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2711 Series FIBER FAST ETHERNET ADAPTERS 2711FX/SC 2711FX/LC 2711FX/ST Installation and User’s Guide 613-000525 Rev. C...
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Preface This manual is the installation and user’s guide for the 2711 Series Fiber Fast Ethernet Network Adapters. The network adapters included in this series are: 2711FX/SC 2711FX/LC 2711FX/ST The Preface contains the following sections: “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 8 ...
Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Importante: El indica que las traducciones de la declaración de seguridad están disponibles en las Translated Safety Statements en PDF publicadas en el sitio web de Allied Telesis en alliedtelesis.com/ us/en/library/search. Consignes de sécurité traduites Important: Le symbole indique que les traductions de la ...
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis 2711 Series Fiber Fast Ethernet Network Adapters and contains the following sections: “Description” on page 12 “Features” on page 14“Features” on page 14 “Supported Operating Systems” on page 15 ...
The 2711FX/SC network adapter is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. 2711FX/SC Adapter The 2711 series adapter cards come with a 100BASE-FX port with an SC, LC, or ST adapter. The LED and software drivers are identical for all adapter models.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide SC Fiber Optic The 2711FX/SC network adapter is equipped with a 100BASE-FX port with the SC adapter for attaching to the SC fiber optic connector. Adapter The SC adapter is shown in Figure 2.
Chapter 1: Overview Features The following list shows the features of the 2711 series network adapters: One 100BASE-FX port with SC, LC, or ST fiber adapter PCI-Express x1 v1.1 interface Full/Half duplex MAC IPv4 and IPv6 Large Send Offload and Checksum Offload ...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Supported Operating Systems The following list shows the supported operating systems for the 2711 series network adapters: Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2019 Linux ...
Chapter 1: Overview Accessing Documents Documents for 2711 series network adapters are available at Allied Telesis websites. Allied Telesis To access these documents, do the following: Documents 1. Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or FireFox, on your system and enter the following: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/...
2711 series network adapters are shipped with a low-profile bracket attached. Note The 2711 series network adapter is not shipped with a software driver CD. You must download the driver software from the Allied Telesis website. See Chapter 3, “Downloading the Driver Software”...
Warranty Registration Allied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warranties. All Allied Telesis warranties are subject to and provided only on the terms and conditions set out in the Allied Telesis Limited Warranties listed on the Allied Telesis website at http://alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty.
Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: “System Requirements” on page 20 “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 21 “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 23 “Replacing the Bracket” on page 24 “Installing a Network Adapter” on page 26 ...
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware System Requirements Before installing the 2711 Series Fiber Fast Ethernet Network Adapter, make sure your system meets the requirements listed below: PC with one of the following operating systems installed: – Windows 11 –...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Reviewing Safety Precautions Review the following safety precautions before you begin to install a module. Note indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements”...
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Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Warning The module is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system, you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system components. –...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Pre-Installation Checklist Before installing the 2711 series network adapter, check the following list: 1. Check that your computer has an appropriate open PCIe slot. 2. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Replacing the Bracket The 2711 series network adapter is shipped with the low-profile bracket attached to the adapter. Depending on your system, you may need to replace the bracket attached to your network adapter. The following procedure describes how to remove the low-profile bracket from the network adapter and replace it with the standard bracket.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Figure 5. Fastening Screws onto Standard Bracket...
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Installing a Network Adapter The following instructions apply to installing an 2711 series network adapter in most systems. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system for details about performing these tasks on your particular system.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 3. Select an empty, non-shared PCIe slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See Figure 7. Figure 7. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot...
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Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Figure 8. Inserting the Network Adapter Card Caution Do not use excessive force when seating the card, as this may damage the system or the adapter card. If the card resists seating, remove it from the system, realign it, and try again. 6.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 9. Power the system on. Note If you installed the network adapter in a Microsoft Windows system before installing the driver software, the Found New Hardware Wizard launches automatically. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software for Windows Systems”...
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Connecting the Network Cables The 2711 series network adapter card is equipped with one of three types of fiber optic adapters: SC, LC, and ST. To connect a network cable to the adapter, perform the following procedure: 1.
Chapter 3 Installing the Driver Software for Windows Systems This chapter describes how to install driver software for the 2711 series network adapter onto your operating system. It contains the following topics: “Overview” on page 32 “Downloading the Driver Software” on page 33 ...
Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software for Windows Systems Overview When you install the 2711 series network adapter on your computer, your next step is to install driver software onto your Windows operating system. You can install driver software using Device Manager or using the silent installation method.
2. Enter the following URL: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software The Software Downloads page is displayed as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10. Software Downloads Page 3. Find the driver for the 2711 Series Network Adapters and click the link. 4. Save the zip folder onto your system.
