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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc. Declares that the product: Network Adapter Cards Model Numbers: AT-2450FTX, AT-2451FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2701FX, AT-2700FTX, AT-2701FTX, AT-2745FX, AT-2746FX These products comply with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits: These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Translated Safety Statements Important: Appendix E contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see the , go to Appendix E for the translated safety statement in your language. Wichtig: Anhang E enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts. Wenn sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang E den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.
Adapter Card Driver Updates ............................12 Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview ........................13 Overview....................................14 AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX Series ..........................16 Specifications ................................17 LEDs....................................20 AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Series............................. 21 Specifications ................................22 LED ....................................24 AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series ..........................25 Specifications ................................26 LEDs....................................28 AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series.............................
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Contents Configuring the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address ................92 Configuring Additional Network Adapter Card Settings ....................96 Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 .......................... 107 Installing the Driver on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 System .................... 108 Removing the Driver from a Windows NT 4.0 System.......................
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Chapter 11: Troubleshooting ............................189 Appendix A: Technical Specifications .......................... 193 Physical Specifications ..............................193 Operating Voltage................................193 Environmental Specifications............................. 193 Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards ........................194 Twisted Pair Port Pin-outs ..............................194 Appendix B: Unattended Microsoft Windows Installations ..................195 Unattended Microsoft Windows XP Installation .........................
AT-2701FTX AT-2745FX AT-2746FX Note The AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2700FTX, and AT-2745FX Series are no longer available from Allied Telesyn and have been replaced by the AT-2451FTX, AT-2701FX, AT-2701FTX, and AT-2746FX Series, respectively. They are described in this guide for reference purposes for those networks where the cards are already installed.
Preface Document Conventions This guide 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.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) from our web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com . You can view the documents on-line or download them onto a local workstation or server.
Preface Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn Knowledge Base from the following web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com/kb. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Sections in the chapter include: “Overview” on page 14 “AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX Series” on page 16 “AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Series” on page 21 “AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series” on page 25 “AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series” on page 30 “Additional Features” on page 35...
AT-2746FX 10Base-FL 100Base-FX Note The AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2700FTX, and AT-2745FX Series are no longer available from Allied Telesyn. They have been replaced by the AT-2451FTX, AT-2701FX, AT-2701FTX, and AT-2746FX Series, respectively. They are described in this guide for reference purposes for those networks where the cards are already installed.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Dual port adapters also simplify the task of relocating nodes in a network. When a node is moved to a new location that also involves a change to the media connection, such as from twisted pair cable to fiber optic cable, no change to the adapter is necessary since the adapter has ports for both types of medium.
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX Series The adapters in the AT-2450FTX Series are: AT-2450FTX/SC AT-2450FTX/ST The adapters in the AT-2451FTX Series are: AT-2451FTX/SC AT-2451FTX/ST These are dual port adapters. They feature a twisted pair port and a fiber optic port.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The AT-2450FTX Series supported the Wake on LAN feature only on the twisted pair port. The AT-2451FTX Series supports the Wake on LAN feature on both ports. Specifications Table 2 lists the adapter specifications. Table 2. AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX Series Network Adapter Cards Basic Features Supported Platforms...
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Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview Table 2. AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX Series Network Adapter Cards (Continued) Type of Cabling 10Base-T operation: Category 3 or better 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cable 100Base-TX operation: Category 5 or better 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cable Wiring Configuration...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Table 2. AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX Series Network Adapter Cards (Continued) Wake on LAN Feature AT-2450FTX Series Supported on twisted pair port only. AT-2451FTX Series Supported on both twisted pair port and fiber optic port. Default Setting Disabled BootPROM Chip and MBA Feature AT-2450FTX Series...
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview LEDs Table 3 describes the LEDs for the ports on the AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX Series. The twisted pair port uses the 10 or 100 LED, depending on its operating speed. The fiber optic port uses just the 10 LED.
Differences between the two series are: The AT-2700FX Series is PCI 2.1-compliant. The AT-2701FX Series is PCI 2.2-compliant. The AT-2700FX Series was offered in two versions — a standard version and a low profile version for systems that accept only low profile adapters.
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview Specifications Table 4 lists the adapter specifications. Table 4. AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Series Network Adapter Cards Basic Features Supported Platforms IBM PC or compatible Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 2003 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows NT 4.0...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Table 4. AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Series Network Adapter Cards (Continued) Type of Cabling 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron (core/ cladding) multimode fiber optic cable Operating Specifications Wavelength: 1310 nm Output power - 50/125 micron cabling: Minimum: -22.5 dBm Maximum: -14 dBm Output power - 62.5/125 micron...
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview The AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Series have one LED, defined in Table 5. Table 5. AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Series LED Status Description Green The port is operating in full-duplex mode. Amber The port is operating in half-duplex mode.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series The adapters in the AT-2700FTX Series are: AT-2700FTX/SC AT-2700FTX/ST AT-2700FTX/MT AT-2700FTX/VF The adapters in the AT-2701FTX Series are: AT-2701FTX/SC AT-2701FTX/ST AT-2701FTX/MT AT-2701FTX/VF These dual-port adapters feature a 10/100Base-TX twisted pair port and a 100Base-FX fiber optic port.
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview Specifications Table 6 lists the specifications of the AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series adapter cards. Table 6. AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series Network Adapter Cards Basic Features Supported Platforms IBM PC or compatible Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 2003 Microsoft Windows XP...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Table 6. AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series Network Adapter Cards (Continued) Duplex Mode Half- or full-duplex (Default: full-duplex) Type of Connector AT-2700FTX Series: AT-2700FTX/SC - duplex SC AT-2700FTX/ST - duplex ST AT-2700FTX/MT - MT-RJ AT-2700FTX/VF - VF-45 AT-2701FTX Series: AT-2701FTX/SC - duplex SC AT-2701FTX/ST - duplex ST...
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview Table 6. AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series Network Adapter Cards (Continued) BootPROM Chip and MBA Feature AT-2700FTX Series Optional AT-2701FTX Series Standard Default Port 100Base-FX Load Balancing and Fail-over Protection AT-2700FTX Series Not supported AT-2701FTX Series Supported Default setting: Disabled 1.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Table 7. AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series LEDs (Continued) Status Description Green The twisted pair port or fiber optic port is operating at 100 Mbps, full-duplex mode. Amber The twisted pair port or fiber optic port is operating at 100 Mbps, half-duplex mode.
