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Allied Telesis AT-2450 Installation Manual

Allied Telesis AT-2450 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

AT-2450 T for Twisted Pair Media
AT-2450 BT for Thinnet Coaxial and Twisted Pair Media
AT-2450 FT for Fiber Optic and Twisted Pair Media
PN 613--10656-00 Rev. B
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Ethernet Network Adapter For PCI Bus Computers and IEEE 802.3 Compliant LANs Installation Guide AT-2450 T for Twisted Pair Media AT-2450 BT for Thinnet Coaxial and Twisted Pair Media AT-2450 FT for Fiber Optic and Twisted Pair Media PN 613--10656-00 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Warranty: Your Allied Telesyn CentreCOM Ethernet Network Adapter has a lifetime warranty. Refer to the warranty card supplied with the product for the full Warranty Statement. Trademarks: CentreCOM is a trademark of Allied Telesyn International Corp.
  • Page 3 Safety Warning and Emissions Notice This equipment must be operated in accordance with safety precautions and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) considerations. Be sure to read the safety and emissions information starting on page 46. Dieses Gerät ist gemäß den einschlägigen Sicherheits- und Funkentstörungsbestimmungen zu betreiben.

  • Page 4: Cardassistant Readme Files Cover

    AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card For Your Information This manual covers . . . the most common applications of the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card. Topics are: Overview of what the adapter card does and what it needs Installing network software and drivers with: ®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Online services available ................About the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card ........The AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Package .......... What Else You Need ..................Considerations for Installing the Card, Network Software, and Drivers .... Installing the Card in a PCI Slot ..............

  • Page 7: About The At-2450 Pci Ethernet Adapter Card

    PC’s link to a client/server or peer-to-peer Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). With your computer on the network, you have access to a whole new world of computing. The AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card allows you to share files and databases and take advantage of remote processing power and services like electronic mail and Internet access.

  • Page 8: What Else You Need

    Supported AT-2450BT Supported Supported AT-2450FT Supported Supported What Else You Need To use the Allied Telesyn AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card, you must have access to an Ethernet network running network ® ® ® ® software like Novell NetWare or Microsoft...

  • Page 9: Considerations For Installing The Card, Network Software, And Drivers

    As part of the network installation, the install script prompts for the adapter card driver files. The driver files for the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card are found on the Allied Telesyn CardAssistant diskette, which you will be prompted to insert into a floppy drive.
  • Page 10 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Table 3: Which Driver to Use in a Server Network Software Card Driver Path \Filename NetWare v3.1x \NWSERVER\AT2450.LAN Some networking software does not provide an install program for the driver. In this case, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the networking software;...

  • Page 11: Installing The Card In A Pci Slot

    Chapter 2 Installing the Card in a PCI Slot Refer to your computer’s manual for specific information on installing card-cage accessories in your computer. WARNING High voltages inside the computer present a safety hazard. Make sure the power is OFF before removing the cover. CAUTION This LAN adapter card is for use only with IBM or compatible UL-listed personal computers that have installation...
  • Page 12 Cabling, for information on media issues. NOTE In some mixed ISA/PCI PCs you must make sure the AT-2450’s PCI slot has a unique interrupt request (IRQ) number assigned. Allocation of interrupts is controlled by the PCI computer’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Usually PCI IRQs are accessed through menus of “CMOS Setup,”...

  • Page 13: Installation With Windows 95

    Installing Network Software and Drivers NOTE Run the CLEAN95 utility on the CardAssistant diskette before inserting the AT-2450 adapter card in the computer. 1. Turn your computer on and boot into Windows 95. Insert the ATI CardAssistant diskette into the 3.5" diskette drive.

  • Page 14: Removing An Outdated Driver From The Windows 95 Network Control Panel

    Control Panel If you did not run the CLEAN95 utility before plugging in the AT-2450 adapter card, Windows will have installed an incorrect driver for the card. You should remove this driver as follows: 1. From the “My Computer” icon (the icon in the upper left- hand corner of the Windows 95 screen), choose “Control...

  • Page 15: Installation With Odi Workstation

    4. The ODI workstation driver is in the root directory of the CardAssistant diskette. Insert this diskette when prompted for the drivers. 5. The AT-2450 should appear in the “Insert the Driver Disk” menu. Select the driver and press ENTER 6.

