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Allied Telesis AT-2812FX Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module AT-2812FX Installation and User’s Guide 613-001225 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or...
  • Page 3 European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
  • Page 4 Translated Safety Statements Important: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Email and Telephone Support ............................14 Returning Products................................14 For Sales or Corporate Information ..........................14 Warranty ..................................14 Management Software Updates ............................14 Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2812FX Module .......................15 Functional Description ................................16 Contents of Your Shipment ............................16 Hardware Features ................................18 Supported Operating Systems .............................19 Physical Description ................................20...
  • Page 6 Contents Checksum Offload .................................71 VLAN ID..................................72 Wake Up Capabilities ..............................73 WOL Speed ...................................74 Appendix A: Specifications ..............................75 Physical Specifications .................................75 Environmental Specifications..............................75 Power Specifications................................75 Performance Specification ..............................76 Operating Specifications ...............................76 Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors .......................77 Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ............................78 Using a Swab..................................80...
  • Page 7 Figure 11. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Windows Couldn’t Find Driver Window .........36 Figure 12. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Browse for Driver Software Window ..........37 Figure 13. Update Driver Software - Allied Telesis AT-2812FX 100FX Fiber Window............38 Figure 14. Control Panel Window ............................39 Figure 15.
  • Page 8 Figures...
  • Page 9 Tables Table 1: Safety Symbols ..............................12 Table 2: Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status ...........................20...
  • Page 10 Tables...

  • Page 11: Preface

    This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module on a laptop computer. It also describes how to install the driver software on the AT-2812FX module and configure the driver software. The Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 7 Operating Systems driver software is described in this manual.

  • Page 12: Safety Symbols Used In This Document

    Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Table 1. Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may result in electrical shock.

  • Page 13: Where To Find Web-Based Guides

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. You can view the documents...

  • Page 14: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Allied Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com  If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesis FTP server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client software and you must log in to the server. Enter “anonymous” for the user...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introducing The At-2812Fx Module

    Chapter 1 Introducing the AT-2812FX Module This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module and contains the following sections: “Functional Description” on page 16  “Hardware Features” on page 18  “Supported Operating Systems” on page 19 ...

  • Page 16: Functional Description

    PCI ExpressCard is the new notebook interface that replaces the PCMCIA Card Bus interface. The PCI ExpressCard interface is available in 34 mm and 54 mm interface-slot sizes. You can install the AT-2812FX module in either slot. The AT-2812FX module has an SC connector, as show in Figure 1.
  • Page 17 AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Note The AT-2812FX module is not shipped with a software driver CD. To download new driver software for the AT-2812FX module, see “Management Software Updates” on page 14. Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need to return the module, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material or the warranty will be voided.

  • Page 18: Hardware Features

    Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2812FX Module Hardware Features The following list of hardware features for the AT-2812FX module applies to all of the supported operating systems: One 100BASE-FX port with SC multi-mode fiber connector  Full and half duplex Media Access Control (MAC) ...

  • Page 19: Supported Operating Systems

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Supported Operating Systems The following operating systems are described in this manual: Windows Vista  Windows XP  Windows 7  Additional operating systems are available on the following Allied Telesis...

  • Page 20: Physical Description

    (one transmitting and one receiving). The AT-2812FX module has one LED, as shown in Figure 2. See Table 1 for a description of the LED operating status.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installing The Hardware

    Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 22  “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 24  “Installing the Module” on page 25  “Connecting the Network Cables” on page 29 ...

  • Page 22: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Note The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/ support/software/. Warning This is a “Class 1 LED product”.  L1 Warning Do not stare into the laser beam.
  • Page 23 AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide 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.

  • Page 24: Pre-Installation Checklist

    Before you install the module, check the following list: 1. Verify that your laptop is using the latest BIOS. If you downloaded the module software from the Allied Telesis support website, record the path to where the module driver files reside on your system.

  • Page 25: Installing The Module

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Installing the Module The following instructions describe how to install the AT-2812FX module in a laptop equipped with a PCI ExpressCard interface slot. This procedure applies to laptops with either 34 mm or 54 mm interface slots. For laptop computers, the 54 mm interface is the more common interface.

