SMC Networks Elite16, Elite16 Series, Elite16T, Elite16 Combo User Manual

EtherCard PLUS

Elitel6 Series

High performance 16-bit Ethernet local area network adapters

• EUtel6for all coaxial wiring

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Table of Contents

FCC

3

7 7 8

14

18 18

19 19 22 22

23

28

28 29 30

Notice

Introduction

Ethernet Adapter Features Ethernet Adapter Overview LED Indicators

Quick Installation

Adapter Installation

Configuration and Installation

Steps For Installing/Configuring the Adapter Avoiding Configuration Conflicts Input/Output (I/O) Base Address RAM Base Address Memory Management Utility Conflicts IRQ Level Configuring the Adapter

Software Configuration Using Setup

Introduction Configuring the Adapter Using the Setup Program Software Configuration Procedure Interactive Method

30 Conrimand Line Method

Diagnostics

34 Before Installing the Program 34 Screen Prompts 34 Starting Diagnostics 34 Diagnostic Oven/iew 37 Main Menu Options: 37 Set Configuration Menu 37 Set Configuration 37 Main Menu 39 Basic Adapter Test 40 Initiate/Respond to Test Messages 42 Exit to Operating System

LAN Software Installation

44 Driver Installation 45 To Generate a Network Server for NetWare 286 V2.2 45 Loading NetWare 286 V2.2 49 To Generate a Workstation for NetWare 286 V2,2 51 Loading

52 Using NETCFG 53 To Generate a Sen/er for NetWare 386 V3.11

DOS ODI

Workstation

53 Loading NetWare 386 V3.11 54 To Generate a Workstation Shell for NetWare 386 V3.11 55 To Install the LAN Manager 55 Loading LAN Manager V.2.0

Installing a Boot ROM

58 Inserting the ROM 58 Installing a Boot ROM 59 ROM Window Size

Network Interconnections

62 Connecting to 62 Thin Ethernet 63 Thin Ethernet Segment 64 Interconnecting Thin and Thick Ethemet 66 Connecting to Thick Ethemet Cable 66 Thick Ethemet 67 Thick Ethemet Network 69 10BaseT Twisted-Pair Interconnection 69 Link Status 69 Unshielded Twisted Pair 71 Interface Cable Wiring 72 Concentrators

and

Thin

Ethernet Cable

Base Address

72 Using StarLAN 10 Concentrators

Troubleshooting

76 DIAGNOSE: Basic Adapter Test 76 DIAGNOSE: Set Configuration 76 Using DIAGNOSE for Troubleshooting 77 DIAGNOSE: Initiate/Respond to Messages 78 Network Operating Software Problems 79 Technical Assistance

'ices

82 Appendix 86 Appendix 89 Appendix

Index

91 Index

A:

Network Components and Setup

B:

Specifications

C:

System Configuration Chart

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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause hannful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If interference problems do occur please consult the system equipment owner's manual for suggestions.

Some of these suggestions include relocation of the computer system away from the television or radio or placing the computer AC power nection on a different circuit or outlet.

Changes or modifications to this product without the express approval of Standard Microsystems Corporation could result in non FCC compliance,

and void the users authority

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This product was tested and certified with a shielded interconnecting cable; therefore, a shielded cable is required to be used with this product.

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Ethemet Adapter Overview

This manual contains infonnation for the following Ethernet adapter boards:

• Elite16(8013EPC)

• Elite16T(8013WC)

• Eliteie Combo (8013 EWC)

These Ethernet adapter boards are designed for IBM Micro Channel PS/2, and compatible computers. These products connect to a local area network (LAN) using either standard Ethemet cable or

lOBaseT unshielded twisted-pair wire

and telephone-type modular plugs.

In a network, the Ethemet adapter will intemperate with most network adapters that,comply with the IEEE

802.310Base2,10Base5, or lOBaseT Ethernet standards.

PC,

XT, AT,

non-

In addition to this net adapters come with a software driver

diskette.

drivers for most major network environments including Novell's NetWare,

LAN Manager, NetBIOS, and others. Refer to the readme.doc file on

the diskette,for a complete listing of the drivers, and for information on installing the software driver programs. Refer to the-LAN Software Installation" section in this guide for NetWare and LAN Manager

adapter installation information.

The software driver diskette also tains a setup program for configuring the adapter (if the preassigned jumper

settings cannot be used because of

conflicts with other boards installed

in your computer).

manual,

The diskette contains

the

Ether-

con-

The "Network Interconnections" and "Appendices" sections of this manual contain information that is unique to the individual adapters. The information in all the other sections pertain to all three Ethernet adapters unless otherwise specified.

Ethemet Adapter Features

Elite16 (See Figure 1)

• A single adapter provides thick and thin Ethemet cable connections.

•

One

jumper selects the most

popular configurations.

• Software setup program also available for simple installation and configuration.

ElitelGT (SeeFigui'e2)

• Provides an Ethernet conhector and a standard AUI coaxial cable connector.

• Automatically detennines which network connection is being used.

•

One

jumper selects the most

popular configurations.

• Software setup program also avail-

able for simple installation and configuration.

• Multiple work troubleshooting.

• Automatic signal polarity detection and correction on

LED

UTP

cable

indicators for net-

UTP

port.

ElitelG Combo (See Figure 3)

• A single adapter provides all net cable connections: and thick coaxial cable networks.,

• Automatically detennines when the

UTP

connection is being used.

•

One

jumper selects the most

popular configurations. '

• Software setup program also available for simple installation and configuration.

• Multiple work troubleshooting.

• Automatic signal polarity detection and correction on

LED

indicators for net-

UTP

UTP,

port.

Ether-

thin

LED Indicators

Transmit

er submits a packet to the network. Receive detected on the network. Polarity are used for twisted pair connections. (On only.)

LED:

Lights when the adapt-

LED:

Lights when traffic is

and

Link Integrity

the Elite!6T

LEDs:

and

Elite16 Combo

Lights

Socket

Optional Boot

ky

ROM

System Expansion

Slot Connectors

Figure 1. Ethernet Elitel6 Adapter

AUI Port

BNC Port

Polarity Reversal and

Unk Integrity LEDs

(UTP Port Connection Only)

IVrtsted Pair

•UTP Port

10

Sotitet tor

Optional Boot ROM

System Expansion

Slot Connectors

Figure 2. Ethernet Elitel6T Adapter

-AUI Port

Figure 3. Ethernet Elite 16 Combo Adapter

Polarity Reversal and

Link Integrity LEDs

• Port Connection Only)

Twisted Pair UTP Port

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Quick Installation

13

Adapter Installation

This section

users who are experienced stallation and configuration

adapters.

guidance "Configuration and Installation" section

The adapters can available pansion slot. 16-bit memory access will provide

Before beginning installation check

the adapter's default

dress, dress conflict with another option board that can

1.

Set the configuration jumper.

is

designed

If

you require more detailed

or

infonnation, refer to

of

this manual.

8-bit

or

the

IRQ level and RAM base ad-

to

make sure that they don't

not

be changed.

jumper

at Wl

adapter's

I/O

for

those

in the in-

of LAN

be

installed

16-bit computer ex-

best perfomiance.

1/0

base ad-

will

set the

base address,

the

in any

The

IRQ

14

level,

and on-board shared

.

memory base address (RAM).

If you can use I/O

Register range 280 - 29F,

3, and shared RAM

-

then there

the jumper setting

2.

Set the ROM jumper (W2) and

stall

the using one. The jumper should set

to

using a ROM device. Refer to "Configuration and Installa-

tion"

for

steps 1 - 2. For more information

Boot ROM, refer Boot ROM."

the

default values

is no

need

at

Boot ROM

NONE/SOFT

more infonnation

if

to

DOOOO - D3FFF

to

Wl.

if

you

are

you

are not

on

installing

"Installing

IRQ

change

in-

be

on

the

-

the

3. Install

4.

5. Check the adapter and cable instal-

6. Install

the

adapter board

puter.

Connect the cables.

For more information on cable connection,

refer

to

"Network Intercon-

nection."

lation

by

running program "Diagnose" on software diskette.

For more information on running Diagnose program, refer section entitled "Diagnose."

the

network software. This volves loading one work programs onto both server

to

be addressed and

specific workstation.

the

diagnostic

or

more net-

in the

the

to the

the

a

com-

the

in-

Several network programs are discussed in the chapter entitled "LAN Software Installation": NetWare 286 v2.2 and later, NetWare 386v3.11 and later, and LAN

Manager V2.0. If

an

optional the adapter, you may need to prepare the network software for ROM

Once

these steps are completed, you

can reboot your computer

the network through your Elite

ROM

operation.

was installed on

and

access

16

card.

15

Configuration

Installation

and

17

Steps For InstaUingI

Configuring the Adapter

Avoiding Configuration

Conflicts

This section lists the steps for install-

ing and configuring your adapter, and tells where to find specific information.

It is important that

the steps in the order indicated.

1.

Read the section, "Avoiding

figuration Conflicts." Although, for most installations, the default factory settings for the Ethemet adapter will not create configuration conflicts, it is important that you

be avyare of the settings commonly used by other devices and computer functions.

2.

Configure the adapter. Refer to

the section, "Configuring the Adapter."

3. If you want to install an optional ROM device (to connect a diskless PC

to a network, for example),

you

perfonn

IB

Con-

refer to the section "Installing a Boot

ROM."

•

4.

Install the adapter

puter.

Refer to the section, "Adapt-

er Installation."

5. Connect the adapter to thin net, standard (thick) Ethernet or unshielded twisted pair to the

section,

nection."

6. Configure the software Refer to the stallation."

7.

Load

the network software pack-

age.

Refer to the section, "Loading

the Networi( Software."

in

your

com-

cable.

"Network Intercon-

driver.

section,

"Software In-

.

Ether-

Refer

In most cases the adapter's preconfigured jumper settings for I/O base address, RAM base address, and IRQ level will not conflict with other devices or functions in your computer To

verify that the preconfigured jumper settings are satisfactory for your installation, it is important that you be acquainted with the configuration settings typically used by other devices and computer functions. This will also enable tings if they are not satisfactory for your installation.

This section provides information on

configurations used by other devices and computer functions. formation, figuration Chart in Appendix C to record the configurations of devices and computer functions in your computer.

Refer to this chart when select-

you

to change the set-

Read

then use the System

the in-

Con-

ing configuration options for the Ethernet adapter (The first row lists the Ethernet adapter's preconfigured settings.)

280), select an than 280. Make sure that the address you select device.

1/0

base address other

is

not used by some other

Input/Output (I/O) Base

Address

The Ethemet adapter requires 32 tiguous I/O addresses (20 hex).

I/O base address is used location

of

this address space.

Table 1 lists all possible dresses for your Ethemet adapter column 1. rjotice that the range 200 - 3E0 (hex). Column 2 lists potential conflicting devices and their

cal I/O addresses. Use this table as guide when selecting an dress for your adapter If, ample, you have a Wyse 2108 PC (which typically uses

to

I/O

con-

The

assign the

base ad-

in

is

typi-

base ad-

for ex-

base address

a

All addresses without a description Column 2 are generally available for use.

