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Asante 10/100 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 AsantéFAST 10/100 ™ AsantéNIC -PCI ™ PCI Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide...

  • Page 3: Installation Guide

    AsantéFAST 10/100 ™ AsantéNIC -PCI ™ PCI Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 November 1995 Part Number 06-00220-01 Rev. B Printed in USA...

  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    If the product is found to be defective, then, as your sole remedy and as the manufacturer’s only obligation, Asanté Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace the product. This warranty is exclusive and is limited to the AsantéFAST 10/100 and AsantéNIC adapters.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Configuring 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or Full Duplex Operation (AsantéFAST 10/100 Only) ......2-3 Testing the Adapter .
  • Page 6 100Mbps Operation LED (AsantéFAST 10/100 Only) ..4-3 10Mbps Operation LED (AsantéFAST 10/100 Only) ...4-3 Using the Diagnostic Program ......4-4 PC Diagnostic Program .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    AsantéFAST 10/100 Adapter for PCI The AsantéFAST 10/100 adapter for PCI gives you all-in-one compatibility to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet networks for both PCI-based PC and Power Macintosh computers. It’s ideal for resource intensive CAD/CAM, client-server database, multimedia, pre-press, mission-critical, and server applications.

  • Page 8: Asanténic-Pci Adapter

    Introduction The AsantéFAST 10/100 adapter for PCI features are: 32-bit bus mastering design allows maximum through- put without loading the host CPU. Installs easily with plug and play auto-configuration through the PCI BIOS (system ROM). Easily visible LEDs indicate 10Mbps operation, 100Mbps operation, Link integrity and Data traffic.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Lifetime warranty and free technical support. Package Contents Before going any further, please make sure that you have the following items: AsantéFAST 10/100 adapter for PCI or AsantéNIC-PCI adapter installed in your computer Floppy disk which includes the following software: NetDoubler software application...
  • Page 10 Introduction One of the advantages of the PCI bus is that it is processor independent. The Asanté PCI adapters are capable of working with both PCI-based PC and Power Macintosh computers. PCI devices are also self configuring, making them very easy to install and use. The Asanté...

  • Page 11: Installing The Asanté Pci Adapter

    Installing the Asanté PCI Adapter Installing the Adapter The following instructions explain how to install the Asanté PCI adapter. Note: You do not need to set any jumpers or switches on the adapter. Turn the power off and remove the computer cover. Important: A network adapter is sensitive to static elec- tricity and must be handled carefully.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Adapter To The Network

    Installing the Asanté PCI Adapter Connecting the Adapter to the Network The AsantéFAST 10/100 adapter provides a single RJ-45 port for connecting the adapter to your network. Using NWay™ auto-negotiation, the adapter will sense the hub's speed and set the adapter to run at either 10Mbps or 100Mbps.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Adapter

    flict with other bus configuration. Configuring 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or Full Duplex Operation (AsantéFAST 10/100 Only) The AsantéFAST 10/100 adapter supports National Semiconductor’s NWay™ auto-negotiation feature. NWay auto-negotiation allows the connected devices to automatically configure to the highest performance mode of oper- ation.

  • Page 14: Testing The Adapter

    Installing the Asanté PCI Adapter This means that after power up initialization, the adapter will automatically connect at the appropriate speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) and/or Full Duplex without user intervention. The Full Duplex operation can only be configured with a hub or a switch product that supports it. If you are initially planning to use the adapter to run at 10Mbps speed, when you are ready to upgrade to 100Mbps (100BASE-TX), it will not be necessary to modify the configuration or settings.

  • Page 15: Installing Network Drivers

    Installing Network Drivers Network Operating Systems Supported After installing, configuring and testing the Asanté PCI adapter, you are ready to install network drivers and work with your network operating system. Network operating systems that are supported are: PC Networks: Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft LAN Manager, Banyan VINES, NDIS- and ODI-compliant operating systems.

  • Page 16: Installing Network Specific Drivers

    Installing Network Drivers Installing Network Specific Drivers Novell NetWare 3.x Client This section shows you how to install Novell NetWare version 3.x ODI client software. Create a directory named NETWARE on your C drive. To do this, type the following command at the DOS command line prompt: MD C:\NETWARE Insert either the NetWare WSGEN disk that came with NetWare...

  • Page 17: Novell Netware 4.X Client

    Remove the Driver Disk from the floppy drive. Restart your computer. To run NetWare, type the following four commands, (in the fol- lowing sequence) at the C:\NETWARE prompt: ASANTPCI IPXODI NETX Change to the network drive (usually F), and log in to your net- work.

  • Page 18: Microsoft Windows 95

    Note: If you are installing Windows 95 for the first time, the Plug and Play technology of Windows 95 will detect the AsantéFAST 10/100 adapter automatically. It will select and install the generic “PCI Fast Ethernet DECchip 21140 Based Adapter” driver from the Windows 95 soft- ware.

  • Page 19: Microsoft Windows For Workgroups

    In the “Copy manufacturer's files from:” text box, type: A:\WIN95 Click OK button. Select “AsantéFAST Ethernet Adapter” then click OK. Click OK button in the Network window. Insert the Windows 95 CD in the CD-ROM drive. Type the correct path for the CD (e.g. d:\win95) in the “Copy files from:”...
  • Page 20 Installing Network Drivers Select Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter from the list. Click the OK button or press Enter. The Install Driver window appears. Insert the Asanté Driver Disk into drive A. Type the following in the text box: A:\WFW (The text A:\ may already be provided for you.) Click the OK button or press Enter.

