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- Page 1 5171 REMOTE PC NETWORK INTERFACE CARD USER’S GUIDE Document No. 5100-A2-GB21-10 April 1997...
- Page 2 Copyright 1997 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 Trade Name: HOTWIRE Model Numbers: 5171-B2-020 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Guide Summary Product-Related Documents About HotWire 5100 DSL Access System What is the HotWire 5100 DSL Access System? Features About the HotWire 5171 PC NIC Equipment and Software Requirements HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility User Interface Installation and Setup Where to Begin... - Page 6 Contents Using the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility Accessing the Main Menu Checking Hardware Status Viewing MAC Address Resetting the Card Checking Card Status Checking Line Rate Viewing Transmission Statistics and Network Status Running Loopback Tests Downloading Firmware Exiting the Utility...
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Page 7: About This Guide
About This Guide Purpose and Audience This guide describes how to install and set up the 5171 Remote PC Network Interface Card (NIC) of the HotWire 5100 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Access System. It is written for users of the HotWire DSL Access System. -
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 Access Concentrator User’s Guide April 1997 5100-A2-GB21-10... -
Page 9: About Hotwire 5100 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 5171 Remote PC NIC, you can connect to a Central Office (CO) to access Internet service providers or corporate networks. -
Page 10: Features
DSL network connection. Refer to Appendix B, Assignments The 5171 PC NIC features a set of LEDs located at the top edge of the card on the component side. These LEDs are not visible without removing the PC cover. -
Page 11: Equipment And Software Requirements
TCP/IP software.) HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility Use the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility supplied with the 5171 PC NIC for configuring the card after installation, troubleshooting the card, and downloading firmware. The 5171 Diagnostics Utility provides screen help in standard Windows format. -
Page 12: Installation And Setup
Cable HotWire 5171 Remote PC Network Interface Card User’s Guide Order of Installation Install and set up your 5171 PC NIC by performing the following steps in the order listed: 1. Install the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility. 2. Prepare the card for installation. -
Page 13: Installing The Hotwire 5171 Diagnostics Utility
Some Diagnostics Utilities can interfere with network data so the Diagnostics Utility menus should be open only when configuring or testing the card. Preparing the Card For the 5171 PC NIC to operate properly with your PC configuration, you need to set the following DIP switches: I/O Base Address IRQ setting Select . -
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 5171 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
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. The 5171 PC NIC uses a single DIP switch bank (SW1), as shown in the illustration below, to assign the card’s base address. The illustration shows the switch settings for an I/O base address of 380. -
Page 16: Setting The Irq Switches
3. Set the switches to the desired address. A switch in the up or On position represents a binary 1. A switch in the down or Off position represents a binary 0. NOTE: Switches 7 and 8 on SW1 are not used so they may be On or Off. The example shows them On. - 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 5171 Pc Nic
Inserting the 5171 PC NIC Procedure To install your 5171 PC NIC into your PC: CAUTION: This 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 PC NIC are set to the proper settings. 6. Insert the 5171 PC NIC 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
Recheck or change the IRQ setting. Check the seating of the card. Installing the Network Driver After installing the 5171 PC NIC, you must install the network driver. If you are using . . . Windows for Workgroups 3.11, you will... -
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
HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility 3. Select Recommend Base Address from the Configuration menu. Typically, if the software detects the 5171 PC NIC, you will see only one base address listed in the Available Base Address window. This address matches the address set on the card and should match the address you set in the Hardware Setup window. -
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: Checking/Setting Protocol.ini Path (Not Applicable To Windows 95)
Installation and Setup Checking/Setting protocol.ini Path (Not Applicable to Windows 95) Whenever you initialize your 5171 PC NIC, for example, power on your system or reset the card, your PC NIC driver looks at the protocol.ini file for the configuration settings on the card, such as the IRQ and base address. Because... -
Page 26: Saving Configuration Settings
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 27: Checking Card Status
DSL line rate. If the DSL Line is not synchronized, the system displays a LINK DOWN error message. If the 5171 PC NIC is not ready and enabled, see page 2-17. For window operations, click on: Exit to close the window and return to the main menu. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips
1. Check that the base address does not address set or conflict with another installed card setting. address conflict 2. Check that the 5171 PC NIC is seated exists. properly. IRQ not correct. 1. Attempt to run a Local Loopback test described in Chapter 3. -
Page 29: Accessing The Main Menu
Diagnostics Utility Accessing the Main Menu You can use the 5171 Diagnostics Utility to check the health and status of the 5171 PC NIC 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 30 Using the HotWire 5171 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.
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Page 31: Viewing Mac Address
Click on Line Rate to display the current DSL line rate. If the DSL line is not synchronized, the system displays the LINK DOWN error message. 5100-A2-GB21-10 Using the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility Definition Card is operational. Card is in use. -
Page 32: Viewing Transmission Statistics And Network Status
Using the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility Viewing Transmission Statistics and Network Status Select Statistics from the Diagnostics menu to display the Statistics window. You use this selection to view performance statistics on data transmissions and the state of the network. For example, the... - Page 33 Options to specify test parameters. Refer to the Help to access screen help. NOTE: If you cannot run a successful local or remote loopback test, contact your customer service representative. 5100-A2-GB21-10 Using the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility following procedure. following April 1997 procedure.
- Page 34 Procedure To perform a loopback test: 1. Click on Local to perform local Databus to 5171 PC NIC path testing or local Databus to CO DSL card path testing 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
— Open to accept the parameters and return to the main menu. — Cancel to close the window without downloading firmware and return to the main menu. Exiting the Utility To quit the Diagnostic Utility, select Exit from the File menu. 5100-A2-GB21-10 Using the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility April 1997... - Page 36 LEDs The 5171 PC NIC 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. Card Status DSL Connection...
- Page 37 Type System If any of the states defined in the table as “Error Conditions” occur, reset the card using the 5171 Diagnostics Utility. If the error condition persists, attempt to run the loopback tests as described in Chapter 3, Utility LED is .
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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-GB21-10 RING April 1997... -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Table C-1 lists the technical specifications for the 5171 PC NIC. Table C-1. Technical Specifications Specifications Analog Interface Digital Interface Management Power Consumption Operating Environment 5100-A2-GB21-10 Criteria The 5171 PC NIC includes an RJ11 connector for use with a CAP (Carrierless Amplitude and Phase) Modulation RADSL multi-speed 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 April 1997 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6...
- Page 42 Glossary Carrier Detect. The received line signal detector. 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. Central Processing Unit. Cyclic Redundancy Check. A commonly used method of error detection. Dual In-line Package switch.
- Page 43 Index Analog Interface, C-1 AUTOEXEC.BAT File, 2-10 Base Address. See I/O Base Address Cable, installing, 2-8 Card Status, checking, 2-16, 3-3 Central Office, 1-1 CONFIG.SYS File, 2-10 Configuration Menu, 3-2 Download Firmware, 3-7 Hardware Setup, 2-13 Recommend Base Address, 2-3 Set Protocol Path, 2-14 CRC Errors, 3-4 Diagnostics Menu, 3-2...
- Page 44 Index Line Rate, 2-16 Link Status, 3-4 Local Loopback Test, 3-5 failed, 3-5 failed during installation, 2-17 running, 3-5 setting options, 3-6 window, 3-5 MAC Address, 2-9, 3-3 incorrect, 2-17 viewing, 2-16 Network access point, 2-8 driver, installing, 2-9 interference, 2-2 status, 3-4 Operating Environment Specifications, C-1 Packet...