be available to multiple users on a LAN, install it
in the PC that will function as a gateway for the LAN.
1 Prepare the PC
Turn off the PC and disconnect its power cable. Remove the cover
of the PC according to the instructions that came with it.
2 Install the Eiconcard C2x
a) Drain static electricity from your body by touching the metal
chassis (the unpainted metal at the back of your PC).
b) Locate a slot in your PC that has the same bus type as your
adapter.
If your PC has both ISA and PCI slots, the ISA slots are longer,
as shown.
metal plates
PCI slots
ISA slots
Figure 1. Locating a PCI slot
If there is a metal plate at the end of the slot, remove it and keep
c)
the screw.
d) Firmly insert the adapter into the selected slot.
To avoid damaging your hardware, insert the adapter
only into a slot with the same bus type as the adapter.
Inserting the adapter into any other type of slot can
damage your adapter, your PC, or both.
6 Installing the Eiconcard C2x
screw
ISA
Eiconcard
ISA slot
Figure 2. Inserting the Eiconcard C2x.
e) Fasten the adapter with the screw (to ensure that the adapter
is properly secured and grounded to the PC’s chassis).
f) Replace the cover of your PC as described in your PC’s
manual.
g) Reconnect the power cable.
Note Although the Eiconcard C2x can be installed in any available
ISA expansion slot (unless the PC’s documentation specifies
otherwise), it is recommended that you install the card in a 16-bit
slot to take advantage of the higher IRQs and memory-address
locations available only through 16-bit slots.
3 Test the Eiconcard C2x
The application software purchased with the Eiconcard C2x
contains a test program to verify the card’s integrity. Consult the
documentation supplied with this software for details.
4 Configure the Eiconcard C2x
Before you can use the Eiconcard C2x, you must configure it to work
with your communications software. The documentation which
came with this software contains complete instructions on how to
configure the card.
For information on the LED functionality, see “LED Functionality”
on page 15.
5 Connect to the outside world
You are now ready to connect the Eiconcard C2x to the outside world.
• To set up ISDN connections, consult “Making an ISDN Connection” on page 8.
• To set up a V.24 connection, consult “Making a V.24 Connection”
on page 13.
Installing the Eiconcard C2x 7
Making an ISDN Connection
Note Only the Eiconcard C21 supports ISDN connections.
After you have installed your Eiconcard C21, connect your ISDN
line.
In Europe and most countries worldwide
In Europe as well as most countries outside of North America and
Japan, your Eiconcard C21 adapter can be connected directly to
your ISDN line using the included cable.
1.
Eiconcard C21
2.
Figure 3. Connecting the ISDN cable.
ISDN wall jack
3.
1 Take the cable included with the Eiconcard C21.
2 Plug one end into the Eiconcard C21.
3 Plug the other end into the ISDN wall jack.
In North America and Others
In North America and some other countries (check with your ISDN
provider), you need an NT1 (network terminating device) to connect
your ISDN line. However, depending on your Eiconcard C21
interface, the NT1 might be integrated into the adapter. Follow the
instructions for your adapter (with U-interface or S/T-interface).
Note North American and Australian Eiconcard C21 S/T users may
need to adjust the Eiconcard C21 termination. Refer to the section
“Termination” on page 11, for more information.
8 Making an ISDN Connection
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