  • Page 21: Microsoft Windows Nt Workstation

    Type the following in the text box: A:\WFW (The text A:\ may already be provided for you.) Click the OK button or press Enter. A message window appears stating that Network Setup has mod- ified the CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and SYSTEM.INI files.

  • Page 22: Power Macintosh Open Transport Driver

    10/100 Adapter or AsantéNIC-PCI Adapter as options. Select the appropriate PCI adapter. Click the OK button. The AsantéFAST 10/100 Adapter Setup window or AsantéNIC-PCI Adapter Setup window appears with Connection Type high- lighted. Select the appropriate Connection Type from the dropdown list box.
  • Page 23 Double-click the AsantéFAST Installer icon or the AsantéNIC-PCI Installer icon and click OK when the Installer banner appears. The Easy Install dialog box then appears. Important: To properly install the Open Transport driver, you must use the Installer program. Do not drag the files to the System Folder;...
  • Page 24 Installing Network Drivers Click Save. Note: To verify the Ethernet connection, you can use the Chooser. This displays the availability of network printers, file servers, and/or shared disks, verifying that you are connected to the network. If you do not see net- work devices in the Chooser, first check that at least one of the other network devices is powered on before assuming there’s a problem with your Ethernet connec-...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    The figure below shows the LED indicators that illustrate the presence of Link Integrity (LI), Data Traffic (TX), 100Mbps operation and 10Mbps opera- tion for installation verification and diagnostic purposes. 100Mbps LED LI LED LI LED Troubleshooting 10Mbps LED TX LED AsantéFAST 10/100 adapter TX LED AsantéNIC-PCI adapter...

  • Page 26: Link Integrity Led (Asantéfast 10/100 And Asanténic-Pci)

    The transmit and receive functions of the adapter also will be dis- abled. State Data Traffic LED (AsantéFAST 10/100 and AsantéNIC-PCI) The amber Data Traffic (TX) LED indicates the activity (transmit data) status of the adapter controller board. The LED should blink when data packets are being transmitted from the cable.

  • Page 27: 100Mbps Operation Led (Asantéfast 10/100 Only)

    100Mbps Operation LED (AsantéFAST 10/100 Only) The green 100Mbps (100) LED indicates the configuration of the adapter for 100Mbps (100BASE-TX) operation. State 10Mbps Operation LED (AsantéFAST 10/100 Only) The amber 10Mbps (10) LED indicates the configuration of the adapter for 10Mbps (10BASE-T) operation.

  • Page 28: Using The Diagnostic Program

    Troubleshooting Using the Diagnostic Program The diagnostic program runs diagnostic tests to help you identify problems on the adapter and provides configuration information on your adapter. PC Diagnostic Program To run the diagnostic program on your PC, follow the procedure below. Insert the Asanté...

  • Page 29: Power Macintosh Diagnostic Program

    The diagnostic program reads the configuration information from the adapter and displays this information on the screen. Note: For AsantéFAST 10/100 only, if the Network Speed status is shown as Unknown, it may be that the network cable is not connected, or the network cable is bad.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Double-click the AsantéFAST™ Troubleshooter icon or the AsantéNIC-PCI Troubleshooter icon to start the program. Click the OK button in the Troubleshooter startup screen. The Troubleshooter loads and displays the main window with the following tests: Loopback Test verifies the operation of the network interface circuitry and the adapter by transmitting and receiving special packets.
  • Page 31 A dialog box appears asking whether you want to save changes. Click Save. To run the Asanté Driver Local Statistics (ADLS) program on your Power Macintosh to display the configuration information on the adapter, follow the procedure below. Insert the Asanté Driver Disk into floppy drive and double-click the diskette icon to open it.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Page 4-8...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    AsantéFAST 10/100 Adapter Systems Supported PCI Local Bus PCs PCI-based Power Macintoshes Interface Connections Single RJ-45 (Using NWay™, auto-negotiate 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX operation) Bus Supported PCI, 32-bit bus mastering LAN Drivers Available PC: ODI and NDIS drivers Power Macintosh: Open Trans-...
  • Page 34 Specifications AsantéFAST 10/100 Adapter 100BASE-TX Link Specifications Cable: 2 pairs of Category 5 unshielded twisted pair or shielded twisted pair (ISO 11801 or ANSI/EIA/TIA 568A) Maximum Length: 100 m (328 ft.) computer to wiring closet. Maximum network diameter 205 m (672 ft.) without bridg-...

  • Page 35: Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone Fax-Back Bulletin Board Service (BBS) ARA BBS (guest log in) AppleLink mail/BBS FTP Archive Internet mail Worldwide Web Site Technical Support Hours 6:-00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time USA, Monday-Friday Technical Support (800) 622-7464 (408) 435-0706...
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  • Page 38 ASANTÉ TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 821 FOX LANE, SAN JOSE, CA 95131 PHONE: 408.435.8388, 800.662.9686 • FAX: 408.432.7511, APPLELINK: ASANTE.SALES, e-mail address: sales@asante.com ©1995 Asanté Technologies Inc., Asanté is a trademark of Asanté Technologies, Inc. All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Part Number 06-00220-01...

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