Transition Networks TNIC-1500-AF, TNIC-1500TA2, TNIC-1500-TF, TNIC-PCI-T, TNIC-1500T User Manual
For assistance in installing, using, or
maintaining the TRANSITION Networks
TNIC Adapter Card, contact
TRANSITION Networks Technical
Support
at:
(800) 260-1312
or contact your local distributor.
7355.B
(TNIC-1500T, TNIC-1500TA2, TNIC-1500-TF,
TNIC-1500-AF, TNIC-PCI-T)
TNIC Adapter Card
TNIC ADAPTER CARD
SPECIFICATIONS
Standards
IEEE 802.2, 802.3
Physical
Dimensions
4.80" X 2.77" X 0.95" (122mm x 70mm x 24mm)
MTBF
TNIC-1500T 2,300,000 hours
TNIC-1500TA2 1,660,000 hours
TNIC-1500-TF 762,000 hours
TNIC-1500- AF 762,000 hours
TNIC-1500-PCI-T 1,179,000 hours
Environment
Temperature: 0-50°C (32° to 122° F )
Humidity 10-90%, non condensing
Altitude 0-10,000 feet
Warranty
2 years
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10Base2 Cable Specifications
The physical characteristics of the 10Base2 cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3
10Base2 specifications.
Cable Characteristics:
Cable type: Stranded Coaxial RG58 (ThinNet)
Impedance: 50 Ω @ 10 MHz
Mutual Capacitance: 24 pF/ft ±20% @ 10 MHz
Maximum Cable Length
: 185 meters (610 feet)
Maximum number network connections:30
Minimum distance between connections: 0.5 meters (1.6 feet)
Terminate 10Base2 cable at one end using a 50 ohm terminator and at the
other end using a 50 ohm terminator grounded to earth ground.
10BaseT Cable and Connector Specifications
The physical characteristics of the 10BaseT cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3
10BaseT specifications.
10BaseT Cable Characteristics:
Category 3 wire or better is required; category 5 wire is recommended. Either
shielded twisted pair (STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) can be used. DO
NOT USE FLAT OR SILVER SATIN WIRE.
Category 3:
Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 28 dB/1000’ @ 10 MHz
Differential Characteristic Impedance 100 Ω ±10% @ 10 MHz
Category 5:
Gauge 24 to 22 AWG
Attenuation 20 dB/1000’ @ 10 MHz
Differential Characteristic Impedance 100 Ω ±10% @ 10 MHz
Maximum Cable Length: 100 meters (330 feet)
10BaseT Connector Characteristics:
The two active pairs in a 10BaseT network are pins 1 & 2 and pins 3 & 6. Use
only dedicated wire pairs (such as blue/white & white/blue, orange/white &
white/orange) for the active pins. 10BaseT cable for unlike devices (such as
hub to terminal device) must be configured as straight through; 10BaseT cable
for like devices (such as hub to hub or terminal device to terminal device) must
be configured as crossover.
Twisted
Pair #1
Twisted
Pair #2
Crossover Cable
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
Twisted
Pair #1
Twisted
Pair #2
Straight Through Cable
1
2
3
6
CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR
CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE
NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result
in damage to the public telephone network.
Compliance Information
UL Listed
C-UL Listed (Canada)
CISPR/EN55022 Class A
FCC Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.
Canadian Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for
digital apparatus set out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
European Regulations
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Copyright Restrictions
© 1995, 1996 TRANSITION Networks Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any
form or by any means – graphic, electronic, or mechanical – without written
permission from TRANSITION Networks Inc.
Trademark Notice
All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes
Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die
jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie
91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen
einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TNIC Adapter Cards/Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The TNIC Family of Adapter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
LED Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
TNIC Adapter Cards INSTALL Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
INSTALL Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
INSTALL Automatic Card Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . .7
INSTALLCustom Card Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
INSTALL TNIC Driver Installation Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
INSTALL Diagnostics Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2 SITE CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unpacking TNIC Adapter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting Jumpers on 1500-x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing TNIC Adapter Card in PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installing Configuration and Driver Software in PC . . . . . . .17
Connecting Cable to TNIC Adapter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4 OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Technical Support Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
POLICY AND PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ETHERNET CABLE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
TNIC ADAPTER CARD SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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ETHERNET CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
AUI Cable and Connector Specifications
The cable is a special 4-pair individually shielded with an overall braided
shield.
