Cabletron Systems E2211 Installation guide

Brand: Cabletron Systems

Model: E2211

Category: Networking cards

Type: Installation guide

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E2200 SERIES

FULL-DUPLEX ETHERNET

NETWORK ADAPTERS

INSTALLATION GUIDE

E22XXCover Page 1 Tuesday, April 9, 1996 7:54 AM

Quick Start

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Quick Start

Installation Procedure

If you are an

experienced user

, and you are familiar with your

computer, its operating system, and the installation of network

adapters - you can follow this simple installation procedure, and

use the subsequent chapters in this manual for reference if

necessary.

Plug and Play Systems

“Plug and Play™” is an automatic conﬁguration scheme. Your

computer can be considered a “Plug and Play” system if it uses

either a Plug and Play BIOS, or a Plug and Play operating system,

or a Plug and Play Conﬁguration Manager device driver. Plug and

Play software will automatically set the parameters of IRQ, I/O

Base Address, and DMA channel for all adapters that are plugged

into the system at power up time.

WARNING

At this time, if you need to install a Boot ROM, see

Section 2.3.1,

Installing a Boot ROM

. Otherwise follow the steps outlined on the

next page.

The E2200 network adapters are sensitive to static

discharges. Touch the metal chassis of your computer to

discharge any static electricity. Hold the adapter by the top

of the metal bracket and the opposite top corner. Avoid

contact with the adapter’s expansion bus edge connector or

any of the adapter’s components. Failure to observe all static

precautions could result in damage to the adapter. We

recommend the use of an antistatic wrist strap.

CAUTION

Make sure power to your PC is switched off and

the power cord unplugged before you open the

chassis. Opening the PC chassis with power on

can subject you to a serious electrical hazard.

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Quick Start

To install the E2200 network adapter follow these guidelines:

1.) Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and

peripheral equipment cables.

2.) Remove the computer cover and locate an expansion

slot. Remove the expansion slot cover.

3.) Carefully insert the adapter in the expansion slot until it

is fully seated. Secure the adapter bracket with the

expansion slot cover screw.

4.) Replace the computer cover. Connect a 10BASE-T

network cable to the adapter’s RJ45 port.

Reconnect all cables and, if you are using Windows95™, power up

your computer and follow screen instructions. The operating

system will ﬁnd your E2200 adapter and load the necessary

network driver (from within Windows95). Your adapter will be

ready to use. See additional steps below for other operating system

installation.

5.) If your operating system ﬁnds a conﬁguration

parameter conﬂict, see Section 2.6.1,

The QuickSet

Conﬁguration Utility

, for information on how to

change conﬁguration parameters.

6.) When the system is operational, insert the Cabletron

Software ﬂoppy disk into the ﬂoppy drive.

7.) In the README directory on the software disk, locate

the README ﬁle for the network driver you need, and

proceed with network driver installation as outlined in

the README ﬁle.

8.) Reboot the computer and check that the Link LED and

the Network Activity LED are lit.

Your computer is now ready to communicate on the

network.

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 NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR

RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION

CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN

ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

VIRUS DISCLAIMER

Cabletron has tested its software with current virus checking

technologies. However, because no antivirus system is 100%

reliable, we strongly caution you to write protect and then verify

that the Licensed Software, prior to installing it, is virus-free with

an anti-virus system in which you have conﬁdence. Cabletron

Systems makes no representations or warranties to the effect that

the Licensed Software is virus-free.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

NOTE:

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. This equipment uses,

generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not

installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this

equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in

which case the user will be required to correct the interference at

his own expense.

WARNING:

Changes or modiﬁcations made to this device which

are not expressly approved by the party responsible for

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equipment.

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brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des

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CONTENTS

Quick Start

Plug and Play.................................................................................1

Warning..........................................................................................1

