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Page 1: Customer Premises
5100 DSL ACCESS SYSTEM CUSTOMER PREMISES USER’S GUIDE Document No. 5100-A2-GB21-00 November 1996... - Page 2 Copyright 1996 Paradyne Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Notice This publication is protected by federal copyright law. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of Paradyne Corporation, 8545 126th Avenue North, P.O.
- Page 3 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual. 2. This product is intended to be used in a UL-Listed/CSA-Certified computer with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug which has a grounding pin).
- Page 4 Important Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity is made by Paradyne Corporation pursuant to Parts 2 and 15 of the Federal Communications Commission’s Rules. This compliance information statement pertains to the following products: Trade Name: HOTWIRE Model Numbers: 5161-B2-020 5171-B2-020 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide Purpose and Audience Guide Summary Product-Related Documents About HotWire 5100 DSL Access System What is the HotWire DSL Access System? Features Secured Access About the HotWire Card Equipment and Software Requirements HotWire Diagnostics Utility User Interface... - Page 6 Contents Checking Installation Verifying/Changing Switch Settings in Software Verifying/Changing Line Speed in Software Checking/Setting Protocol.ini Path (Not Applicable to Windows 95) Saving Configuration Settings Checking Card Status Troubleshooting Tips Using the HotWire Diagnostics Utility Accessing the Main Menu Checking Hardware Status Viewing MAC Address Resetting the Card Checking Card Status...
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Page 7: About This Guide
Purpose and Audience This guide describes how to install and set up the Customer Premises card of the HotWire 5100 DSL Access System. The guide is written for users of the HotWire DSL (Digital Subscriber Loop) access system. Guide Summary... -
Page 8: Product-Related Documents
About This Guide Product-Related Documents Document Number 5100-A2-GB20 Document Title HotWire 5100 DSL Access System Central Office User’s Guide November 1996 5100-A2-GB21-00... -
Page 9: About Hotwire 5100 Dsl Access System
System What is the HotWire DSL Access System? The HotWire 5100 DSL Access System provides high-speed Internet or corporate LAN access over traditional twisted-pair telephone wiring. Using the HotWire modem card, you can connect to a Central Office (CO) to access Internet service providers or corporate networks. -
Page 10: Features
About HotWire 5100 DSL Access System Features HotWire has the following features: Supports CAP Rate Adaptive Digital Subscriber Loop (CAP RADSL) High-speed data rates varying depending on the RADSL and ADSL cards Security features in the HotWire CO hardware that prevent remote users from accessing another user’s PC files or LAN traffic... -
Page 11: Equipment And Software Requirements
Diagnostics Utility provides screen help in standard windows format. Refer to Chapter 3 User Interface The Diagnostics Utility uses standard Windows user interface conventions for all windows including Help screens. 5100-A2-GB21-00 About HotWire 5100 DSL Access System for more information on this utility. November 1996... -
Page 12: Installation And Setup
1. Check your package contents. 2. Review the order of installation. 3. Begin installation. Package Contents Your HotWire 5100 DSL Access System package should contain the following: HotWire 5100 DSL Access System card Client PC HotWire Diagnostics Utility and Drivers disk Cable HotWire 5100 DSL Access System Customer Premises User’s Guide... -
Page 13: Installing The Hotwire Diagnostics Utility
Installation and Setup Installing the HotWire Diagnostics Utility Procedure To install the Diagnostics Utility: 1. Insert the HotWire Diagnostics Utility and Drivers disk in drive A. 2. Enter Windows and: If . . . On the Program Manager window Using Windows 95 3. -
Page 14: Selecting An I/O Base Address
Selecting an I/O Base Address To assist you in selecting an available I/O base address on your system, the HotWire Diagnostics Utility provides a selection that scans your system to obtain unused addresses. To compose the list, however, the utility must rely on the integrity of your installed cards to report their base address usage correctly. -
Page 15: Setting The I/O Base Address
Installation and Setup Setting the I/O Base Address I/O base addresses are areas of memory that your CPU uses to distinguish between the various peripheral devices connected to your system when transferring or receiving data. This card uses a single DIP switch bank (SW1), as shown in the card illustration below, to assign the card’s base address. -
Page 16: Setting The Irq Switches
NOTE: Switches 7 and 8 on SW1 are not used so they may be On or Off. The example shows them On. Make a note of the base address used so you can verify/set that address in the HotWire Hardware Setup window after the HotWire software is installed. Setting the IRQ Switches IRQ (hardware interrupt request) is a signal used by your device to inform your CPU when it wants to transfer or receive data. - Page 17 Installation and Setup The following table shows how the switch setting was determined for the previous illustration where the IRQ was set to 5. Switch Setting Procedure To set the IRQ switches: 1. Determine the appropriate IRQ for the card. Using the previous table, you may already know of an available IRQ.