Be aware, though, that puters with small built-in LED displays (to shpw disk cylinder data clock speed) may also use these address spaces.

com-

or

LCD

RAM Base Address

Refer to Table.2 when selectirig RAM base address. Table 2 shows the RAM address spaces generally

used by other devices and computer functions (shaded area). tant that you select a RAM base ad-

dress that

is

not being

used.

It is

a

impor-

in

or

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Possible

I/O Base

Addresses

200

220 240 260

280'

2A0 2C0

2E0

300

Potential Confllcttna Devices And Their

Game Controller/Joystick (200 - 20F) Expansion Unit (210 - 217)

LPT2:

(278 - 27F)

LCD display on Wyse 2108 PC

COM4:

(2E8 - 2EF) GPIB-Adapter 0 (2E1)

COM2:

(2F8 - 2FF) Data Acqulsmon (2E2 - 2E3:

Prototype Card (300 - 31F)

3Com EthertJnk factory setting (300 - 31F)

•Factory default for Ethernet adapter.

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Typical I/O Addresses

Possitile

I/O Base

Addresses

320

.. 340

360 380 3A0

3C0 •

3E0

Potential Conflicting Devices And Their

Typical I/O Addresses

XT Hard [jlsk Interfoce (320 - 32F)

LPTl:

(378 - 37F)

SLDC/Secondary BI:Sync Interface (380 - 38C)

Primary Bt-Sync Interface (3A0 - 3A9)

Monochrome Display (3B0 - 3BB)

EGA Display Control (3C0 - 3CF) Color/Graphics DIsplay-CGA (3D0 - 3DF) COM3;

(3E8 - 3EF)

Floppy Disk Controller (3F0 - 3F7)

COMl:

(3F8 - 3FF)

Table 1. Input/Output (I/O) Addresses bf Common Devices

AOOOO 1 BOOOO COOOO DOCOO EOOOO FOOGO

M }f M ir V i

MONO

100,000 —

(BOOOO - BIOOO)

CGA

EGA

VGA

EXP. MEM.

XT BIOS

AT BIOS

(IBM) AT BIOS

(IBM CLONE)

(B8000 - COOOO)

(AOOOO - COOOO)

(AOOOO - C8000)

(DOOCO - EOOOO)

(F4000 - 100000)

(EOOOO - 100000)

(FOCXX) - 100000)

Table 2. RAM Used by Various Devices

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Memory Management

Utility Conflicts

If you are using memory management utilities (for example, QEMM or 386Max).

it is

important that you know how to exclude the Ethemet adapter's RAM address space from your memory management driver This necessary because many memory utilities use the area mally used by the Ethernet adapter The task

of

excluding the Ethernet adapter's RAM base address space from your memory management driver is usually accomplished by a mand line option in the CONFIG.SYS file.

A similar situation exists with programs such as Windows in 386 mode, which maps memory between 640 Kbytes and 1 Mbyte. Again, the

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in

memory nor-

com-

is

best solution is

to

exclude the Ether-

net adapter's RAM address space

from the memory rnanagernent driver

IRQ Level

A unique intermpt (IRQ) level must be

assigned to the Ethernet adapter. configuration options are IRQ 2,3,4, 5,7,10,11,

Some

column 1 of

and 15.;

of

these options are listed

Table 3. Columns 3 show the devices and computer functions in an XT computer and in an AT computer, respectively, that are

likely to use the IRQ levels shown

column 1. For example, the hard disk

inside an XT

is

likely to use IRQ

whereas the LPT2 port in an AT

ly

to

use IRQ 5. Therefore,

conflict, you should nofconfigure the

Etfiernet adapter to use IRQ

to

5 if

The

in

2 and

in

5;

is

like-

avoid

a

you

have a hard disk.installed in your XT computer,

or if

the LPT2 port

is

being

used in your AT computer

The same principle applies to the other IRQ levels shown in Table

3. Note that some IRQ levels may be useable for your LAN adapter even though the chart indicates a conflict.

IRQ

. 2

3

.4

5

7 10 11 15

XT

EGAA/GA

COM2 COMl

HARD DISK

LFT1

N/A N/A N/A

. .

AT

EGA/VGA

COM2 COMl

LPT2

LPTl UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED

Table 3. IRQ Levels of Common

Devices

For

example, VGA video adapters are installedand potentially can use

plications do not; hence,

available for use with the Ethernet

adapter Likewise, even though you have a printer installed at IRQ 7 is because most applications do not use LPTl with intermpts.

even though EGA and

IRQ

2,

most ap-

IRQ

2 may be

LPTl,

using

may not create a problem. This

The Ethernet adapter has been designed for maximum configuration flexibility using a minimum number of jumpers. This is achieved primarily through the use of the Wl jumper block.

Wl jumper block allows you to choose among three options: two

preassigned hardware configuration settings and one setting which . enables you to select any valid figuration via the software setup program that comes with the adapter The setup program provides a variety

of additional configuration settings

from which to choose.

Note:

The factory-configured I/O base address associated with the soft jumper setting is RAM base address and the tings are disabled to avoid conflicts.

240,

and both the

IRQ

con-

set-

In addition to jumper block Wl, there is a W2 jumper block. W2 enables you to select memory space for tional ROM device. See Figures 1,2, and3 inthe Introduction. •

an

op-

Wl:

The

W1

jumper block sets the . adapter's I/O base address, IRQ level, and on-board shared memory base address

(RAM).

Table 4 shows the settings associated with the three possible jumper configurations.

If the factory default setting (I/O base address

280,

IRQ

3,

RAM base ad-

dress D0000-D3FFF) conflicts with

the configuration of another board or

computer jumper setting (1/0 base address 30031F, CCOOO). Most configuration conflicts

function,

IRQ

10,

RAM base address .

use the other

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can be avoided using one of these

two choices.

Configuration Settings

Wl

If, however, both hardware settings result in a conflict between the Ethernet adapter and another option board or computer change the configuration of the other board or computer Ethernet adapter jumper (Wl) to SOFT and run the software setup program.

If neither of the two preconfigured settings is satisfactory (or if you are installing more than two adapters in the same computer), set the jumper to SOFT gram to configure the adapter This will enable you to choose from a variety of differisnt configurations. (Refer to the "Software Configuration" section).

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function,

and run the software setup pro-

you must

function,

or set the

Tfie soft Jumfser setting Is used to configure ttie adapter using ttie setup program.

(IC Base Address = 240)

I/O Base Address = 280 IRQ = 3; Enabled R/Mvl

Base Address = DOOOO

I/O Base Address = 300 IRQ = 10; Enabled RAM Base Address = CCOOO

Table 4. Configuration Parameters - Wl

m

m o

wy

Mciooy

SETTING

W2: The Wl jumper block (refer to Table 5

in the "Installing a Boot

tion) is used with an optional boot

ROM

device. The jumper should be set to NONE/SOF if you are not using a

ROM

device. Ttie "Installing a Boot ROM' section provides detailed instructions on inserting and configuring an optional boot ROM.

Selection between coaxial and twisted pair network interface is automatic. When connected to a valid twisted pair link, the adapter will switch into twisted pair interface mode (indicated by "link" LED on). When no valid twisted pair link is found (indicated by "link" adapter will switch into coaxial mode.

ROM"

LED

sec-

off) the

After

you

have configured the adapter and (if desired) installed an optional boot

ROM

device, you are ready to in-

stall the adapter in your computer

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Vt

Software Configuration

Using Setup

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Configuring the Adapter Using the Setup Program

Introduction

The adapter comes configured from the factory to use I/O registers in the range 280-29F shared RAM at If the factory default configuration conflicts with the configuration of another board or computer function, consider changing the jumper at Wl. Refer to Table 4.

If the values associated with the other preassigned jumper setting also conflict, set the jumper at Wl to SOFT and run the software setup program to select a configuration.

This section explains how to use the software setup to the settings associated with SOFT at Wl, the setup program can be used to change the ROM base address

28

(hex),

IRQ

3,

DOOOO - D3FFF

program.

In addition

and

(hex).

(that is, the setting associated with SOFT

at

W2),

and other configuration

parameters. See Table 6.

Before ainning the software setup program,

make sure that-

• You have installed the adapter in your computer Refer to the section in your computer's user

documentation that describes how

to install option boards.

Note:

Always handle the adapter

by its edges.

• Network software is not running on the computer. If networi< software is running on the computer,

remove the networic software from your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC. Then, otherwise unload the network

BAT

files, if necessary.

reboot the computer (or

software) to ensure proper functioning of the configuration software.

• If more than one LAN adapter is to be installed, make sure you know the identification of the adapter

you want to configure. If a single adapter is to be installed, the setup program will automatically find it. If there is more than one adapter, you must tell the setup program which adapter to figure.

Each Ethernet adapter can be identified by its 12-character node address (located on the NET-

WORK

ADDRESS

the adapter), or by its I/O base ad-

dress.

con-

label attached to

Software Configuration Procedure

Software changes can be made without the configured for you entered using the setup program (I/O base address, IRQ, and RAM base address) will not take affect until you set W1 the ROM base address to be figured with the value you W2 jumper block must be set to

NONE/SOFT after the changes have

been made.

If necessary, you can use the figuration software in one computer to configure an adapter that will be in-

stalled jn a second computer, such as

a "diskless" workstation. If

this,

base address does not conflict with

VV1

jumper block being

SOFT.

However, values

to

SOFT.

Similariy, in order for

con-

enter,

the

con-

you

do

make sure that the adapter's 1/0

any other option board installed in the computer used for configuration.

Once you have installed the Ethemet adapter in your computer, and you are sure that network software is not ning on the computer, you are ready to configure theadapter using the setup program. Use either the interactive method to configure the adapter

(where the program prompts use a command line.

After installing the Ethernet adapter,

use the software setup program to configure the adapter only if:

• Neither of the two preconfigured Wl jumper settings is suitable because of conflicts with other devices.

-OR-

you),

run-

or

• You are installing.more than two . adapters in the same computer,

thus requiring more than two configurations.

-OR-

•

You

wish to configure tvvisted pair

to disable link integrity

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Interactive Method

If you want the setup program to prompt

you,

perfonn the following

steps:

1.

Place your software driver diskette

in a floppy drive, and change to

the drive containing the diskette.

2.

Type the following:

ezsetup [ENTER]

3. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

Command line Method

command, tification (required only when more than one adapter is installed), and the configuration parameters. The adapter identification can be either the I/O base address or the node address. The command for identifying the adapter using the node address is /node:x,where x is the adapter's 12digit node address.

Table 5 provides two examples of properiy constructed command lines; and Table 6 provides a detailed description of each option.

ezsetup, the adapter

iden-

Notice that for 5, the command ezsetup starts the setup program, the adapter identification,

if which adapter is to be configured, and the remaining infonnation tells the system how to configure the adapter.

