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Modular Media Units
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Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
MAY 1994
LT098A
LT098AE
LT099A
LT099AE
LT198
LT199
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
- Page 3 MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
- Page 4 MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3. Installation ................... 8 3.1 Attach the Media Unit ..............8 3.2 Connect the Network Cable............9 3.2.1 LT099A................9 3.2.2 LT098A................10 3.3 Plug the Token Ring Adapter into the Computer....11 3.4 Install the AC Power Adapter.............12 4. Software Setup and Operation ............13 4.1 Supplied Files ................13... -
Page 6: Specifications
Storage Temperature — 40 to 176°F ( -4 to 80°C) Memory Size — 64K x 16 network buffer Input voltage — 12 VDC, 500 mA Connectors — LT098A: (1) DB9 male; LT099A: (1) RJ-45 male; LT198A: (1) DB9 female; LT199A: (1) RJ-45 female Size —... -
Page 7: Introduction
2.1 Available Models The available Modular Parallel Adapter and Modular Media Unit models are as follows: Modular Parallel Adapters: • Modular Parallel Adapter Type 1 (LT098A) • Modular Parallel Adapter Type 3 (LT099A) Modular Media Units: • Modular Media Unit TR-T1 (LT198) •... - Page 8 CHAPTER 2: Introduction • Provides extensive diagnostics and self-test capabilities • Automatic unidirectional/bidirectional mode selection • Supports parallel ports LPT1 through LPT4 • Supports interrupt lines IRQ7 and IRQ5, as well as polling mode (when no interrupt line is available) •...
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Page 9: Installation
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 3. Installation To install your Token Ring Adapter, you need to perform the following steps, which are described in detail in Sections 3.1 through 3.4. 1. Attach the Media Unit. 2. Connect the network cable. 3. -
Page 10: Connect The Network Cable
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.2 Connect the Network Cable Connect the network cable as illustrated for each model shown in Fig. 3-3 and 3.4. 3.2.1 LT099A Fig. 3-2. Connecting an Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable to the Media Unit TR-T3. -
Page 11: Lt098A
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 3.2.2 LT098A After connecting the cable, use the captive screws provided on the cable to lock the connector in place. Fig. 3-3. Connecting a Shielded Twisted-Pair Cable to the Media Unit TR-T1. -
Page 12: Plug The Token Ring Adapter Into The Computer
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.3 Plug the Token Ring Adapter into the Computer Plug the 25-pin connector on your Adapter into the parallel port at the back of your notebook/laptop computer, holding the adapter with the logo at the top. Tighten the knobs on the Adapter clockwise to fasten it tightly (Fig. 3-5). Fig. -
Page 13: Install The Ac Power Adapter
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 3.4 Install the AC Power Adapter Plug the AC power adapter into the small round socket at the back of the Modular Media Unit, as shown in Fig. 3-6. Plug the other end of the AC adapter cable into any standard electrical outlet. -
Page 14: Software Setup And Operation
CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation 4. Software Setup and Operation The Modular Parallel Adapter TR is supplied with software drivers that support all major network operating systems. These drivers are found on the network drivers diskette. This chapter describes only the Novell DOS ODI, Microsoft NDIS, and IBM ®... -
Page 15: Configuration (Optional)
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS • CPIM.EXE—Hardware driver • STRNDIS.DOS—NDIS driver for DOS • PROTOCOL.INI—Sample protocol initialization file • STRDOS.NIF—Configuration file used by Microsoft LAN Manager’s setup program for configuring a DOS workstation 4.2 Configuration (Optional) CPIM and CPIL are self-configuring drivers that automatically detect the correct LPT port, interrupt line, and unidirectional/bidirectional mode to be used. -
Page 16: Odi Driver For Novell Netware
CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation NOTE The parameters “E” and “F” cannot be used simul-taneously. 4.3 ODI Driver for Novell NetWare 4.3.1 I NSTALLATION Copy all the files from the \ODI subdirectory on the network drivers diskette to the network operating system subdirectory on your hard disk. Installation is now complete. - Page 17 MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 3. Copy the appropriate *.NIF file from the \NDIS subdirectory on the diskette to the \LANMAN\DRIVERS\NIF directory on your hard disk. For DOS, type: copy a:\ndis\strdos.nif c:\lanman\drivers\nif 4. Now type the following commands: cd\lanman\drivers\tokenrng mkdir modadpt cd modadpt...
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Page 18: Ibm Lan Support Program
CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation in the config.sys file to include one or more of the CPIM command line parameters. The CPIM parameters are described in Section 4.2. Installation is now complete. NOTE If you are using an NDIS-compatible network operating system other than LAN Manager, follow the manufacturer’s operating system instructions for loading new drivers. -
Page 19: Self-Test And Diagnostics
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 5. Self-Test and Diagnostics The network drivers diskette contains the STRDIAG self-test diagnostic utility program, which tests the adapter, reports the result of the tests, and may be used to change the data transfer rate between 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps. NOTE Be sure that the network driver is not loaded before you run this program. -
Page 20: Continuous Diagnostics
CHAPTER 5: Self-Test and Diagnostics • Node address • Model name and hardware version • Date of manufacture • Serial number If the Adapter is not properly connected or not powered on, the following message is displayed: Adapter not connected or not powered. After the information above is displayed, additional tests are performed. -
Page 21: Lpt Report
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS This setup should be done only once, because the data is stored in an internal nonvolatile memory (EEPROM). 5.1.3 LPT R EPORT This option in the STRDIAG main menu displays all available parallel ports of the PC and indicates the port to which the Adapter is connected. -
Page 22: Error Messages
CHAPTER 6: Error Messages 6. Error Messages If problems occur during operation of your Adapter, one of the messages below will be displayed. Error messages can be recognized by the beep and the word FATAL that precedes the message. All other messages on the screen are for information only. - Page 23 MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS Additional error messages related to your network operating system are described in the appropriate NOS manuals.
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Page 24: Customer Service Information
CHAPTER 7: Customer Service Information 7. Customer Service Information While we trust that your Adapter will operate reliably over a long period of time, if you encounter any problems while using it, please perform the following steps before contacting Technical Support. 1. - Page 25 © Copyright 1994. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...