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series The adapters in the AT-2745FX Series are: AT-2745FX/SC AT-2745FX/ST AT-2745FX/STSC The adapters in the AT-2746FX Series are: AT-2746FX/SC/SC AT-2746FX/ST/ST AT-2746FX/ST/SC The AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series are dual port adapters. But unlike the other dual port adapters discussed in this guide, which feature a twisted pair port and a fiber optic port, these adapter cards have two fiber optic ports.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The BootPROM chip and MBA were optional with the AT-2745FX Series. The BootPROM chip and MBA come standard with the AT-2746FX Series. Specifications Table 8 lists the specifications of the AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series adapter cards. Table 8.
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Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview Table 8. AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series Network Adapter Cards (Continued) Type of Cabling 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron (core/ cladding) multimode fiber optic cable Operating Specifications Wavelength: 820 nm Output power - 50/125 micron cabling: Minimum: -18.8 dBm Maximum: -13.8 dBm Output power - 62.5/125 micron...
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview LEDs Table 9 describes the LEDs on the AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series adapter cards. The 10Base-FL port uses the 10 LED and the 100Base-FX port uses the 100 LED. Table 9. AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series LEDs Status Description Green...
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Additional Features The following sections describe these network adapter card features: ❑ “Wake on LAN” on page 35 ❑ “Driver Installation and the AT-Setup Utility” on page 36 ❑ “Virtual LANs and the AT-MUX Protocol” on page 37 ❑...
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview When you install a PCI 2.2-compatible adapter in a PCI 2.2-compliant computer, the Wake on LAN cable is unnecessary because the feature is controlled through the connector bus on the network adapter card and the system’s motherboard.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Note The Installation CD that comes with your network adapter card has two drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP system. There is a regular driver and an enhanced driver that supports load balancing and fail-over (LBFO) protection. The AT-Setup utility can be used to install the regular driver.
Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview adapter card to process tagged traffic from up to 16 different VLANs. The protocol is described in Chapter 9, “AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol” on page 157. Note The AT-MUX protocol is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP operating systems.
The driver is supported on the AT-2451FTX, AT-2701FX, AT-2701FTX, and AT-2746FX Series cards. It is not supported on the older versions of these adapters (for example, AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, etc.). Note The LBFO driver has not been certified by Microsoft Corporation.
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Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview There are two versions of the load balancing feature: mode 1 and mode 2. The basic characteristics of mode 1 are: Both adapters use the same MAC address, but different IP addresses. The ports on the two adapter cards must be connected to the same remote device.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Fail-over Protection Another feature of the LBFO driver is fail-over protection. This feature is useful in situations where a network device could benefit from link redundancy, but not necessarily load balancing. The fail-over feature protects against a loss of network connectivity should an adapter lose its link to a remote device or the remote device loses power or is taken out of service, such as for maintenance.
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Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview The selection of the active adapter is determined by the network driver and the computer’s operating system. The active, primary adapter is determined by whichever adapter establishes a link with its remote device first. If the primary adapter loses its link with its remote device, the redundant adapter automatically changes to the primary function and remains as the primary adapter until such time as the status of its link changes.
The MBA and BootPROM chip come standard with the AT-2451FTX, AT-2701FX, AT-2701FTX, and AT-2746FX Series cards. They are sold separately for the AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2700FTX, and AT-2745FX Series adapters. In order to use MBA on a dual port card you must specify which port is connected to the network.
Chapter 2 Installing a Network Adapter Card This chapter contains instructions for installing an Allied Telesyn network adapter card. Sections in the chapter include: “Verifying Package Contents” on page 46 “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 47 “Installing the Low Profile Bracket” on page 48 “Installing a Network Adapter Card”...
Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card Verifying Package Contents Make sure the following items are included in your package. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative for assistance. ❑ Allied Telesyn Network Adapter Card ❑...
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the network adapter card. Refer to Appendix E, “Translated Safety Statements” on page 209 for translated safety statements in your language. Warning This is a “Class 1 LED product”.
Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card Installing the Low Profile Bracket The AT-2451FTX, AT-2701FX, AT-2701FTX and AT-2746FX Series network adapter cards come with two brackets, a pre-installed standard bracket and a low profile bracket for systems that require low profile adapters.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide To install the low profile bracket, perform the following procedure: 1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, carefully remove the two screws that secure the standard bracket to the network adapter card and remove the bracket, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3.
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2. Position the low profile bracket on the adapter card and secure with the two screws, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Installing the Low Profile Bracket...
PC-compatible systems. Refer to system’s instruction manual for specific information on installing peripheral devices. Note The optional BootPROM chip for an AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2700FTX, or AT-2745FX Series card should be installed before the card is installed in the system. For instructions, go to “Installing a BootPROM Chip”...
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Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card 3. Select an empty, non-shared PCI slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See Figure 6. Figure 6. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot If you are installing the network adapter card in a PCI 2.1-compliant system and want to use the Wake on LAN feature, choose a slot that is near the Wake on LAN connector on the system’s motherboard.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 5. To use the Wake on LAN feature in a PCI 2.1-compatible system, connect one end of the Wake on LAN cable included with the network adapter card to the Wake on LAN connector on the card, as shown in Figure 7.
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Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card 6. Gently insert the network adapter card into the PCI slot. Make sure the card is securely seated. Figure 8. Inserting the Network Adapter Card 7. Secure the network adapter card to the chassis with a Phillips-head screw, not provided.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Note If you installed a dual port network adapter card, connect only one port to the network. 11. Power ON the system. If you installed the adapter card in a Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP system and did not pre-install the driver, the Found New Hardware Wizard launches automatically once the system detects the new card.
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Chapter 3 Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP This chapter contains instructions on how to install, update, and remove the network adapter driver on a Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP system. This chapter also contains the procedure for adjusting a network adapter card’s parameters, such as assigning an IP address and changing port speed and duplex mode.
Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP Choosing a Network Adapter Card Driver The first step to installing the driver for your new network adapter card is to select a driver. Allied Telesyn offers two drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP systems.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Installing or Updating a Driver Using the AT-Setup Utility Included on the Allied Telesyn Installation CD is the AT-Setup utility. This utility is a quick and easy way to install the regular adapter driver on a Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP system.
Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP parameters of an adapter card without a full understanding of the parameters’ functions. Running To install or update the regular adapter card driver using the AT-Setup utility from the Installation CD, perform the following procedure: AT-Setup from the Installation 1.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 2. Select Tools. The Tools window is shown in Figure 12. Figure 12. Tools Window 3. Select AT-Setup Utility. The AT-Setup Utility window is shown in Figure 13. Figure 13. AT-Setup Utility Window...