In example to 5 and the RAM base address is changed to

1 that the adapter identification is

omitted.

only one adapter installed in your com-

puter

each

example

specified,

tells the system

1,

the IRQ level is changed

C8000.

Notice in example

This is valid when there is

in

Table

If

you

are familiar with EZSETUP and want to skip the interactive prompts, you may change the values associated with the soft setting. The command line consists of three components: the

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use

a command line to

Example No.

Example 1 Example 2

Command ezsetup /irq:5 /ram:C8000 ezsetup /io:240 /newio:280 /irq:5 /ram:COOOO /rom:D0000

Lines

Table 5. Command Line Examples

In example 2, the I/O base address is changed to 280, the IRQ level is changed to 5, the RAM base address is changed to

. base address is changed to

you omit a configuration parameter from the command line, the program uses the default (refer to Table 6). To obtain a^list of alj the commands you can use, type: /?..

/Vote; lower case letters is

COOOO,

and the ROM

DOOOO.

Any combination of upper and

valid.

If

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Command

/?

/default

/factory

f\o.x

/irq:x /linkJnV.x

/netconn:/

/newio:x

/node:x

/ram:x

/rom:x

/romsi2e.x

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Description Displays all setup program commands. Forces the adapter to the follow/ing settings when the jumper is set to SOR: I/O address

CCOOO. This command produces the same result as /factory, except that Forces the adapter to the default, factory-set values for the

address CCOOO). Identifies the cun-ent I/O base address of the adapter you want to configure. The factory setting for the 1/0 base address at the

SOF jumper location is 240. Specifies the interrupt level (IRQ). Possible values for x Specifies whether link integrity is enabled or disabled where x is either e (enabled) or d (disabled). This command is avail-

able for EW and W adapter models only. For the Specifies which kind of network connection you want. Possible values for x are: 1 =

(no link integrity). UsethiscommandwiththeEPC,WC, and EWC series cards. Specifies a new I/O base

3A0,3C0,and3E0(hex).

Identifies the node address of the adapter you want to configure, x

ADDRESS label attached to the adapter. This command is an altemative to using the fio command to identify the adapter. Specifies the RAM base address. The parameter x

AOOOO. For RAM base address above 1 MByte, 6 digits (choices) have to be specified. Example: BCOOOO. Specifies the base address of the boot

dress must be on a boundary of the ROM size. Specifies the size of the

address.

Acceptable values for xare 200,220,240,260,280,2A0,2C0,2E0,300,320,340,360.380,

ROM.

ROM

window in Kbytes. Possible values for x

EPC,

Possible values for xare any address between 80000 and

SOFT

are

2,3,4,5,7,10,11, or

WC,

and EWC cards, use the /netconn command instead.

can

be any 16-Kbyte boundary between 80000 and

IRQ

is enabled.

jumper position (I/O address 240,

is

the 12-digit node address printed on the NETWORK

are 0 (ROM

240,

IRQ

2,

RAM base address

IRQ 2

15.

This command enables the

BNC/1

OBaseT; 2 = AUI/1 OBaseT

FFCOOO.

FCOOO.

disabled), 16,32, and 64.

(disabled), RAM base

IRQ

specified.

or

3 = TP

Example:

Note: The ad-

Table 6. ConHguratiGn Options

'/.

Diagnostics

33

Diagnostic Overview

The diagnostic program provided the software diskette the correct configuration and operation of a LAN adapter board before install-

ing the network software.

is

used

to

on

verify

Before Installing the Progrtun

1.

Ethernet boards must be on a proper-

ly temiinated cable. Use a BNC "T" connector with minators, an AUI loopback connec-

tor,

or

connect to a properly

functioning lOBaseT concentrator.

2.

Boot the

Networic memory resident (TSR) programs and device drivers should be loaded while the diagnostic program

is

active, so you may need

porarily rename your CONFIG.SYS

two 50

PC

to

a DOS prompt.

Ohm ter-

to

and

not

tem-

34

AUTOEXEC.BAT files. Network software must ning

the

not

be loaded when

diagnostic program.

run-

Screen Prompts

The following screen options are used throughout the entire diagnostic program menu system.

Enter=Select: Press [Enter]

the highlighted option.

ESC=Cancel: Press [ESC]

to the previous screen. Menu,

press [ESC]

diagnostic program.

F1=Help: Displays additional informa-

tion about any item on To return [ESC].

to the

to

select

to

back

up

At

the Main

to

exit

the

menu.

menu options press

Arrow Keys: Use move the cursor to the desired location. In addition, several other function keys are used with specific menus. These keys are described later in this section.

t, i,

->, and«-

to

Starting Diagnostics

1.

To mn the diagnostic program,

change

to

the directory with diagnostic program - \DIAGNOSE on the software diskette.

2.

Type: DIAGNOSE

then press [Enter] The Introduction Screen appears.

3. Press [Enter] to access the Entry Menu.

4.

Press [Enter] again.

the

LftN Adapter DlaHnostlo Uer. 3.B1 Thursdaw ftuqust B. 1991 IB'26 aw

BOARD SELECTION MENU

Use t or i to select a board to be diagnosed.

Then press Enter.

The "Choose a Board

to

Diagnose" op-

tion will be highlighted.

5. Press [Enter] to select this option. The Board Selection Menu appears

shown

in

Figure 4. A list

able adapters

is

displayed for your

of

avail-

selection.

as

Enter=SelBct ESC=Cancel Fl=Help

Figure 4. Board Selection Menu

If an error message appears, this cates that either an adapter board is not present in the PC responding properly

or is not

If

two adapter boards are installed in the same machine,

.

listed in the Board Selection menu

each board should

be

and must have a unique interrupt and

1/0

address assigned

If only one board

is

you're certain there

to it.

displayed, and is

more than

35

indi-

LAN Adapter Diagnostic Uer. 3.B1 Thursday August B. 1991 lBi4a an

MAIN MENU

Use t or.I to select one of the rollouing. Then press Enter.

Then press Enter

Set Configuration Basic Adapter Test Initiate Test Messages Respond to Test Messages Exit to Operating SysteM

Enter=Select ESC^Cancel Fl=Help

Figure 5. Main Menu

36

one adapter board in the

PC,

then

the same 1/0 address may have

been assigned to both boards; To

fix

this,

tum off the

PC

and check

the 1/0 address on all boards.

Change the 1/0 addresses so that each board has a unique value. Restart the

PC

and ream the

diag-

nostic program.

6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the board you want to diagnose and press [Enter], or simply type the list number to the left of the board (for

instance,

1)

to select that board.

The current board parameters appear These items will be described

later.

Press [Enter] to access the Main Menu

(Figure

5).

If your adapter is configured

with different parameters, the option

Main Menu

Set Coi^Tguration

to coaect these parameters cessed from this menu.

can

be ac-

Main Menu Options:

Several options appear in the Main Menu.

Each is described briefly below.

Choose a Board Select this option to choose a new adapter to be section described how this is done.

Set Cnnfigiiratinn: Select this option to display the figuration infonnation read from the

board and perform temporary

figuration changes. The pemnanent

adapter settings are not page 37 for details.

Basic Adapter Test: Select this option

to

Diagnose:

diagnosed.

to

run a diagnostic

The previous

con-

affected.

See

test on the selected adapter See page 39

for details.

Initiate Test Messages: Select this option to send messages another node running DIAGNOSE Responder details.

Respond to Test Messages:

Upon selecting this option, the pro-

gram waits for a Test Message

received from another node on same networic using DIAGNOSE and running "Initiate Test Messages." received Test Messages are echoed

back to the Initiator. See page 40

details.

Exit to Operating System: Select this option to exit the diagnostic program and retum

mode.

See page 40

to

DOS.

in

for

to

the

All

to

be

for

Set Configuration Menu:

When you select the "Set Configuration"

option, a screen like Figure 6 ap-

pears.

The node address for the selected adapter appears at the top along with its adapter type as mined by the pears a list current change any

-Base

-IRQ Inten-upt

-RAM Size

-RAM Base Address

-ROM Size

-ROM Base Address

-Network Connection

To

change one

parameters, use the an^ow keys to

program.

of

parameters

values.

Use this option

of

these parameters:

I/O

Address

of

the displayed

deter-

Below this ap-

and

their

to

high-

37

LAN Adapter Diagnostic Uer. 3.B1

SET CONFIGURATION MENU 1

Board Type' 8813EUC Netuork Address: B8

Use t or 1 to select one of the folloulng. Press Enter, and select the ualue for that paraneter.

Base I/O Address IRQ Interrupt RAM Size RAM Base Address ROM Size ROM Base Address Netuork Connection

Thursday August B. 1331 1B<1B aM

BB CB AS Cl ZB

LAN Type' TP Ethernet

IBK D4aBB Disabled CBBBB IBBaseT or AUI

light that parameter

and

press [Enter]. A list of optional settings appears. Use

the arrow keys to highlight the set-

ting you require and press

[Enter].

new setting is now displayed.

Notes:

1.

The

RAM

Address you select here is only for the purpose of this program and has no effect

on

any other network software used ward.

The

after-

EntBr=Options ESC^^Cancel

Figure 6. Set Configuration Menu

38

Fl=Help FlB=Conflgurotlon

Conplete

2.

The program will not stop a user

from making an invalid selection.

Some of the choices presented may conflict with other installed devices. Please refer to the "Configuration flicts"

section to make sure that the

Con-

Basic Adapter Test

choices you select do not cause a flict. If there is a conflict, cycle

When you're save the changes you've made, or press [ESC] to exit without change.

finished,

press

power.

[Fl 0]

con-

to

The Basic Adapter Test is used to verify that the major functions of the adapter operate properly

If any of the tests notifies you of the error actions to take to solve the problem.

Tests are performed on the following:

-I/O Port Accessibility

-LAN Address ROM

-On-board RAM

-Network Controller Registers

-On-Board

-Intemal Loopback

-Interrupt Generation The test has failed if:

1.

An en-or message displays at

tom of the screen in a red box.

ROM

fail,

the program

and

(if installed)

suggests

the

bot-

2.

The test hangs up at a certain blink-

ing line and never blinking line is the test that failed.

If either of these two conditions Read the eaor message or blinking line and write it the error message or blinking line to

find the problem. Common problems in-

clude:

• Not temiinating an Ethernet net-

• Hardware or software conflicts

If the board fails, recheck the board settings, and temninator, or remove other boards from the

down.

work

with IRQ, Base 1/0, or dress.

try a different BNC "T" connector

PC.

completes.

Cycle power Use

RAM

The

occur:

Ad-

39

InitiatelRespond Messages

to

Test

The "Initiate Test Messages" and "Respond are used to verify that the network cabling receive information.

The Responder echoes the messages back and the Initiator makes sure receives the same messages mitted. another node on the same network must be using DIAGNOSE and have "Respond To Test Messages" mnning.

The best test environment is two PC's directly cabled, but this test can be run

with any PC using an SMC Ethemet

card on the networt<.

