User manual GIGAFAST EE102-DLX

EE-102DLX User Manual (32-bit PCIMCIA 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter) Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission. Trademarks All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice. Copyright© 2004, GigaFast Inc., All Right Reserved 2 FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this 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, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference. CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility. 3 Table of Contents: Chapter 1 ........................................................................................... 5 Introduction ................................................................................................. 5 Features........................................................................................................ 5 Package Content ........................................................................................ 5 Requirements.............................................................................................. 6 Wire Diagram............................................................................................... 6 Chapter 2 ........................................................................................... 8 Installing Network Drivers ....................................................................... 8 Standard Windows 95 (Version 4.00.950 and 4.00.950a)................. 9 Standard Windows 95 Version 4.00.950b (OSR2) ........................... 10 Windows NT Version 4.0 ........................................................................ 10 Windows 98 ............................................................................................... 11 Windows 2000 ........................................................................................... 11 Windows Millennium Edition ................................................................ 12 NetWare ODI Client.................................................................................. 12 Microsoft Network Client for DOS ....................................................... 14 Chapter 3 ......................................................................................... 15 Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions ............................. 15 Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment ........................................ 17 Appendix B: Glossary....................................................................... 19 Appendix C: Technical Specifications .............................................. 21 Appendix D: Warranty Info. .............................................................. 22 Appendix E: Contact Information...................................................... 22 4 Chapter 1 Introduction: Congratulations on the purchase of this 32 bit PCIMCIA 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter. High speed broadband internet is commonly used these days. It's almost a must have product in homes and offices. No matter if you have a high speed broadband internet connection or a simple peer-to-peer connectivity; this product will help you through these simple tasks. Installation only takes few minutes! EE-100dlx is also compatible with most of the popular operating systems. Read on this manual for further information on this 32 bit PCIMCIA 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter. Features: · · · · · · · · · · Compliant with IEEE802.3u 10Base-T/100Base-TX Plug-and-Play installation automatically sets up IRQ and I/O address Fully compliant with 32-bit PCIMCIA Local Bus specification Full duplex design to double the performance to 20Mbps/200Mbps Supports Auto-Negotiation function Built-in FIFO buffers to eliminate external memory One STP connector for 100Mbps or 10Mbps network speed Supports early interrupt on transmit to increase performance Driver supports Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11/95/98/ME/2000/XP, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51/NT4.0/NDIS, Microsoft LAN manager, LANtastic, IBM LAN server, ODI Netware 2.x/3.x/4.x/5.x, SCO UNIX, Linux Provides diagnostic software and lights to indicate network status Package Content: · · (1) PCIMCIA 10/100based Ethernet Adapter (1) Driver/Floppy OR Driver/Compact Disc With User manual included 5 Requirements: · · · A running operating system A laptop (or reader) that has an open 32bit PCIMCIA slot available A Pentium 1 similar or higher processor/IBM compatible personal computers Wire Diagram: Ethernet Adapter to Network: The `Ethernet Adapter to Network' simply shows how a user can use the EE100dlx to connect to his/her modem/router/switch. One Ethernet cable goes from the laptop (connected with the EE-100axp) and out to your modem/router/switch. Ethernet Adapter to another Ethernet Adapter (Peer to Peer): The bottom diagram shows how the connection works when a user wishes to do a peer to peer connection in the network. Simply have both sides connected with an CAT5 crossover cable and setup both computers with IP addresses in your TCP/IP properties For more information on how to setup a Peer to Peer connection please read our FAQ guide. 6 7 Chapter 2 Installing Network Drivers This file describes how to install REALTEK rtl8139B(L) CardBus network card that completes your notebook PC to network. Before You Install the Network Driver Make sure which network driver you should use. The drivers for each OS environment are provided on the list: Windows 95 version 4.00.950 or 4.00.950a Windows 95 version 4.00.950b or OSR2 Windows NT version Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Millennium NetWare ODI Client Microsoft Network Client for DOS Windows for Workgroups v3.11 Which Windows 95 version am I running? You must determine if you are running the new Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2) or the standard Windows 95 before you install the network driver. Since standard Windows 95 does not support CardBus, the driver installation directory is different. Follow these steps to find out which version of Windows 95 you are running: 1. In the Windows 95 Control Panel, double-click System to display the System Properties dialog box. 2. Click the General Tab to display the Windows 95 version information. If your Windows 95 version is 4.00.950 or 4.00.950a, go to the next section to install the network driver. If your Windows 95 version is 4.00.950b (OSR2), go to the Windows 95 Version 4.00.950b (OSR2) section to install the network driver. 