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 4. Select Start AT-Setup. Note The security prompts in Steps 4, 5, and 6 are from Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0. These security prompts may not appear or you may see different prompts if you are using a different version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or a different web browser.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 6. Select Run to run the AT-Setup utility from the Installation CD. The following security warning prompt is displayed. Figure 16. Internet Explorer - Security Warning Prompt 7. Select Run to launch the AT-Setup utility. If you are updating a driver, the program displays the Overwrite Protection window, shown in Figure 17.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 8. If the Overwrite Protection window appears, select Yes to All. The utility searches the system for any network adapter cards. If it detects a card(s), the utility displays the card model name(s) in the ATSetup window.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 9. Select OK. The AT-Setup utility copies the adapter driver from the Installation CD to the system’s hard disk and integrates it with the system’s operating system. The entire process can take up to 30 seconds to complete. Note If you see the error message “Failed to remove network adapter for update.
Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 11. If the card has not been installed, the prompt in Figure 21 is displayed. Remove the CD from the CD driver and click Yes. The Windows operating system and the system are automatically shut down. You can now install the adapter card.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The Run window is shown in Figure 23. Figure 23. Run Window 3. In the Open field, type: x:\Win_XP_200X\atsetup where ‘x’ is the drive letter of the floppy drive. 4. Select OK. 5. To complete the installation of the adapter card driver, perform Steps 8 to 11 in the procedure “Running AT-Setup from the Installation CD”...
Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP Creating a Driver Installation Disk This procedure creates a driver installation diskette. You can use the diskette to run the AT-Setup utility on those systems that do not have a CD drive. To create a driver installation disk, perform the following procedure on a system that has both a CD drive and floppy drive: 1.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 3. Select Tools. The Tools window is shown in Figure 25. Figure 25. Installation CD Tools Window 4. Select Driver Installation Diskette. The Driver Installation Diskette window is shown in Figure 26. Figure 26. Driver Diskette Utility Window...
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 5. Insert a blank, formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive. 6. Select Create driver diskette. Note The security prompts in Steps 4, 5, and 6 are from Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0. These security prompts may not appear or you may see different prompts if you are using a different version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or a different web browser.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 8. Select Run to run the utility from the Installation CD. The following security warning prompt is displayed. Figure 29. Internet Explorer - Security Warning Prompt 9. Select Run. The prompt in Figure 30 is displayed. Figure 30.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 10. Specify the floppy drive containing the blank disk. 11. Select Next. The adapter drivers and the AT-Setup utility are saved to the floppy disk. The program displays the message in Figure 31when the process is complete.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Manually Installing a Driver This section contains the procedure for manually installing the regular or LBFO network adapter driver on a Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP operating system. You can perform the procedure using the Allied Telesyn Installation CD or, for those systems without a CD drive, a driver installation diskette.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 4. Insert the Installation CD or the driver installation diskette into the appropriate drive on the system. Note If you system launches the web browser when you insert the Installation CD, minimize or close the web browser window. 5.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 8. Select Next. The window shown in Figure 34 is displayed. Figure 34. Found New Hardware Wizard Window (3 of 4) 9. If selected, deselect Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 10. Select Include this location in the search. 11.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 13. If you are installing the LBFO driver, a message is displayed stating that the driver has not been certified by Microsoft. If you see the message, click Continue Anyway. The wizard installs the adapter driver. The installation process can take up to 30 seconds to complete.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Manually Updating a Driver This section contains the procedure for updating a regular or LBFO network adapter driver on a Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP system. You can perform the procedure using the Allied Telesyn Installation CD or, if the system does not have a CD driver, a driver installation disk.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP The System Properties window is shown in Figure 37. Figure 37. System Properties Window...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 2. Select the Hardware tab. The Hardware tab is shown in Figure 38. Figure 38. Device Manager Tab Window...
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 3. Click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 39. Figure 39. Device Manager Window 4. Expand Network adapters by either double-clicking on it or by clicking once on the expansion box next to it.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 5. Right-click on the network adapter card whose driver you want to update and select Update Driver from the pop-up menu, as shown in.Figure 40. Figure 40. Update Driver Menu Selection The first of the Hardware Update Wizard windows is shown in Figure Figure 41.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 7. Click Next. The window shown in Figure 42 is displayed. Figure 42. Hardware Update Wizard Window (2 of 4) 8. Insert the Installation CD or the driver installation diskette into the appropriate drive on the system.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The Hardware Update Wizard window shown in Figure 43 is displayed. Figure 43. Hardware Update Wizard Window (3 of 4) 11. If selected, deselect Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 12. Select Include this location in the search. If you are updating the regular driver, the driver files are stored in this subdirectory on the Installation CD and the driver installation diskette:...
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP Microsoft Windows updates the driver and displays the window in Figure 44 Figure 44. Hardware Update Wizard Window (4 of 4) If the new driver is the same or older than the driver that is already installed, the system cancels the update and displays a window stating that it could not find a better match.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Removing a Driver To remove a network adapter driver from a Windows 2000, 2003 or XP operating system, perform the following procedure. 1. From the desktop, right-click My Computer, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. Figure 45.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP The System Properties window is shown in Figure 46. Figure 46. Properties Window...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 2. Select the Hardware tab. The Hardware tab is shown in Figure 47. Figure 47. Hardware Tab...
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 3. Select Device Manager. The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 48. Figure 48. Device Manager Window 4. Expand Network adapters by either double-clicking on it or by clicking once on the expansion box next to it. The adapter drivers installed on the switch are listed under Network adapters.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 5. Right-click on the adapter driver you want to remove and select either Remove or Uninstall from the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 49. Figure 49. Uninstall Menu Selection A confirmation window is displayed. Figure 50.
Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP Running AT-Setup to Complete Driver Installation If you were unable to complete the installation of the regular adapter card driver or if an error occurred during the installation, run AT-Setup again. AT-Setup will scan your operating system and correct any known problems.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Configuring the Network Adapter Card Settings A network adapter card has a number of parameters that you can adjust. In some cases, the default configuration of the network adapter card will be sufficient for it to operate without any adjustments. In other cases, you might need to adjust one or more parameters.
Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP available only with the LBFO adapter driver. For background information, refer to “Load Balancing and Fail-over Protection” on page 39. For instructions on how to set these parameters, refer to “Configuring Additional Network Adapter Card Settings” on page 96. Configuring the To configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address or to activate the DHCP client software, perform the following procedure:...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Note The Network Connections window will contain more than one LAN connection if the system contains more than one adapter or if VIDs were added to an adapter using the AT-MUX protocol. 2. Do one of the following: If you are not using the AT-MUX protocol, right-click the Local Area Connections of the LAN connection icon for the network adapter card and then select Properties, as shown in Figure 53.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP An example of the Local Area Connection Properties window is shown in Figure 54. Figure 54. Local Area Connection Properties Window 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. Note If the Properties button is greyed out and cannot be selected, it probably means the system has the AT-MUX protocol and in Step 2 above you selected the icon for the adapter card instead of for a VLAN.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is shown in Figure 55. Figure 55. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 4. If you want the adapter to obtain its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from a DHCP or BOOTP server, select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 6. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 7. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. This completes the procedure for configuring the IP address and subnet mask of a network adapter card.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The System Properties window is shown in Figure 56. Figure 56. Properties Window...
