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Farallon PB 1400 User Manual

Internal ethernet adapter for the powerbook 1400 computer
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PB 1400 Ethernet Card
User's Guide
Chapter 1 - Installation ............................................. 3
Installing the hardware ............................................... 4
Connecting to the network .......................................... 8
Installing the software ................................................ 9
Chapter 2 - Operation ............................................. 13
Operation checklist .................................................. 14
Using the PB 1400 Ethernet Card Diagnostics control
panel ...................................................................... 15
Network Guidelines .................................................. 18
Appendix A - Technical Specifications ..................... 19
Farallon Technical Support ...................................... 23
How to reach us ...................................................... 23
Expanding your network with Farallon......................... 25

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to the network .......... 8 Installing the software ..........9 Chapter 2 – Operation ..........13 Operation checklist ..........14 Using the PB 1400 Ethernet Card Diagnostics control panel ..............15 Network Guidelines ..........18 Appendix A – Technical Specifications ..... 19 Farallon Technical Support ........

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    This manual and any associated artwork, software, and product designs are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws this manual, artwork, software, and product designs may not be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of Farallon Communications. Copying includes translation to another language or format.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Installation

    PowerBook 1400 computer. The PB 1400 Ethernet Card connects to traditional 10Base-T networks. The PB 1400 Ethernet Card installs into the expansion slot on the PowerBook 1400. The PB 1400 Ethernet Card requires Macintosh System 7.5.3 or later, and at least eight megabytes of random- access memory (RAM).

  • Page 4: Installing The Hardware

    Important: The instructions below are general guidelines for hardware installation. It is important to consult your Macintosh PowerBook User’s Manual before installing the PB 1400 Ethernet Card. In your PowerBook manual, look for the section called “Installing Expansion Cards.” This section will give you specific instructions for opening your PowerBook, installing a card in the expansion slot, and reassembling the computer.
  • Page 5 (with the components facing down). Press down lightly on the top of the card to help guide the Ethernet port through the hole in the back panel. Do not seat the PB 1400 Ethernet Card yet. Inserting the PB 1400 Ethernet Card...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 13. Place the RAM card beneath the PB 1400 Ethernet Card. (See the illustration below.) If necessary, you can gently raise the PB 1400 Ethernet Card and move it to the left to make room for the RAM card (do not bend the PB 1400 Ethernet Card). Align the RAM card over the RAM card slot, and press down firmly until the card’s connector is fully seated in the slot.
  • Page 7 Installation 15. To see if the card is properly connected, gently try to lift it out of the slot. It should resist and stay in place. 16. Reassemble your PowerBook according to the instructions in your PowerBook manual. 17. Attach the metal bracket that came with the card over the Ethernet port.

  • Page 8: Connecting To The Network

    Chapter 1 Connecting to the network After the PB 1400 Ethernet Card is installed in your Macintosh, the next step is to connect it to your Ethernet network. 10Base-T The PB 1400 Ethernet Card comes with a 10Base-T cable for connecting to a 10Base-T Ethernet network.

  • Page 9: Installing The Software

    Installation Installing the software After the PB 1400 Ethernet Card is connected to your network, complete the installation process by installing the Farallon software. Software installation for the PB 1400 Ethernet Card involves the following three steps: 1. Running the installer 2.
  • Page 10 Click the Install button. The Installer places networking software in your System folder. Note: The Installer places the EN Driver for the Farallon PB 1400 Ethernet Card in your System file. This driver is an EtherTalk Alternative driver, and it replaces any existing EtherTalk Alternative driver.
  • Page 11 Installation Configuring the networking software Note: Network software configuration for Macintosh computers running Open Transport is slightly different than for those running traditional Macintosh operating software with Classic Ethernet. Be sure to follow the appropriate instructions below. For Classic Ethernet, open the Network control panel. For Open Transport, open the AppleTalk control panel.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Connecting to network services To connect to network services such as printers and e-mail, open the Chooser. Select the network services that you want, and confirm that AppleTalk is active. When you are finished, close the Chooser.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Operation

    Operation Chapter 2 Operation Once your PB 1400 Ethernet Card is installed, you may want to know more about how it operates. This chapter covers operation in the following sections: The “Operation checklist” is an overview of the conditions necessary for proper PB 1400 Ethernet Card operation.