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

1.1 Using this Manual.....................................................................1–1

1.2 Getting Help ..............................................................................1–2

1.3 E2200 Series Adapter Features................................................1–3

1.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................1–3

1.3.2 Software.........................................................................1–4

1.3.3 Statistics.........................................................................1–5

1.3.4 LANVIEW® LEDs.......................................................1–5

1.4 FDSE Technology Overview ...................................................1–6

1.4.1 Why Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet?......................1–6

1.4.2 MAC Layer ...................................................................1–7

1.4.3 MAU Operation ...........................................................1–7

1.4.4 FDSE Cabling ...............................................................1–8

CHAPTER 2 Installation

2.1 Installation Requirements........................................................2–1

2.1.1 Plug and Play Compatibility......................................2–1

2.1.2 Unpacking the Adapters.............................................2–2

2.2 Preparing the Adapters............................................................2–2

2.3 Installing the Adapters.............................................................2–3

2.3.1 Installing a Boot ROM.................................................2–3

2.3.2 Boot ROM and Socket Alignment .............................2–4

2.3.3 Installation Procedure .................................................2–4

2.4 Connecting Primary Media .....................................................2–6

2.4.1 RJ45 Interface................................................................2–6

2.5 LANVIEW LEDS.......................................................................2–7

2.5.1 Using LANVIEW LEDs ..............................................2–8

2.6 Loading Network Software.....................................................2–9

2.6.1 The QuickSet™ Conﬁguration Utility ....................2–10

2.6.2 Plug and Play System Conﬁguration......................2–11

2.6.3 Non Plug and Play System Conﬁguration.............2–12

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 3 Secondary Media

3.1 Connecting to a Thin-Net Segment........................................ 3–1

3.2 Connecting to an External Transceiver.................................. 3–3

3.2.1 AUI Port........................................................................ 3–3

3.2.2 AUI Interface................................................................ 3–4

3.3 Connecting to a Fiber Optic Link........................................... 3–4

APPENDIX A Technical Speciﬁcations

A.1 E2200 Series Speciﬁcations.....................................................A–1

A.1.1 RJ-45 Pinouts...............................................................A–2

A.1.2 Twisted Pair Requirements.......................................A–2

A.1.3 Thin-Net Requirements.............................................A–4

A.1.4 AUI Cable Requirements ..........................................A–4

A.1.5 Fiber Optic Requirements .........................................A–5

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

The Cabletron Systems

E2200 Series Full-Duplex Ethernet

Network Adapters Installation Guide

is a simple installation and

reference guide for the Cabletron Systems E2200 Series of Full-

Duplex Ethernet network adapters. The E2200 Series network

adapters connect your ISA Bus, or EISA Bus compatible computer

to an Ethernet network utilizing 10BASE-T twisted pair, and

possibly one of; 10BASE-2 Coaxial cable, Fiber Optic, or

10BASE-5 transceiver technologies. You should read through this

manual to gain a full understanding of the capabilities of the

Cabletron Systems E2200 Series Full-Duplex Ethernet adapters.

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

This manual is structured so that you can follow sequential

chapters as you install and test the Cabletron E2200 series network

adapters. A

Quick Start

procedure is included for experienced

users; a short cut installation procedure for those who are familiar

with networks, PCs, and Ethernet technology.

Chapter 1,

Introduction

, discusses the capabilities of the Cabletron

Systems E2200 Series network adapters. An

FDSE

Technology

Overview

describes the Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)

technology supported by the E2200 series network adapters.

Chapter 2,

Installing the Adapters

, contains instructions for

installing the E2200 series adapters in ISA Bus or EISA Bus

compatible computers.

Chapter 3,

Secondary Media

, provides instructions for connecting

the network adapters to secondary Ethernet media such as Thin-

Net coax, AUI transceiver, or ﬁber optics.

Appendix A,

Technical Speciﬁcations

, provides speciﬁcations for

the E2200 Series adapters and the FDSE network technology.

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INTRODUCTION

1.2 GETTING HELP

If you need additional support related to the network adapters, or

if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning

this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Before

calling Cabletron Technical Support, please have the following

information available for use by the Cabletron Technical Support

personnel who will assist you.

• The network adapter type and Serial Number (i.e., E2210,

E2212, E2219, etc., Serial Number 1234567).

• The software version that appears on the front of the installer

diskette(s).

• Your computer name, model number, and bus architecture.

• The operating system and version number that you are using

(i.e., MS-DOS Version 5.0, OS/2 Version 2.0, etc.).

• The make and model of any other add-in cards in your system

and the version number of any associated software.

You can contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support by:

Phone: (603) 332-9400

FAXBack: (603) 337-2444 Specify Document No. 1101 (listing of

latest driver releases, sample conﬁgurations, and keywords)

BBS: (603) 335-3358 (4 lines available)

Cabletron Technical Support can also be reached over the Internet

by sending email to:

[email protected]

. Network drivers are also

available for anonymous FTP download from

ctron.com at

IP address (134.141.72.254)

CompuServe subscribers can contact Cabletron Technical Support

through the Cabletron Forum by entering:

GO CTRON

at any

prompt.

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1.3 E2200 SERIES ADAPTER FEATURES

This section outlines the features of the E2200 Series Ethernet

network adapters. Table 1-1, below, shows the E2200 Series adapter

types and variations.

1.3.1 Connectivity

E2210

The E2210 adapter connects your computer directly to a 10BASE-T

unshielded twisted pair network, or to another Ethernet media

transceiver via the secondary 10BASE-5 AUI port.

E2211

The E2211 adapter has two RJ45 ports, providing your computer

with a redundant 10BASE-T unshielded twisted pair connection to

two Ethernet network links.