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 2. Select the Hardware tab. The Hardware tab is shown in Figure 57. Figure 57. Hardware Tab Window...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 3. Select Device Manager. The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 58. Figure 58. Device Manager Window 4. Expand Network adapters by either double-clicking on it or by clicking once on the expansion box next to it. The selection expands to display the network adapter cards installed in the system.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP 5. Right-click on the adapter driver you want to configure and select Properties from the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 59. Figure 59. Properties Menu Selection The Properties window is shown in Figure 60. Figure 60.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 6. From the Properties window, select the Advanced tab. Figure 61 illustrates the Advanced tab. Figure 61. Advanced Tab of the Network Adapter Card Properties Window 7. Adjust the parameters as needed. The parameters are defined in Table 11.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP Table 11. Advanced Tab Parameters in the Network Adapter Card Properties Window (Continued) Property Definition LBFO Enables or disables load balancing or fail- over protection. This selection appears only with the LBFO adapter card driver. Available settings are: Disabled - Disables load balancing and fail-over protection on the adapter.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Table 11. Advanced Tab Parameters in the Network Adapter Card Properties Window (Continued) Property Definition Magic Packet Enables and disables the Wake on LAN feature on the adapter. This feature powers ON a system that has been powered OFF or is in a sleep mode, whenever the network adapter card receives a magic packet from a...
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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP Table 11. Advanced Tab Parameters in the Network Adapter Card Properties Window (Continued) Property Definition QoS Tagging Activates or deactivates Class of Service (IEEE 802.1p/q) (CoS) on the adapter. CoS, as defined in the IEEE 802.1p standard, has eight levels of priority.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Table 11. Advanced Tab Parameters in the Network Adapter Card Properties Window (Continued) Property Definition Speed/Duplex Sets the speed and duplex mode of the port on the adapter. The selections you see here will vary depending on the port type.
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Chapter 4 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 This chapter contains the procedure for installing a network adapter driver on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 system. Procedures in the chapter include: “Installing the Driver on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 System” on page 108 “Removing the Driver from a Windows NT 4.0 System”...
Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Installing the Driver on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 System The following procedure installs the network adapter driver on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system. You can perform the procedure using the Allied Telesyn Installation CD or, for those systems without a CD drive, a driver installation diskette.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The Control Panel is shown in Figure 63. Figure 63. Control Panel Window...
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Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 6. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window is shown in Figure 64. Figure 64. Network Window...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 7. Select the Adapters tab. The Adapters tab of the Network window is shown in Figure 65. Figure 65. Adapters Tab...
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Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 8. Select Add. The Select Network Adapter window is shown in Figure 66. Figure 66. Select Network Adapter Window 9. Select Have Disk. The Insert Disk window is shown in Figure 67. Figure 67. Insert Disk Window 10.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 11. In the Insert Disk window, specify the drive and path to the driver. If you are using the Installation CD, enter. x:\drivers\winnt4 Where “x” is the drive letter of the CD drive. if you are using a driver installation diskette, enter: x:\winnt4 Where “x”...
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Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 13. Select OK. The Adapters tab in the Network window is shown in Figure 69. Figure 69. Adapters Tab 14. Verify that your new Allied Telesyn network adapter card appears in the list, then select OK. Note Windows NT 4.0 prompts you to configure the protocols that you will be using for network communications.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Removing the Driver from a Windows NT 4.0 System This section contains the procedure for removing the network adapter driver from the Windows NT 4.0 operating system. 1. From the desktop, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon, then select Properties from the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 70.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 2. Select the Adapters tab. The Adapters tab of the Network window is shown in Figure 72. Figure 72. Adapters Tab Window 3. Select the Allied Telesyn network adapter card whose driver you want to remove. 4.
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Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 8. Shutdown Windows NT 4.0 and power OFF your computer. 9. Remove the network adapter card from your computer. For instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your system. 10. Power ON your system. This completes the procedure for removing the network adapter card and driver from your computer.
Chapter 5 Novell Netware 6.5 This chapter contains the following procedure: ❑ “Installing the Network Adapter Driver on a Novell NetWare 6.5 System” on page 120...
Chapter 5: Novell Netware 6.5 Installing the Network Adapter Driver on a Novell NetWare 6.5 System This section contains the procedure for installing a network adapter driver on a system running Novell NetWare 6.5. Files Needed for The .LDI file and the .LAN file for your adapter must be present to successfully complete installation.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Manual 1. At the file server console prompt, issue these load statements in the order given here: Installation LOAD <DRIVE>:<PATH>\NBI LOAD <DRIVE>:<PATH>\MSM LOAD <DRIVE>:<PATH>\ETHERTSM LOAD <DRIVE>:<PATH>\<DRIVER> Where <DRIVE> and <PATH> are the drive and directory where you copied the NLMs and the adapter driver file.
Chapter 5: Novell Netware 6.5 If you have a PCI-1 bus in your system, add BUSTYPE=PCI1 to the command line (for example, LOAD C:\SERVER\CATNIC BUSTYPE=PCI1). Otherwise the driver may not find the card. If you do not know which bus you have, try loading without the driver without the option.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide SET MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 100 (or larger) SET MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 500 (or larger) The minimum value must be at least 30 times the number of PCI adapters in the computer. Recommended settings are: 1-3 adapters: 100 4 adapters: 150 The maximum permitted value depends on the amount of memory in the...
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Chapter 6 Linux 2.4 and 2.6 This chapter contains the following procedure: ❑ “Installing the ATNIC Driver on Linux 2.4” on page 126 ❑ “Setting the Adapter’s Speed and Duplex Mode on Linux 2.6” on page 128...
Chapter 6: Linux 2.4 and 2.6 Installing the ATNIC Driver on Linux 2.4 This driver supports dynamic loading and unloading via the KLM support provided by Linux. As a result, you must custom build the driver for the particular version of the kernel installed. The driver is located on the Allied Telesyn Installation CD in the \drivers\linux subdirectory and in the \linux subdirectory of a driver installation diskette.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Dynamic Loading Type insmod atnic32.o to dynamically load the driver without installing it into the operating system. To configure network protocol and address, refer to Linux documentations. Changing To enable Auto-Negotiation, edit the /etc/conf.modules file to add the line options atnic options=0 below the alias eth0 atnic line.