  • Page 17: Installation With Windows For Workgroups

    Adapter”. 7. In the “Add Network Adapter” dialog box, select “Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter”. Then choose “OK”. 8. Insert the AT-2450 CardAssistant diskette into your floppy drive. Then, in the text box of the “Install Driver” dialog box, type: <drive>:...
  • Page 18 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card 10. In the “Network Drivers” dialog box, verify that “ATI AT2450 [NDIS2/NDIS3]” and its default protocols, “Microsoft NetBEUI” and “IPX/SPX Compatible Transport with NetBIOS”, appear in the “Network Drivers” list. Then choose “Close”. 11. In the “Network Setup” dialog box, choose “OK”.

  • Page 19: Installation With Windows Nt

    Windows NT or download the 3.1 driver, AT2450.SYS, from the ATI web site; the URL is http://www.alliedtelesyn.com. 1. If the AT-2450 adapter card is already installed, reboot into Windows NT. If you have not installed the AT-2450 adapter card into your computer, shutdown the computer, turn it off and unplug it.
  • Page 20 Adapter Cards list. Then click OK. 8. The MAC (Media Access Control) Address dialog box appears. If this is the only AT-2450 to be installed in the computer, leave the address field blank and click OK for Auto Scan. Otherwise enter the card's MAC address, found on the Station Address label inside the manual cover, and click OK.

  • Page 21: Removing An Outdated Driver From The Windows Nt Network Control Panel

    DOS BIOS message appears, reboot your computer by turning the power switch off and on. Do not use method. RESET CONTROL DELETE 6. Log on to Windows NT. 7. Follow the instructions in “Installing Network Software and Drivers” on page 13 to install your AT-2450 Ethernet Adapter.

  • Page 23: Selecting Media Type And Duplex Mode With Cardassistant

    Chapter 7 Selecting Media Type and Duplex Mode with CardAssistant The ATI CardAssistant program is used for changing media, turning on full duplex, and viewing the card configuration. Pop- up menus list the possible resource settings, with the current setting highlighted. CardAssistant can be run under DOS or 32- bit Windows (Win 95 or Win NT 3.5x and greater).

  • Page 24: Viewing Configuration, Selecting Port, And Setting Duplex

    AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Most AT-2450 settings are handled automatically by the PCI BIOS and cannot be modified with CardAssistant. The Configuration dialog box allows you to select media port on dual- port model cards (default is Auto Select) and change to full duplex (requires a full-duplex hub) (default is Half Duplex).
  • Page 25 Selecting Media Type and Duplex Mode with CardAs- 1. Run CardAssistant. See “Running CardAssistant in DOS Mode” or “Installing and Running CardAssistant in 32-bit Windows Mode” on page 18. Figure 1: Configuration Dialog Box in CardAssistant (Windows 95 Version) 2. The Main Menu appears.
  • Page 26 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Your computer’s PCI BIOS assigns values for the I/O parameters shown (Base I/O, Interrupt) to avoid conflicts. In CardAssistant these values are read-only. For more information about I/O conflicts, refer to your computer’s documentation on PCI setup, CMOS setup, or ISA Configuration Utility (ICU).

  • Page 27: Support For Multiple Adapter Cards

    Selecting Media Type and Duplex Mode with CardAs- Support for Multiple Adapter Cards You can have up to four Allied Telesyn AT-2450 adapter cards in a single computer (workstation or server). Each needs its own driver loaded (or the same driver loaded on a re-entrant basis). If...

  • Page 28: Running Cardassistant In Dos Command-Line Mode

    AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Running CardAssistant in DOS Command-Line Mode When you wish to prepare and configure several AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card cards for users in an assembly-line approach, you can either use configuration parameters in the command line or you can write a file that invokes CardAssistant when read.

  • Page 29: Boot Rom Socket

    CardAssistant interactively, or use a configuration file. Boot ROM Socket The AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card is shipped with an unpopulated boot ROM socket. For a diskless workstation, or for remote or centralized booting, the card needs a boot ROM to allow it to load the operating system over the network.

  • Page 31: Running Diagnostics Checks With Cardassistant

    Running Diagnostics Checks with CardAssistant The ATI CardAssistant program is used for simple diagnostics checks to confirm that the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card is functioning properly. Diagnostics runs in DOS mode with no drivers loaded. The following procedure allows you to boot without loading drivers;...
  • Page 32 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Card test. The CardAssistant diagnostic routines test the board and the configuration for functional problems. The routines are: • PC bus interface • Interrupt test • Internal loopback • MAC address • Boot ROM (if installed) The diagnostic routines display whether the card passed each test.