  • Page 26: Figure 3. Selecting The Pci Expresscard Slot

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 1758 Figure 3. Selecting the PCI ExpressCard Slot 3. Use a pen and press the button toward the laptop and to the left. See Figure 4. The button pops out along with the plate. See Figure 5 on page 27. 1710 Figure 4.

  • Page 27: Figure 5. Removing The Faceplate From The Pci Expresscard Slot

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide 1711 Figure 5. Removing the Faceplate from the PCI ExpressCard Slot 4. Remove the plate from the laptop. See Figure 6. Keep the plate in a safe place. You may need it for future use.

  • Page 28: Figure 7. Inserting The Module

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 5. For the 54 mm ExpressCard slot, align the module to the left side of the slot. See Figure 7. For laptops with the 34 mm ExpressCard slot, the module fits snugly into the slot. 1713 Figure 7.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Network Cables

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Connecting the Network Cables The AT-2812FX module has two fiber optic connectors (transmit and receive) for attaching the system to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z compliant Fast Ethernet switch. The module requires a fiber optic cable.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Installing The Vista Driver Software

    Installing the Vista Driver Software This chapter describes how to install and update the Vista driver software for the AT-2812FX module. The installation procedure is identical for the both the Vista 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. This chapter contains the following sections: “Installing the Driver Software”...

  • Page 32: Installing The Driver Software

    Chapter 3: Installing the Vista Driver Software Installing the Driver Software After you install an Allied Telesis AT-2812FX module in your laptop computer, the system detects the new hardware automatically when the Windows Vista Operating system first boots up. Shortly after you log in, you are prompted to install the driver software for the module.

  • Page 33: Figure 8. Found New Hardware Window

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Figure 8. Found New Hardware Window 3. From the Found New Hardware window, select Locate and install driver software (recommended). The Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller window is displayed.

  • Page 34: Figure 9. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Window

    Chapter 3: Installing the Vista Driver Software Figure 9. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Window 4. From the Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller window, select Don’t search online. The Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller window is displayed. See Figure 10 on page 35.

  • Page 35: Figure 10. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Window

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Figure 10. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Window 5. Click I don’t have the disc. Show me other options. Note The AT-2812FX module is not shipped with a CD.

  • Page 36: Figure 11. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Windows Couldn't Find Driver Window

    Figure 11. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Windows Couldn’t Find Driver Window 6. Select Browse my computer for drive software (advanced). Select the directory where the AT-2812FX driver is located. You recorded this location during the pre-installation checklist. See “Pre- Installation Checklist” on page 24.

  • Page 37: Figure 12. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Browse For Driver Software Window

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide The following window is displayed: Figure 12. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Browse for Driver Software Window Then a confirmation page is displayed. See Figure 13 on page 38.

  • Page 38: Figure 13. Update Driver Software - Allied Telesis At-2812Fx 100Fx Fiber Window

    Chapter 3: Installing the Vista Driver Software Figure 13. Update Driver Software - Allied Telesis AT-2812FX 100FX Fiber Window 7. Confirm that the AT-2812FX module has been installed successfully by opening the Device Manager. To open the Device Manager, see “Selecting the Device Manager” on...

  • Page 39: Selecting The Device Manager

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Selecting the To select the Device Manager in the Windows Vista Operating System, do the following: Device Manager 1. From the Start menu, select Settings and then the Control Panel. See Figure 14.

  • Page 40: Figure 15. Administrative Tools Window

    Chapter 3: Installing the Vista Driver Software 2. From the Control Panel, select Administrative Tools. The Administrative Tools window is displayed. See Figure 15. Figure 15. Administrative Tools Window 3. From the Administrative Tools window, select Computer Management (local). The Computer Management window is displayed. See Figure 16 on page 41.

  • Page 41: Figure 16. Computer Management Window

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Figure 16. Computer Management Window 4. From the Computer Management Window, select Device Manager in the left panel. The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 17 on page 42.

  • Page 42: Figure 17. Device Manager Window

    Chapter 3: Installing the Vista Driver Software On the Device Manager window, “Allied Telesis AT-2812FX Fiber” is listed under “Network adapters.” Figure 17. Device Manager Window...