Chapter 6: Linux 2.4 and 2.6 Setting the Adapter’s Speed and Duplex Mode on Linux 2.6 Linux 2.6 comes with the adapter driver. Driver installation is not required. This section contains the procedure for setting the adapter’s speed and duplex mode in a Linux 2.6 system. The procedure is divided into two phases.
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Chapter 7 Solaris 9 This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ “Supported Operating System” on page 130 ❑ “Installing the Driver” on page 130 ❑ “Configuring the Network Adapter Card” on page 131 ❑ “Removing the Driver” on page 132 Note Solaris 9 is supported on the AT-2451FTX, AT-2701FX, AT-2701FTX, and AT-2746FX Series cards.
Chapter 7: Solaris 9 Supported Operating System The adapter drivers have been tested on Solaris 9 with Sparc platforms in both 32 and 64 bit environments. While the drivers should work on Solaris 8 and Solaris 10 platforms, they have not been tested on those operating systems;...
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Configuring the Network Adapter Card To configure the speed and duplex of the adapter, go to the following file and configure the speed_duplex parameter to the desired value: /kernel/drv/ae.conf Possible values for the speed_duplex parameter are: 0 - Auto Negotiation 1 - 100Mb/half duplex 2 - 100Mb/full duplex...
Chapter 8 AT-Stat Utility The AT-Stat utility displays operating information and statistics on Allied Telesyn network adapter cards in Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP systems. The sections in this chapter include: ❑ “Installing the AT-Stat Utility” on page 134 ❑...
2003, and XP operating systems. This utility is not supported on any other operating system. Note The adapter driver for AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2700FTX, and AT-2745FX Series network adapter cards must be updated to obtain custom statistics. Otherwise, only generic statistics are available. To update an adapter driver, refer to “Installing or Updating a Driver...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Figure 73. Installation CD Main Window 2. Select Tools. The Tools window is shown in Figure 74. Figure 74. Tools Window...
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Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility 3. Select AT-Stat Utility. The AT-Stat utility window is shown in Figure 75. Figure 75. AT-Stat Utility Window 4. Select Install AT-Stat. Note The security prompts shown in Steps 4, 5, and 6 are from Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 5. Select Yes. The prompt in Figure 77 is displayed. Figure 77. File Download - Security Warning Prompt 6. Select Run to run the installation program from the CD. The security warning prompt in Figure 78 is displayed. Figure 78.
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Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility 7. Select Run. The first of the AT-Stat utility installation windows is shown in Figure Figure 79. AT-Stat Installation Window (1 of 4) 8. Click Next. The second installation window is shown in Figure 80. Figure 80. AT-Stat Installation Window (2 of 4)
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 9. Configure the window as follows: To change the location where the utility will be stored on the system, enter the driver and path in the Folder field, or use the Browse button to specify a location. The default folder is Program Files\Allied Telesyn\ATStat.
Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility The installation program installs the utility, a process that takes only a few seconds. Once the utility is installed, the window in Figure 82 is displayed. Figure 82. AT-Stat Installation Window (4 of 4) 12. Click Close. 13.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 3. Download the zip file containing the adapter drivers for your adapter card from the Product Support web page to the empty directory created in Step 1. 4. Unzip the file. 5. Change to the ATStat subdirectory. 6.
Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility Using the AT-Stat Utility The AT-Stat utility displays basic information and operating statistics on Allied Telesyn network adapter cards installed in Windows 2000, 2003, and XP systems. In order to use the AT-Stat utility, you must install it on your system. You cannot run the utility from the Installation CD.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide General Tab Figure 84 shows the General tab. Figure 84. General Tab Note If the system contains more than one network adapter card, use the Select pull-down menu at the top of the window to choose an adapter.
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Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility Table 12 defines the information in the General tab Table 12. General Tab Field Description TCP/IP IP Address Displays the IP address assigned to the adapter. For instructions on how to manually assign an IP address or activate the DHCP client software, refer to “Configuring the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address”...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Table 12. General Tab (Continued) Field Description WINS Displays the IP address of the Windows Internet Name Service, used in name resolution by converting NetBIOS names into IP addresses. Displays the IP address of the domain name server.
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Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility Table 12. General Tab (Continued) Field Description DHCP Info Button Displays the following DHCP or BOOTP information: DHCP Server - The IP address of the DHCP or BOOTP server that issued the adapter’s IP configuration. Lease Obtained - The date and time when the DHCP or BOOTP server issued the IP configuration.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Statistics Tab Figure 85 shows the Statistics tab. This tab displays status information and operating statistics of a network adapter card. Figure 85. Statistics Tab Table 13 defines the statistics. Table 13. Statistics Tab Statistic Description General Connection Status...
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Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility Table 13. Statistics Tab (Continued) Statistic Description Packets Sent Indicates the total number of packets sent by the adapter. Packets Received Indicates the total number of packets received by the adapter. Tx (Transmit) Stats One Collision Displays the total number of times the network adapter card experienced at least one collision while transmitting a packet.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Table 13. Statistics Tab (Continued) Statistic Description Rx (Receive) Stats CRC Errors Displays the number of frames with a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) error but with the proper length (64-1518 bytes) received on the port. Alignment Specifies the total number of alignment errors encountered by the adapter.
Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility Ping Tab Figure 86 shows the Ping tab. Figure 86. Ping Tab You can use this tab to instruct the adapter to ping another node on the network This feature is helpful in determining whether an operational path exists between the adapter and another network node.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The results of the ping are displayed in the tab. The Min., Max., and Avg., values are the minimum, maximum, and average response times in milliseconds by the end node to the pings. The traffic light also indicates the results of the ping.
Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility by the adapter is reported in megabits per second in the Avg. Send and Avg. Receive fields of the window. In a properly configured network, the average send and receive values should be roughly the same. However, widely divergent values, such as the average received being only half the average sent, could indicate a network configuration problem, such as a duplex mode mismatch.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Removing the AT-Stat Utility This section contains the procedure for removing the AT-Stat utility from a Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or XP system. 1. From the desktop, select Start. 2. Select Settings, then Control Panel, as shown in Figure 88. Figure 88.
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Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility The Control Panel window is shown in Figure 89. Figure 89. Control Panel Window 3. Double-click on Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window is shown in Figure 90. Figure 90. Add or Remove Programs Window...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 4. Select ATStat from the list. 5. Select Remove. A confirmation prompt is displayed. 6. Select Yes to remove the utility or No to cancel the procedure. If you selected Yes, the utility is removed from the system. This completes the procedure for removing the AT-Stat utility from a system.
