Page 2 - NOTICE; Multi Media Access Center
NOTICE i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes inspecifications and other information contained in this documentwithout prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult CabletronSystems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or softwar...
Page 3 - ii; FCC NOTICE; WARNING; : This equipment has been tested and found to comply
FCC NOTICE ii FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) this device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNIN...
Page 4 - iii; CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1
CONTENTS iii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual .................................................................... 1-1 1.2 The Adapter Features ............................................................... 1-21.2.1 Connectivity ....................................................
Page 5 - iv; CHAPTER 3
iv CONTENTS 2.11 Software Check List ................................................................ 2-152.12 Getting Help ............................................................................ 2-162.13 Specifications ..............................................................................
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; The adapters incorporate Cabletron Systems’ LANVIEW; USING THIS MANUAL; Copy the software diskettes supplied with the adapter.
INTRODUCTION Page 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual provides installation and reference information forthe network adapters. The network adapters connect your PC to: a10BASE-T twisted pair Ethernet network segment, a thin Ethernet10BASE-2 coaxial network, a fiber optic network segment, or atran...
Page 7 - THE ADAPTER FEATURES; The following sections outline the features of the adapters.
INTRODUCTION Page 1-2 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 anIEEE 802.3 Ethernet network. The various adapter modelsincorporate either an Ethernet 10BASE-T twisted pair port, a...
Page 8 - m fiber optic cables.
INTRODUCTION Page 1-3 1.2.4 Fiber Optic Ports The fiber optic ports on the adapter employs two ST type fiberoptic connectors. The dark gray ST connector is the fiber opticreceive port and light gray ST connector is the fiber optic transmitport. The ST connector fiber optic ports can utilize50/125 µ ...
Page 9 - network traffic
INTRODUCTION Page 1-4 XMT RCV CP LNK or PWR Dual Media Adapter Dual Port Adapter XMT RCV CP LNK LNK Upper Port Lower Port RJ-45 Port RJ-45 Port RJ-45 Port BNC Port Figure 1-1. LANVIEW LEDs • Collision Present (CLN) This LED flashes when the adapter is transmitting to indicate thatthe adapter is dete...
Page 10 - SPECTRUM documentation
INTRODUCTION Page 1-5 1.2.7 Software Software drivers, related software, and diagnostics are suppliedby Cabletron Systems on floppy diskettes shipped with theadapter. The drivers support a variety of network platforms. Referto the Network Software Installation Guide. The diagnostic program provided ...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION; CHAPTER 2; ADAPTER MODELS
INSTALLATION Page 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 ADAPTER MODELS The E1100, E2100, and E3100 Series network adapters are used forthe 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...
Page 13 - The adapter is sensitive to static discharges. Hold it by the
INSTALLATION Page 2-3 2.2.1 Unpacking the Adapter The network adapter and its software are shipped separately. Thecomplete installation package should contain one conductivepouch with the adapter and this manual. The software is shippedin a shrink-wrapped package containing the software, a licenseag...
Page 15 - SETTING THE I/O BASE ADDRESS JUMPER
INSTALLATION Page 2-5 2.3 SETTING THE I/O BASE ADDRESS JUMPER The I/O base address Jumper, JP1, must be set to one of fourpossible addresses before the adapter is installed. The I/O baseaddress jumper sets the I/O (input/output) base address thatidentifies the adapter to the PC. The I/O base address...
Page 16 - I/O ADDRESS SPACE REQUIREMENTS; NetWare network operating system. A Boot
Page 2-6 INSTALLATION 2.4 I/O ADDRESS SPACE REQUIREMENTS The I/O address space for the E1100 and E2100 Series adaptersoccupies 20 Hex of the selected I/O base address. For example, ifyou select 220 Hex, the adapter I/O address range will extendthrough 23F Hex. Note that 23F lies within the address s...
Page 17 - angle with the PROM body so the legs of the Boot PROM are
INSTALLATION Page 2-7 To install a Boot PROM, remove the Boot PROM from itspackaging. Ensure that the legs of the Boot PROM are aligned in a90 ° angle with the PROM body so the legs of the Boot PROM are perpendicular to the Boot PROM pin sockets. Insert the BootPROM into the PROM socket so that the ...