To run the initiate/respond test, follow

this procedure:

to

Test Messages" options

is

properly set up

In order to mn this test,

to

transmit and

it

trans-

40

1.

At

the chosen PC on the network,

select the "Respond

sages' option from the Main

Menu.

Press [Enter]. A prompt appears on the screen: "Waiting Respond

any key to stop." This PC

messages and is called the

Responder

2.

At a

Messages" from the Main Menu. Press [F2] and all active Responders

are displayed with their network addresses. Select the Responder you want to test by using the an-ow keys.

3. Press [Enter] to begin the test.

to

Test Messages. Priess

is

now ready to respond

different

to

Test Mes-

PC,

select "Initiate Test

to

test

The test will perform 1000 iterations after finding the first available Responder been previously selected.

If the error message "No Responder Found" puters cannot communicate across the network. A common reason for this

failure is faulty cabling, "T" connectors,

or terminators that are bad. Seethe "Troubleshooting" section in this manual for other suggestions.

When the test is complete, press [F4] at either computer to see the test results as shown screen provides you with statistics both the Initiator and Responder terminals. You can tell whether the In-

if

a Responder has not

displays, then the two

in

Figure 7. This

com-

on

itiator and Responder passed by refer-

ring to this screen.

The Show Statistics screen also provides a number of function key operations:

•

To update data without clearing

the counter setting, press [F4].

This automatically updates data

as

the test continues. To clear these

statistics, press [F6].

•

To exit this test and retum to the

Respond menu, press [Esc].

•

To change the test parameters,

such as number

of

iterations or the test pattern, press [F6] at either the Initiate

or

Respond menu.

screen with a list

of

parameters appears. For most

A

all test

of

these parameters, use youranrow

Uer.

1 TRANSMIT STATISTICS

1 Franes Sent

Broadcast Sent Multicast Sent Collisions Tx Aborts Lost CHS Tx Underruns No CD Heartbeat OUC - Collisions Tx Overlapped Xnt Retries

Link Link

ESC=Cancel Fl=Help

i

Figure 7. Show Statistics Screen

3.B1 Thursday August B, 1991 IB

RECEIVE STATISTICS

e

Fra«es Received Broadcast Received

B

Multicast Received

B

CRC Errors

B

Allgntent Errors

B

Rx Overruns

B

Missed Franes

B

Rcvr Disabled

B

Deferring

B

Runt Packets

B

Bad Next Packet Ptr

B

M1 scoMpare/Checksuti

Integ

rlty s

polar

F4=Update Stats

Lgnal present

Ity correct

Fb=ClBar Stats

Z4

an r

B B

B B B B B B

a a

a

B

41

Exit to Operating System

keys to highlight the parameter you want to change, then use the [Spacebar] to change the setting. Each time you depress the [Spacebar], the value will change.

To

change either the test pattern

and destination address

in the value you require. When

you're finished, press [Esc] to retum to the Respond Menu.

For a definition of each parameter

used during this procedure, press [Fl ]

at the appropriate screen and

a list of relevant definitions appear.

42

field,

type

Select the Exit option when all diagnostic procedures have been completed and you want to return to DOS.

For more information on how to operate the diagnostic program, refer to the user.doc file located on the software diskette.

LAN Software Installation

43

Driver Installation

The software diskette that comes with the adapter contains drivers for most major networic environments, including Novell's NetWare, Microsoft's LAN Manager, IBM's LAN Server, and others. Many of the drivers, including NetWare and LAN Manager, simplify the installation process by automatically finding the Ethemet adapter. To install NetWare 286 all you need to do is create an and copy it and the NET3, NET4, or NET5

files onto your system..

For other drivers, you may need to modify the I/O base address, IRQ level, and RAM base address, so that the settings of the driver match the settings of your adapter. Refer to the

install.doc file contained in the driver's directory for detailed instructions.

V2.1,

for example,

IPX

file

44

To load network operating system software other Manager onto the computer, refer to the instructions provided with your network software package. If ROM

was installed on the adapter, you may need to prepare the network . software for the instructions provided with the ROM device and your network software.

This section provides instructions for loading the following network operating system software:

• NetWare 286 V2.2

• NetWare 386 V3.11

• LAN Manager V2.0

If

you

are using other types of drivers, please refer to the install.doc file and relevant driver manuals.

than

NetWare and LAN

ROM

operation. Refer to

an

optional

The following sections describe the steps required to load and configure the NetVVare shells for both NetWare 286 and NetWare 386 versions.

in all cases, there are two basic opera-

tions

you

must complete in order to in-

stall the NetWare shell.

1.

Load the NetWare program on your

workstation.

2.

Load the NetWare program

server

In addition, if you must load the NetWare program onto the relevant

NetWare 286 and 386 treat this instal-

lation the same way A brief explanation of how to load and configure LAN

Manager 2.0 concludes this chapter

you

are using DOS ODI,

workstation.

on

Both

your

Loading NetWare 286 V2.2

Note:

These instructions are

tended

to

be comprehensive figurations, but will work majority

of

the cases.

not

for

in the

all

in-

con-

<ESC> = Cancel

Help

<Alt><riB> = Quit

The procedures

in

this section are

for NetWare 286 V2.2 and later. This version

of

NetWare 286

easier to load and configure than

is

considerably

v2.1.

To Generate a Network Server

for NetWare 286 V2.2:

1.

Make backup copies

of

the NetWare SYSTEM -1 and SMC SuperDisk diskettes and store

2.

Insert the copy

floppy into the sen/er's drive

3. Access drive

4.

Type: INSTALL and press [Enter]

of

the SYSTEM

A:.

the

originals.

-1

A;.

A screen like Figure 8 appears.

Advanced Installation Maintain existing systen Upgrade froM NetUare vZ.x

Figure 8. Workstation Options Menu

45

5. Select the "Advanced Installation" option.

<ESC> = Cancel <Fl > = Help <Alt><F10> = Quit

A message screen appears.

6. Press [Enter]. A screen like Figure 9 appears.

7. Select either the "Dedicated" or "Non-

dedicated" If

you

option.

have designated this server for exclusive NetWare use, then specify "Dedicated". All hard disk partitions in the server are assigned to NetWare use.

If

you

have partitioned this server's hard disk for use with more than one platfomn, specify "Non-dedicated".

You are prompted to designate which hard disk partitions will be used by the NetWare program.

46

Operating Systen Generation

Operating systen node' JQ^^^Q^^

Nondedlcated netuork address' Nunber of connunication buffers: ISB Uill this i«chinB be the ssrver? No

Include core printing services? VBS

Netuork board A

DriVBr:

(PrBss <EntBr> to see list) Configuration Option: Netuork address'

Netuork board B

To scroll the screen, use the arrou highlighted field uith <Enter> or <Delete>. Uhen all the

infornation is correct, save and continue uith <F1B>.

keys.

Modify

Figure 9. Workstation System Configuration

1

8. Highlight the "Network Board tion and press [Enter].

A list

of all

available network boards

appears.

9. Press [Insert].

10.

Insert the SuperDisk diskette into

drive A: and press [Enter], The appropriate LAN drivers are in-

stalled and appears highlighted shown

A list appears like

the new

in

Figure

of

acceptable adapter settings

the

SMC option

in the

10.

one

in

list

Figure 11.

A" op-

as

<ESC> = Cancel <F1> = Help <Alt><F18> = Quit

Operating Systen Generation

Nunber of corviunication buffers' 15B Uill this Machine be the server? No

Include core printing services? Ves

Mndiosv kelidsl othdlkdis keis u/AT 1 v.X.XXEC (XXXXXX) Mndiosv kelidsl othdldlsd keis u/AT Z v.X.XXEC (XXXXXX) Odestsn Nodkela ajoekslkdlskls xodle u/AT 1 v.X.XXX (XXXXX) Rsdidsu disleig Isidlsckd lueuadjcna u/AT Z v.X.XXXX (XXXXX)

Driver:

CPress <Enter> to see list)

Highlight your choice: then press <EntBr>.

Figure 10. Workstation System Configuration 2

47

<ESC> = cancel <F1> = Help <Alt><Fia>

Operating Systen Generation

Nondedlcated netuork address: Nunber of connunication buffers: 15B Uill this Machine be the server? No

Second Softuare Configured Adapter

Third Softuare Configured Adapter

Fourth Softuare Configured Adapter

IRQ=3.

I/O Base^ZSBh, RAM at DBBB:B for IBk

IRQ=5.

I/O BasB=3BBh. RAM at CABB'B for 8k

IRQ=1B.

I/O Base=ZABh, RAM at CCBB'B for IBk

IRO=Z,

I/O Base=Z4Bh. RAM at DBBB'B for 3Zk First Micro Channel Adapter Second Micro Channel Adapter

IB'

Third Micro Channel Adapter

11:

Fourth Micro Channel Adapter

IZ:

Driver Configurable by Junpers Utility

Figure 11. Adapter Settings Options

48

12.

Select the option corresponding to

the settings of the network adapter board.

Option 0, first software configured adapter, is recommended.

You are prompted to provide a network address for the selected board.

13.

Type in a unique networic address.

For more infonnation on installing this networic

address,

refer to "Networic

Address" in the Novell Concepts

manual.

14.

If

you

have another adapter board

installed in the server, continue to

the "Network Board B' option and

repeat steps 9 through 13 to define settings and driver specifications.

I;

Continue to define each network board in your

server,

until all boards are

defined.

15.

When you're

16.

Cursor

temn Generation" screen until you get to the channel option selections.

A list of channel options appears immediately below the Network Board selections.

17.

Assign hard disk space for each

channel designated. Follow all prompts and refer to the

Novell User's Manual for instructions on defining channels.

finished,

down

the "Operating Sys-

press [FIO].

To Generate a Workstation for

NetWare 286 V2.2:

1.

Make backup copies of the NetWare

LAN_DRV_200 and SMC Disk diskettes and store the originals.

2.

Insert the copy of the

into drive A:.

3. Access drive A:.

4.

Type: WSGEN

and press [Enter] twice. A list of available adapter boards ap-

pears on the screen.

5. Press [Insert].

6. Insert the SuperDisk diskette into drive A: and press [Enter].

Super-

WSGEN

floppy

If the file was read successfully, a message appears like this:

DRIVER FILE FOR SMC ETHERCARD PLUS VXXX READ SUCCESSFULLY.

where xxx is the version number

7. Press [Enter]. The SMC EtherCard PLUS board is now

installed and highlighted as shown in Figure 12.

8. Press [Enter] to select this board. A configuration screen like Figure 13 is

displayed.

9. Select the configuration setting that

matches the setting on your board and press [Enter] to confimri your choice.

Option 0, First Software Configured Adapter, is recommended.

49

<

Escape> Cancel <F1> = Help <Alt><Fia> = Exit

Select the driver that Matches the netuork board in your uorkstation.

The program displays a screen indicat-

'

ing the choice you've just made

and prompts you

to

reconfirm this

choice.