Table 1-1. Adapter Types and Media

Adapter

Type

Primary Media Secondary Media

E2210 10BASE-T Twisted Pair 10BASE-5 (AUI port)

E2211 10BASE-T Twisted Pair 10BASE-T Twisted Pair

E2212 10BASE-T Twisted Pair 10BASE-2 Coax

E2214 10BASE-T Twisted Pair ST Fiber Optic Port

E2219 10BASE-T Twisted Pair no secondary media

E221W 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Wireless Hub Port

Note that Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet operation is

supported on the primary media port of all E2200 Series

adapters.

NOTE

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INTRODUCTION

E2212

The E2212 adapter connects your computer to a 10BASE-T

Ethernet unshielded twisted pair network, or to a 10BASE-2

Coaxial Thin Ethernet network via the secondary media port.

E2214

The E2214 adapter connects your computer to a 10BASE-T

Ethernet unshielded twisted pair network, or to an ST type Fiber

Optic link via the secondary media port.

E2219

The E2219 adapter connects your computer to a 10BASE-T

Ethernet unshielded twisted pair network. This adapter does not

have a secondary media port.

E221W

The E221W adapter connects your computer to a 10BASE-T

Ethernet unshielded twisted pair network, or to a wireless hub via

the secondary media port (wireless hub interface connector).

All of the E2200 series adapters use the industry standard RJ45

connector for their 10BASE-T ports.

The E2212 adapter’s 10BASE-2 Coaxial port uses a standard BNC

coaxial connector, and the E2210 adapter’s AUI port uses a 15-pin

industry standard type “D” connector. The E221W uses a

proprietary wireless port connector on the secondary media port.

1.3.2 Software

Software drivers for various operating systems are supplied by

Cabletron on ﬂoppy diskette media. The drivers support industry

standard Full Duplex Switched Ethernet Protocol.

The

Network Software Installation Guide

, which accompanies

the Cabletron software diskette, explains how to run diagnostics,

and load and conﬁgure the various network drivers supplied by

Cabletron.

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1.3.3 Statistics

Statistics can be gathered for the network adapters - either from the

computer the adapter is installed in, or from another workstation

utilizing Cabletron Systems’ SPECTRUM Portable Management

Applications

, or SPECTRUM

Through this software, you can gather statistics on the adapter’s

activity on the Ethernet network. For further information on

gathering network adapter statistics from another workstation,

refer to the appropriate network management manual.

1.3.4 LANVIEW

LEDs

The Ethernet network adapters incorporate Cabletron’s

LANVIEW

LEDs. LANVIEW LEDs indicate receive data,

transmit data, and collision conditions, and show the status of the

Ethernet link. The LEDs help you diagnose problems, such as a

failure to establish a link between the adapter and an active

Ethernet device at the other end of the network segment.

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INTRODUCTION

1.4 FDSE TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

1.4.1 Why Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet?

The E2200 Series adapters can operate in both Standard Ethernet

mode, and Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet mode. There are many

beneﬁts to be gained from operating in Full-Duplex Switched

Ethernet (FDSE) mode. Full-Duplex Ethernet operation can double

the throughput of an existing system while eliminating rewiring

costs, as it doubles network speed from 10 Mbps to 20 Mbps.

Full-Duplex operation is a prerequisite to the interactive,

multimedia network applications of the future. In pursuit of this

goal, Cabletron Systems is participating in the standards process

with the Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet Consortium (FDSEC), to

create an industry standard that will allow various manufacturer’s

products to coexist in twisted pair and ﬁber optic networks which

will have an aggregate bandwidth of 20 Mbps.

When increased bandwidth is required, users with E2200 Series

adapters will be able to simply upgrade their shared-access

10BASE-T hubs to Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet hubs. No other

hardware changes will be required at the Network Interface

Controller (NIC) end of the Ethernet links to operate in Full

Duplex Switched Ethernet mode.

In order to provide a full-duplex service based on existing IEEE

802.3 architecture, these prerequisites must be met:

• The network fabric must be a switched-access medium.

• The physical media must provide two channels (Transmit and

Receive).

• The full-duplex 802.3 network must be run over shielded

twisted pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP), or ﬁber

optic cable. A switching hub must be used (for three or more

nodes) to interconnect the full-duplex segments.

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In order to implement FDSE, we must deﬁne three key

components: the operation of the MAC layer entity, the operation

of the MAU, or transceiver, and the operation of an Auto-Detection

mechanism (for Auto-Detect of FDSE).

The most important, and fundamental requirement for FDSE is

that FDSE technology be backward-compatible with standard

802.3 Ethernet technology.

1.4.2 MAC Layer

The Full Duplex Switched Ethernet MAC layer allows for the

simultaneous reception and transmission of 802.3 Ethernet frames.

The entire MAC layer provides separate processing paths for the

transmitter and receiver, including separate CRC generation and

checking. The decision to operate in full-duplex mode will be

made by the FDSE Auto-Detect mechanism.

