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Nortel BayStack 21 Installation And Reference

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Part No. 206379-A
September 1999
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054

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  • Page 1 Part No. 206379-A September 1999 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is proprietary to Nortel Networks NA Inc. Trademarks NORTEL NETWORKS is a trademark of Nortel Networks. Bay Networks is a registered trademark and BayStack and the Nortel Networks logo are trademarks of Nortel Networks. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL) do not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 4 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfaltig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fur den spateren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerat vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flussigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. Um eine Beschadigung des Gerates zu vermeiden sollten Sie nur Zubehorteile verwenden, die vom Hersteller zugelassen sind.
  • Page 5 Nortel Networks NA Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 6 Software is provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date Software is first shipped to Licensee. Nortel Networks will replace defective media at no charge if it is returned to Nortel Networks during the warranty period along with proof of the date of shipment.
  • Page 7 Licensee will immediately destroy or return to Nortel Networks the Software, user manuals, and all copies. Nortel Networks is not liable to Licensee for damages in any form solely by reason of the termination of this license. 8. Export and Re-export. Licensee agrees not to export, directly or indirectly, the Software or related technical data or information without first obtaining any required export licenses or other governmental approvals.
  • Page 8 Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the state of California. Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, contact Nortel Networks, 4401 Great America Parkway, P.O. Box 58185, Santa Clara, California 95054-8185.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Cable Requirements ....................1-6 Fast Ethernet Cables (100 Mb/s) ...............1-6 Ethernet Cables (10 Mb/s) .................1-6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Package Contents ......................2-1 Installing the BayStack 21 PCI Network Interface Card ..........2-2 Connecting the WOL Cable ..................2-3 206379-A Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
  • Page 10 Chapter 3 Software Installation Preinstallation .........................3-2 Installing the Network Driver in a Windows 95 Environment ..........3-2 Configuring the Windows 95 Environment ...............3-6 Configuring the Workstation Identification ............3-6 Configuring the Network Properties ..............3-8 Installing the Network Driver in a Windows 98 Environment ........3-12 Configuring the Windows 98 Environment .............3-16 Configuring the Network Properties ..............3-16 Installing the Network Driver in a Windows NT Environment ........3-18...
  • Page 11 Appendix B Novell NetWare Reference Information Novell NetWare Server AUTOEXEC.NCF Files and Parameters ........B-1 Sample AUTOEXEC.NCF Files ................ B-1 Sample AUTOEXEC.NCF File Parameters ............B-3 Novell NetWare Client Commands and NET.CFG File ..........B-5 Client Commands ..................... B-5 Sample NET.CFG Files ..................B-5 Index 206379-A Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
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  • Page 13 New Hardware Found Window—BayStack 21 Network Card ....3-3 Figure 3-3. Update Device Driver Wizard Dialog Box—Generic ........3-3 Figure 3-4. Update Device Driver Wizard Dialog Box—BayStack 21 Network Card ..3-4 Figure 3-5. Copying Files Dialog Box .................3-5 Figure 3-6. Network Dialog Box—Identification Tab ...........3-6 Figure 3-7.
  • Page 14 Figure 3-26. Microsoft TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box ..........3-22 Figure 4-1. Magic Packet Utility Window ..............4-2 Figure 4-2. Create a List of Hosts on LAN Dialog Box ..........4-2 Figure 4-3. Magic Packet Utility Identification Window ..........4-3 Figure 4-4. NewGroup Window ..................4-3 Figure 4-5.
  • Page 15 Tables Table 1-1. LED Indications ..................1-3 Table 1-2. Supported Operating Systems ..............1-5 Table 5-1. LED Indications ..................5-1 Table 5-2. Typical PCI Slot Parameters ..............5-3 Table A-1. Technical Specifications ................. A-1 Table A-2. Available Software Drivers ..............A-2 Table B-1. Commands ....................B-5 206379-A Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
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  • Page 17: Preface

    ™ PC network card adapter, the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL, which supports workgroups operating at 10 Mb/s and/or 100 Mb/s transmission speeds. This network card is intended for use in a desktop workstation. You can use a similar product, the BayStack 22 PC Card Adapter, in a portable (laptop) computer.

  • Page 18: Technical Publications

    You can download Acrobat Reader free from the Adobe Systems Web site, www.adobe.com. How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/ WOL, including its hardware and software components. The BayStack 21 PCI 10/ 100 Adapter w/WOL complements the BayStack 70-Series 10/100 Ethernet Switches and BayStack 60-Series 10/100 Ethernet Hubs.

  • Page 20: Product Features

    • Wake on LAN (WOL) capability Product Description The BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL is a standard-size PC card. The WOL cable allows you to connect the network card to your workstation and enable the WOL feature. BayStack 21 Network Card...

