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E1100, E2100, AND E3100 SERIES
ETHERNET NETWORK ADAPTERS
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Desktop Network Interface Products
C A B L E T R O N S Y S T E M S, I N C.
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NOTICE NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT
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FCC NOTICE FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection aga
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CONTENTS CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................1-1 1.2 The Adapter Features ...............................................................1-2 1.2.1 Connectivity ...................................................................1-2 1.2.2 Thin Ethernet Port .........................................................1-2 1.2.3 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Port ........................................1-2 1.2.4 Fiber Optic Po
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CONTENTS 2.11 Software Check List ................................................................2-15 2.12 Getting Help ............................................................................2-16 2.13 Specifications ...........................................................................2-18 2.13.1 Power Requirements ...................................................2-18 2.13.2 Environmental Requirements ....................................2-18 2.13.3 Safety ...........................
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INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual provides installation and reference information for the network adapters. The network adapters connect your PC to: a 10BASE-T twisted pair Ethernet network segment, a thin Ethernet 10BASE-2 coaxial network, a fiber optic network segment, or a transceiver via an AUI cable. ® The adapters incorporate Cabletron Systems’ LANVIEW LEDs. These diagnostic LEDs indicate power, network transmit and receive, link established, and collision present conditions
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INTRODUCTION 1.2 THE ADAPTER FEATURES The following sections outline the features of the adapters. 1.2.1 Connectivity The Cabletron Systems adapters connect your computer to an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet network. The various adapter models incorporate either an Ethernet 10BASE-T twisted pair port, a thin Ethernet coaxial BNC port, an SMT type fiber optic port, or an external transceiver via an AUI cable. All port types provide access for SNMP network management such as Cabletron’s ® ® SPECTRUM , Remote
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INTRODUCTION 1.2.4 Fiber Optic Ports The fiber optic ports on the adapter employs two ST type fiber optic connectors. The dark gray ST connector is the fiber optic receive port and light gray ST connector is the fiber optic transmit port. The ST connector fiber optic ports can utilize 50/125 μm, 62.5/125 μm, and 100/140 μm fiber optic cables. 1.2.5 Jabber Protection A built-in jabber protection scheme ensures that the network is not disabled due to the transmission of excessively long packets (j
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INTRODUCTION CP CP XMT XMT LNK or LNK RCV RCV PWR Upper Port RJ-45 Port RJ-45 Port LNK Lower Port RJ-45 Port BNC Port Dual Media Adapter Dual Port Adapter Figure 1-1. LANVIEW LEDs • Collision Present (CLN) This LED flashes when the adapter is transmitting to indicate that the adapter is detecting a collision condition on the network (red indicator). • Receive (RCV) network traffic This LED flashes to indicate that the adapter is receiving data packets from the network (yellow indicator). • Trans
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INTRODUCTION 1.2.7 Software Software drivers, related software, and diagnostics are supplied by Cabletron Systems on floppy diskettes shipped with the adapter. The drivers support a variety of network platforms. Refer to the Network Software Installation Guide. The diagnostic program provided with the adapter allows you to check the adapter’s operation at various levels, through a series of tests. The diagnostic program allows you to detect where a problem might be located in the operation of th
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INSTALLATION CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 ADAPTER MODELS The E1100, E2100, and E3100 Series network adapters are used for the specific computer bus architectures listed below: • E1100 Series - IBM Personal Computer XT™ , IBM Personal ® ® Computer AT , IBM Personal System/2 Models 25 or 30, or a compatible with an XT or an AT style bus. • E2100 Series - IBM Personal Computer AT, IBM Personal System/2 Model 30, or a compatible with an AT style bus. • E3100 Series - IBM Personal System/2 or compatibl
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INSTALLATION 2.1.1 Model Number References The descriptions of Ethernet adapter features use model numbers with a lower case x in them. The x indicates that any number from the model number reference chart applies to that feature. The model number E11xx indicates an E1100 series adapter with any media combination has the described feature. For example, an E1112 is an E1100 Series adapter with UTP and coax ports. A model with the suffix -X indicates a large memory option. The optional memory size
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INSTALLATION 2.2.1 Unpacking the Adapter The network adapter and its software are shipped separately. The complete installation package should contain one conductive pouch with the adapter and this manual. The software is shipped in a shrink-wrapped package containing the software, a license agreement, and a Network Software Installation Guide. Carefully remove the conductive pouch from the box. Leave the adapter in the conductive pouch until you are ready to install it. Open the shrink-wrapped
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INSTALLATION Boot PROM Socket JP1 JP2 I/O Base ROM Address Enable Figure 2-1. The E1112 Adapter 2.2.4 Preparing the E2100 for Installation The E21xx Series employs a socket for an optional Boot PROM. All parameters except the I/O base address and PROM base address are set through software. Instructions are included for setting the I/O base address, and installing the Boot PROM. Figure 2-2, an E2112 adapter, shows the locations of the jumpers and Boot PROM socket. Boot PROM addressing is cover
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INSTALLATION 2.3 SETTING THE I/O BASE ADDRESS JUMPER The I/O base address Jumper, JP1, must be set to one of four possible addresses before the adapter is installed. The I/O base address jumper sets the I/O (input/output) base address that identifies the adapter to the PC. The I/O base address is a hexadecimal field that distinguishes the adapter from other adapters that may be in the PC. Two shunts are supplied with the jumper in the event you want to use the 220 address setting. Figures 2-1 an
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INSTALLATION 2.4 I/O ADDRESS SPACE REQUIREMENTS The I/O address space for the E1100 and E2100 Series adapters occupies 20 Hex of the selected I/O base address. For example, if you select 220 Hex, the adapter I/O address range will extend through 23F Hex. Note that 23F lies within the address space (230 to 240) allotted to the bus mouse. If your system uses a bus mouse, address 220 cannot be used for the adapter because of the address conflict with the bus mouse. Appendix A, Address/Interrupt Tab
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INSTALLATION To install a Boot PROM, remove the Boot PROM from its packaging. Ensure that the legs of the Boot PROM are aligned in a 90° angle with the PROM body so the legs of the Boot PROM are perpendicular to the Boot PROM pin sockets. Insert the Boot PROM into the PROM socket so that the notch in the PROM is aligned with the notch in the socket as shown in Figure 2-5. Refer to the Boot PROM installation instructions included with the PROM for setting Boot PROM parameters. Refer to your PC us
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INSTALLATION • Carefully remove the adapter from its protective pouch, and visually inspect it. • Remove the backplate (2, Fig. 2-6) from the selected slot (3) by removing the screw (1) holding the backplate in place, and sliding the backplate out of the slot as shown in Figure 2-6. Carefully insert the adapter into the expansion slot as shown in Figures 2-7 and 2-8. Orient the adapter (1) so the PC edge bus connector (2) is pointed down and the ports face out the back of the PC. Align the adapt
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INSTALLATION 1. Adapter 2. PC Board Connector 1 3. Expansion Slot 2 3 Figure 2-7. Installing the E1100 Series Adapter 1. Adapter 2. PC Board Connector 3. Expansion Slot 1 2 3 Figure 2-8. Installing the E2100 Series Adapter Page 2-9
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INSTALLATION Reinsert the screw removed in disassembly and replace the PC cover. Reattach the power and peripheral cables and turn on the power for the PC and the peripherals. 2.7 INSTALLING THE E3100 SERIES ADAPTERS This section contains instructions for preparing and installing your Cabletron Systems E3100 Series network adapter into your computer. The only hardware preparation for installing the E3100 Series adapter is the installation of an optional Boot PROM. 2.7.1 Preparing the E3100 Serie