Page 19 - Figure 2-7. Installing the E1100 Series Adapter
INSTALLATION Page 2-9 1. Adapter2. PC Board Connector3. Expansion Slot 1. Adapter2. PC Board Connector3. Expansion Slot 1 2 3 Figure 2-7. Installing the E1100 Series Adapter 1 2 3 Figure 2-8. Installing the E2100 Series Adapter
Page 20 - INSTALLING THE E3100 SERIES ADAPTERS
Page 2-10 INSTALLATION Reinsert the screw removed in disassembly and replace the PCcover. Reattach the power and peripheral cables and turn on thepower for the PC and the peripherals. 2.7 INSTALLING THE E3100 SERIES ADAPTERS This section contains instructions for preparing and installingyour Cabletr...
Page 22 - Figure 2-10. Micro Channel Backplate Detail
Page 2-12 INSTALLATION 1 2 1. Backplate2. Thumbscrew Figure 2-10. Micro Channel Backplate Detail CAUTION: The adapter is sensitive to static discharges. Hold it by the corners. Avoid contact with the PC bus edge connector or any of thecomponents. Failure to observe all static precautions may result ...
Page 23 - Figure 2-11. Installing the E3100 Series Adapter
INSTALLATION Page 2-13 • Align the adapter so the PC bus edge connector is lined upwith the expansion slot (4) as shown in Figure 2-11. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-11. Installing the E3100 Series Adapter • Slide the adapter into the guide slots and firmly press, butdo not force, the adapter into the expansio...
Page 24 - COPYING THE ADF FILE; Be sure to use a backup copy of the Reference diskette,; Answer Yes to: Automatically configure the system?
Page 2-14 INSTALLATION 2.8 COPYING THE ADF FILE After an E3100 Series adapter is installed in your computer andbefore using it, you must copy the Cabletron Adapter DescriptionFile (ADF) onto a backup copy of your system’s ReferenceDiskette. The ADF is supplied with your Cabletron software. TheADF pr...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST FOR ADAPTERS; Try swapping the adapter with a known working adapter.; SOFTWARE CHECK LIST
INSTALLATION Page 2-15 2.10 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST FOR ADAPTERS • Make sure the adapter is installed and properly seated in thePC chassis connector. • On the adapter, if the coax port is used it is necessary to have aT and terminator attached to it. • If the adapter does not initialize, verify t...
Page 26 - after copying the Cabletron ADF file.
Page 2-16 INSTALLATION • The adapters use shared memory. VGA adapters will use theA block through C7FFF. Memory adapters will use the entireD block. If you don’t have a memory adapter installed, the Dblock is your best selection - otherwise the C8000 startingaddress can be used on the standard memor...
Page 27 - You can contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support by:; GO CTRON
INSTALLATION Page 2-17 • The contents of the AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS,PROTOCOL.INI, and NET.CFG files (if applicable). You can contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support by: Phone: (603) 332-9400 FAX: (603) 335-4743 BBS: (603) 335-3358 (4 lines available) Cabletron Technical Support can also be rea...
Page 28 - with transceiver attached.
Page 2-18 INSTALLATION 2.13 SPECIFICATIONS 2.13.1 Power Requirements E1100 Series +5 V @ ≤ 2.0 amps maximum +12 V @ ≤ 500 mA maximum with transceiver attached. E2100 Series +5 V @ ≤ 2.0 amps maximum +12 V @ ≤ 175 mA maximum with transceiver attached. E3100 Series +5 V @ ≤ 1.2 amps maximum +12 V @ ≤ ...
Page 29 - MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS; If you run the diagnostic program, be sure to perform a soft; CONNECTING TO A TWISTED PAIR SEGMENT
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-1 CHAPTER 3 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS This section contains instructions for connecting your adapter toan Ethernet network. An adapter can be connected to the networkthrough either a media interface port or an AUI port on theadapter. You should have selected the po...