  • Page 33: Cabling

    The AT-2450T PCI Ethernet Adapter Card is for use with 10BASE-T segments, using an 8-pin (4-pair) RJ45 jack for the network cable, shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card UTP Port and RJ45 Connector Cable length must not exceed 100 meters (328 ft.).
  • Page 34 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Important 10BASE-T Cable Considerations. There are various grades of voice-quality and data-quality cables available. The five common modular cable specifications and their applicability to 10BASE-T network use are shown in Table 5. Table 5: Usable and Unusable 10BASE-T Cable...
  • Page 35 Cabling card connections is of level 3, 4, or 5. Check cable schematics against the ones shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: Usable and Unusable 10BASE-T Cable RD+ 3 1. Pair twisted as per level 3, 4 or 5 cable RD+ 3 This cable will not work for 10BASE-T.

  • Page 36: 10Base2 Rg58/Bnc Connection

    AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Figure 4 shows the orientation of pin 1 on the RJ45 connector. Figure 4: Pin 1 Orientation on an Pin 1 RJ45 Connector 10BASE2 RG58/BNC Connection In addition to an RJ45 connector, the AT-2450BT PCI Ethernet Adapter Card has a BNC connector for 10BASE2 standard thin Ethernet RG58 coaxial cable.

  • Page 37: 10Base-Fl/Foirl (Fiber Optic) Connection

    Cabling Figure 5: BNC Receptacle for 10BASE2 (Shown Terminated) Figure 6: Incorrectly Connected BNC for 10BASE2 10BASE-FL/FOIRL (Fiber Optic) Connection Connector. The AT-2450FT ST PCI Ethernet Adapter Card ™ provides both an RJ45 for 10BASE-T Ethernet and ST-type transmit and receive connectors for 10BASE-FL or FOIRL Ethernet network segments.
  • Page 38 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Transmit Receive Figure 7: ST-Type Connector for FOIRL and 10BASE-FL Medium SC Connector. The AT-2450FT SC PCI Ethernet Adapter Card offers both an RJ45 and an SC port for 10BASE-FL or FOIRL Ethernet network. (See Figure 8.)

  • Page 39: Communication Status Indicators

    Forcing cable insertion can cause receptacle or connector damage. Communication Status Indicators Table 6 shows the functions of the four status indicators located below the RJ45 receptacle. Table 6: AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Status Indicators LED Color Label Indicates Used by...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10 Troubleshooting A network is a complex combination of hardware and software, all of which must function for data communication to work. Problems are most likely to occur when the card is first being installed or when someone changes something in the network. A problem could be caused in your computer or in cabling or in many places elsewhere in the network.

  • Page 42: Experiment With Possible Solutions

    AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Experiment with Possible Solutions This chapter provides the common factors to check in troubleshooting. It is by no means exhaustive since there are too many environmental factors to take into account. The first rule of troubleshooting is to isolate the problem. As you experiment, vary only one factor at a time.

  • Page 43: Manual/Adapter Card/Cardassistant/Driver Compatibility

    Replace corrupted network software. Manual/Adapter Card/CardAssistant/Driver Compatibility This manual is intended for use only with the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card 8-interrupt jumperless adapter cards with which it was shipped. The manual will incorrectly reflect the use of earlier adapter cards.

  • Page 44: Get Technical Support

    AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Get Technical Support You can contact the dealer where you bought your AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card for local assistance. If local help is unable to resolve your problem, Allied Telesyn offers technical support via fax or telephone. In North America, support engineers are available between the hours of 6:30 a.m.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Where To Find Us For Technical Support or Service Location Phone Americas 1 (800) 428-4835 1 (425) 481-3790 United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America Asia (+65) 3815-613 (+65) 3833-830 Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, China, India Australia (612) 416-0619 (612) 416-9764...
  • Page 46 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Allied Telesyn Technical Support Fax Order Name ___________________________________________________ Company_________________________________________________ Address_____________________ City _________________________ State/Province _______________ Zip/Postal Code _______________ Phone ______________________ Fax _________________________ Computer Characterization Processor Cyrix Pentium Pentium II Other _________________ Speed Other_____________ Coprocessor _______________ RAM Memory ______________ Megabytes Chip Set Chips &...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Incident Summary__________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Conditions (List the steps that led up to the problem.) _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Detailed Description ________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Please also fax printouts of your file and other batch AUTOEXEC.BAT and configuration files.
  • Page 48 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card For Information Regarding Allied Telesyn International Corp. Allied Telesyn International Corp. Allied Telesyn International Corp. Suite 200 950 Kifer Road 19015 North Creek Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Bothell, WA 98011 Tel: 1 (800) 424-4284 (USA and Canada)

  • Page 49: Adapter Card Manual Feedback

    Adapter Card Manual Feedback We would like you to tell us the type of additional information you would like to see in the manual. If there are topics you want to be covered in the manual, please photocopy this page, answer the questions and fax or mail this information. The mailing address is at the bottom of the page.