8 Standard Windows 95 (Version 4.00.950 and 4.00.950a) Installation: 1. Make sure that the Rtl8139BL PC Card is inserted. 2. In the Windows 95 Control Panel, double-click on Add New Hardware. 3. In the Add New Hardware window, click Next. 4. Respond to the "Do you want Windows to search for your hardware" prompt with No and click Next. 5. Double-click on Network Adapters in the list that appears and click Next. 6. In the Select Device window, click on the Have Disk button. 7. Insert the OEM diskette in the floppy drive. Choose the directory "a:\win95a" and click OK. 8. Select "RealtekRTL8139 (B/C) CardBus Fast Ethernet" and click OK. 9. In the New Hardware Wizard Window click Next. 10. Click Finish to complete the driver installation 11. If prompted, supply the Windows 95 CD-ROM or type the directory path to the Windows 95 files on your PC and click OK. 12. Remove the OEM diskette and restart computer. Confirming Installation: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon 2. Double-click the Control Panel icon. 3. Double-click thee System icon. 4. Click the Device Manager tab. 5. Double-click the Network Adapters icon. The name of the installed "Realtek RTL8139(B/C) CardBus Fast Ethernet" appears. 9 6. Double-click the Rtl8139BL name to display a description of the card and its current status. Standard Windows 95 Version 4.00.950b (OSR2) Installation: 1. Make sure that the Rtl8139BL PC Card is inserted. 2. In the Update Device Driver Wizard window, click Next. If this window does not appear, click System and then click Refresh. 3. Click Other Locations 4. Insert the OEM diskette in the floppy drive. Choose the directory "a:\win95b" and click OK. 5. Select "RealtekRTL8139(B/C) CardBus Fast Ethernet" and click OK. 6. In the copying files window, type "a:\win95b" and click OK. 7. If prompted, supply the Windows 95 CD-ROM or type the directory path to the Windows 95 files on your PC and click OK. 8. In the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Finish. 9. Remove the OEM diskette and restart computer. Windows NT Version 4.0 Installation: 1. Make sure that the Rtl8139BL PC Card is inserted. 2. Using Control Panel, double-click Network. 3. Select the Adapter tab and click Add. 4. Select Have Disk. 5. Insert the OEM diskette in the floppy drive. Choose the directory "a:\winnt4" and click OK. 10 6. Select "RealtekRTL8139(B/C) CardBus 10/100 Ethernet" and click OK. 7. Select proper resources allocations and click OK. 8. Click close. 9. Click YES to reboot your computer. Windows 98 Installation: 1. Make sure that the Rtl8139BL PC Card is inserted. 2. In the Add Hardware Device Driver Wizard window, click Next. If this window does not appear, click System and then click Refresh. 3. Click the recommended item and Next. 4. Insert the OEM diskette in the floppy drive. Type the directory "a:\win98" and click OK. 5. In the copying files window, type "a:\win98" and click OK. 6. If prompted, supply the Windows 95 CD-ROM or type the directory path to the Windows 95 files on your PC and click OK. 7. In the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Finish. 8. Remove the OEM diskette and restart computer. Windows 2000 Installation: 1. Inter Rtl8139BL PC Card and the Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear. 2. In the Found New Hardware Wizard window, click Next. If this window does not appear, click System and then click Refresh. 3. Click the default "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click Next. 11 4. Select Specify a location and click Next. 5. Insert the OEM diskette in the floppy drive. Type or browse the directory "a:\win2000" and click OK. 6. Click Next. 7. In the Digital Signature Not Found window, click Yes. 8. Click Finish. Windows Millennium Edition Installation: 1. Inter Rtl8139BL PC Card and the Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear. 2. In the Found New Hardware Wizard window, click Next. If this window does not appear, click System and then click Refresh. 3. Click the default "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click Next. 4. Select Specify a location and click Next. 5. Insert the OEM diskette in the floppy drive. Type or browse the directory "a:\winme" and click OK. 6. Click Next. 7. In the Digital Signature Not Found window, click Yes. 8. Click Finish. NetWare ODI Client Installation: 1. Make sure that the Rtl8139BL PC Card is inserted. 2. Check your system file config.sys. Add this line 12 "device=c:\DOS\himem.sys" In order to work well with emm386, remove the argument "NOEMS" as "device=c:\dos\emm386" or edit it as "device=c:\dos\emm386 x=d000-d3ff" or remark it as "rem device=c:\dos\emm386" 3. Save it and reboot your PC. 4. Insert the OEM diskette in the floppy drive. Choose the directory "a:\nwclient". 5. Copy all files to your local directory. 6. Execute encbodi.bat, and the driver is installed. 13 Microsoft Network Client for DOS Windows for Workgroups v3.11 Installing the NDIS2 driver for CardBus card is the following steps: After install driver in Microsoft Client or Windows 3.11 1. Check config.sys and remove the argument "NOEMS" of EMM386.sys 2. Copy rtpci.exe and rtbios.com to any directory. Example c:\wfw311 3. In autoexec.bat, add two lines of command, "rtpci /md000 /i11" and "rtbios" in front of "net start" and "net initialize". Example: If only "net start" exists, : : c:\wfw311\rtpci.exe /md000 /i11 c:\wfw311\rtbios.com c:\wfw311\net start : : or if "net initialize" exists, : : c:\wfw311\rtpci.exe /md000 /i11 c:\wfw311\rtbios.com c:\wfw311\net initialize : : 4. Restart the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions Win95b (Win95 OSR2) PROBLEM: The CardBus card is not detectable. SOLUTION: Win95b (Win95 OSR2) can't recognize some new CardBus controller devices by its default pcmcia.inf. Ask the CardBus controller vendor for new setup file, rename it to pcmcia.inf and copy it to c:\windows\inf. Delete the "Standard pcmcia driver" or "Unknown PCMCIA device" on "Device manager" and restart the computer. DOS (NWCLIENT, NDIS2DOS) PROBLEM: The CardBus card is not detectable. SOLUTION: Check your system file config.sys. Add this line "device=c:\DOS\himem.sys" In order to work well with emm386, remove the argument "NOEMS" as "device=c:\dos\emm386" or edit it as "device=c:\dos\emm386 x=d000-d3ff" or remark it as "rem device=c:\dos\emm386". Save config.sys and restart the computer. PROBLEM: The CardBus card is detected. Drivers and protocols are loaded, but it hangs when using VLM or NETX to log on the net. SOLUTION: Restart the computer. Change the argument of rtpci.exe to other IRQ value. Example: rtpci.exe /md000 /ixx (xx is the value depends on various notebook, it could be 7-14) WINNT4 PROBLEM: When CardBus card is installed. the computer hangs when it restarts. SOLUTION: Removed the CardBus card and enter NT4. Select another I/O port value in property dialog box of "Realtek Rtl8139(B/C) CardBus 10/100 Ethernet", and restart the computer. PROBLEM: The CardBus card is detected. Drivers and protocals are loaded, but 15 it hangs when using VLM or NETX to log on the net. SOLUTION: Select another Interrupt value in property dialog box of "Realtek Rtl8139(B/C) CardBus 10/100 Ethernet", and restart the computer. 