50

AMdJ aJieullsMuosklskcMBi v.XX.XX (XXXXX) BMdk uinhgslceeodkskncd vX.XXXX (XXXXXX) Gijnospirun esxxl call inebberte vZ.&B (XXXXXX) HLL spcirn BicleMandd vl.15 (XXXXXX)

lUE thsliginge vZ.&B (XXXXXX) Jeurdde MN67 vZ.BZEC (XXXXXX) Neurdle liMliM V3.BZEC (XXXXXX) Psodks keisghdks lieldlsl Idis V.3.53XX (XXXXXX) Rsidls disldkoskd isldisldislcl v.7.XXX (XXXXXX)

Highlight the correct driver: then press <EntBr>.

If the driver you uant is not listed, press <Insert>

Figure 12. Updated Configuration List

10.

Select

YES,

GENERATE.

11.

Insert the WSGEN diskette again

when prompted and press [Enter]. The program creates a NetWare shell

for your DOS workstation.

12.

When prompted, insert

the LAN_DRV_200 diskette again strike any key

If successful, a message appears stating that the installation plete. You

are

returned

is

com-

to

the DOS

prompt.

Continue the installation

NetWare 286 V2.2 on

connected

to

this network.

by

loading

all

workstations

and

Loading DOS ODI

Workstation

<Escope> = Cancel < Fl > = Help <fllt><F10> = Exit

Select the configuration option that notches the setting on your netuork board.

Netuork Board Driver:

SMC EtherCard PLUS v.X.XXEC (XXXXXX)

Second Softuare Configured Adapter Third Softuare Configured Adapter Fourth Softuare Configured Adapter

IRg=3.

I/O Base=ZBeh. RAM at J>0Ba:0 for l&k

Highlight the configuration you uant. then press <Enter>

Figure 13. Available Adapter Options Menu

This section tells you how

to set up and install a workstation that uses DOS ODI. The procedure this type

of

workstation

for

is the

installing

same whether you are loading NetWare or 386.

To install DOS ODI workstations,

do

the following:

1.

Refer

to

Novell DOS ODI installation

menu.

2.

Copy the NEICFG file

tory where

Note:

NEICFG file adapter figured

Base

the

There

is no

if the

is

an AT adapter

for

the default settings;

I/O

Address = 280

Interrupt IRQ =

to the

direc-

ODI driver resides.

need

to

use

SMC PLUS

con-

3

RAM Base Address = DOOO.

286

the

51

If a NEICFG file already exists on the directory, follow these steps to update that file.

Append the new NEICFG file to the old one using the

DOS COPY

com-

mand as follows:

copy c:\adi\net.cfg+a:net.cfg c:\od

i/net.cfg

This file is used to configure the entire system,

not just the driver

Using

NET.

CFG

To use and edit the NEICFG file, you

must do the following:

1.

There is no need to use or edit the

NEICFG file if the SMC PLUS adapter is an AI adapter

configured with the following default settings:

52

Base I/O Address: 280 Interrupt IRQ: 3 RAM Base Address: DOOO.

2.

If the adapter being used is software-

configurable, then only the Base

1/0 Address must be specified.

3. To change the base 1//0 address, use the line in

Port#l 280 20

NET.CFG

which reads

and change 280 to the appropriate Base I/O Address.

4.

To

change the IRQ, use the line in

NEICFG which reads:

Iiit#l 3

and change 3 to the appropriate IRQ.

5.

To

change the RAM Base Address, use the line in NEICFG which reads

Mem #1 OOODOOOO 2000/10

and change

RAM Base

Mem #1 000C8000 2000/10

DOOOO

Address.

to the appropriate

For example:

will cause the driver to use C8000 as the RAM Base Address.

When using

NET.CFG

with Micro Channel machines, use the PS/2 Slot

entry.

Find the line which

reads:

PS/2 Slot ?

and change the ? to the desired slot number

Note:

Ihe '#' in the first

column

of the NEICFG file denotes an ignored line.

Remove this symbol from all used lines and insert them into all unused lines, or delete unused

lines altogether

Loading NetWare 386

V3.ll

7,

To

change the protocol name, use the

line in NEICFG which reads:

Protocol name ID name type

where name is the protocol name, ID'\s the protocol ID number, and

name type is the frame type being used for the protocol.

For example.

Protocol IPX 8137 EthemetJI

indicates that the protocol name is being changed to IPX - designated protocol ID 8137 - within the net

11

frame type,

8, To reassign the link-level frame type,

use the line in NEICFG which reads

either:

Frame name

or

Envelope Type name

Ether-

For example, if you type this line.

Frame E'niERNET_802.2

The frame type is reassigned as net

802,2,

The default frame type

is ETHERNET_802,3,

For additional instructions, refer to the NetWare and the sections entitled "Install ODI

workstations" and "Customize ODI

workstation configurations with NEICFG"

Manual.

ODI Shell

in the NetWare Users

for

DOS

Ether-

manual

To Generate a Server for NetWare 386 V3.ll:

The procedures in this section are for

NetWare 386 configuration for this version of NetWare on the server is much volving a series of easy-to-use prompts which apply for both woricstation and sen/er installations.

If

you

from diskette, follow these instructions.

1,

Make backup copies of both the

SYSTEM

diskettes.

2,

Insert the SYSTEM

drive A:, 3, Access drive a:. 4,

Type: SERVER

V3,11.

Installation and

easier,

want to install NetWare 386

-1

and SYSTEM -2

-1

diskette into

in-

53

5. Type

6. Type the IPX intemal network number

7. Insert the SYSTEM-2 diskette into

8. Type: A:INSTALL

9. Continue through the installation,

the

server name,

This number

server address,

drive

lowing

is

A:.

the

prompts as indicated.

usually the same

as the

fol-

Create an appropriate directory files before copying.

2.

Type: SERVER

3. Type the server name.

4.

Type the IPX intemal network number

This number server address.

5. Insert the SYSTEM-2 diskette into drive

A:.

is

usually the same

for

as the

the

To Generate a Workstation

SheU for NetWare 386 V3.ll:

The instructions 386 on a workstation same as the procedure NetWare 286 on a workstation. For instructions on this installation and figuration, refer back

Generate a Workstation Shell

Ware 286 V2.2."

for

installing NetWare

is

exactly the

for

installing

to

page 49 on

for

con-

"To

Net-

For additional help, refer NetWare 386 User's Manual and

the

386.doc file.

If you want

the hard disk, follow these instmctions.

1.

Copy all files on

54

to

install

SYSTEM diskettes

partitioned

for

NetWare 386.

all the

to the

the

program from

relevant

to the

hard disk

6. Type: A:INSTALL

7. Continue through the installation, lowing

the

prompts as indicated.

For additional help, refer Ware 386 User's Manual and install.doc file on Disk.

to

the

SMC Super-

the

Wef-

the

fol-

Loading LAN Manager

V.2.0

The procedures in this section are for

LAN Manager

V2.0.

For other installa-

tion and configuration instructions,

refer to your LAN Manager User's manual.

The following instructions apply only to installing the LAN Manager platform.

Do not start LAN Manager

on

a DOS

until after it's installed. Use the

Microsoft instructions to complete the installation procedure. Microsoft in-

cludes support for the SMC

PLUS

family adapters. Select the SMC adapter from the list provided by Microsoft.

To Install the LAN Manager:

1,

Copy the LAN Manager driver to the

driver directory used by LAN

Manager.

For example, when installing a LAN

Manager server or enhanced

workstation using the nonnal direc-

tory structure type:

COPY MACSMC.DOS MAN\DRIVERS\ETIIERNET

C:\LAN-

When installing a LAN Manager basic workstation type:

COPY MACSMC.DOS MAN

2.

Modify the PROTOCOL.INI in accord-

C:\LAN-

ance with the adapter type.

a. For jumper-configured adapters,

use a text editor to add the following lines to the file:

[MACSMC - F] DriverName = MACSMC8 lOBase - 0x280 RAMAddresit - OxDOOO IRQ-3

Replace the above lOBase,

RAMAddress, and

IRQ

values with the values appropriate for your adapter

card.

If you aren't

sure which adapter type you have,

refer to Section 1.0 or use

the setup

above.

A more

complete explanation of these

parameters and their appropriate values are provided

in section 5.0. If

you

have a

software-configurable or Micro

Channel adapter, you can simplify your parameters by using step 2b.

b. For software-configurable and

Micro Channel adapters, use a text editor to add the following lines to the file:

[MACSMC_MF] DriverName = MACSMC6

3. Reboot the system and bring up LAN Manager using the instructions

supplied by the LAN Manager

ven-

dor

55

For additional instructions, refer to either the LAN Manager User's

Manual or the install.doc file included with the SuperDisk.

56

Installing a Boot ROM

57

Installing a Boot ROM

A socket is provided on the adapter for installing an optional ROM device - for example, a boot ROM device, which enables the computer to load the operating system software

over the network. Boot ROMs are available from your dealer

To install an optional

insert the ROM device into the ROM socket and configure the

dow size and base address.

ROM,

ROM

you must

win-

Inserting the ROM

Hold the ROM device without touching its pins. See Figure 1,2, or 3 in the Introduction for an illustration of this procedure. Carefully insert the device into the socket, making sure that the notch in the aligned with the notch in the device socket, and all pins are positioned

58

ROM

device is

over socket openings. Gently move the device from side to side seat the pins. Verify that all pins are

fully seated in the socket.

as

you

Note

Only Boot ROMs V2.0 and later should be used with these three adapter boards.

ROM Window Size and

Base Address

Most ROM devices designed

used with quire configure a 16-Kbyte ROM, move jumper

7).

respond

D8000 - DBFFF

is occupied, you must set the

jumper back

the software setup program

lish the ROM base address location.

If necessary, you can change the ROM window when a ROM or 0 Kbytes when the ROM abled. a special purpose 32-Kbyte

Kbyte ROM device, you must use

setup program.

the

Ethemet adapter

16

Kbytes

of

address space.

at

W2

to

D8000 (refer to Table

This will enable the ROM

to

addresses

If

this memory range

to

NONE/SOF and

size.

The default setting, is

enabled,

To change

the

If

you aren't sure

to be

re-

to

in the

range,

W2

to

estab-

at

another

is 16

Kbytes,

is

dis-

window size

or

64-

To

the

use

for

the

what size ROM you have, consult the

ROM's installation instmctions.

ROM Bate Addren

None/Soft

W2

Si

D8000 (UMd only with 16

Kbyte

ROM

devtee)

Table 7. Boot ROM Options

MCIORY

•TTwe

59

Network Interconnections

61

Thin Ethemet

Follow die Instructions In this section to connect your ElhelS and ElltelB Combo

adapter to tiiin Etiiemet

62

cable.

Connecting to Thin

Ethemet Cable

1,

Attach the BNC

cluded with your adapter) to the BNC networi< port at the rear of the computer

2.

Attach one end of the coaxial cable

to an open end of the tor

on

the first computer Align the notches in the cable-end with the posts on the "T" connector,

push the cable in, and twist about

one-quarter

bending or kinking of the cable.