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Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software for Windows Systems 5. Open the ZIP file and extract the driver files. The files should have the following extensions: – .sys – .inf – .cat 6. Transfer the files onto an external storage device, such as a flash drive.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Installing the Driver Software To install the driver software onto the 2711 network adapter for the first time, perform the following procedure: Note To install the driver software, you must have administrative privileges.
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Browse my computer for drivers. 5. Select Browse my computer for drivers. 6. Navigate folders and locate the driver that you placed for 2711 series network adapter. See “Downloading the Driver Software” on page 33. 7. Click Next.
Before you install the driver software for the first time, Device Manager lists your adapter as a Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Controller device. To update the driver software for your 2711 series network adapter, perform the following procedure: 1. Open Device Manager.
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Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software for Windows Systems Figure 13. List of Network Adapters in Device Manager 4. In the shortcut menu, select Update driver as shown in Figure 13. The update driver window prompts you to select either Search automatically for drivers or Browse my computer for drivers.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Completing the To complete the driver installation, restart the host device by performing this procedure: Adapter Driver Installation 1. Connect the network adapter to your network. 2. Restart your Windows operating system. Wait for the host device to restart the Windows operating system.
Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software for Windows Systems Installing the Software Driver in the Silence Mode You may install the software driver for the for the 2711 series network adapters in the silence mode. Dialog boxes are suppressed in the silence mode.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 8. Install the driver in the silent mode by entering the following command: > dpinst /S Note Adding the /S switch to the dpinst command suppresses the display of wizard pages, user dialog boxes, and other user intervention requests.
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Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software for Windows Systems...
Chapter 4 Configuring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems This chapter provides procedures for configuring Ethernet interfaces for 2711 series adapters on Linux systems and contains the following sections: “Overview” on page 44 “Configuring an Ethernet Interface on Linux Systems” on page 45...
Chapter 4: Configuring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems Overview The 2711 series adapters use a Linux inbox driver to operate. A driver supplied with an operating system is called an inbox driver. Current Linux systems come with the inbox driver that the 2711 series adapters need.
Replace "eth x " with the name of the Ethernet interface that you obtained in step 3. "eth x " appears three times in the statement. 5. Repeat step 4 for all of the Ethernet interfaces of 2711 series adapters on your system.
Chapter 4: Configuring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems 6. Save the /etc/network/interfaces file. 7. Reboot your Linux system. 8. Verify that your 2711 series adapter is running 100 Mbps in the full- duplex mode by entering the following command: ethtool eth x...
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"eth x " appears twice in the file. 5. Save the ifcfg-eth x file. 6. Repeat step 3 to 5 for all of the Ethernet interfaces of 2711 series adapters on your system. 7. Reboot your Linux system.
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Chapter 4: Configuring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems...
Chapter 5 Modifying Advanced Properties This chapter includes the following topics: “Overview” on page 51 “Accessing Advanced Properties” on page 52 “802.1p QOS” on page 54 “802.3az EEE” on page 55 “ARP Offload” on page 56 ...
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Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties “Wake on Pattern Match” on page 92 “WOL Speed” on page 93 ...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Overview The 2711 series adapter allows you to modify the advanced properties to meet your requirements. To access the advanced properties, you must access Device Manager, then go to each advanced property page.
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties Accessing Advanced Properties To modify advanced properties, first access Device Manager, open the properties of your 2711 series adapter card, and select a feature you want to change its setting. 1. Open the Device Manager.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 3. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced Properties window opens as shown in Figure 15. Allied Telesis AT-2711FXv2 100Mb Fiber Ethernet Properties Figure 15. Advanced Properties Window...
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties 802.1p QOS The 802.1p QOS property allows you to enable or disable the Quality of Service (QoS) feature on the adapter. QoS is a network standard for managing traffic by assigning priority to packets. Note Enable the 802.1p QOS property only when the network supports QoS.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 802.3az EEE The 802.3az EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) is an IEEE standard to optimize the energy usage of copper interfaces over Ethernet. To view the 802.3az EEE setting, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties.
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties ARP Offload The ARP Offload feature enables the adapter not to wake up when responding an ARP request. ARP is used to verify whether a computer is still present on the network and resolute an IP address into a MAC address.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide EEE Control Policies The EEE (Energy-Efficient Ethernet) Control Policies feature enables the adapter to manage power for the best performance. Note The options and default setting depend on your operating system and driver version that you installed.
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Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties best performance. Maximum Power Saving — The adapter manages power for the best energy saving. 4. Click OK.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Ethernet@WireSpeed The Ethernet@WireSpeed is a feature to connect two gigabit devices even when the devices are connected through an impaired copper cable. To view the Ethernet@WireSpeed setting, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties.
