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- Page 1 Boca’s Family of Ethernet Products NE2000-compatible BOCALANcard 2000 PRODUCT CODE: BE2000/T BE2000/2...
- Page 2 Boca’s Family of Ethernet Products...
- Page 3 Before You Begin your Installation The product you have purchased is designed to be easily installed into most IBM PC or compatible systems. Many products have large, easy-to-read legends to allow for the easy configuring of the product. This installation manual contains detailed instructions.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents The Contents of Your Package ..........6 Quick Start (for Experienced Users) ........7 Section One: Introduction ............9 Section Two: Installation and Configuration ....10 2.1 Inserting the Adapter ..........10 2.2 Adapter Configuration ..........13 2.2.1 Single Board ............. 13 2.2.2 Multiple Board .......... -
Page 6: The Contents Of Your Package
The Contents of Your Package The contents of the Boca Research Ethernet product package are listed below. If any items are missing or appear incomplete or damaged, contact your dealer for assistance. BE2000/T RJ-45 GREEN LED (LNK/ Boot ROM RECEIVE) socket RED LED (TRANSMIT) Boca’s Family of... -
Page 7: Quick Start (For Experienced Users)
Quick Start (for Experienced Users) This section is intended for knowledgeable and experienced network installers who will be using the default settings. Other Items You May Need to Complete the Installation: • Suitable tools to install the BOCALANcard Ethernet Adapter in your computer. - Page 8 Note on NE2000 The BOCALANcard 2000 is compatible with existing NE2000 drivers shipped with the Novell operating system. Troubleshooting If the adapter does not function after you have installed it with the necessary software, be sure the adapter is seated firmly and that you have set all options correctly.
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Page 9: Section One: Introduction
Section One: Introduction The BE2000 products allow you to connect the IBM personal computer ISA-bus (or compatible) to an Ethernet network. The 10Base-T adapter (BE2000/T) provides an RJ45 for connecting to an unshielded twisted-pair network (10Base-T). The Combo Ethernet adapter (BE2000/2) provides this plus a 10Base2 BNC connector to attach to thin coax. -
Page 10: Section Two: Installation And Configuration
Section Two: Installation and Configuration The BOCALANcard Ethernet Adapter is compatible with network hardware which complies with IEEE Ethernet 802.3 standards. The BE2000/T offers a twisted-pair connector while the BE2000/2 offers this plus a BNC connector. 2.1 Inserting the Adapter Removing the System Cover These instructions assume an AT-style or compatible machine. - Page 11 Inserting the Board 4. Select an empty 16-bit slot and remove the screw and metal plate that covers the external access to the slot you have selected. 5. Insert the board in the slot you have selected so that the edge connectors on the bottom of the board mate with the slot on the motherboard.
- Page 12 b. If attaching to “thin coax” cable: 1. Attach a BNC T-connector to the BNC port on the board. Align the notches on the card’s BNC connector with those on the T-connector. Twist clockwise approximately one-quarter turn. 2. Is the workstation at the end of the cable segment? If NO, attach the BNC connector on the cable from each adjacent workstation to the two open ends of the T-connector as shown below.
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Page 13: Adapter Configuration
8. Re-attach all other external cables and power cords to their original position. Installation of the hardware is now complete. Go to section 2.2 Adapter Configuration. 2.2 Adapter Configuration 2.2.1 Loading a Single Board The BOCALANcard Ethernet Adapter is a software- configurable Ethernet adapter. -
Page 14: The Bencfg.exe Program
2.3 The BENCFG.EXE Program The BENCFG program is used to set up the I/O address, IRQ, and boot ROM settings of the BOCALANcard 2000. To start the configuration utility, go to the directory where you installed the Boca Ethernet utilities, and type: BENCFG [ENTER] You will see a Main Menu and a settings window. - Page 15 Automatic Configuration: Suggests a configuration by examining the available resources in your computer. Address I/O Port: Selects the base I/O address for the BOCALANcard Ethernet Adapter. (200h, 220h, 240h, 260h, 300h, 320h, 340h, 360h). IRQ: Selects one of the eight hardware IRQ settings for the BOCALANcard Ethernet Adapter: 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15.