Chapter 9 AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol This chapter describes the AT-MUX protocol. Sections in the chapter include: ❑ “AT-MUX Protocol Overview” on page 158 ❑ “Installing the AT-MUX Protocol” on page 162 ❑ “Adding, Changing, or Deleting VIDs” on page 168 ❑...
Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol AT-MUX Protocol Overview The AT-MUX protocol is useful in Ethernet networks where there are tagged virtual LANs (VLAN). You can use the protocol to assign up to 16 VLAN identifiers (VID) to an adapter so that it can process and transmit tagged traffic from multiple tagged VLANs.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide window. An alternative is to open the Properties window of a LAN connection.) The original LAN connection for the adapter remains in the Network Connections window and is identified by the card’s model number in the icon’s label and in the card’s Properties window.
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Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol To adjust the properties of a VLAN connection, you must use the corresponding tagged VLAN connection icon. Since each VLAN is considered a separate connection, you can adjust the properties individually. This is illustrated in Figure 92 on page 161. The figure shows the Network Connections window with three LAN connections, one for the adapter and two others for tagged VLANs.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Figure 92. Relationship Between the LAN Connections and the Properties Windows To summarize, you must use the network adapter card’s LAN connection to add, modify, or delete VIDs. To adjust the protocol settings for a VLAN connection, such as print or file sharing, or to set the IP configuration, use the VLAN’s corresponding LAN connection.
Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol Installing the AT-MUX Protocol This procedure explains how to install the AT-MUX protocol on a Microsoft Window 2000, 2003, or XP system. If the system does not have a CD drive, you can copy the files in the \drivers\AT-Mux directory on the Installation CD into the root directory of a blank, formatted diskette, and use the diskette in place of the Installation CD during this procedure.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The Network Connections window is shown in Figure 94. Figure 94. Network Connections Window 2. Right-click on the local area connection representing the Allied Telesyn adapter card where you want to add the protocol and select Properties from the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 95.
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Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol The Local Area Connection Properties window is shown in Figure 96. Figure 96. Local Area Connection Properties Window 3. Select Install. The Select Network Component Type window is shown in Figure 97. Figure 97. Select Network Component Type Window...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 4. Select Protocol, then select Add. The Select Network Protocol window is shown in Figure 98. Figure 98. Select Network Protocol Window 5. Select Have Disk. The Install From Disk window is shown in Figure 99. Figure 99.
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Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol Note If you are using the Allied Telesyn Installation CD and the CD interface window opens, close or minimize the window. 7. Use the Browse button or manually enter the drive letter and location of the AT-MUX protocol files.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 9. If it is not already chosen, select Allied Telesyn Multi-VLAN Support Protocol and select OK. The AT-MUX protocol ( labeled as Allied Telesyn Multi-VLAN Support the Local Area Connection Properties window Protocol) is added to , as shown in Figure 101.
Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol Adding, Changing, or Deleting VIDs To add, change, or delete a VID from a network adapter card, perform the following procedure: 1. From the desktop, right-click the My Network Places icon and select Properties from the menu, as shown in Figure 102. Figure 102.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 2. Right-click the Local Area Connections for the adapter card, identified by the adapter card model number in the icon’s label, then select Properties, as shown in Figure 104. Figure 104. Local Area Connection Icon Pop-up Menu Note The Network Connections window will contain multiple LAN connections if VIDs have already been added to a network adapter...
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Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol An example of the Local Area Connection Properties window for the adapter card is shown in Figure 105. Figure 105. Local Area Connection Properties Window 3. Select Allied Telesyn Multi-Vlan Support Protocol, then select Properties.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The Allied Telesyn Multi-VLAN Support Protocol Properties window is shown in Figure 106. Figure 106. Allied Telesyn Multi-VLAN Support Protocol Properties Window Note To add a new VLAN connection, go to Step 4. To change a VID of an existing VLAN connection, go to Step 5.
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Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol b. Select or enter the new VLAN ID, then select OK. The range is 0 to 4094. A new local area connection for the VLAN is added to Current VLANs in the Allied Telesyn Multi-VLAN Support Protocol Properties window, shown in Figure 106 on page 171.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Removing the AT-MUX Protocol This procedure removes the AT-MUX protocol from a system. You do not need to delete any existing VLAN connections prior to removing the protocol. The connections are automatically deleted when the protocol is removed.
Chapter 10 AT-Diag Utility The AT-Diag utility is used to configure the speed and duplex mode of an adapter port, enable and disable the BootPROM chip and Managed Boot Agent, and test the adapter. Sections in this chapter include: ❑ “Starting the AT-Diag Utility” on page 176 ❑...
Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility Starting the AT-Diag Utility The AT-Diag utility is a quick and easy way for you to test the components on the adapter, configure the speed and duplex mode of the port, and enable or disable the BootPROM chip and MBA. But before you can use the utility, there are a couple things you need to do.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 3. At the DOS prompt, do one of the following: If you copied the program files onto diskette, type: a:\diag If you are using a driver installation diskette, type: a:\diag\diag If you are using the Installation CD, type: x:\drivers\diag\diag where x: is the drive letter for the CD drive.
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Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility Systems containing more than one Allied Telesyn adapter card display a prompt similar to the following prior to displaying the main menu. You can use this prompt to select the adapter card to test or configure. You can configure only one card at a time.
FAIL. In a properly functioning card, all tests will report PASS, with the following possible exceptions: The BootROM Checksum Test reports “N/A” for an AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2700FTX, or AT-2745FX Series card if the optional BootPROM chip is not installed. The Link Test, which checks to see if a valid connection exists between...
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Communications Test Option This test sends raw packets between two Allied Telesyn network adapter cards over the network to check the ability of the network adapter cards to communicate effectively with each other. Please note the following before you run this test: This test requires that you run AT-Diag utility on two systems.
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Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility 4. To pause the test, press any key on the keyboard. To end the test and return to the AT-Diag main menu, press Esc. If the two systems and the network path between them are functioning properly, the Packets Sent statistic on the system sending the packets and the Packets Received statistic on the system receiving the packets should be identical or nearly so.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Hardware Information Option This menu option displays vendor and device information about the network adapter card. You cannot change any of the values in the Hardware Information window.
Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility Settings Option The Settings menu option is used to do the following: Set the speed and duplex mode of an adapter port Specify the default port for the MBA on a dual port adapter Enable or disable the BootPROM chip and the MBA Selecting this menu item displays the EEPROM Settings menu, shown in Figure 113.