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties Flow Control The Flow Control feature allows you to control the flow between the 2711 series adapter and its link partner. You can enable or disable the adapter to process received PAUSE frames and transmit PAUSE frames. Note The options and default setting depend on your operating system and driver version that you installed.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 3. Select one of the following options: Auto — Receiving and transmitting PAUSE frames are optimized. Disabled — The adapter ignores PAUSE frames. Tx & Rx Enabled (Tx/Rx PAUSE) — The adapter processes ...
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties Interrupt Moderation The Interrupt Moderation feature allows you to limit the rate of interrupts to the CPU during packet transmission and packet reception. When this feature is enabled, interrupts are handled as a group so that the CPU utilization decreases;...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Checksum Offload The Checksum Offload feature allows the adapter to verify the TCP/IP checksum to enhance receive and transmit performance and reduce CPU utilization. To enable or disable the Checksum Offload feature, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties IPv4 Checksum Offload The IPv4 Checksum Offload feature allows the adapter to verify the IPv4 checksum to enhance IPv4 receive and transmit performance and reduce CPU utilization. To enable or disable the IPv4 Checksum Offload feature, do the following: 1.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Jumbo Mtu The Jumbo Mtu (Maximum transmission unit) feature allows you to specify the size of the Ethernet frame that the adapter supports. The network performance usually improves when the larger frame size is specified: however, the network must be capable of supporting the oversized Ethernet frames.
Large Send Offload The Large Send Offload feature allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the 2711 series adapter segments large packets and reduces the CPU load. To enable or disable the Large Send Offload feature, do the following: 1.
Large Send Offload (IPv4) The Large Send Offload (IPv4) feature allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the 2711 series adapter segments large packets and reduces the CPU load. The Large Send Offload (IPv4) feature supports large packets up to 64kb.
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Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties 3. Select one of the following options: Disable — This feature is disabled. Enable — The adapter segments large packets up to 64kb for IPv4 traffic before sending them out. This is the default setting. 4.
Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) The Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) feature allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the 2711 series adapter segments large packets for IPv4 traffic and reduces the CPU load.
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Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties 3. Select one of the following options: Disable — The feature is disabled. Enable — The adapter segments large packets up to 256kb for IPv4 traffic before sending them out. This is the default setting. 4.
Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) The Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) feature allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the 2711 series adapter segments large packets for IPv6 traffic and reduces the CPU load.
Caution A locally administered address overrides the original MAC address stored in the 2711 series network adapter. When you change the MAC address, ensure that a unique MAC address is assigned. Guidelines for Here are guidelines for assigning a locally administered address: Assigning a The address must be unique.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Figure 30. Locally Administered Address Page 3. In the Value text box, enter a locally administered address for the 2711 series adapter card. By default, no locally administered address is assigned. For more information, see “Guidelines for Assigning a Locally Administered Address”...
Caution The network address overrides the original MAC address stored in the 2711 series network adapter. When you change the MAC address, ensure that a unique MAC address is assigned. To assign or change the Network Address, do the following: 1.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 3. In the Value text box, enter a locally administered address for the 2711 series adapter card. By default, no locally administered address is assigned. For more information, see “Guidelines for Assigning a Locally Administered Address”...
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties NS Offload The NS (Neighbor Solicitation) Offload feature enables the adapter not to wake up when responding to an NS request. To enable or disable the NS Offload feature, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties. See “Accessing Advanced Properties”...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Priority & VLAN The Priority & VLAN feature allows you to control sending and receiving tagged frames of QoS and VLAN. When the property is set to Priority & VLAN Enabled, the adapter sends and receives QoS and VLAN tagged frames;...
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Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties 3. Select one of the following options: Priority & VLAN Enabled — The adapter sends and receives QoS and VLAN tagged frames. This is the default setting. Priority & VLAN Disabled — The adapter does not send and ...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Receive Side Scaling The Receive Side Scaling (RSS) feature allows the adapter to efficiently distribute receive processing across multiple CPU’s and to prevent from overloading a single CPU. To make this feature effective, the computer must have multiple CPU’s in a multiprocessor system.
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties Maximum Number of RSS Queues The Maximum Number of RSS Queues property allows you to specify the maximum number of RSS queues that the adapter assigns receiving data To Specify the Maximum Number of RSS Queues, do the following: 1.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide RSS Queues The RSS Queues feature allocates queue space between the adapter and processor, and allows you to specify the number of RSS queues that the adapter assigns receiving data to. To Specify the RSS Queues value, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties Speed & Duplex The Speed & Duplex feature sets the link speed and duplex mode of the adapter. Note When you change the duplex mode of the adapter, change the duplex mode of the link partner, such as a switch. The mismatch duplex mode may degrade performance and cause CRC errors.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 3. Select one of the following options: 100 Mb Full (100 Mbps Full Duplex) — 100 Mbps speed in the half duplex mode. This is the default setting. 100 Mb Half (100 Mbps Half Duplex) — 100 Mbps speed in the ...