  • Page 21: Rj-45 Ethernet Port

    10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s through autonegotiation with the board components of the network card. The port is wired as an MDI-X port to connect to other devices without using a crossover cable. LEDs The front of the BayStack 21 network card contains three LEDs (Figure 1-1). 100 10 9459FA Figure 1-1.

  • Page 22: Wol Cable And Connector

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Table 1-1 describes the Link and Activity LED indications. Table 1-1. LED Indications Label Color Activity Description 10 LNK Green A 10 Mb/s connection has been established. Power is not supplied to the network card, or a 10 Mb/s connection is not established.

  • Page 23: System Requirements

    WOL connector 9460EA Figure 1-3. WOL Connector System Requirements Workstations using the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL must meet the following requirements: • Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT • PCI expansion slot with bus mastering capability 206379-A Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 24: Operating Environments

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Operating Environments The BayStack 21 network card supports the operating systems and associated drivers listed in Table 1-2. Table 1-2. Supported Operating Systems Driver Operating Systems ODI Drivers •...

  • Page 25: Cable Requirements

    Introduction Cable Requirements You can use Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cables for 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s network connections to the BayStack 21 network card. Use the following guidelines when using Cat 5 cables: • Maximum length between a workstation and a hub is 100 meters (m).
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  • Page 27: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes how to install the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/ WOL in an end-user workstation such as a desktop computer or server. Package Contents The BayStack 21 network card package contains the following: •...
  • Page 28 Locate an available PCI bus master expansion slot in the workstation. Remove the protective bracket from the slot. Insert the contact edge of the BayStack 21 network card into the slot. Make sure all edge connectors of the network card are firmly seated in the slot.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Wol Cable

    Hardware Installation Connecting the WOL Cable To install the WOL cable between the BayStack 21 network card and the chassis: Make sure that the workstation is disconnected from the power source and the chassis cover has been removed. Connect one end of the WOL cable to the network card WOL connector.
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  • Page 31: Software Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the Windows- and Novell NetWare-based BayStack 21 network driver software and configuring the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL on your network. This chapter describes procedures for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare 4.x.

  • Page 32: Preinstallation

    21 network driver. • You must have the Windows 95 or Windows 98 CD and the BayStack 21 network driver CD ready to use during the installation. You may be prompted to install either CD. You may receive the “Insert Disk” and the “Please insert the disk labeled Windows...”...

  • Page 33: Figure 3-3. Update Device Driver Wizard Dialog Box-Generic

    Software Installation A second New Hardware Found window opens, identifying your BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL (Figure 3-2). New Hardware Found BayStack 21 10/100 PCI Ethernet PCI Adapter Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware: 9563DA Figure 3-2.
  • Page 34 Click Next. The next Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box (Figure 3-4) indicates that the new BayStack 21 network card has been found and the driver is automatically loaded. Update Device Driver Wizard Windows found the following updated driver for this...

  • Page 35: Figure 3-5. Copying Files Dialog Box

    8528DB Figure 3-5. Copying Files Dialog Box Insert the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Software & Documentation CD as indicated. Enter the drive letter of the CD drive into the “Copy files from:” field. For example, if the CD drive in your workstation is drive D, enter D:\.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Windows 95 Environment

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Configuring the Windows 95 Environment You must configure the Windows 95 environment on your workstation after you install the BayStack 21 network driver. Configure your workstation identification first, and then configure TCP/IP properties.

  • Page 37: Figure 3-7. System Settings Change Dialog Box

    Software Installation Enter the following information for your workstation: • Computer Name—The name assigned to your workstation by your system administrator • Workgroup—Typically, the location or group name assigned by your system administrator • Computer Description—The manufacturing description; usually appears by default Click OK.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Network Properties

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Configuring the Network Properties To configure the network properties of your workstation, such as TCP/IP protocols: From the Windows taskbar, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel. Click Network.

  • Page 39: Figure 3-9. Select Network Component Type Dialog Box

    Software Installation Click Add. The Select Network Component Type dialog box opens (Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9. Select Network Component Type Dialog Box Select Protocol. Click Add. The Select Network Protocol dialog box opens (Figure 3-10). Figure 3-10. Select Network Protocol Dialog Box 206379-A Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 40: Figure 3-11. Configuration Tab, Baystack 21 Network Card Selected

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL In the Manufacturers list, select Microsoft. In the Network Protocols list, select TCP/IP. Click OK. Return to the Configuration tab. Select Nortel BayStack 21 10/100 PCI Ethernet Adapter (Figure 3-11).

