ZNYX ZX345Q, ZX348Q, ZX346Q User Manual

ZX340Q SERIES USER GUIDE

Fast Ethernet Adapters for PCI Systems

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ZNYX Networks
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ZX340Q Series User Guide

Document # DC0139-02
January 28, 2002

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual includes the installation, troubleshooting, and reference data for the ZX340Q
Series Ethernet adapters. See the ZNYX Networks data sheet for product specifications.

All documentation for ZNYX Networks products, including data sheets, release notes and
user guides are available for downloading from the ZNYX Networks web site
(www.znyx.com). Documentation files are supplied in PDF format so your system requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and read the documentation (www.adobe.com).

For help configuring an application-specific driver, download the corresponding driver user
guide.

ZX340Q Series Models

Model Description System

ZX345Q Single channel 10/100 Mbps port with

separate IEEE Auto Negotiation

ZX348Q Two channel 10/100 Mbps ports with

separate IEEE Auto Negotiation

ZX346Q Four channel 10/100 Mbps ports with

separate IEEE Auto Negotiation

PCI

PCI

PCI

Technical Support

If you have difficulty downloading the driver for your system or need further assistance after
reading this user manual, the ZNYX Networks professional technical support team is
available to answer your questions. Contact us at:

Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web site: www.znyx.com

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INSTALLATION

Board Installation

Your ZNYX NetBlaster adapter may be installed in a system in any PCI bus-mastering slot.
The following steps will guide you through installation. Some steps in this procedure may vary
depending on the specific system used. Refer to your system’s documentation if necessary.

Important Note: All multi-channel NetBlaster adapters must be installed

into computer systems that support PCI-PCI bridges. Your vintage 486­based server may not support these ZNYX adapters.

1. Power off your computer.

2. Unplug the AC power cable from the outlet.

3. Use proper static precautions. Discharge any static electricity from your body by
touching the metal case or by using an anti- s tatic wris t str ap.

4. Insert the adapter into an available 32-bit PCI slot.

5. Secure the card with the screw.

6. To install additional adapters into the same computer, repeat steps 1 through 5.

7. Install the network cable (see the next section for details)

8. Re-install the AC power cord and turn your computer on.

Tip: It may be advisable to proceed without replacing the system enclosure's cover.

Some of the diagnostic LEDs may only be visible with the cover off.

Once these steps are completed, the network connections can be made and the software
drivers must be installed.

Driver Installation

After you have successfully secured your adapter to the system, you can begin installing the
driver (see separate documentation). Attach all Ethernet cables before you begin. See the

Hardware Installation section in this manual for further cable requirements.

Download the specific driver and applicable release notes for your system from the ZNYX
Networks web site (www.znyx.com).

Network Connections

The NetBlaster adapter provides one (ZX345), two (ZX348) to four (ZX346) RJ45 network
connectors. Each connector independently supports either 10BaseT, 10BaseT Full Duplex,
100BaseTX, or 100BaseTX Full Duplex. All these network media types are used with the
same Category 5 four-conductor twisted pair cable. Category 3 cable may be used with

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10BaseT and 10BaseT Full Duplex only. Each cable may be attached to any of the RJ45
sockets.

There are two types of attachments that can be made, each requiring a different type of cable:

Cable Type Other End of Connection

Straight

Crossover

(or Null)

Hub or switch with the MDI-X
connection.

Directly to another PC's network
adapter.

Notes

Do not plug into a port
marked "uplink" or MDI.
Some hubs and
switches provide a few
ports with selections to
make them type MDI for
uplinks and daisy­chaining.

Direct PC-PC
connections, without an
intervening hub or
switch.

The wiring for a straight cable is simply pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8
are not used. The wiring for a crossover (or null) cable is shown in the table below.

RJ45

Straight

Connections

Null

Connections

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1 3
2 6
3 1

- -

- -

6 2

- -

- -

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Wiring Guidel ines

For 100BaseTX (Fast Ethernet) and 10BaseT (Ethernet)

• All cables must be Category 5 (or better).

• Maximum distance is 100 meters.

• Only 1, 2, 3 and 6 are used.

• Pins 1 - 2 should use the same twisted pair; 3 - 6 should

use the same twisted pair.

Network connections may be made at any time during installation or system operation. If re­cabling the network becomes necessary, during system operation, care should be taken not
to interrupt any current network sessions that may be active.

