Farallon NetLINE User Manual
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- Page 1 ™ NetLINE Gigabit PCI Card User’s Guide ar all ...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2000 Farallon Communications, Inc. v.500 All rights reserved. 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. Under the law, copying includes translation to another language or format.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the software .................8 Macintosh ....................8 Windows NT 4.0 ..................10 Windows 2000 ..................12 Chapter 3 - Operation ..................13 NetLINE Gigabit PCI Card LEDs ..............14 Troubleshooting tips ..................15 Troubleshooting for Macintosh ...............15 Troubleshooting for Windows ..............15 Chapter 4 - Farallon Technical Support ............17 Farallon Internet information resources ..........18... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Mbps interfaces in congested servers. It is also completely interoperable with Ethernet and Fast Ethernet equipment. As with all Farallon cards, the NetLINE Gigabit PCI Card is fully compliant with IEEE Ethernet standards so you can build your network quickly and easily. The NetLINE Gigabit PCI Card can be installed in any Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Macintosh OS 8.1 (or higher) -
Page 6: System Requirements
YSTEM REQUIREMENTS ACINTOSH Power PC that meets Mac OS 8.1 requirements or higher. A network client should be running Mac OS 8.1 with Open Transport 1.3 or higher. A network server should be running ASIP 5.0 or higher. An available PCI card slot. The minimum RAM requirements for your computer’s operating system. -
Page 7: Card Features
Introduction ARD FEATURES Support for 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) Uses standard Cat 5 four-pair cabling with RJ-45 connectors Interoperability with existing Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet equipment Standard Ethernet frame size (1,514 bytes plus 4 bytes for check- sum) Supports Jumbo Frames on both Macintosh and Windows plat- forms*... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Your NetLINE Gigabit PCI Card can be installed in three simple steps: Installing the hardware Connecting to the network Installing the software Start by installing the hardware, then connect your installed card to the network using the correct cable, and finally install the driver... -
Page 10: Installing The Hardware
3. Locate an available PCI slot and remove any access cover, retainer, or retainer clamp. 4. Ground yourself and take your NetLINE Gigabit PCI Card from its antistatic bag, handling the card by its edges to avoid touching the components. -
Page 11: Connecting To The Network
1 Gb 1 Gb Power 1. Connect one end of a twisted pair Ethernet cable to the NetLINE PCI Card’s RJ-45 port and the other end to an Ethernet network device such as a hub, switch or wall jack. Use a four-pair Category 5 (or better) straight-through UTP cable to connect the card to a Gigabit device. -
Page 12: Installing The Software
Windows NT 4.0 or higher (see page 10) Windows 2000 (see page 12) ACINTOSH 1. Insert the NetLINE CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer and double-click the Installer icon. The Easy Install dialog box appears. 2. Make sure the appropriate destination disk is selected and click the Install button. - Page 13 Installation 7. When you are finished, close the Control Panel and save your settings. 8. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 9. Select the Ethernet slot where the card is installed from the Connect via pop-up menu. Make sure the rest of your TCP/IP panel is configured correctly, with the appropriate IP Address, Subnet mask, Router address and Name Server addresses entered for your network.
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Page 14: Windows Nt 4.0
4. Click the Add button. 5. In the Select Network Adapters window, click the Have Disk button. 6. Insert the NetLINE CD-ROM into the CD drive when prompted. Type the path to the driver that matches your system and select... - Page 15 Installation 7. In the Select OEM Option window, select the NetLINE Gigabit PCI Card and click OK. (The card name appears as Farallon PCI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.) 8. The configuration window will appear. Make any parameter changes you want and click the Close button in the Driver Properties window.
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Page 16: Windows 2000
3. In the Locate Driver Files window, check the CD-ROM drives box. 4. When prompted, insert the NetLINE CD into the computer’s CD- ROM drive and type the path to the driver. Select OK. 5. Verify that the correct path to the driver software is shown, then click the Next button. -
Page 17: Chapter 3 - Operation
Chapter 3 Operation The following describes some troubleshooting steps you can take to make sure your card is functioning properly. To make sure your Gigabit Ethernet card is working, check that: the card is properly installed in the PCI slot the cable is securely connected to the card the device at the other end of the cable is an Ethernet, Fast Ether- net or Gigabit Ethernet device, and it is receiving power... -
Page 18: Netline Gigabit Pci Card Leds
Chapter 3 LINE G PCI C IGABIT The NetLINE Gigabit PCI Card LEDs can give you information about link status and network activity. Data: This light indicates any activity the PCI card detects on the network. A blinking light indicates brief bursts of data detected on the port. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Tips
Operation ROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Basic troubleshooting steps you can try include: using a different cable (be sure to always use four-pair Category 5 UTP cable for Gigabit Ethernet connections) moving the card to another PCI slot (it is a good idea to install the card in the PCI slot closest to the CPU) making sure the card is properly seated in the PCI slot restarting the computer and reinstalling the driver... -
Page 21: Chapter 4 - Farallon Technical Support
Chapter 4 Farallon Technical Support Farallon is committed to providing its customers with reliable products and excellent technical support. We encourage you to use the registration card included in your package to register your Farallon product. Please look in this user’s guide for possible solutions to any problems you come across, and be sure to read any paper release notes or electronic “Read Me”... -
Page 22: Farallon Internet Information Resources
Chapter 4 ARALLON NTERNET INFORMATION RESOURCES Please visit our website at www.farallon.com for Farallon product information, support resources and home networking information. UTSIDE OF THE NITED TATES AND ANADA If you are not located in the United States or Canada, you can get service locally by contacting your nearest Farallon reseller or distributor. -
Page 23: Appendix
Appendix ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PCI clock 66 MHz max PCI Data/Address 32 and 64 bit PCI data burst transfer rate 132 MB/sec (32-bit bus) 264 MB/sec (64-bit bus) 528 MB/sec (64-bit bus at 66 MHZ) PCI modes Master/slave 10/100/1000Base-T 10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Dimensions length: 17.3 cm (6.8 in.) width: 10.7 cm (4.2 in.) -
Page 24: Regulatory Notices
EGULATORY NOTICES FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 25: 1000Base-T And 100Base-Tx Cabling
1000B 100B CABLING The diagrams below identify which pins are used to receive and transmit data for two-pair or four-pair Category 5 cabling. 100B PAIR CABLING FOR Hub end Computer end Key: indicates a twisted pair 100B 1000B PAIR CABLING FOR End #1 End #2 Key:... -
Page 27: Warranties
Warranties IMITED ARDWARE ARRANTY AND IMITATION OF EMEDIES Farallon warrants to you, the end user, that the accompanying Farallon hardware product, which may include third party products or technology (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for three years after purchase. - Page 28 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 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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