1.4.3 MAU Operation

The MAU, or transceiver, will signal the MAC layer that FDSE

mode of operation is desired when either of two events occurs: a

“Hardware” register is set on the MAU, or an FDSE Auto-Detect

mechanism indicates that FDSE operation is desired, and switches

hardware to FDSE mode.

When the MAU detects that FDSE operation is desired, it will do

three things: disable the standard Ethernet Collision detector and

the collision LED, disable the loopback signal, and disable the SQE

signal.

These changes are required for the following reasons: collision is

impossible within FDSE, and future AUI transceivers will have

support for FDSE.

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INTRODUCTION

1.4.4 FDSE Cabling

FDSE will run on existing category 3 and category 4 UTP cabling.

There is no need to change cable media to upgrade to FDSE

technology.

However, for new wiring plant designs, category 5 cabling will

allow upgrading to 100 Mbps Ethernet operation in the future.

Category 5 UTP cable is speciﬁed for desktop wiring distances up

to 100 meters and data rates up to 100Mbps.

Two Technical System Bulletins (TSB) were issued by EIA/TIA

after ANSI EIA/TIA 586.

• TSB-36 classiﬁes UTP cables into categories 3, 4, and 5, and

provides characteristic and performance values at particular

data rates.

• TSB-40 classiﬁes connector hardware (punch-down blocks,

patch panels, wall jacks, etc.) into categories 3, 4, and 5, and

also provides characteristic and performance values at

particular data rates.

Anyone considering installing a new cable plant should consult all

three documents. They are available through your local EIA

publications ofﬁce - call 1-800-854-7179.

Cabletron Systems is committed to delivering FDSE products in

strict conformance with industry standards and Cabletron’s

Integrated Network Architecture (INA).

INSTALLATION

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CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION

This chapter contains instructions for preparing and installing

your Cabletron Systems E2200 Series Full-Duplex Ethernet

network adapter into your computer, and connecting the primary

media port to a twisted pair Ethernet segment. The next chapter,

Secondary Media

, provides instructions for connecting the

adapter’s secondary media port to various types of Ethernet

network segments.

2.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The E2200 Series adapters are designed for any computer that

supports ISA or EISA Bus architecture. Installation of the

Cabletron E2200 Series network adapters is simple and

straightforward.

2.1.1 Plug and Play Compatibility

The E2200 type Ethernet network adapters are “

Plug and Play

”

compatible. Plug and Play is most often implemented in the

computer’s system BIOS, or the operating system proper (as in

Microsoft Windows 95™).

Each E2200 Series adapter is shipped with a factory default

conﬁguration stored in the adapter’s conﬁguration EEPROM. If

the preset default Plug and Play parameters are not satisfactory for

your speciﬁc system requirements, and your system ’s Plug and

Play BIOS cannot resolve the conﬂict, contact Cabletron Technical

Support (See page 1-2,

Getting Help

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INSTALLATION

2.1.2 Unpacking the Adapters

The network adapter and software are shipped separately. The

hardware package should contain one box with a network adapter

and this manual.

The shrink-wrapped software package contains a

Network

Software Installation Guide,

and the Cabletron software diskette.

To unpack the adapter and the software, carefully remove the

adapter from the box. Leave the adapter in the conductive plastic

clamshell until you are ready to install it.

Open the shrink-wrapped package when you are ready to install

the software. Be sure to read the licensing agreement printed on

the back cover of the

Network Software Installation Guide

Contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support immediately if there

is any discrepancy in materials.

2.2 PREPARING THE ADAPTERS

The E2200 type network adapters do not have any jumpers or

switches to set. Each type of E2200 adapter is shipped with factory

default conﬁguration information stored in EEPROM. You can use

Cabletron’s utility, QuickSet™, to change the default conﬁguration

parameters, should it become necessary.

The network adapters are sensitive to static discharges. Hold

the adapter by the top of the metal bracket and the opposite top

corner. Avoid contact with the computer bus edge connector

or any of the adapter’s components. Failure to observe all

static precautions could result in damage to the adapter.

CAUTION

INSTALLATION

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2.3 INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS

The following sections contain brief installation procedures. Refer

to the user’s manual that came with your computer for more

detailed information on installing adapters in computers with ISA

Bus, or EISA Bus architecture.

Figure 2-1. E2210 Ethernet Network Adapter

2.3.1 Installing a Boot ROM

The E2200 series adapters incorporate a boot ROM socket for an

optional boot ROM. The boot ROM plugs into the empty 32-pin

boot ROM socket shown in Figure 2-1, above.

Figure 2-2. Installing a Boot ROM

LANVIEW LEDs

Primary

Media Port

(RJ45)

Secondary

Media Port

Boot ROM

Socket

(optional)

Boot

ROM

Notch

Boot ROM Socket

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