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Page 18: Inserting The Card
Inserting the Card Procedure To install your HotWire DSL card into your PC: CAUTION: This modem card is intended to be installed in UL Listed CSA Certified equipment in the field by the user in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the equipment operating/installation instructions and/or equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable for user-installed application cards. - Page 19 Installation and Setup 5. Verify that the DIP switches on the HotWire card are set to the proper settings. 6. Insert the card into the expansion slot: — Pick up the card by the edges or the top corners. Be careful not to touch the pins on the bottom of the card.
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Page 20: Power-Up Self-Test
Power-Up Self-Test Whenever you turn on your system or after the card reset operation is selected in the Diagnostics Utility, a power-up self-test is automatically performed on the HotWire DSL card to ensure that the card is installed and functioning properly. The self-test includes a basic hardware test and verification of card components. -
Page 21: Installing The Network Driver Using Windows For Workgroups 3.11
Installation and Setup Installing the Network Driver Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Procedure To install the driver when using Windows for Workgroups 3.11: 1. Select Network Setup from the program group NETWORK. 2. Select Drivers. 3. Select Add Adapter. 4. Select Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter from the adapter menu and click on OK. -
Page 22: Installing The Network Driver Using Windows 95
Installing the Network Driver Using Windows 95 Procedure To install the driver when using Windows 95: 1. Select My Computer, then Control Panel, then Network. 2. In the Configuration menu, select Add. 3. Select Adaptor, then Add. 4. Select Have Disk. 5. -
Page 23: Checking Installation
Installation and Setup Checking Installation Once you have installed the card and the utility, you can check card installation using the Diagnostics Utility. Procedure To check installation: 1. Enter Windows/Windows 95. 2. Double-click on the HotWire program icon to access the following main menu. -
Page 24: Verifying/Changing Switch Settings In Software
Verifying/Changing Switch Settings in Software Procedure To verify the switch settings: 1. Select Configuration from the HotWire main menu. 2. Select Hardware Setup. The Hardware Setup window appears. The setting for the options shown in this window must match the settings on the card. -
Page 25: Verifying/Changing Line Speed In Software
Installation and Setup Verifying/Changing Line Speed in Software You can set the line speed to match your RADSL or ADSL card using the Diagnostic Utility. Be sure you know the appropriate line speed for your card before using this selection or contact your customer service representative for assistance. -
Page 26: Checking/Setting Protocol.ini Path (Not Applicable To Windows 95)
Checking/Setting Protocol.ini Path (Not Applicable to Windows 95) Whenever you initialize your card, for example, power on your system or reset the card, your HotWire DSL card driver looks at the protocol.ini file for the configuration settings on the card, such as the IRQ and base address. Because you can change these settings with the Diagnostics Utility, you must tell the utility where to locate this file so that it can be updated, except if you are using Windows 95. -
Page 27: Saving Configuration Settings
Installation and Setup Saving Configuration Settings When you first install the software or whenever you change switch settings, you need to save these settings to the protocol.ini file. If you are using more than one TCP/IP package (e.g., Windows TCP/IP, Trumpet, Chameleon, etc.) on the same machine, you need to save the switch settings to the protocol.ini file for each package. -
Page 28: Checking Card Status
Checking Card Status Procedure To verify that the card is functioning properly: 1. Select Diagnostics from the HotWire main menu. 2. Select Hardware Status. The Hardware Status window appears. 3. Select MAC Address. If an an address does not appear, Troubleshooting Tips 4. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips
Installation and Setup Troubleshooting Tips Review the following tips and and possible solutions to help in solving any problems you may encounter during card and software installation. The network driver must be installed for the troubleshooting to be meaningful. Symptom No MAC address. -
Page 30: Accessing The Main Menu
Using the HotWire Diagnostics Utility Accessing the Main Menu You can use the Diagnostics Utility to check the health and status of the card while accessing the DSL network. This utility also provides the capability to download firmware and run diagnostic tests on the card when instructed by a central office technician. -
Page 31: Checking Hardware Status
Using the HotWire Diagnostics Utility From the main menu, click on: File to access save configuration settings or exit the utility. Configuration to access selections for setting up the hardware and downloading firmware updates. Diagnostics to access selections for checking card status, viewing performance statistics, and running loopback tests. -
Page 32: Viewing Transmission Statistics And Network Status
Checking Card Status Click on Card Status to interpret the operational status of the card. This selection also displays the firmware version number. Refer to the following table for a list of possible status messages and their definition. Status Message Card Ready Card Busy Card Timeout... -
Page 33: Running Loopback Tests
Using the HotWire Diagnostics Utility Running Loopback Tests Select Loopback from the Diagnostics menu to run local or remote loopback tests. These tests can help you isolate areas of trouble if you are having problems with card operation or transmission. During a test: Your card’s Test LED is solid yellow whenever a loopback test is being performed. - Page 34 Procedure To perform a loopback test: 1. Click on Local to perform local Databus to HotWire card path testing or local Databus to Central Office HotWire card path to perform a remote test. 2. If desired, click on Options to specify the test parameters identified in the Loopback Options screen.