Return. Note This menu item is not available for an AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2700FTX, or AT-2745FX Series card if the optional BootPROM chip is not installed.
Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility Select Adapter Option You can use this menu option to select the adapter to test or configure in systems that contain more than one network adapter card. When you select the option, the utility displays a window listing the adapters in the system.
Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Technical Support Option This menu selection displays a window with the web addresses and telephone numbers for Allied Telesyn, Incorporated.
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting This chapter contains suggestions on what to do if you encounter a problem using your new network adapter card. Note In the following discussions the term “remote device” refers to the device to which the port on the network adapter card is connected. Examples include Ethernet switches and hubs.
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Chapter 11: Troubleshooting For a fiber optic port, verify that the operating specifications (for instance, wavelength and maximum operating distance) of the fiber optic port on the remote device are compatible with the fiber optic port on the network adapter card. For example, a fiber optic port with an operating wavelength of 1310 nm will not function if connected to a remote fiber optic port with an operating wavelength of 820 nm.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide If possible, use another twisted pair or fiber optic cable to connect the network adapter card to the remote device. If this resolves the problem, replace the failed cable. For a dual port card, verify that only one port is connected to the network.
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Chapter 11: Troubleshooting For a fiber optic port, verify that the port on the network adapter card and the port on the remote device are operating with the same duplex mode. All of the adapters described in this guide have a default setting of full-duplex for the fiber optic port.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications AT-2451FTX Series Height: 6.5 cm (2.5 in.) Length: 18 cm (7.25 in.) AT-2701FX Series Height: 6.5 cm (2.5 in.) Length: 17.5 cm (7 in.) AT-2701FTX Series Height: 6.5 cm (2.5 in.) Length: 17.5 cm (7 in.) AT-2746FX Series Height: 8.3 cm (3.25 in.) Length: 17.7 cm (7 in.)
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards RFI Emissions EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 ( Laser Safety EN60825 Twisted Pair Port Pin-outs Figure 115 illustrates the pin layout of the RJ-45 port for those cards described in this guide that feature a twisted pair port.
Appendix B Unattended Microsoft Windows Installations This chapter contains the following sections: “Unattended Microsoft Windows XP Installation” on page 196...
Appendix B: Unattended Microsoft Windows Installations Unattended Microsoft Windows XP Installation This section describes the steps required to add Allied Telesyn supplied OEM drivers to Microsoft Windows XP installations. This document includes only those drivers that are typically installed during graphical user interface (GUI)-mode Setup or post-Setup by standard Plug and Play enumeration.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide For additional information about this setting, view article 236029 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to Set the Driver Signing Policy for Windows Unattended Setup. Note View article 308662 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for in-depth information on how to use Setup Manager to create the required Answer File in Windows (Unattend.txt).
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Appendix B: Unattended Microsoft Windows Installations 6. Step 6. Replace the deleted file “netamd2.in_” from the previous step with the ATI “netamd2.inf” file that is provided with this document. 7. Save any changes you may have made to the unattend.txt file. If you need to change the default adapter speed and duplex parameters, further changes will be needed to be made to the “unattend.txt”...
Optional BootPROM Chip and DIP Switch Settings This appendix explains how to install the optional BootPROM chip and set the DIP switch on the AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FX, AT-2700FTX, and AT-2745FX Series network adapter cards. Sections in the appendix include: “Installing a BootPROM Chip” on page 200 “DIP Switch Settings”...
Appendix C: Optional BootPROM Chip and DIP Switch Settings Installing a BootPROM Chip Installing the BootPROM chip is a straightforward task, but you must take care to ensure that components are not damaged. Be sure you understand the following instructions before installing the chip. Caution Risk of equipment damage: Before removing an adapter card, attach an earth ground to the PC...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide The AT-BP2700 and AT-BP2501 BootPROM chips are square. They have an angled corner that should be positioned on the angled corner of the ROM socket on the adapter card, as shown in Figure 116. Figure 116. MBA ROM Installation The AT-BD2700 and AT-BD2500 BootPROM chips have a notch in one end that must be positioned over the notch on the socket, as shown in Figure 117.
Appendix C: Optional BootPROM Chip and DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch Settings Some older models of the AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FTX, and AT-2745FX Series cards have a DIP switch you need to set if you install the optional BootPROM chip. If your network adapter card has the switch, you must set it to reflect the active port or speed of the adapter.
Appendix D Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 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. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the component or of the entire system.
Appendix D: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 120. Figure 120. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 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...
Appendix D: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. Shown in Figure 122, these swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches, pits, or other problems that may affect performance. Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use.
Appendix E Translated Safety Statements Important: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in this guide. Wichtig: Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinweise in mehreren Sprachen. Importante: Este apéndice contiene traducciones en múltiples idiomas de los mensajes de seguridad incluidos en esta guía.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Laser Safety Notices Warning: Class 1 Laser product. Warning: Do not stare into the laser beam. Electrical Safety Notices Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. This unit contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Warning: Check to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installed wire. When this installation is done correctly there should be no exposed copper wire strands extending from the terminal block. Any exposed wiring can conduct harmful levels of electricity to persons touching the wires.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Warning: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading. Warning: Remove all metal jewelry, such as rings and watches, before installing or removing a line card from a powered-on chassis.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Telecommunications Compliance Notices Warning: When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electronic shock, and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Lasersicherheitshinweise Achtung: Laserprodukt der Klasse 1. Achtung: Blicken Sie nicht in den Laserstrahl. Elektrische Sicherheitshinweise Achtung: Um Stromschläge zu vermeiden, darf die Abdeckung nicht entfernt werden. Die Ausrüstung enthält keine benutzerwartbaren Teile. Diese Einheit führt gefährliche Spannungen und sollte nur durch einen ausgebildeten und qualifizierten Techniker geöffnet werden.