16 Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment A-1 RJ-45 There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers' NIC cards to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub. (The router provides a built-in uplink/normal switch. Uplink mode is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable instead.) A-1-1 RJ-45 pin assignment There are 8 thin, color-coded wires inside, run from one end of the cable to the other. All 8 wires are used. Table 0-1 RJ-45 Color Chart White with an Orange stripe Orange White with a Green Stripe Blue White with a Blue Stripe Green White with a Brown Stripe Brown Wire 1 Wire 2 Wire 3 Wire 4 Wire 5 Wire 6 Wire 7 Wire 8 Pin 1 *Note* To determine which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the plastic RJ-45 tip (the part that goes into a wall jack first) is facing away from you. Face the clip down so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will now be facing the floor), when looking down on the copper side, wire 1 is on the far left. Connection between NIC card and Hub 17 In a straight-through cable, wire 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the cable are the same as wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end. The straight through cable is used to connect the NIC card and the hub. Table 0-2 Wire 1 2 3 6 Straight Through Cabling Becomes 1 2 3 6 Connection between Hub and Hub In a crossover cable, the orders of the wires change from one end to the other. Wire 1 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 6. The crossover cable is used in connecting hubs directly. Table 0-3 Crossover Cabling Wire 1 2 3 Becomes 3 6 1 2 18 Appendix B: Glossary DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method in which IP addresses are assigned by server dynamically to the clients on the network. DHCP is used for Dynamic IP Addressing and requires a dedicated DHCP server on the network. Ethernet Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/office wiring. Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access. Gateway A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a LAN and a mainframe. In Internet terminology, a gateway is another name for a router. Generally a gateway is used as a funnel for all traffic to the Internet. Local Area Network (LAN) A LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with the appropriate network adapter card connected by cable/air, that share applications, data, and peripherals. All connections are made via cable or wireless media, but a LAN does not use telephone services. It typically spans a single building or campus. Network A network is a system of computers that is connected. Data, files, and messages can be transmitted over this network. Networks may be local or wide area networks. Protocol A protocol is a standardized set of rules that specify how a conversation is to take place, including the format, timing, sequencing and/ or error checking. RJ-45 A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices. Router Protocol-dependent device that connects subnet works together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller sub networks; they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput rates than bridges. 19 Static IP Addressing A method of assigning IP addresses to clients on the network. In networks with Static IP address, the network administrator manually assigns an IP address to each computer. Once a Static IP address is assigned, a computer uses the same IP address every time it reboots and logs on to the network, unless it is manually changed. Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) TCP/IP is the protocol suite developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). It is widely used in corporate Internet works, because of its superior design for WANs. TCP governs how packet is sequenced for transmission the network. The term "TCP/IP" is often used generically to refer to the entire suite of related protocols. 20 Appendix C: Technical Specifications 21 Appendix D: Warranty Info. Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Statement: GigaFast Ethernet Solutions Inc. ("GFE") warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All GFE products carry a standard limited warranty from the date of purchase from GFE or its Authorized Reseller. GFE may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. All products that are replaced become the property of GFE. Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. GFE is not responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to GFE pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to GFE should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for replacement. GFE is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product. Customers must contact GFE for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning any product to GFE. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to GFE without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at customer's expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our toll-free customer support number at (888) GFE-6788/(888) 433-6788. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to GFE. GFE is responsible for return shipping charges from GFE to customer. WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF A GFE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT GFE'S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase. Appendix E: Contact Information Gigafast Technical Support Department Hours of Operation: Monday thru Saturday 8AM - 8PM Excluding Holidays (888) GFE-6788 or (888) 433-6788 techsupp@gigafast.com 22