"I"

connector

tum.

Avoid severe

"I"

connec-

(in-

Attach the other end of the cable to an open end of the "T° connector

at the rear of the second com-

puter.

Continue making connec-

tions to the rest of the computers.

The interconnection cable must not exceed the recommended length (185 meters for 10Base2 or 300 meters for the extended

length option) prescribed by the

protocol

used,

Ihe interconnection cable can be attached to nal repeaters to extend the network.

3. When all computers have been connected, terminator to each end of the entire segment.

attach a 50 ohm cable

sig-

Figure 14. Attaching the

Cable & Terminator

T-Connector,

Thin Ethemet Segment

A thin Ethernet cable segment is the length of the cable between termina-

tions.

The Ethernet adapter functions

with 185

(extended length option) cable ments without any jumper changes.

Two types of thin Ethernet cabling are

commonly tended length option. Pick one type of cabling and consistently obey the protocol of that type throughout your network. If you mix the rules, for example, permitted by 10Base2 with the 100 nodes per segment permitted under the extended length option, your network may have an excessive number of errors or may not operate at all.

If your network uses standard 185meter cable segments, all thin

(IEEE

10Base2) or 300 meter

seg-

used:

IEEE 10Base2 and ex-

using the two repeater links

Ether-

net cable segments in the network can be up to 185 meters standard length cable segments may be connected in line using commercially available repeaters,. The total networic span with five standard

length segments is 925 meters. No more than four repeaters can be on the signal path from one node to any other node. The standard 185 meter segment length is recommended because it allows you to use common thin Ethernet components which form to the

If your network is using extended-

length 300-meter segments, all thin

Ethernet cable segments in the network can be up to 300 meters Three 300-meter cable segments may

be connected in line using repeaters.

IEEE

long.

standard .

Five

con-

long.

63

The total network span with three ex-

tended length segments is 900

meters. No more than two repeaters can be in the signal path from one node to any other node. If

you

are using extended length segments, all repeaters and transceivers must be designed for 300-meter addition,

all LAN adapter boards

(other than this adapter) must be

operation.

In

con-

figured to the extended segment

length,

if a configuration choice is re-

quired.

Interconnecting Thin and

Thick Ethemet

Thin Ethernet cable segments can be connected to thick Ethemet cable ments through a signal repeater or a

BNC-to-N type adapter If

you

are

drop

Cabli

seg-

interconnecting through a repeater, attach the repeater to the Ethemet

cable through a transceiver. (This

must be done when connecting any cable segments in an Ethemet net-

work.)

Note that adapters to extend 185-meter

you

cannot use Ethemet

segments to 300-meter cable segments unless all LAN adapters and repeaters used in the network are capable of operation on the extended segment length.

64

Figure 15. Interconnecting Thin and Thick Ethernet

;

- •. -

CHARACTERISTICS Standard

Data Rate Segment Length Maximum number Maximum number

of

segments between nodes

of

repeaters between nodes Network Span Maximum nurriber Maximum number

of

nodes per segment

of

nodes per network Minimum space between nodes Cable Type

STANDARD LENGTH SEGMENT IEEE

802.3 10BASE2 10 Mbits'per second 185m

3 coax* + 2 repeater links 4 when using 2 repeater links 925m 30 1024

0.5m RG58 A/U orC/U, 50

Ohm.

BNC connectors

A coax segment contains nodes while a repeater link segment does not.

A repeater link segment is used for

extending

the distance between coax segments.

Table 8. Thin Ethernet Network Characteristics

single shield,

EXTENDED LENGTH SEGMENT IEEE 802.3 10BASE2

10 Mbits per second 300m 3 coax*; no repeater links 2 900m

100

1024

0.5m RG58

A/U or

C/U,

50

Ohm,

single shield,

BNC connectors

65

Thick Ethemet

Follow the instructions in this section

to connect your ElitelS Combo adapter to thick Ethemet cable.

ElitelS,

ElitelBTand

66

Ihe

AUI

port is used to attach a thick Ethernet ElitelO, adapters. The adapter boards will operate on an Ethernet network by attaching an AUI drop-cable to the AUI port and to a trunk coaxial cable through a media attachment unit (MAU) transceiver Ihe MAU acts as the interface to an Ethernet network using thick cable or any Ethernet

medium.

port with other types of cabling such as fiber-optic.

AUI

drop-cable to your

Elite16Tand Elitel6 Combo

The adapter board's AUI

can

also be used for operation

Connecting to Thick

Ethemet Cable

1,

Starting with the first computer to

be

connected, cable to the AUI port net adapter (Figure 16);

A sliding latch is provided on the AUI port that locks the cable to the connector The sliding latch is

Figure 16. Attaching the AUI

attach a drop-

on

Drop Cable

the

Ether-

snug and requires some effort to lock in place.

2.

Attach an MAU transceiver at a

marked location on the Ethernet cable (Ethernet trunk coaxial cable is marked at 2.5 meter vals).

Several types of cable tap kits are available; follow the instmctions provided with the kit you are using.

3. Connect the other

end

of the AUI drop-cable to the MAU transceiver (Figure 17), Secure the AUI connector with the sliding latch.

4.

Attach all of the computers and

ments to the main or "spine" Ethernet cable in similar fashion.

inter-

seg-

• Use a signal repeater to attach each additional cable segment or "rib"

(500 meters

each,

maximum).

• Attach a 50 ohm cable terminator at each open end of every spine segment.

Thick Ethernet

Cable X

-,^

Figure 17. Attaching the

Transceiver

Thick Ethemet Network

A thick Ethernet cable segment is a

continuous thick coaxial cable up to 500 meters in length. Typically, a thick Ethernet network is composed of a main cable segment, or "spine," with additional segments, or attached to the main cable segment through repeaters, Computers are generally attached to the rib ments, but may also be attached to the spine segment.

Thick Ethemet network connections

are made through AUI drop cables.

Ihe

AUI

drop cable can be up to 50 meters in length. One end of the drop cable is attached to the AUI port on the Ethernet adapter The other end of the drop cable is attached to the thick Ethemet cable segment through a transceiver (See Figure 23)

"ribs,"

seg-

67

CHARACTERISTICS

THICK ETHERNET

68

Maximum Cable Segment Length Maximum Segments In-Une Network Span with Repeaters MAU Attachments Per Segment Adapter Port Selection - W3 Cable Type Minimum Node Spacing

Table 9. Thick Ethernet Network Characteristics

500 meters 3 (+two repeater links) 2500 meters

100

AUI Port Rugged/Insulated Trunk Coaxial

2.5 meters (between tap marks)

Unshielded Twisted Pair

Follow the instructions in this section The twisted-pair network port on the

to connect your ElitelGT and ElitelS Combo adapter to and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network port.

Ethernet adapter board is a modular, RJ-45 eight-pin socket.

the twisted-pair network interface

cable has a mating, RJ-45 pin modular the function of each pin.

plug.

Each

end of

type,

eight-

Table 10 defines

1 OBaseT Twisted-Pair Interconnection

The following items are required to interconnect the network computers to

a

1 OBaseT

• A twisted-pair interface cable for each computer

• A local concentrator for interconnecting computers or a wall jack

wired for 10BaseT twisted-pair cable that leads to a concentrator

in a wiring closet.

twisted-pair networic

1.

Insert the modular plug at one end

of the interface cable into the .

RJ-45 twisted-pair wire networi( port at the rear of the computer

2.

Attach the other end of the

face cable to an input port of 1

OBasel-compatible concentrator

inter-.

a

link Status

When the computer has been con-, nected to a concentrator port and both systems are powered the connection by observing the green link integrity above the twisted-pair network port on

the adapter status light is off, it is assumed that you are usingcoaxial and that port will be enabled. When a valid connection exists, the link status LEDs at the adapter board and at the concentrator are lit. If the

LED

indicator provided

board.

LEDs

are not lit, and the

on,

verify

If the link^

69

computer

and

concentrator are powered on, check the modular plug connection at the adapter board and

at the concentrator

and

all wiring.

The polarity status LED is ON if the

polarity of the twisted pair receive

wires is normal. It is

OFF

if the

polarity is reversed. The adapter will

automatically correct for reversed

polarity.

Using Existing Phone

Cable

The existing telephone wiring in your

building can be used for network interconnection if the wiring meets mum standards and any wall jacks are wired correctly Before starting the installation,

verify that all twisted-pair

wires meet the requirements

70

mini-

described in Appendix A "Networi(

Components and Setup".

The existing telephone wiring may consist of a separate eight-conductor, twisted-paircable routed to each wall jack, or it may consist of dozens of twisted-pair conductors in a cable

bundle.. If a cable bundle is

Wire

Pair

1 1 •

2 2 . .

3 3

4

• 4

orange/white band white/orange band

green/white band

white/green band

used,

Color Code

blue/white band white/blue band

solid gray

solid orange

the

Table 10. Example Color & Wire-Pair Configuration

conductors for

each

phone line have been separated from the bundle and attached to the wall jack: .

In either

case,

the an-angement of

twisted-pairs at the wall jack in a typi-

cal telephone installation is usually

not acceptable for network signal transmissions. The two twisted-wire

Modular Wall

Function

network signals network signals

telephone telephone

Pin Number

2 1

6 3

4 5

8 7

pairs required for network signals must be wired to the wall jack in the following arrangement:

Pair 1 - attach to pins 1 and 2, Pair 2 - attach to pins 3 and 6,

The twisted-wire pairs for telephone signals (if used) are attached to the remaining pins,

Detemnine which conductors are twisted together, record the wire colors for each pair and note the pin to which each wire is

attached.

For example, an eight-condijctor cable may have the color

and

wire-pair

configuration shown in Table-10.

Networic interconnections are usually made in a wiring closet.

You must be able to identify and

separate the conductors which are

canning networic signals from the

conductors that are used for telephone operation,

Ihe color code and wire-

pair arrangement of telephone cable

will vary from one manufacturer to

another

Interface Cable Wiring

The twisted-pair interface cable

provided has an eight-pin modular plug at each end that mates with the twisted-pair network port adapter boardand with an RJ-45 modular wall jack. If your own interface cables to.use as dedicated networi< wiring, or as extension cables, refer to Figure 18 for wiring infonnation.

on

you

are making

the LAN

Pair 4

Pairs Pair 2 ; 1

Pain

RN NO.

^eaeaeaeanaeaeas^

PIN NO.

Figure 18. Interface Cable Wiring

Wiring Closet Termination

If you are using the existing wiring in the building, concentrators are typically mounted inside the wiring closet, where the telephone conductors are terminated at a wiring panel. A ment of twisted-pair wire is attached . to the conductors from each network computer

seg-

71

Pair 4

Pairs Pair 2 Pain

at the termination panel and plugged intOa concentrator port. Refer to the notes conductors used for network signals.