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Page 35: Downloading Firmware
Using the HotWire Diagnostics Utility Downloading Firmware Use the following procedure to download firmware updates from a disk or virtual hard drive. Procedure To download firmware: 1. Select Download Firmware from the Configuration menu on the Diagnostics Utility main menu. The Open window appears. - Page 36 LEDs The HotWire DSL Customer Premises card has six functional LEDs. The following illustration shows the location of the LEDs on the faceplate. The table interprets the status of the card when the LEDs are on, off, or blinking. LEDs 5100-A2-GB21-00 System-use only DSL Connection...
- Page 37 LEDs Type System If any of the states defined in the table as “Error Conditions” occurs, reset the card using the Diagnostics Utility. If the error condition persists, attempt to run the loopback tests as described in LED is . . . Indicating .
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Page 38: Pin Assignments
Pin Assignments The following table defines the pinouts for the DSL connector. It is a 6-pin, non-keyed, modular jack female connector. Table B-1. DSL Connector Pin Assignments Pin# NC = Not connected (unused). 5100-A2-GB21-00 RING November 1996... -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the Customer Premises card (ATU-R). Table C-1. Technical Specifications Specifications Analog Interface Digital Interface Management Power Consumption Operating Environment 5100-A2-GB21-00 Criteria ATU-R card includes an RJ11 connector for use with either a CAP (Carrierless Amplitude and Phase) Modulation RADSL multi-speed, or CAP ADSL 1.544 Mbps/2.048 Mbps downstream, 64 kbps upstream interface to the local loop. - Page 40 I/O Base Address Switch Settings Table D-1 identifies the DIP switch 1 settings for an I/O base address. Table D-1. I/O Base Address Switch Settings (1 of 2) I/O Base Address 0x200 0x210 0x220 0x230 0x240 0x250 0x260 0x270 0x280 0x290 0x2A0 0x2B0...
- Page 41 I/O Base Address Switch Settings Table D-1. I/O Base Address Switch Settings (2 of 2) I/O Base Address 0x320 0x330 0x340 0x350 0x360 0x370 0x380 0x390 0x3A0 0x3B0 0x3C0 0x3D0 0x3E0 0x3F0 Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 November 1996 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6...
- Page 42 Glossary ADSL Asymmetric high-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Loop. ATU-R ADSL Termination Unit at the Remote (or customer premises) end of the local loop. ATU-U ADSL Termination Unit at the CO end of the local loop. Central Office. Customer Premises. Customer Premises Equipment. Terminal equipment supplied by either the customer or some other supplier, which is connected to the telecommunications network.
- Page 43 Index ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Loop), 1-2 Analog Interface, C-1 AUTOEXEC.BAT File, 2-10 Base Address. See I/O Base Address Cable, installing, 2-8 Card Status, checking, 2-17, 3-3 Central Office, 1-1 CONFIG.SYS File, 2-10 Configuration Menu, 3-2 Download Firmware, 3-6 Hardware Setup, 2-13, 2-14 Recommend Base Address, 2-3 Set Protocol Path, 2-15 CRC Errors, 3-3...
- Page 44 Index LEDs, 1-2, A-1 CD, 2-8 during installation, 2-8 during loopbacks, 3-4 LNK, 2-8 SYS, 2-9 Line Speed, changing, 2-14 Line Speed (ADSL), setting, 2-14 Link Status, 3-3 Local Loopback Test, 3-4 failed, 3-4 failed during installation, 2-18 running, 3-4 setting options, 3-5 window, 3-4 MAC Address, 2-9, 3-2...
- Page 45 Windows 3.1 network driver, 2-9 version, 1-3 Windows 95 installation procedure, 2-11 network driver, 2-9 version, 1-3 Windows for Workgroups installation procedure, 2-10 network driver, 2-9 Protocol.ini file, 2-15 version, 1-3 5100-A2-GB21-00 XDSL NAS driver, 2-10 November 1996 Index IN-3...