  • Page 14: Operation Checklist

    Network control panel. For Open Transport, Alternate Ethernet is selected in the AppleTalk control panel. □ AppleTalk is active in the Chooser. □ The PB 1400 Ethernet Card is securely seated in the expansion slot. □ The Ethernet network connection is secure, and the Ethernet network follows standard guidelines.
  • Page 15 Operation Using the PB 1400 EN Diagnostics control panel As part of the software installation of your PB 1400 Ethernet Card, the Installer placed the PB 1400 EN Diagnostics control panel into your System folder. This control panel is included as an informational tool.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Once the control panel is open, it shows you the Ethernet address of your card and the version of the driver. The control panel also allows you to view SNMP statistics. Select the On radio button, then click the Statistics... button. The Ethernet Statistics dialog box displays a snapshot of network conditions at the time the box opened.
  • Page 17 Ethernet Card is not connected to a heavily used network. The tests involve signalling which could disrupt other network operations. In addition, some tests will fail unless the network link is established. (The green link LED for the port on the PB 1400 Ethernet Card must be lit.)

  • Page 18: Network Guidelines

    Network Guidelines This section serves as a review of basic guidelines for traditional 10Base-T networks. The guidelines will help you to verify that your network and your Farallon PB 1400 Ethernet Card will operate well together. Guidelines for traditional 10Base-T...

  • Page 19: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    System requirements The Farallon PB 1400 Ethernet Card works in the PowerBook 1400. To use the PB 1400 Ethernet Card, you need a PowerBook 1400 with an available internal expansion slot and at least 8 MB of RAM, operating under System 7.5.3 or higher.
  • Page 20 Appendix A Ports, cables, and connectors 10Base-T port on the card requires EIA/TIA Category 3 (NEMA standard) 10Base-T cable or higher with RJ-45 connectors Regulatory notice—United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 21 Technical Specifications Regulatory notice—European Community This Farallon product conforms to the European Community CE Mark standard for the design and manufacturing of information technology equipment. This standard covers a broad area of product design, including RF emissions and immunity from electrical disturbances. Warning: This is a Class A product.

  • Page 22: Farallon Technical Support

    Farallon Communications is committed to providing its customers with reliable products and excellent technical support. Please take a moment now to fill out the registration card enclosed in your PB 1400 Ethernet Card package so that we can notify you about any relevant updated product information.
  • Page 23 Technical Support Farallon BBS Farallon Bulletin Board Service: (510) 865-1321 Farallon FAX-Back This service provides technical notes which answer the most commonly asked questions and offer solutions for many common problems encountered with Farallon products. FAX-Back: (510) 814-5040 In the U.S. and Canada only Farallon Internet information resources Product information can be found on the Internet at the following addresses:...

  • Page 24: Expanding Your Network With Farallon

    Technical Support Expanding your network with Farallon Farallon has a variety of networking products that allow you to add PC and Macintosh computers, notebooks, PowerBooks, personal digital assistants, printers, and hubs to your EtherWave 10Base-T, traditional 10Base-T, thinnet, or 100Base-TX network: EtherWave Macintosh and ISA Cards are Ethernet adapter cards for adding Macintosh and IBM PC-compatible computers to 10Base-T networks.
  • Page 25 Technical Support The Ether10-T Starlet series of hubs are Ethernet hubs with four, eight, or sixteen 10Base-T ports, and one thinnet port. The Ether10-T StarController is an intelligent hub with twelve 10Base-T ports and an uplink port that can be configured for a thinnet, AUI, or twisted-pair connection.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Warranty Limited Warranty and Limitation of Remedies Farallon warrants to you, the end user, that the accompanying Farallon product, which may include third party products or technology (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This is a lifetime warranty on the following products: all EtherWave®...
  • Page 27 REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT ANY REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, IN NO EVENT WILL FARALLON, ITS LICENSOR(S) AND THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS OF ANY OF THEM BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EVEN IF FARALLON OR ITS LICENSOR(S) HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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