The selection of the media speed and duplex mode is made either automatically by the auto­negotiation protocol or manually through management interface. In most cases, it is best to
let the auto-negotiation protocol supported by the adapter to select the media speed and
type. It will attempt to make connections in the following order.

1. 100 Mbps, Full Duplex

2. 100 Mbps, Half Duplex

3. 10 Mbps, Full Duplex

4. 10 Mbps, Half Duplex

If none of the above works, no link will be established.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Hardware Diagnostics

1. Restart your computer in DOS mode.

At the command prompt, run the diagnostic program that came with your adapter. For
example:

Adapter Diagnostic Program Type This

NetBlaster ZX345 diag345.exe
NetBlaster ZX345Q diag345q.exe
NetBlaster ZX346 diag346.exe
NetBlaster ZX346Q diag346q.exe
NetBlaster ZX348 diag348.exe
NetBlaster ZX348Q diag348q.exe

For example, if you have a NetBlaster ZX346Q, then run this command from DOS:

diag346q list

You will see a report listing the current status of each active PCI device on your host
computer's PCI bus. Note the bus
will need these numbers when installing your sof twar e driver .

Note: If you do not see the listing, you will need to initia lize your adapter using the following
command:

ppbinit all

and device numbers corresponding to your adapter. You

diag345 list
diag345q list
diag346 list
diag346q list
diag348 list
diag348q list

to initialize the PCI-PCI bridge chip in your host computer system. This utility is supplied on
your driver diskette.

2. To test an adapter, use your adapter's diagnostic program and specify the bus and device
numbers; see the list command (above).

For example, if your four-channel NetBlaster ZX346Q is on bus 1, the device numbers may
be 4, 5, 6 and 7. To test all four channels, your commands would be:

diag346q 1 4
diag346q 1 5

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diag346q 1 6
diag346q 1 7

3. When your testing is completed, the program will report each time, proceed with the
software installation. If the diagnostic program does not indicate a successful completion,
continue to the troubleshooting section (next).

Basic Troubleshooting

For all operating systems, try the following if you are having difficulty.

1.

Make sure the adapter is securely seated into its slot.

2.

Check the green LINK LEDs. This status indicator (one per channel) will be on
whenever there is an active network link. The network cable must be directly
attached to a hub, switch, router or similar system. The amber activity LEDs (one per
channel) are on only when transmitting or receiving data.

3.

Try another network cable. A faulty cable is common.

4.

Try a different network port on the network switch or hub.

5.

Refer to your operating system documentation to correct any error messages or logs
when the adapter's driver is being loaded .

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APPENDIX A: LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION

FCC Class A Notice: ZX340Q SERIES

Modification to this product not authorized by ZNYX Networks could void the FCC approval
and negate your authority to operate the product.

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 in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if it is 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 his own
expense.

Canada Compliance:

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numeriqué de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CE Conformity:

The ZX340Q Series is in compliance to CE testing according to the following standards with
respect to the stated level and given criteria:

EN 55022 (1998) Class A
EN 55024 (1998)
EN 61000-4-11 (1995)
EN 60950 (1992) + Amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11

THIS ADAPTER CARD IS FOR USE ONLY WITH PCI BUS OR COMPATIBLE UL
LISTED PERSONAL COMPUTERS THAT HAVE ENCLOSED POWER SUPPLIES
WITH SELV OUTPUTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DETAILING USER
INSTALLATION OF CARD CAGE ACCESSORIES.

Manufacturer Name: ZNYX Networks
Manufacturer Address: 48421 Milmont Drive,

Fremont, CA 94538

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Warranty

ZNYX Networks warrants to the original purchaser of any ZNYX Networks Gigabit Ethernet
adapter product that is to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal
use and service, for a period of one year from the date of purchase from ZNYX Networks or
its authorized dealer. In order for this warranty to be valid, this hardware product must remain
in its original system and be registered with ZNYX Networks within one year of purchase.
ZNYX Networks warrants to the original purchaser of this hardware product that it is to be in
good working order for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from
ZNYX Networks or an authorized dealer.

Should this product, in ZNYX Network's opinion, malfunction during the applicable warranty
period, ZNYX Networks will, at its expense, repair the defective product or part or, at its
option, deliver to the Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item. To
prevent damage in transport, the Customer must return the product in its original packaging
or, if this is not available, other protective packaging approved in advance by ZNYX
Networks. All returned products will become the property of ZNYX Networks. At ZNYX
Network's option, replacement parts may be new or reconditioned. Any replaced product or
part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever
is longer.

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