If installing a new network wire pairs for'each computer may be attached directly to an RJ-45 plug and connected to a concentrator port. The wire pairs may also be terminated at a wiring panel (or other temiination device) and then connected to a

1 OBaseT twisted-pair wire segment that has an

RJ-45 plug at one end. Connect each

set of twisted-pair wires to a

centrator port in the same manner

Most concentrator manufacturers pro-

vide a means for connecting

centrators in a daisy-chain fashion.

Refer to the concentrator's installation

guide for specific information.

you

made to identify the .

cable,

the

concentrator port through a

con-

72

Concentrators

The Ethernet adapter when used with twisted-pair cable must always nect to a concentrator. This results in a star-wired networic with the centrator at the center of the star The Ethemet adapter is compatible with 10BaseT concentrators from a variety of vendors such as SynOptics

Communications, David Systems, Net-

Worth,

and Cabletron,

Ihe Ethernet adapter is also com-

patible with the AT&T and Hewlett

Packard "StarLAN 10" twisted-pair signalling method by using software setup.

con-

Using StarLAN 10

Concentrators

AT&T and Hewlett Packard StarLAN

10

compatible adapters operate over

StarLAN-type wiring and use 10 Mbps

Ethernet speeds and protocols, but

original StarLAN 10 products did not

provide the Link Integrity feature ror..

quired by the lOBasel

Ethernet 10Basel.adapter can operate with StarLAN 10 products that

do

not

have Link

ing that

you

disable the Link Integrity test function on the adapter able the Link Integrity test function, run the software setup program and select Link_lnt = D.

Note:

If the thin Ethemet (BNC) connection is tion must

used,

be

turned off (Linkjnt = D).

standard.

jntegrity provid-

the Link_lnt op-

To

Your

dis-

Standard Data Rate Maximum length of connecting cable between

a computer and concentrator

Maximum number of (computers) nodes per network

Twisted pair cable

Table 11. Unshielded Twisted Pair Network Characteristics

IEEE 802.3 lOBaseT 10 Mbits per second

lOOm 1024

AT&T

D-inside

wire (DIW&PDS),

IBM Type 3

73

Troubleshooting

75

Using DIAGNOSE

Troubleshooting

for

This section explains what to do your Ethemet adapter

ing.

Ihe diagnostic program provided the software diskette can be used conjunction with this infonnation

assist

you

in

locating the source

problem

if

the installed adapter does not mn properly tion that will pinpoint a specific problem has also been listed here for your convenience.

with running DIAGNOSE, please see the "Diagnostic" section in this

manual.

Before mnning DIAGNOSE, make sure

that the adapter is completely seated

in the computer's expansion slot, and no cables inside the computer are loose.

If

is

Ihe

Main Menu op-

you are not familiar

if

not function-

on

in

to

of

a

76

DIAGNOSE: Basic Adapter Test

If allthe other workstations

nected to the server are working properiy and your workstation is the only one affected, the problem

probably in the hardware or software

of the adapter

utility verifies

PC

are operational.

If the diagnostic Basic Adapter Test

passes, the hardware operating properly the most common hardware problem

is that another device is conflicting with the Ethernet adapter

you

just installed. This

if

the network card and

If

con-

is

probably

the test fails,

DIAGNOSE:

If

you

are having a problem with the hardware configuration, you can check this option figuration information received from the board.

Before attempting figuration conflict, review the section in this manual on avoiding configuration conflicts. Also review the sysmap.doc file driver diskette for up-to-date information on the normal configuration set-

tings

of

done

this,

tion for your Ethemet adapter

Set

Configuration

to

see what

to

resolve a

on

the software

all boards. Once you have

choose another configura-

is

con-

being

con-

DIAGNOSE: Imtiate/Respond to Messages

If Other workstations are a Iso affected,

the source ofthe problem is the cabling or file server This utility will check the networic cabling.

1.

To

determine whether the problem

is the cabling or the file

server,

run the diagnostic program using remote loopback between two nodes. If the remote loopback test passes without errors, the problem

is probably the file cabling.

If the test fails the prob-

server,

not the

lem is probably the cabling.

2.

Check the cable connection to

other

computers.

In an Ethemet network using thin cable, check the computers that are daisy chained to the computer

you

are

troubleshooting. In an Ethemet

network using thick cable, check the drop cable connection at the transceiver

3, If

you

think

you

have a cabling

problem,

try splitting segments to isolate the cable defect, or replace the cable with one known to be

good,

. i

4,

Verify that the network cable is

securely attached to either the BNC,

AUI,

or

UTP

port,

5, If the BNC or AUI port is used,

verify that 50 ohm cable

ter-

minators are installed as required.

Terminators must be 50 ohm im-

pedance (within 2%) or en;ors may occur Temninators are installed at both ends of every cable segment.

6, Make sure that the interconnect-

ing cables meet

IEEE

standard

requirements.

77

Network Operating Software Problems

If the problem is not found in the . hardware, then check the software;

1,

Make sure that

quired software drivers from the driver diskette as instructed in the documentation included with your

networking software,

2,

If you are using Novell NetWare,

type the following at the DOS

prompt:

you

copied any re-

ipxi

This enables you to verify that -

• The driver propriate for the type of adapter you have,

• The driver is the latest version, (You can verify the version number with your dealer)

you

are using is ap-

78

If running ipx i does not uncover a problem, nical assistance.

If you are using a driver other than the Novell driver settings match the actual net adapter setting as specified in the

install.doc file provided with the driver-

ROM Device

Prior to troubleshooting an installed

ROM device, verify that the adapter,

cabling,

If you are still experiencing difficul-

ties,

1.

contact your dealer for

driver,

verify the software

and file server are woricing.

then check the ROM device,

If a ROM device is installed on the

adapter, verify that the ROM device is correct for the computer

system and networic software you

are using. Make sure that every

tech-

Ether-

-

pin on the

firmly in the socket..

2,

Verify the boot image files have

been installed properiy server as specified operating system documentation,.

ROM

device is seated

by

on

the file

the networic

Technical Assistance

You

can get assistance with installing your Ethemet adapter by calling your dealer Before calling for technical help,

be prepared to supply the follow-

ing information:

1,

Computer system manufacturer

and model, BIOS manufacturer, BIOS date, system clock memory size, monitor type monochrome, high resolution, etc), parallel),

2,

DOS

manufacturer and version, software driver driver file size and date,

3, Applications software name,

manufacturer, version, and date.

BIOS

version,

speed,

and printer type (serial or

version,

network software

version,

CPU

bus speed,

(color,.

software

type,

4,

Contents of the AUTOEXECBAT

and CONFIG.SYS files in the root directory of the computer(s) having

problems,

5, Error codes or messages displayed

by diagnostic programs, network operating system, or applications software.

6, The type of interconnecting cable

used (please be specific) resistance value of terminators installed.

7, Types of LAN adapters used in the

network. The configuration parameters (I/O address, nel,

RAM size and base address, ROM size LAN adapter(s) having problems,

8, Other option boards and functions

installed in the computer

and

base address) of the

and

IRQ

and

the

chan-

their

configuration parameters (I/O address,

IRQ level, RAM size and base address, address). Possible option boards include; graphics adapters, mouse controllers, extended memory boards, tape controllers, modems, other LAN adapters, and printer controllers,

9, Type of concentrator used in a

twisted pair network (manufacturer and model number).

ROM

size and base

79

80

Appendices

81

Appendix A

Network Components and Setup

The components specified in this section, sembled

dealer.

reference purposes only: equivalent products from other manufacturers may

be used.

as well as precut and

cables,

The manufacturers listed are for

are available from your

preas-

82

The following components make up an Ethernet network and are used with the Eliteie, Elite 161 and Elite16 Combo adapters unless otherwise specified. and 3 in the "Introduction" section of this manual for specific adapter port

references.

LAN adapter - A LAN adapter is the interface between the computer and the networic

adapter has three types of networic

ports.

• The

• The BNC port is used for direct thin

Please see Figures 1,2,

cable.

Your Ethernet

UTP

port is used for lOBaseT unshielded twisted pair connection,

(Eliteiei

Ethernet networic connection, (Eliteie and Eliteie Combo)

and

Elite16 Combo)

• The

AUI

port is used for connecting a transceiver to a thick Ethernet network using thick cable or any Ethemet medium, (ElitelB, Eliteiei and Eliteie Combo)

Repeater - A repeater is used to nect cable segments together The repeater retimes and transmits data signals as they pass from one

ment to another Single port and multiport repeaters are available for coaxial or fiber optic cable.

Transceiver -

is used to connect thick Ethemet coaxial cable. Transceivers are also available for connection to thin Ethernet, twisted-pair, and fiber-optic cable.

An

external transceiver

AUI

drop-cables to

con-

seg-

Thin Ethemet Cable and Components

charge

(ESD).

221586-1.

AMP part number is

Thick Ethemet Cable and Components

Ihe following infonnation pertains to the Eliteie and Eliteie Combo adapters,

BNC'T' connector - Used to attach the Ethernet adapter to thin Ethernet cable:

Cable terminator - A terminator with 50

ohm

nominal impedance must be installed at each end of every cable segment, A thin Ethernet temninator has a BNC coaxial connector. Coaxial 50 ohm BNC plug terminator Anixter part number is 073989.

"T"

connector cover - A plastic "clam-

shell"

cover which insulates the BNC

"I"

connector from electrostatic dis-

Thin Ethernet cahlfi (RG58 A/U or C/U coaxial cable) - Stranded tinned cop-

per, 50 ohm nominal impedance, for use with BNC-type coaxial connec-

tors.

The Beiden part numbers for cable only are 9907 and 89907 (plenum rated).

Note:

Coaxial cable designated RG58 U is similar in appearance to RG58 A/U cable but does not comply with the

IEEE

thin Ethernet standard.

The following information pertains to the Eliteiei and Eliteie Combo adapters.

AUI drop-cable - The interface cable between the Ethemet adapter and a

MAU attached to the trunk coaxial cable or other thick Ethemet medium. The drop-cable has a 15-pin AUI nector at each end and may be up to 50 meters in length. Ihe Beiden part

numbers for cable only are 89901 (plenum rated).

Cable tenninator - A terminating

resistor with 50 ohm nominal im-

pedance must be installed at each

end of every trunk coaxial cable

ment. A thick Ethernet terminator has

9901

con-

and

seg-

83

an

N-type

coaxial connector Anixter

part number

DB-15 AUI connector- Used

is

080870.

at

each endof the AUI drop-cable. Anixter part numbers are 081424 (female, solder type), 080867 (slide lock), 081425 (male, solder type), 080868 (locking post).

Figure

A-1

shows the

locations

for the male connector. The pin locations for the female are this,

of

the AUI connector has been

shorted

to fuse will open the voltage from approximately one hour from the short circuit

the

mirror image

ground, a thermistor type

the

circuit and remove

13:

It

requires

the

time

is

removed

for

the

of

thermistor

13.

to

restore the +12 volts

to

Thick Ethemet cable (Ethemet tmnk

coaxial cable) - Solid tinned-copper conductors, ings, with Beiden part numbers

2.5

meter tap-in maric-

50 ohm nominal impedance,

N-type

coaxial connectors.

for

The

cable only

are 9880 and 89880 (plenum rated).