Maximum AUI Cable Length: 50 meters (165 feet)
AUI Connector Characteristics:
AUI Port: Male DB-15 with locking posts.
AUI Connection: Cable shell must be grounded.
Connector Legend: 1 Logic Ref. 6 Power Return 11 Logic Ref
2 Collision+ 7 N/C 12 Receive
3 Transmit+ 8 Logic Ref. 13 Power
4 Logic Ref. 9 Collision-- 14 Logic Ref.
5 Receive+ 10 Transmit- 15 N/C
10BaseFL Cable and Connector Specifications
The physical characteristics of the 10BaseFL cable must meet or exceed IEEE
802.3 10BaseFL specifications.
10BaseFL Cable Characteristics:
Fiber Optic Cable Recommended: 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
Optional: 100/140 µm multimode fiber
85/125 µm multimode fiber
50/125 µm multimode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power: Average power: -15.0 dBm
Peak power:-12.0 dBm ±1dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity: Average sensitivity: -27.4 dBm
Bit error rate: ≤10
-10
Maximum Cable Length: 2000 meters (6500 feet)
10BaseFL Connector Characteristics:
ST type connectors (SMA type available upon request)
10Base5 Cable and Connector Specifications
The physical characteristics of the 10Base5 cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3
10Base5 specifications.
10Base5 Cable Characteristics:
Cable type: RG8 Solid Coaxial (ThickNet)
Impedance: 50 Ω @ 10 MHz
Capacitance: 26pF/ft
Maximum Cable Length: 500 meters (1650 feet)
Maximum number network connections: 100
Minimum distance between connections: 2.5 meters (8.2 feet)
Terminate 10Base5 cable at one end using a 50 ohm terminator and at the
other end using a 50 ohm terminator grounded to earth ground.
Maximum number of terminal devices on Ethernet network: 1024
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1. INTRODUCTION
This guide is intended for the system or network administrator
responsible for installing and monitoring a TRANSITION Networks
TNIC Adapter Card. A working knowledge of local area network (LAN)
operations, including familiarity with communications protocols used
on interconnected LANs, is assumed.
TNIC Adapter Cards/Software
The TRANSITION Networks TNIC Family of Adapter Cards (TNIC1500T, TNIC-1500TA2, TNIC-1500-TF, TNIC-1500-AF, TNIC-PCI-T),
provides an integrated hardware/software interface between a PC and
various 802.3 Ethernet compliant media.
Driven by software installed in the PC in which the adapter card is
installed, the TNIC Adapter Card provides connection to the following
Ethernet media:
• 10BaseT
• 10Base2
• 10Base5
• 10BaseFL
TN’s total liability in connection with the products and installation thereof to
all persons and from all causes in the aggregate whether in contract, tort, or
strict liability shall not exceed the amount paid to TN for the product directly
related to the alleged damage. However, in no event shall TN have any
liability to a customer or any third party with respect to a product
manufactured in accordance with customer’s specifications.
C. Return Procedure
Before TN item(s) can be returned, a Credit Return Authorization (CRA),
Return Material Authorization (RMA), or Material Repair Authorization
(MRA)number must be obtained from TRANSITION Networks (TN) or the
distributor of origin.
Locate the serial number(s) of the item(s) to be returned. From the item serial
number, TN or the distributor will verify the return status and provide the
appropriate number to the End User. The three types of return numbers are
listed below:
• A Credit Return Authorization (CRA) number can only be requested from
your distributor. This CRA number will only be issued to distributors for
item(s) within 90 days from the original ship date. Under no
circumstances will a CRA number be issued directly to the End User. The
return item(s) must be shipped freight prepaid, by the End User or the
Distributor to TN.
• A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number can be requested from TN
or your distributor. This RMA number is only issued for item(s) after 90
days from the original ship date but prior to the expiration of the warranty
period. The return item(s) must be shipped freight prepaid, by the End
User or Distributor, to the TN address below:
TRANSITION Networks Inc.
6475 City West Parkway
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
TRANSITION Networks will repair or replace the unit, at its discretion,
and cover the cost of the return freight to the distributor or End User who
was issued the RMA number.