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Achtung: Nicht mehr als die empfohlene Kabellänge abisolieren. Durch das Abisolieren von mehr als der empfohlenen Länge können gefährliche blanke Drähte aus dem Anschlussblock hervorragen. Achtung: Beim Installieren dieser Ausrüstung ist stets darauf zu achten, dass die Rahmenerdung zuerst angeschlossen und zuletzt abgetrennt wird.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Bei der Versorgung der Einheit durch zentralisierten Gleichstrom ist ein Tray-Kabel zum Anschluss der Stromquelle erforderlich. Das Tray-Kabel muss ein UL-gelistetes Typ-TC-Tray-Kabel mit einer Nennspannung von 600 V und einer Nenntemperatur von 90 Grad Celsius, mit drei Leitern und mindestens 14 AWG sein. Achtung: Bei der Rackmontage der Ausrüstung ist darauf zu achten, dass keine Gefahrenbedingung durch ungleichmäßige mechanische Belastung geschaffen wird.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Telekommunikationskonformitätshinweise Achtung: Bei der Verwendung Ihrer Telefonausrüstung sollten zur Reduzierung der Brand-, Stromschlag und Verletzungsgefahr stets grundsätzliche Sicherheitsrichtlinien, einschließlich der folgenden, befolgt werden: Verwenden Sie dieses Produkt nicht in der Nähe von Wasser, zum Beispiel in der Nähe einer Badewanne, einer Waschschüssel, eines Spülbeckens, eines Waschbottichs, in einem nassen Kellerraum oder in der Nähe eines Schwimmbads.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Avisos de seguridad láser Atención: Producto láser de clase 1. Atención: No mire el rayo láser. Avisos de seguridad eléctricas Atención: Para evitar la electrocución, no quite la tapa. La unidad no contiene piezas que pueda reparar el usuario. Esta unidad contiene tensiones peligrosas y sólo la debe abrir un técnico convenientemente formado y cualificado.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Atención: Cuando instale el equipo, asegúrese de instalar primero la conexión a tierra del bastidor y de desconectarla en último lugar. Atención: Compruebe si hay algún hilo de cobre al descubierto que proceda del cable instalado. Cuando la instalación se realiza correctamente, no debe quedar ningún hilo de cobre al descubierto fuera del bloque de terminales.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Atención: Si el equipo se monta en un rack, se deberá evitar todo peligro de irregularidad en la carga mecánica. Atención: Quítese todas las joyas metálicas, como anillos y relojes, antes de instalar o quitar una tarjeta de red de un chasis con alimentación eléctrica. Utilice circuitos de alimentación dedicados o acondicionadores de alimentación para suministrar energía eléctrica fiable al dispositivo.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Avisos de conformidad de telecomunicaciones Atención: Cuando utilice su equipo telefónico, deberá adoptar las siguientes precauciones de seguridad básicas para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga electrónica y lesiones: No utilice este producto en zonas húmedas; por ejemplo, cerca de una bañera, un lavabo o un fregadero, en un sótano húmedo o cerca de una piscina.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Avis de sécurité laser Avertissement: Produit laser de classe 1. Avertissement: Ne pas observer directement le rayon laser. Avis de sécurité électrique Avertissement: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas déposer le capot. L’appareil ne contient aucun composant réparable par l’utilisateur. Il est exposé à des tensions dangereuses et ne doit être ouvert que par un technicien compétent et qualifié.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Avertissement: Respecter les recommandations pour dénuder les fils. Un dénudage excessif risque de présenter des risques pour la sécurité en laissant le fil exposé sur le bornier après l’installation. Avertissement: Lors de l’installation de cet équipement, toujours s’assurer que la connexion de terre de la structure est installée en premier et déconnectée en dernier.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Un chemin de câble doit être utilisé pour la connexion à la source d’alimentation si l’unité est alimentée par alimentation c.c. centralisée. Le chemin de câble doit être de type TC agréé UL, intensité nominale de 600 V, 90 °C, trois conducteurs, 14 AWG minimum.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Télécommunications – Avis de conformité Avertissement: Les précautions élémentaires de sécurité doivent être systématiquement respectées en utilisant l’équipement téléphonique pour réduire les risques d’incendie, d’électrocution et d’accident corporel, notamment: Ne pas utiliser ce produit près d’une source d’eau, telle qu’une baignoire, un lavabo, un évier ou un baquet dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une piscine.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Indicazioni sulla sicurezza laser Avvertenza: Prodotto laser Classe 1. Avvertenza: Non fissare il raggio laser. Indicazioni sulla sicurezza elettrica Avvertenza: Per evitare scosse elettriche, non rimuovere la copertura. All'interno non sono presenti componenti utilizzabili dall'utente. Questa unità presenta voltaggi rischiosi e deve essere aperta solo da un tecnico qualificato ed esperto.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Avvertenza: Quando si installa l'apparecchiatura, verificare che il collegamento di messa a terra FG (frame ground) sia installato per primo e disinstallato per ultimo. Avvertenza: Verificare che non sporgano fili di rame dai cavi installati. Se l'installazione viene effettuata correttamente, non vi sono fili di rame scoperti, sporgenti dal blocco terminale.
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Avvertenza: Rimuovere tutti gli oggetti di metallo, ad esempio anelli e orologi, prima di installare o estrarre una scheda di linea da un chassis acceso. Utilizzare circuiti di alimentazione o alimentatori dedicati per fornire energia elettrica al dispositivo in modo affidabile.
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Indicazioni per la conformità con le norme sulle telecomunicazioni Avvertenza: Quando si utilizza l'apparecchiatura telefonica, per ridurre il rischio di incendio, scosse elettriche e danni alle persone, è necessario seguire alcune precauzioni di base per la sicurezza, ad esempio: Non utilizzare il prodotto in prossimità...
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Лазерная безопасность Внимание: лазерный продукт, класс 1. Внимание: Не смотрите прямо в лазерный луч. Электрическая безопасность Внимание: Для предотвращения электрического шока, не снимайте кожух. Внутри нет частей, подлежащих обслуживанию пользователем. Этот устройство – под опасным напряжением и должно открываться только обученным и квалифицированным...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Внимание: При инсталляции оборудования, убедитесь, что заземление подключается в первую, а отключается в последнюю очередь. Внимание: Проверьте, нет ли на инсталлированных проводков на кабеле. При правильной инсталляции на терминале свободных проводков быть не должно. Открытые провода могут представлять опасность электрического поражения тем...
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Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements Для подсоединения источника питания, если установка питается централизованным постоянным током, требуется желобной кабель. Кабель должен быть признанным UL типа и предназначен для 600 В и + 90°C, с тремя кондукторами, минимум 14 AWG (американский калибр). Внимание: Установка...
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Network Adapter Card Installation Guide Телекоммуникационное соответствие Внимание: При использовании телефонного оборудования, всегда следует обращать внимания на требования безопасности для снижения риска пожара, поражения током и ранения, в том числе: Не используйте оборудование рядом с водой – например ванной, раковиной или стиральным...
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LEDs with AT-Diag utility 184 AT-2450FTX Series 20 port speed, displaying 147 AT-2451FTX Series 20 AT-2700FTX Series 28 AT-2700FX Series 24 Quality of Service (QoS) 96 AT-2701FTX Series 28 AT-2701FX Series 24 AT-2745FX Series 34 RJ-45 port pin-outs 194 AT-2746FX Series 34 Linux 2.4 and 2.6 driver...
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