Page 2 - Copyright Notice; Trademarks
Copyright Notice Copyright 1993 by Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, product design or design concept, may be copied, reproduced or stored, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means mechanical, electronic, optical, phot...
Page 3 - Asanté Warranty Disclaimer
Technologies, Inc. for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, that (2) you clearly write the RMA number on the outside of the package, and that (3) you return it, postage prepaid, during the warranty period. This warranty is exclusive and is limited to Asanté Ethernet network interface p...
Page 4 - Introduction
Mini MAU Page 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Mini MAU from Asanté Technologies. The Asanté Mini MAU is an ideal network solution for connecting computers and other peripherals with an AUI port to a 10BaseT, 10Base2 or 10BaseFL Ethernet network. minimau Page 1 Monday, August 26, 1996 11:02...
Page 5 - Asking for assistance; Technical Support Hours; Telephone
Mini MAU Page 2 Asking for assistance To contact Asanté Technical Support for help: Technical Support Hours 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday—Friday Telephone (800) 622-7464(408) 435-0706 Fax (408) 432-6018 Applelink mail ASANTE.TECH Internet mai l [email protected] minimau Page 2 Mo...
Page 6 - Product Overview; Asanté offers three types of MAUs:
Mini MAU Page 3 Product Overview Asanté Mini MAUs The Asanté Mini MAU plugs directly onto the back of your PC, Macintosh or any other network device that has a AUI inter-face. Asanté offers three types of MAUs: ❏ AUI to Mini MAU Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) ❏ AUI to Mini MAU Thin Coax ❏ AUI to Mini...
Page 7 - Summary of Mini MAU Features; Diagnostic LEDS
Mini MAU Page 4 Summary of Mini MAU Features • Standards based transceivers for unshielded twisted pair (UTP), thin and fiber-optic Ethernet. • Full compatibility with IEEE 802.3 specifications for 10BaseT, 10Base2, and 10BaseFL Ethernet. • Diagnostic LEDS • Ability to turn HBE on or off. • Can be u...
Page 8 - Mini MAU Media and Connectors
Mini MAU Page 5 Mini MAU Media and Connectors Mini MAU Media Connector Port 10BaseT Mini MAU UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair RJ-45 AUI 10BaseFL Mini MAU Fiber ST AUI 10Base2 Mini MAU Thin Coax BNC AUI minimau Page 5 Monday, August 26, 1996 11:02 AM
Page 9 - Figure 1; Mini MAU for 10BaseT
Mini MAU Page 6 Figure 1 Mini MAU for 10BaseT AUI connection(15-pin) RJ-45 connection Six LEDs Switches minimau Page 6 Monday, August 26, 1996 11:02 AM
Page 10 - Installation Mini MAU
Mini MAU Page 7 Installation Mini MAU The installation of an Asanté Mini MAU is very simple: 1 Locate the AUI port on the device. The AUI is on the rear of your hub or computer. Externally it consists of the 15 pin AUI con-nector. 2 Connect the Mini MAU to the AUI port. 3 Connect the Ethernet cable ...
Page 11 - Figure 2; Mini MAU for Thin Ethernet
Mini MAU Page 8 Figure 2 Mini MAU for Thin Ethernet AUI connection(15-pin) BNC connection Six LEDs Switches minimau Page 8 Monday, August 26, 1996 11:02 AM
Page 12 - Check with your network adminis-
Mini MAU Page 9 Thin cable (10Base2) with Mini MAU Connect the 10Base2 Mini MAU to the device’s AUI port. Before the 10Base2 Mini MAU is connected to the thin Ether-net cable, there may be a straight-through (barrel) BNC connector in the cable at the location where a node connec-tion is available. S...
Page 13 - Figure 3; Mini MAU for Fiber
Mini MAU Page 10 Figure 3 Mini MAU for Fiber AUI connection (15-pin) Fiber connection Six LEDs Switches Fiber connection minimau Page 10 Monday, August 26, 1996 11:02 AM
Page 14 - Fiber
Mini MAU Page 11 Fiber Connect the 10BaseFL Mini MAU to the device’s AUI port. Connect the Mini MAU fiber connector to the fiber cable with ST connectors. ❖ Note: Check with your network adminis- trator before disconnecting cable. Other users must be warned of the interruption of network operations....