  • Page 51: Electrical Safety And Installation Requirements

    Electrical Safety and Installation Requirements U.S. Federal Communications Commission DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturers Name: Allied Telesyn International Manufacturers Address: 950 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Manufacturers Telephone: 408-730-0950 Declares that the product: PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Model Number: AT-2450T, AT-2450BT, AT-2450FT Complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 52 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card STANDARDS: This product meets the following standards. RFI Emission EN55022 Class B Immunity EN50082-1 Electrical Safety EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SAFETY LIGHTNING DANGER DANGER: DO NOT WORK on equipment or CABLES during periods of LIGHTNING ACTIVITY.
  • Page 53 STANDARDER : Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemission EN55022 Klasse B Immunitet EN50082-1 Elektrisk sikkerhed. EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SIKKERHED FARE UNDER UVEJR FARE: UNDLAD at arbejde på udstyr eller KABLER i perioder med LYNAKTIVITET. AT-2450FT: Dette er et "Produkt under Klasse 1 LED" Betjeningstemperatur Dette apparat er konstrueret til en omgivende temperatur på...
  • Page 54 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card NORMES: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes : Emission d'interférences radioélectriques EN55022 Classe B Immunité EN50082 - 1 Sécurité électrique EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SÉCURITÉ DANGER DE FOUDRE DANGER : NE PAS MANIER le matériel ou les CÂBLES lors d'activité...
  • Page 55 STANDARD: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) EN55022 Classe B Immunità EN50082-1 Sicurezza elettrica EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 NORME DI SICUREZZA PERICOLO DI FULMINI PERICOLO: NON LAVORARE sul dispositivo o sui CAVI durante PRECIPITAZIONI TEMPORALESCHE.
  • Page 56 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card PADRÕES: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. Emissão de interferência de radiofrequência EN55022 Classe B Imunidade EN50082-1 Segurança Eléctrica EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SEGURANÇA PERIGO DE CHOQUE CAUSADO POR RAIO PERIGO: NÃO TRABALHE no equipamento ou nos CABOS durante períodos suscetíveis a QUEDAS DE RAIO.
  • Page 57 STANDARDER: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. Radiostörning EN55022 Klass B Immunitet EN50082-1 Elsäkerhet EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 EN60825 SÄKERHET FARA FöR BLIXTNEDSLAG FARA: ARBETA EJ på utrustningen eller kablarna vid ÅSKVÄDER. AT-2450FT : Detta är en "Klass 1 lysdiodprodukt" DRIFTSTEMPERATUR Denna produkt är konstruerad för rumstemperatur ej överstigande 40 grader Celsius.

  • Page 59: Index

    Index Numerics 30, 36 10BASE2 diagnostics 6, 31 10BASE-FL command-line mode (/x pa- 28, 29 10BASE-T rameter) drivers server Allied Telesyn technical support workstation duplex full BIOS half CMOS setup 6, 20 Ethernet BNC connector boot ROM failure to communicate fiber connectors cabling 6, 31...
  • Page 60 AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card CardAssistant in DOS mode status indicators TX, RX, LNK, COL driver system requirements FT model card network software troubleshooting optional diagnostics checks TX indicator with ODI workstation with Windows 95 28, 29 unshielded twisted pair...
  • Page 61 Where To Find Us For Technical Support or Service Location Phone Americas 1 (800) 428-4835 1 (425) 481-3790 United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America Asia (+65) 3815-613 (+65) 3833-830 Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, China, India Australia (612) 416-0619 (612) 416-9764...
  • Page 62 For Information Regarding Allied Telesyn International Corp. Allied Telesyn International Corp. Allied Telesyn International Corp. 19015 North Creek Parkway 950 Kifer Road Bothell, WA 98011 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Tel: 1 (425) 487-8880 Tel: 1 (800) 424-4284 (USA and Canada) Fax: 1 (425) 489-9191 Fax: 1 (408) 736-0100 For Sales Information United States...

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