  • Page 43: Uninstalling The Driver Software

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Uninstalling the Driver Software The procedure in this section describes how to uninstall the driver software. Note You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software. Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device, capture all of the Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Installing the Vista Driver Software...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Installing The Windows Xp Driver Software

    Installing the Windows XP Driver Software This chapter describes how to install the Windows XP driver software on the AT-2812FX module. This chapter covers the following topics: “Installing the Driver Software” on page 46  “Uninstalling the Driver Software” on page 52 ...

  • Page 46: Installing The Driver Software

    Device Manager when the Windows XP Operating system first boots up. Shortly after you log in, you need to install the driver software for the AT-2812FX module. To install or update the driver software, you must have administrative privileges.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Device Manager Window

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Selecting the You use the Device Manager window to both install and uninstall the Windows XP driver software for the AT-2812FX adapter. Device Manager Window To open the Device Manager window on a Windows XP Operating System, do the following: 1.

  • Page 48: Figure 19. Hardware Tab

    Chapter 4: Installing the Windows XP Driver Software The Hardware Tab is shown in Figure 19. Figure 19. Hardware Tab 5. Click Device Manager. The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 20 on page 49.

  • Page 49: Updating The Windows Xp Driver Software

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Figure 20. Device Manager Window Updating the To update the adapter software on a Windows XP Operating System, do the following: Windows XP Driver Software 1. Start a Windows XP system and log in.

  • Page 50: Figure 21. Welcome To Hardware Update Wizard Window

    Chapter 4: Installing the Windows XP Driver Software Figure 21. Welcome to Hardware Update Wizard Window 5. Click No, not this time to copy the driver software from your system. You recorded the location of the driver software in the “Pre-Installation Checklist”...
  • Page 51 AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide 7. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 8. Click Next. 9. When you are prompted to specify the location of the drive, click Browse and locate the path of the drivers.

  • Page 52: Uninstalling The Driver Software

    You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software. Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device, be sure to capture all of the Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process. 1. Start Windows XP and log in.

  • Page 53: Chapter 5: Installing The Windows 7 Driver Software

    Software This chapter describes how to install the Windows 7 driver software on the AT-2812FX module. The installation and configuration procedure are identical for the both the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 Operating Systems. This chapter contains the following sections: “Installing the Driver Software”...

  • Page 54: Installing The Driver Software

    Device Manager when the Windows 7 Operating system first boots up. Shortly after you log in, you need to install the driver software for the AT-2812FX module. To install or update the driver software, you must have administrative privileges.

  • Page 55: Figure 24. Computer Window

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide 2. Select Computer on the right side of the menu. The Computer window is displayed. See Figure 24. Figure 24. Computer Window 3. Select System properties at the top of the page.

  • Page 56: Figure 25. Control Panel > System And Security > System Window

    Figure 25. Control Panel > System and Security > System Window 4. Select Device Manager from the bookmarks on the left side of the window to confirm that the AT-2812FX module has been installed successfully. The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 26 on page 57.

  • Page 57: Installing The Windows 7 Driver Software

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Figure 26. Device Manager Window Installing the To install the Windows 7 Operating System driver software, do the following: Windows 7 Driver Software Note The module must be physically installed in your system before you install the driver software.

  • Page 58: Figure 27. Device Manager Window: Ethernet Controller

    Chapter 5: Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software 3. On the Device Manager Window, right click Ethernet Controller and select Update Driver Software. See Figure 27. Figure 27. Device Manager Window: Ethernet Controller The Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window is displayed. See Figure 28.

  • Page 59: Figure 29. Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window: Browse For Driver Software

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide 5. Browse your computer for the location of the driver software. See Figure 29. Figure 29. Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window: Browse for driver software 6. Click Browse.

  • Page 60: Uninstalling The Driver Software

    You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software. Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device, be sure to capture all of the Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process. To uninstall the driver software from your system, do the following: 1.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Setting Advanced Properties

    Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties For the Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 7 Operating System software, you access the Advanced Properties through the Device Manager. Accessing the Device Manager is slightly different for all 3 operating systems. This chapter contains the following section: “Opening Advanced Properties”...

  • Page 62: Opening Advanced Properties

    Chapter 6: Setting Advanced Properties Opening Advanced Properties In most cases, the default property values are appropriate although you can change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your system. You must have Administrator privileges to modify the driver software.