84

No Connection No Connection

DC Power Common

Data In A

Data In Shield

Data Out A

Control In A

Control In Shield

No Connection Power Shield

DC Power + Data In B Data Out Shield Data Out B Control In B

Protective Ground

(Shell)

Figure A-1. Mail AUI Ccmnector Pin Functions

Unshielded Twisted Pair

Cable

Ihe following infonnation pertains to the Eliteiei and Eliteie Combo adapters.

•

Unshielded,

(2 pairs)

• 22,24, or

• Characteristic impedance of 85 to 110 ohms at 10 MHz

• Maximum attenuation of 11.5 dB/100 meters at 10 MHz

• Maximum attentuation of 7.2 dB/100 meters at 5 MHz

• RJ-45 modular 0037,

• Crimper equivalent

twisted-wire pairs

26

gauge

plugs:

or equivalent

tool:

Molex 11-01-0026 or

Molex 90075-

RJ-45 modular wall socket:

Molex

95015-0003. or equivalem

Note;

Telephone-type cable common-

ly known as "silver

satin"

is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Silver satin cable is flat in shape and typically has a silver

vinyl jacket. Use of silver satin cable can cause a false data collision on the networic.

AT&T

D-lnside 4-Pair/Non-Plenum 4-Pair/Plenum

25-Pair/Non-Plenum 25-Pair/Plenum

6-Pair

Twisted

2-Pair

Twisted

4-Pair

Twisted

Table

A-1.

Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable

Wire (DIW

IBM

Type

and

PDS)

DIW

4/24

Wl 000 C-Plenum4R1000 DIW 25/24 C-4'lenum25R1000

Beiden - 9566 Beiden-9562 Data Set Cable Company - 2404

3

Rl

000

85

Appendix

B

Specifications

EUTE16

ADAPTER:

General

Hardware compatibility;

Software compatibility

Standards supported;

I/O

base address; 200

Intermpt request channel: RAM buffer size:

RAM buffer base address; RAM base above 1 Mbyte: RAM speed: 100

86

. . .

IBM PC,

Channel PS/2, and compatible

computers.

....

NetWare, LAN Manager (DOS,

OS/2), LAN Server, DECnet-DOS/PCSA, DEC Pathworks, TCP/IP PC/NFS, UNIX, Xenix and others.

....

16

IEEE 802.3 10Base2,10Base5

and Ethernet Version 2, Extended Length Option

. .

IRQ2/9,

. .

80000

. .

100000

XI AI

non-Micro

OS/2 Extended Edition,

to

3E0 (hex)

3,4, 5,

7,10,11

Kbytes

to

FEOOO

(hex)

to

FFCOOO

(hex)

ns

or 15

ROM window size: ROM base address: 80000 ROM type: 27512 (200ns)

16

Kbytes

to

FCOOO

(hex)

Electrical

Power (adapter only): 5 Power (external transceiver): . -H12VDC,

VDC,

1.1 Amps, max.

0.5

Amps, max.

Environmental

Operating temperature

(ambient): 0°C/32°Fto55°C/13rF Storage temperature: -20°C/-4°Fto70°C/158°F

Operating humidity: 10% Storage humidity: 5%

to

90% (non-condensing)

to

95% (non-condensing)

Physical

Height (without bracket): Length (without bracket):

. . . 3.90 . . . 6.3

inches (9.906 cm)

inches (16.15 cm)

ELITE

16T

ADAPTER:

General

Hardware compatibility:

Software compatibility

Standards supported: IEEE 802.3 10Base5and

I/O

base address; 200to3E0(hex)

Intermpt request channel: RAM buffer size:

RAM buffer base address: RAM base above 1 Mbyte: RAM speed: 100

...

. . . .

. .

..:...

. .

IBM PC, XT,

Channel PS/2, and compatible

computers.

NetWare, LAN Manager (DOS,

OS/2), LAN Server. DECnet-DOS/PCSA, DEC Pathworks, TCP/IR PC/NFS, UNIX, Xenix and others.

lOBasel Ethernet Version

1RQ2/9,

.16

Kbytes

80000

. .

100000

ns

AI

non-Micro

OS/2 Extended Edition,

3,4, 5,

7,10,11

to

FCOOO

(hex)

to

FFCOOO

(hex)

or 15

2

ROM window size: ROM base address; 80000 ROM type; 27512 (200ns)

16

Kbytes

to

FCOOO

(hex)

Electrical

Power (adapter only); Power (external transceiver): .+12 VDC, 0.5 Amps,

5

VDC,

1.1

Amps, max.

max.

Environmenttd

Operating temperature (ambient): 0°C/32°Fto55°C/13rF

Storage temperature: -20°C/-4°Fto70°C/158°F

Operating humidity: 10% Storage humidity: 5%

to

90% (non-condensing)

to

95% (non-condensing)

Physical

Height (without bracket): Length (without bracket):

. ,

,3,90 inches (9,906

. . .6.3

inches (16.15 cm)

cm)

87

EUTE16T COMBO

ADAPTER:

General

Hardware compatibility:

Software compatibility

Standards supported:

1/0

base address: 200

Intermpt request channel: RAM buffer size:

RAM buffer base address: RAM base above 1 Mbyte: RAM speed: 100

, . .

IBM PC,

Channel PS/2, and compatible computers.

. , . .

....

16

NetWare, LAN Manager (DOS,

OS/2), LAN Server, DECnet-DOS/PCSA, DEC Pathworks, TCP/IP PC/NFS, UNIX, Xenix and others.

IEEE 802,3 lOBasel 10Base2

10Base5, Ethernet Version

, ,

IRQ2/9,3,4,

, ,

80000

. .

100000

XI AI

non-Micro

OS/2 Extended Edition,

to

3E0 (hex)

5,

7,10,11

Kbytes

to

FCOOO

(hex)

to

FFCOOO

(hex)

ns

and

2

or 15

ROM window jize: ROM base address; 80000 ROM type;

16

2751

Kbytes

to

FCOOO

(hex)

Electrical

Power (adapter only); 5

Power (external

transceiver); . +12

VDC,

1,0 Amps, max,

+12VDC, 0,1 Amps, max.

VDC,

0,5

Amps,

max.

Envirorunental

Operating temperature (ambient): 0°C/32°Fto55°C/13rF

Storage temperature; -20°C/-4°Fto70°C/158°F Operating humidity: 10% Storage humidity; 5%

to

90% (non-condensing)

to

95% (non-condensing)

Physical

Height (without bracket);

, , . 3.90 inches (9.906 cm)

88

Length (without bracket):

. . .6.3

inches (16.15 cm)

Appeiidix C

System Configuration Chart

For

future reference, record the

figuration parameters for

each

con-

board in your computer in the spaces provided in the System Configuration Chart. The first row shows the recommended Ethernet adapter settings. Write down the name of the option board,

the expansion slot it occupies,

the interrupt level

(IRQ),

and the memory space reserved for the board. For information on option boards that are already installed in your computer, consult the user instructions provided with

them,

or ask your dealer for as-

sistance.

Board

Ethemet Adapter

Board

VO

Address

280

(hex)

VO

Address

IRQ

3

iim

RAM Base

Address

DOOOO

RAM Base

Address

ROM Base

Addims

D8000

ROM Base

Address

Slot*

Slo»'

Slot*

89

Index

-Adapter Configuration, 23 Configuration

B Basic Adapter

.

Initiate Test

Responder,

Boot

ROM

See

ROM

Cabling

Eliteie Eliteie Combo Eliteiei

Components

Eliteie Eliteie Eliteiei

Parameters, 24

Test,

39 .

Messages, 40

40

Adapter,

Adapter, Combo, 82

Adapter,

and

Setup

Adapter,

83

83-85

82

83-85

Concentrators

StarLAN

Configuration

Avoiding Configuration Software Configuration

Diagnostics

Basic Adapter exit Initiate test Introduction, 34 Main Respond Set Configuration, 37 Set Starting

Features, 7

10,72

to

operating

Messages, 40

Menu, 37

to

Test

Configuration

the Diagnostics, 34 .

Eliteie

Adapter,

Conflicts, 18

Procedure, 29

Test,

39

system, 42

Messages, 40

Menu, 37

7

Eliteie Combo Eliteiei

Adapter,

1/0

Base

Address,

1/0

Common Device

Installation

Quick Adapter Steps

for Installing, 18

IRQ

Levels

of

Common

Jumper Settings

Factory Jumper W1,23-28 W2.23

- 25

W3,25

Adapter,

19

Installation, 13

Settings, 23

8

Ports, 20

Devices, 22

91

M

U\N

Driver Configurations Menu, 45 - 46 -

47

- 48 - 50

LAN Software Installation

V2.2,45

Generating Server for NetWare 386

V3.11,53

Generating Workstation for NetWare

286 V2.2,49

386V3.n,54

LAN Software Supported, 44 LED Indicators, 8

- 51

Driver Installation, 44

Generating Server for NetWarevoo ..

Generating Workstation for NetWare

Introduction, 44 Loading LAN Manager Loading NetWare 286 V2.2,45 Loading NetWare 386 V3.11,53 Loading

ODI

Workstation, 51

V2.0,

55

92

Memory

Memory Management Conflicts, 22 RAM Used by Various Devices, 21

N

NetWare

Generating a Network Server, 53 Generating a Woricstation

Networic Components and Setup, 82

ODI Woricstation Installation, 51-53

Ports

AUI,

66 - 77

BNC,

62 - 77

UTP 69 - 77

Shell,

45

Quick Installation & Configuration Instmctions, 14

RAM

Base

Address,

Buffer Base Address, 86 - 87 - 88

Buffer

Size,

Device Usage, 21 Repeater, 82 ROM

Address Range, 88

Base

Address,

Installing/Inserting, 58

Setup Options

Configuration Options

Setup Program

Adapter Configuration, 28

19

86-87-88

59-86-87-88

Table,

31

Command Line Method, 30 Interactive Method, 30

Software Configuration Procedure

See Configuration

Specifications

Eliteie Adapter, 86 Eliteiei Adapter, 87 Eliteiei Combo Adapter, 88

StarLAN,

System Configuration Chart, 89

Thick Ethernet

Thick Ethemet (Eliteie, 161 and 16

Combo)

Thin Ethernet

72

Cable and Components, 83 Cable Segments, 67

Networic Characteristics, 68

Cable Connections, 66

Cable and Components, 83 Networic Characteristics, 65

Thin Ethemet (Eliteie & Eliteie Combo)

Cable Connections, 62

Thin Ethernet (Eliteie & Elite16Combo)

Interconnecting Thin and Thick, 64

Troubleshooting, 75

Diagnostic Program, 76 ROM Device, 78

U

Unshielded Twisted Pair

Cable Specifications, 85 Unshielded Twisted Pair (Eliteiei & 16 Combo)

Interconnection, 69 Interface Cable Wiring, 71 Link Status, 69 Using Existing Phone

Cable,

70

93

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