Page 30 - No Connection
Page 3-2 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS RJ-45 Port RJ-45 Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 3-2. RJ-45 Connector RJ-45 Connections Type: RJ-45 connector Pin 1 TX+ Pin 5 No Connection 2 TX- 6 RX- 3 RX+ 7 No Connection 4 No Connection 8 No Connection • Connect the twisted pair segment (4, Fig. 3-1) by inser...
Page 31 - Length; - 10BASE-T transceivers must be able to transmit over; Insertion Loss; - Unshielded twisted pair cable is typically; Jitter
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-3 • Check the cable for continuity, and ensure that the cable isactually a twisted pair cable. • Check that the adapter is properly seated in the expansionslot. • Check that the twisted pair connection meets dB loss andcable specifications outlined in Section 3.1.2,...
Page 32 - Delay; delay limits maximum link segments to 200 meters.; Crosstalk; - Crosstalk is caused by signal coupling between; Noise; - Noise can be caused by either crosstalk or externally; Temperature; an attenuation of approximately 8 to 10 dB/100 m at 20
Page 3-4 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS • Delay - Must not exceed 1000 nsec for a 10BASE-T link. This delay limits maximum link segments to 200 meters. • Crosstalk - Crosstalk is caused by signal coupling between cable pairs within a multi-pair cable bundle. Crosstalk shouldnot be a problem if the cable...
Page 33 - Must be 50 ohm RG-58A type coaxial cable.
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-5 1 2 3 View B 4 1 2 3 5 View A Figure 3-3. Attaching a Thin-Net Segment 3.2.2 Thin-Net Requirements • Cable - Must be 50 ohm RG-58A type coaxial cable. • Length - Must be no longer than 185 meters (607 ft.). • Termination - A 50 ohm terminator at the far ends of ea...
Page 34 - CONNECTING TO A FIBER OPTIC LINK SEGMENT; Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands and do not let the
Page 3-6 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 3.3 CONNECTING TO A FIBER OPTIC LINK SEGMENT The physical communication link consists of two fiber opticstrands between the adapter and the other Ethernet fiber opticdevice on the link: Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX). The adapter Tx connects to Rx of the Ethernet ...
Page 35 - The fiber optic link segments should consist of either
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-7 Verify that the fiber strands are “crossed over” at the far enddevice, transmit to receive, by checking the labeling on eachstrand. Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB lossspecifications outlined in Section 3.3.1, below. If a link still has notbeen estab...
Page 36 - The maximum fiber optic cable length is 2 km (6558
Page 3-8 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS • Length - The maximum fiber optic cable length is 2 km (6558 feet), if system budgets are met. However, IEEE 802.3 FOIRL(Fiber Optic Inter-Repeater Link) specifications specify amaximum of 1 km (3279 feet). 3.3.2 Fiber Optic Interface (Fiber Optic Ports) Ex040 an...
Page 37 - CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL TRANSCEIVER
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-9 3.4 CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL TRANSCEIVER 3.4.1 AUI Connector (AUI Ports) 1 2 3 4 1. Wire Fault/Attachment LED2. AUI Port3. AUI Connector4. Screws (2) Figure 3-5. Connecting an AUI Cable Any adapter with an AUI Port can be connected to the networkvia a transceiver...
Page 39 - ADDRESS/INTERRUPT TABLES; APPENDIX A
ADDRESS/INTERRUPT TABLES Page A-1 APPENDIX A ADDRESS/INTERRUPT TABLES Table A-1. I/O Ports of Common Devices PossibleI/O BaseAddress Potential Conflicting Devices and Their Typical I/O Addresses 200 Game Controller/Joystick (200 - 20F) Expansion Unit (210 - 217) 220 Cabletron Adapter 230 Bus Mouse 2...
Page 41 - INDEX
INDEX Index-1 INDEX A adapter features 1-2 10BASE-T port 1-2 connectivity 1-2 fiber optic ports 1-3 jabber protection 1-3 thin Ethernet port 1-2 adapter models 2-1 see table 2-1 2-1 E1100/E2100 series 2-2installation 2-1 model number references 2-2 preparing the E1100 for installation 2-3 preparing ...