  • Page 41: Figure 3-12. Tcp/Ip Properties Dialog Box

    Software Installation Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens (Figure 3-12). Figure 3-12. TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box Select the IP Address tab. If the workstation has a static IP address, specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your workstation. You can also choose the “Obtain an IP address automatically”...

  • Page 42: Installing The Network Driver In A Windows 98 Environment

    Click Yes. Your system restarts. Installing the Network Driver in a Windows 98 Environment This section describes the steps required to install the BayStack 21 network driver in a Windows 98 workstation. To install the network driver: Turn on the power to the workstation, and start Windows 98.

  • Page 43: Figure 3-15. Copying Files Dialog Box

    Software Installation A second New Hardware Found window opens, identifying your BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL (Figure 3-14). New Hardware Found BayStack 21 10/100 PCI Ethernet PCI Adapter 9563DA Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware: Figure 3-14.

  • Page 44: Figure 3-16. Copying Files Dialog Box

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Click OK. The Copying Files dialog box opens (Figure 3-16). Figure 3-16. Copying Files Dialog Box Insert the required CD into the CD drive of your workstation. Enter the location and file name of the CD in the “Copy files from:” field.

  • Page 45: Figure 3-18. System Settings Change Dialog Box

    Software Installation Select one of the following options: • Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer (recommended by Nortel Networks) • Do not install a driver (Windows will not prompt you again) • Select from a list of alternate drivers Click OK.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Windows 98 Environment

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Configuring the Windows 98 Environment You must configure the Windows 98 environment on your workstation after you install the BayStack 21 network driver. Configuring the Network Properties To configure the network properties for your workstation: From the Windows taskbar, choose Start >...

  • Page 47: Figure 3-20. Tcp/Ip Properties Dialog Box

    Software Installation Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens (Figure 3-20). Figure 3-20. TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box Select the IP Address tab. If the workstation has a static IP address, specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your workstation. You can also choose the “Obtain an IP address automatically”...

  • Page 48: Installing The Network Driver In A Windows Nt Environment

    Click Yes. Your system restarts. Installing the Network Driver in a Windows NT Environment The Windows NT installation of the BayStack 21 network driver is not automatic. You must install the driver manually. To install the network driver: From the Windows taskbar, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.

  • Page 49: Figure 3-22. Select Network Adapter Dialog Box

    Figure 3-22. Select Network Adapter Dialog Box Click Have Disk. Insert the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Software & Documentation CD into the CD drive. Specify the letter of the drive into which you installed the CD. Typically the CD drive is letter D.

  • Page 50: Figure 3-23. Select Oem Option Dialog Box

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Click OK. The Select OEM Option dialog box opens (Figure 3-23). Figure 3-23. Select OEM Option Dialog Box Select Nortel BayStack 21 10/100 PCI Ethernet Adapter. Click OK. The Speed/Duplex Mode dialog box (Figure 3-24) opens.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Network Properties

    Software Installation Configuring the Network Properties To configure the network properties for your workstation: From the Windows taskbar, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click Network. The Network dialog box opens. The Identification tab is displayed by default. Click the Protocols tab. The Protocols tab (Figure 3-25) is displayed.

  • Page 52: Figure 3-26. Microsoft Tcp/Ip Properties Dialog Box

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Click Properties. The Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens (Figure 3-26). Figure 3-26. Microsoft TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box If the workstation has a static IP address, specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your workstation.

  • Page 53: Installing The Network Driver In A Novell Netware 4.X Environment

    Novell NetWare version 4.x environment. You must install and configure the software on your Novell server and client. If you are installing the BayStack 21 network driver software in a Novell NetWare version 3.12 environment, refer to the Readme.txt file on the BayStack 21 PCI 10/ 100 Adapter w/WOL Software &...

  • Page 54: Specifying Driver Parameters

    Adapter w/WOL Software & Documentation CD to your Novell NetWare server: • \NETWARE\SERVER\B21LAN10.LAN From the Select a driver to install: menu, select Nortel 21 10/100 PCI Ethernet Driver. Press Enter. The “Do you want to copy driver B21LAN10.LAN (Y)(N)” message is displayed.
  • Page 55 Software Installation To set specific driver parameters: From the Board B21LAN10_ 1 (Driver B21LAN10) Actions menu, select “Select/Modify driver parameters and protocols.” Press Enter. The default protocol is IPX. You can also select TCP/IP or AppleTalk. Select a protocol from the available options. Specify the slot number (slot #).

  • Page 56: Installing The Network Card In A Novell Netware Client

    To install the BayStack 21 network driver in your Novell NetWare client: Verify that your BayStack 21 network card is properly installed in your Novell NetWare workstation. Insert the BayStack 21 Network Driver CD into the CD drive in your workstation. Access the Novell NetWare client directory.