  • Page 63: Flow Control

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Flow Control The Flow Control property allows you to enable or disable the receipt or transmission of PAUSE frames which enable the adapter and the switch to control the transmit rate. The port side that receives the PAUSE frame momentarily stops transmitting.

  • Page 64: Figure 31. Allied Telesis At-2812Fx 100 Mb Fiber Ethernet Properties Window

    Chapter 6: Setting Advanced Properties The Advanced tab for the AT-2812FX adapter is shown in Figure 31. Figure 31. Allied Telesis AT-2812FX 100 Mb Fiber Ethernet Properties Window...

  • Page 65: Interrupt Moderation

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Interrupt Interrupt moderation enables adaptive interrupt coalescing, which limits the rate of interrupt to the CPU during packet transmission and packet Moderation reception. The disabled option allows one interrupt for every packet transmission and packet reception.
  • Page 66 Vista’s advanced IPSec and Firewall features as well as their implementation. These topics are beyond the scope of this chapter. Instead, Allied Telesis recommends that you consult Technet for additional information. By default, the IPSec Offload property is set to Disabled.

  • Page 67: Large Send Offload Property

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Large Send Normally, the protocol stack performs TCP segmentation. When you enable the Large Send Offload property, the network adapter does the Offload Property TCP segmentation. There are several Large Send Offload properties to choose from, depending on the TCP/IP version you are using on your PC.

  • Page 68: Network Address

    Chapter 6: Setting Advanced Properties Network Address The Network Address is a user-defined address that is used to replace the MAC address that was originally assigned to the adapter. The network address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number. To change the Locally Administered Address property, do the following: 1.

  • Page 69: Priority & Vlan

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide Priority & VLAN Priority allows you to prioritize traffic or limit bandwidth instead of treating all traffic in the same manner. A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical area network that extends beyond a traditional LAN to a group of logical LANs.

  • Page 70: Receive Side Scaling

    Chapter 6: Setting Advanced Properties Receive Side The Receive Side Scaling (RSS) feature configures RSS queues from 1 to Scaling 4. The available options are RSS 1 Queue, RSS 2 Queue, and RSS 4 Queue. By default, RSS is set to Enabled. To set Receive Side Scaling, do the following: 1.

  • Page 71: Checksum Offload

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide To access the Windows 7 Device Manager, see “Selecting the  Device Manager Window” on page 54. 2. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64.

  • Page 72: Vlan Id

    Chapter 6: Setting Advanced Properties 4. From the Value list on the Advanced tab, select one of the following: None - Disables checksum offloading.  Rx TCP/IP Checksum - Enables receive TCP, IP, and UDP  checksum offloading. Tx TCP/IP Checksum - Enables transmit TCP, IP, and UDP ...

  • Page 73: Wake Up Capabilities

    AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s Guide 5. Click OK. 6. If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect, rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers.

  • Page 74: Wol Speed

    The WOL Speed property sets the speed at which the network adapter connects to the network while the network adapter is in Wake on LAN (WOL) mode. The default speed for WOL mode is 100 Mb. In addition, this is the only speed available for the AT-2812FX module.

  • Page 75: Appendix A: Specifications

    Storage Humidity: 10% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum Operating Altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft.) Maximum Storage Altitude: 10,668 m (35,000 ft.) Power Specifications The following power specifications apply to the AT-2812FX module: Electrical Rating: 3.3VDC, 0.8A Power Consumption: 2.5 Watts, @ +3.3V...

  • Page 76: Performance Specification

    Appendix A: Specifications Performance Specification The following performance specification apply to the AT-2812FX module: MTBF 3,210,000 hours Operating Specifications The following operating specifications apply to the AT-2812FX module: Output Optical Power: -20 dBm minimum to -14 dBm maximum Input Optical Power:...

  • Page 77: Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

    Appendix B 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.

  • Page 78: Using A Cartridge-Type Cleaner

    Appendix B: 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 34. Figure 34. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.
  • Page 79 AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s 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.

  • Page 80: Using A Swab

    Appendix B: 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. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors, as shown in Figure 36.
  • Page 81 AT-2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module Installation and User’s 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.
  • Page 82 Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors...

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