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Page 16: Section Three: Troubleshooting
Section Three: Troubleshooting If you encounter difficulties with your BOCALANcard Ethernet product, the problem may be a faulty installation or configuration settings which conflict with other devices. Check the following: • STATUS LEDs. The BOCALANcard Ethernet Adapters have two LEDs that are visible from the rear of the board. These status indicators show whether or not the cable is connected along with a programmable LED. - Page 17 Using RJ45 with connection type set to Auto (default) or RJ-45 LIGHT CONDITION STATUS GREEN LINK established No LINK established Flickering Receiving data from network BE2000 NOT transmitting data to network. Flickering BE2000 IS trasmitting data to network Using BNC with connection type set to Auto (default) LIGHT CONDITION STATUS...
- Page 18 Using BNC with connection type set to BNC LIGHT CONDITION STATUS GREEN BE2000 not receiving data from network Flickering BE2000 IS receiivng data from the network. BE2000 NOT transmitting data to network. Flickering BE2000 IS trasmitting data to network • BOARD SETTINGS. If you are using a Novell network, make sure that the settings in the NET.CFG file are correct.
- Page 19 Also make sure that any of the setting selections you have made do not conflict with devices that are currently in your system. You may want to vary the settings on your board to see if it makes a difference. Remember to modify the NET.CFG or your batch files as well.
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Page 20: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications 10Base-T Ethernet adapter (BE2000/T) • 10Base-T twisted pair transceiver with RJ-45 connector • 10Base-T operating distance 100 meters (328') maximum hub to node length • Diagnostic LEDs: link/receive indicator and transmit indicator • Software-Selectable interrupts, memory address, and a base I/O address. -
Page 21: Appendix B: Pin Assignments
Appendix B: Pin-Out Assignments Pin-out assignments for the 10Base-T connector are as follows: 8-pin 10-pin Boca’s Ethernet products use a 8-pin 10Base-T connector. 10-pin RJ45 8-pin RJ45 Connector Connector Pin 1 Pin 8 Pin 1 Pin 10 Bottom of plug Pin-Out Assignments... -
Page 22: Appendix C: Net.cfg Options For Netware
Appendix C: NET.CFG Options for NetWare Included on the driver disk in the Novell ODI sub-directory is a file that establishes the base settings for your adapter. This file is called NET.CFG, and is a text file that describes these settings. - Page 23 Options The following chart lists the driver options defined by the DOS ODI software. The options available for the BOCALANcard Ethernet Adapter driver and IPX protocol stack are shown in a sample NET.CFG file. Protocol stacks other than IPX may have additional options not listed here.
- Page 24 The BOCALANcard Ethernet driver has these NET.CFG options available: • INTERRUPT# • NODE ADDRESS • FRAME • PROTOCOL (such as IPX) • PORT The following figure is a sample of the structure of any given NET.CFG file: LINK DRIVER BOCANW FRAME ETHERNET_802.3 PROTOCOL IPX 00 ETHERNET_802.3 INT 3...
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Page 25: Appendix D: Installing Boot Roms
Appendix D: Installing Boot ROMs Installing the ODI Boot ROM (must be NE2000- compatible) 1. Obtain a boot ROM 2. Put the Boot ROM in the 28-pin socket. Make sure you line up the notch on the Boot ROM with the notch on the socket. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9... - Page 26 Installing the NDIS Boot ROM 1. Obtain a boot ROM. 2. Put the Boot ROM in the 28-pin socket. Make sure you line up the notch on the Boot ROM with the notch on the socket. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
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Page 27: Appendix E: Fcc Compliance
Appendix E: FCC Compliance 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. -
Page 28: Appendix F: Servicing Your Boca Product
Appendix F: Servicing Your Boca Product If your Boca product requires service, first contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the product. If the dealer is unable to assist you, and you must contact Boca Research, Inc., please follow the instructions below. - Page 29 OUTSIDE OF THE PACKAGE when you return the item(s) for service and reference it on any correspondence included in the package. Boca Research, Inc. will return any product which is not accompanied by an RMA number. 3. Refer to the Warranty Statement if the product is covered under the five-year Boca Research, Inc.
- Page 30 Limited Warranty Boca Research, Inc. (BRI) warrants to the original buyer of this BRI product that the hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from BRI or an authorized dealer (“the Warranty Period”). Should the product fail to be in working order at any time during the five-year period, BRI, will at its option, repair or replace this product as described below, provided that in BRI’s sole determination the part or product has not been abused, misused, repaired, or...
- Page 32 Manual Part # 9437 Rev. 3.1 Boca’s Family of Ethernet Products...
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