• A Material Repair Authorization (MRA) number can be requested from TN
or your distributor. This MRA number is only issued for out-of-warranty
item(s). The return item(s) must be shipped freight prepaid, by the End
User, to the TN address above. The sender will be contacted by TN after
the item(s) have been received, inspected, and a cost estimate of the
repair has been determined. The repair charges may be billed, with
approval, through your distributor or prepaid/C.O.D. basis through the
End User. In either case, charges will include freight, both ways, and
repair charges.
The return authorization number is only valid for 60 days from the date of
issuance. Please list this number on the outside of the carton and/or packing
list. Include a copy of the original invoice or packing slip to expedite
processing.
D. Restocking Fee
All returns for credit must be received in the same condition as originally
shipped. If TN determines that a returned product is damaged due to improper
packaging or if the item is functional and returned because of customer error,
inability to use, etc., TN reserves the right to charge a minimum 15% ($10.00
minimum per item) restocking fee, the payment of which is a condition
precedent to the repair and/or return of the product.
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The TNIC Family of Adapter Cards
The naming convention for the TRANSITION Networks TNIC Series
1500 Adapter Cards identifies the connectors:
T = twisted pair (10BaseT) 2 = thinet (10Base2)
A = AUI (connects to 10Base5) F = fiber (10BaseFL)
In installations of TNIC Adapter Cards with more than one media
connector, only one connector (site-selectable using jumpers) can be
active at a time.
TNIC-PCI-T
TNIC-1500-AF
TNIC-1500-TF
TNIC-1500TA2
TNIC-1500T
Policy And Procedure
A. Limited Warranty
TRANSITION Networks (TN) warrants, for a period of two years (with the
exclusion of five years for passive balun products) from the date of shipment to
the original purchaser and at the original point of installation, that products of
TN’s design will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and in
conformity with TN’s specifications. TN’s sole warranty with respect to products
manufactured or assembled by TN in accordance with a customer’s
specifications is a two year warranty that such goods conform to such
specifications. These warranties do not extend to goods that have been subject
to alterations, misuse, accident, tampering, improper maintenance, improper
installation or abuse.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS
ASSEMBLED BY TN, AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TN DOES NOT
MAKE AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES (EXCEPT TITLE), EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF
DESCRIPTION, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR NON-INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTY BASED UPON PRIOR
WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUCH PRODUCTS
MADE BY TN, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES.
B. Limitations and Exclusions
If customer believes any goods sold hereunder are defective pursuant to the
warranty and within the warranty period set forth above, the customer must
notify TN within such period. TN will promptly issue a return form for such
goods. Upon receipt of the form, customer is to promptly return the allegedly
defective goods at customer’s expense and shipped prepaid to your distributor or
TN (refer to the next subsection C, Return Procedure).
No goods will be accepted for return unless a prior return form is obtained from
TN, freight charges have been prepaid by customer. TN or the distributor shall,
at its option, either (i) repair such goods free of charge if warranty within two
years, (ii) repair such goods at a minimum of $200 (Two Hundred dollars) per
item if warranty expired, (iii) replace such goods free of charge, or (iv) accept
the return of such goods and credit current price therefore to the customer.
THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. IN NO
EVENT SHALL TN BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF ANY
WARRANTY, FOR BREACH OR REPUDIATION OF ANY OTHER TERM OR
CONDITION OF SALE, FOR NEGLIGENCE , ON THE BASIS OF STRICT
LIABILITY, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TN
IS INFORMED BY CUSTOMER OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN
ADVANCE OF THIS SALE.
The sole purpose of this remedy shall be to provide the customer with the
replacement or repair of non-conforming goods in the manner provided here-in.
This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose
so long as TN is willing and able to repair or replace the non-conforming goods
or refund the purchase price therefore in the manner provided herein.
TN reserves the right to inspect products claimed to be defective under warranty
either at the customer’s location or at TN's plant. TN assumes no liability for
labor charges incidental to the adjustment, service, repairing, removal or
replacement of the product or other costs, or the expense of repairs made
outside of its factory except when made pursuant to TN's prior written consent.
All returns must be received in the same condition as the original shipment.
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