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) The TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function enables the adapter to compute the checksum of transmitting IPv4 packets and verify the checksum of receiving IPv4 packets, taking load off from the CPU. To modify the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) setting, do the following: 1.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 3. Select one of the following options: Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function for both receiving and transmitting IPv4 packets. This is the default setting. Disabled — Disables the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) ...
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) The TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) function enables the adapter to compute the checksum of transmitting IPv6 packets and verify the checksum of receiving IPv6 packets, taking load off from the CPU. To enable or disable the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) feature, do the following: 1.
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2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 3. Select one of the following options: Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) function for both receiving and transmitting IPv6 packets. This is the default setting. Disabled — Disables the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) ...
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties VLAN ID The VLAN ID property allows you to specify a VLAN ID on your network to the adapter. The adapter adds the value of the VLAN ID to a frame in the VLAN tag before transmitting the frame. To change the VLAN ID value, do the following: 1.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Wake Up Capabilities The Wake Up Capabilities feature enables the network adapter to wake up from a low-power mode when the adapter receives a network wake-up data unit. Two types of wake-up data units can be accepted: Magic packet and Wake Up frame.
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Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties 3. Select one of the following options: Both — The adapter wakes up from a low-power mode when receiving a Magic packet or Wake Up frame. This is the default setting. Magic Packet — The adapter wakes up from a low-power mode ...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Wake on Magic Packet The Wake on Magic Packet feature enables the network adapter to wake up from a low-power mode when the adapter receives a Magic packet. To enable or disable the Wake on Magic Packet feature, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Modifying Advanced Properties Wake on Pattern Match The Wake on Pattern Match feature enables the network adapter to wake up from a low-power mode when the packet matches the wake patterns specified in the operating system. To enable of disable the Wake on Pattern Match feature, do the following: 1.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide WOL Speed The WOL Speed property indicates the speed of Wake-on-LAN setting on your adapter. To view this setting, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties. See “Accessing Advanced Properties” on page 52.
Chapter 6 Uninstalling the Driver Software This chapter describes how to uninstall the driver software for the 2711 series adapter. This chapter contains the following topics: “Overview” on page 96 “Uninstalling the Driver Software Using Device Manager” on page 97 ...
Chapter 6: Uninstalling the Driver Software Overview When you no longer use the 2711 series adapter card for your computer, you may want to uninstall the driver software from your operating system. As you can install driver software for the 2711 series adapter card using...
See “Installing the Driver Software” on page 35. 3. In the Device Manager window, expand the Network Adapters folder. 4. Right-click Allied Telesis AT-2711xXv2 xx 100Mb Fiber Ethernet. The shortcut menu appears. See Figure 45. Figure 45. Confirm Device Uninstall Window 5.
Chapter 6: Uninstalling the Driver Software Uninstalling the Driver Software Silently You can apply the silent installation method to uninstall the driver. Uninstall the driver without user-intervention, perform the following steps: 1. Open a command prompt window with administrator privileges. 2.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures. It contains the following sections: “Checking the Port LED on the Adapter” on page 100 “Troubleshooting Checklist” on page 101 “Testing the Network Connectivity with the 2711 Network Adapter” on ...
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Checking the Port LED on the Adapter The 2711 fiber network adapter has one port LED. You can use the status of the port LED for troubleshooting. Note Before the port LED can provide troubleshooting information, the driver software for your particular operating system must be installed and the network adapter must be connected to the network.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Troubleshooting Checklist The following checklist provides recommended actions to take to resolve problems installing the 2711 series network adapter or running it in your system. Warning Before opening the cabinet of your system for removing or inserting the network adapter, review all precautions outlined under “Reviewing Safety Precautions”...
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Testing the Network Connectivity with the 2711 Network Adapter This section describes how to test network connectivity in Windows and Linux system. You can test the connectivity of the 2711 network adapter either from the host device or another device in the same network. Choose a test method from the following options: For the Linux system, go to “Linux”...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Testing the 2711 If the 2711 network adapter is only one network adapter installed in the Network host device, you can test the connectivity from the host device of the 2711 network adapter.
Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: 7.7 cm x 6.9 cm (3.0 in. x 2.7 in.) Weight: 50 g (1.76 oz) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (+32°F to +122°F) at full load Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-°13F to +158°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 90%, non-condensing Power Specifications...
Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors This appendix provides how to clean fiber optic connectors and consists of the following sections: “Overview” on page 108 “Cleaning Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 109 “Cleaning Using a Swab” on page 111 ...
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Overview The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug as shown in Figure 46. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber.
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Cleaning Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 48. Figure 48. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.
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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times. Caution Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you reach the bottom of the cleaning surface can result in static electricity that can damage the...
2711 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Cleaning Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors.
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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean. 4. Reconnect the cable to the port or protect the ferrule tip with a dust cap.
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