  • Page 57: Using The Wol Feature

    Perform the following tasks prior to using the WOL feature on a remote workstation: • Make sure the WOL connector is attached to the BayStack 21 network card and to the motherboard of the workstation. Refer to “Connecting the WOL Cable”...

  • Page 58: Running The Wol Feature

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Running the WOL Feature You must have a WOL-capable utility on the workstation from which you are using the WOL feature to turn on remote workstations. There are several commercially available utilities.

  • Page 59: Figure 4-3. Magic Packet Utility Identification Window

    Enter the subnet mask of the remote workstation you want to turn on. The utility maps, or locates, BayStack 21 network cards in the subnet you specified. Make sure the remote workstation is still turned on. It should not be in standby or shutdown mode.

  • Page 60: Figure 4-5. Send A Magic Packet To One Host Dialog Box

    Enter the physical address of the remote workstation you want to turn on. Do not enter the IP address. Click Send. The utility sends a packet to the BayStack 21 network card on the remote workstation to turn on the workstation. Click Close.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL. Diagnostic LEDs Three LEDs on the front of the BayStack 21 network card provide diagnostic information. The 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s Link LEDs indicate successful network connections to Ethernet and Fast Ethernet devices, respectively. The Link LEDs remain steady if the connection is stable.

  • Page 62: Hardware Issues

    Connect the Ethernet cable to a different port on the network device. • Verify that the BayStack 21 network card is fully and firmly seated in the slot connector in the workstation chassis. Check the connector edges of the card for damage.
  • Page 63 • Verify that the PCI slot in the workstation is an enabled bus-master slot. Do not use a slave PCI slot for the BayStack 21 network card. Some computers may require that you configure the PCI slot to enable bus mastering.
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  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Tables in this appendix provide technical product specifications and list the available software drivers for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL. Product Specifications Table A-1 lists technical specifications for the BayStack 21 network card. Table A-1.

  • Page 66: Software Drivers

    Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Environment ° ° ° ° Operating: to 50 C (32 to 122 Humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing Power Consumption +5 V DC at 145mA (Standby)

  • Page 67: Novell Netware Reference Information

    NetWare 4.x operating system. Server and client information is provided in the following sections. If you are installing the BayStack 21 PCI Network Driver software in a Novell NetWare version 3.12 environment, refer to the Readme.txt file on the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Software &...
  • Page 68 Installation and Reference for the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL One Network Card Installed The following files are typically part of the AUTOEXEC.NCF file, with one network card installed in the workstation: LOAD C:B21LAN10 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2 NAME=E_8022 LOAD C:B21LAN10 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.3 NAME=E_8023...

  • Page 69: Sample Autoexec.ncf File Parameters

    PCI slot is different from one workstation to another. The following are examples of typical SLOT parameters: LOAD C:B21LAN10 SLOT=3 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2 LOAD C:B21LAN10 SLOT=4 FRAME=ETHERNET_II FRAME Parameter The FRAME parameter specifies which type of frame is used by the BayStack 21 network driver. Accepted values include: • Ethernet_802.3 •...
  • Page 70 The following is an example of a typical NODE parameter: LOAD B21LAN10 NODE=0000E8001122 Medium Parameter The Medium parameter specifies which medium type is used by the BayStack 21 network driver. The medium type refers to the transmission type. Accepted values include: •...

  • Page 71: Novell Netware Client Commands And Net.cfg File

    BayStack 21 network driver into your Novell NetWare client. Table B-1. Commands Command Description Supports the OSI link support layer b21odi10 Client driver copied from the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Software & Documentation CD ipxodi Default protocol stack netx (or vlm) Server connection Sample NET.CFG Files The MLDI section of the NET.CFG file is the section usually edited.
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  • Page 73 Index Index Numbers 10 Mb/s Ethernet cables, 1-6 LEDs, 1-3, 5-1 100 Mb/s Ethernet cables, 1-6 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, 1-2 network card configuring autonegotiation, 1-2 in a Windows 95 environment, 3-6 in a Windows 98 environment, 3-16 in a Windows NT environment, 3-21 cables installing, 2-2 10 Mb/s Ethernet, 1-6...
  • Page 74 3-8 workstation identification, 3-6 Windows 98, network properties, 3-16 requirements, system, 1-5 Windows NT, network properties, 3-21 running, 4-2 support, Nortel Networks, xviii setting up the workstation, 4-1 system requirements, 1-5 using, 4-1 WOL cable description, 1-4 technical publications, xviii...

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