Page 15 - LEDs and Switches for the Mini; Mini 10BaseT MAU LED Display; LED
Mini MAU Page 12 LEDs and Switches for the Mini MAU Mini 10BaseT MAU LED Display LED Color Status Power on Green MAU ON receiving power from AUI Link Green ON Link OK OFF Link failed Receive Green ON MAU is receiving Transmit Green ON MAU is transmitting Polarity Yellow ON MAU polarity is reversed C...
Page 16 - Switches for 10BaseT MAU; HBE Switch
Mini MAU Page 13 Switches for 10BaseT MAU There are three switches on the side on the 10BaseT Mini MAU.The default settings for the switches are identified below. ❏ Heartbeat Enable (HBE)func-tion disabled. (1, switch UP) ❏ Link Test (LNK) enabled (1, switch UP) ❏ Polarity Correction (POL) enabled (...
Page 17 - Link Integrity Enabled Test Switch; : If you use the MAU with an
Mini MAU Page 14 ❖ Note: If the MAU is used with a hub or repeater this switch should be disabled. ❖ Link Integrity Enabled Test Switch This switch is normally enabled to verify cable link. This switch can be disabled to work with non-10BaseT compliant repeaters and hubs. Polarity Correction This sw...
Page 18 - Figure 4; Mini MAU Fiber to hub; Hub
Mini MAU Page 15 Figure 4 Mini MAU Fiber to hub Hub AUI connection(15-pin) 10 Base F MAU Fiber connector 10 Base F network minimau Page 15 Monday, August 26, 1996 11:02 AM
Page 19 - Mini 10BaseFL MAU
Mini MAU Page 16 Mini 10BaseFL MAU LED Color Status Power on Green MAU ON receiving power from AUI Link Green ON Link OK OFF Link failed Receive Green ON MAU is receiving Transmit Green ON MAU is transmitting Jabber Yellow ON Transceiver stops transmitting due to a packet transmis-sion exceeding mor...
Page 20 - Switches for 10Base-F MAU; The default settings are identified below:; Loopback Test Switch; This switch can be disabled.
Mini MAU Page 17 Switches for 10Base-F MAU The default settings are identified below: ❏ Loopback Test Switch enabled. (1, switch UP) ❏ HBE Switch disabled. (1, switch UP) The default settings are Loopback switch enabled and HBE Switch disabled. Loopback Test Switch When this switch is enabled the AU...
Page 21 - Figure 5; Mini MAU Thin Ethernet to
Mini MAU Page 18 Figure 5 Mini MAU Thin Ethernet to Macintosh Macintosh Mini MAU 10Base2 Thin Ethernet network AUI connector Five LEDs minimau Page 18 Monday, August 26, 1996 11:02 AM
Page 23 - Switches for 10Base2 MAU; Termination
Mini MAU Page 20 Switches for 10Base2 MAU The default settings are identified below: ❏ Termination disabled (1, switch UP) ❏ HBE disabled (1, switch UP) Termination The Mini 10Base2 MAU has a built-in 50ohm termination resistor. This is useful if the user does not have a terminator. If enabled the s...
Page 24 - Note; : All Asanté MAUS attached to
Mini MAU Page 21 ❖ Note : All Asanté MAUS attached to a hub or repeater should have HBE disabled. For example, if the Mini MAU is attached to an AsantéHub 1012 or 2072. ❖ Installing a Mini MAU for the AsantéHub 2072 To install an Asanté Mini MAU into the recessed port on the double-slotted AsantéHub...
Page 26 - Specifications Mini MAU; Power
Mini MAU Page 23 Specifications Mini MAU Power ❏ 120mA@ 11-16VDC from the Ethernet device AUI. Environmental ❏ 1 to 50 C Dimensions ❏ 3.35”x 1.65” x 0.8” minimau Page 23 Monday, August 26, 1996 11:02 AM
