Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide unibrain The FireWire Innovators e-mail: ubinfo@unibrain.com web-site: http://www.unibrain.com September 2001 1 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Dear FirenetTM Customer, Thank you for purchasing Unibrain's FireNetTM software, THE FIRST AND ONLY FireWireTM Networking Solution for Windows and Macintosh. Firenet is a system-independent software product that gives you full Ethernet compatibility at speeds of up to 400Mbps. There are two different versions of FireNet; which one you choose depends upon your operating system. · FireNetTM 2.2 Station for Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000 Professional & Windows XP using any OHCI 1394 Link Controller (i.e., Unibrain's Fireboard 400-OHCI, PCI to 1394 controller). · FireNetTM 2.2 Server for Windows 2000 Server using any OHCI 1394 Link Controller (i.e., Unibrain's Fireboard 400-OHCI, PCI to 1394 controller). Features: · · · · · · · Complete Ethernet emulation. Supports various network protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, etc. 1394 Bus can be used simultaneously for other purposes (e.g. DV, 1394 Hard Disk). High speed ­ more than 2.5 faster than 100Mbps fast Ethernet. No hubs, no routers, complicated cabling, or complex installations. Works with any host 1394 interface on PC or Mac. Fast and Easy installation. 2 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION.............................................................4 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................5 Free Evaluation of Firenet ............................................................................ 5 PRODUCT KEYS ......................................................................................... 5 FIRENETTM INSTALLATION ...........................................................................6 FIRENETTM INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98/98SE/ME................................ 7 FIRENETTM INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000 ......................................... 11 FIRENETTM INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP............................................. 14 USING FIRENET WITH PROTOCOLS OTHER THAN TCP/IP ............................. 24 AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE.....................................................................26 UN-INSTALLING FIRENETTM .......................................................................27 APPENDIX B: BENCHMARKS FOR FIRENETTM ..............................................30 NETWORK PERFORMANCE ­ SOME CONSIDERATIONS ................................ 36 APPENDIX C: CONNECTING FIRENET WITH ETHERNET..................................38 APPENDIX D: FIRENET AND VAIO NOTEBOOKS ...........................................40 APPENDIX E: FIRENET AND MAC OS ..........................................................41 FIRENET FOR MAC OS X 10.1 (OR LATER).................................................. 43 APPENDIX F: FIRENET FAQ.......................................................................45 APPENDIX G: FIRENET REVISION HISTORY..................................................49 APPENDIX H: HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY LIST ...........................................50 3 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Technical Support Information Technical Support is available by phone or email. Our standard office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM (Pacific Standard & Central European Time zones). Email: Direct all technical support questions to support@unibrain.com. Phone: North & South America (USA) +1-925-866-3000 Europe & Asia (GREECE) +30-1-6640580 4 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Introduction This document explains in detail the required setup and operation procedures for FireNetTM 2.2 product on Windows 98/SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000 and Windows XP using any 1394 OHCI controller. Free Evaluation of Firenet The FireNet software you are about to install is the complete and fully functioning version of Unibrain's high-speed networking solution for Windows and Macintosh. Upon initial installation, usage is restricted to an evaluation period of 30 minutes, at the end of which the application will automatically turn off (without affecting the rest of your computer operations in any way). You can repeat the demo as many times as you wish by simply rebooting your PC. PRODUCT KEYS To enable unrestricted use or "authorized" use of FireNet software, a Product Key is required for each and every computer on your FireNet network. Product keys may be purchased online at the 1394store.com or from any distributor. 5 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide FireNetTM Installation Before installing FireNetTM, please verify that: Description 1. Your PC operating system is Windows 98SE / Windows Me / Windows 2000 Professional/Server or Windows XP. Your PC has a Firewire (i-Link) IEEE-1394 interface based on any OHCI controller or built-in 1394 support (i.e. Sony's Vaio, Mac G4 etc.) If you are going to upgrade from FireNet 1.x to Version 2, please uninstall the previous version before you proceed. (Upgrade from Version 2.0 to 2.2 or later needs no special action) CHECK? () 2. 3. IMPORTANT! Always UNPLUG the connecting IEEE-1394 cables between all network computers before you begin installing or uninstalling FireNet software. 6 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide FireNetTM Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me Installing FireNet in Windows 98, Windows 98SE or Windows ME is simple and straightforward. Note that steps 1 through 6 apply whether you are installing FireNet for evaluation or entering product key numbers to enable continuous use of the software. Step 1: Make sure that your 1394 OHCI controller is correctly installed and properly recognized by your operating system by going to the System Properties window and clicking on Device Manager. The following example shows the host PC has a Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE-1394 Host Controller (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: Important! Always UNPLUG the connecting IEEE-1394 cables between all network computers before you begin installing or uninstalling FireNet software. Step 3: Run the installation executable and follow the instructions on the dialog boxes. 7 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Step 4: Immediately after software installation, go to the TCP/IP Properties window (Figure 2) to configure this network protocol (TCP/IP) over the FireNet application. Specify the correct IP address for the current host PC and fill in the Subnet Mask field. Note: You can skip Step 4 if you do not wish to install the TCP/IP protocol over FireNet. However, you must install the network protocol provided, such as NetBEUI. Figure 2 Step 5: When prompted, restart your PC. Step 6: Connect the 1394 cables. You now have installed on your PC a complete and fully functioning version of FireNet software. Upon initial installation, its usage is restricted to an evaluation period of 30 minutes, at the end of which the application will automatically turn off (without affecting the rest of your computer operations in any way). You can repeat the demo as many times as you wish by simply rebooting your PC. 8 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Note: You may receive, during the installation process, a message requiring the "FireNet Install Disk" (indicating that the "ubfwdev.sys" file cannot be found). In this case press OK. The Copying Files Window will prompt you to enter the Windows system folder in the Copying files from dialog box (i.e. C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\) as the Figure 3 below shows: Figure 3 9 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Important Note for Windows Millennium users For the Windows ME operating system ONLY, Microsoft has included FireWire networking support through its "NDIS 1394 Net Adapter", which is based on the IP over 1394 specification. This is a feature which is similar to FireNet but with less performance. Because both FireNet and NDIS 1394 Net Adapter are based on the IP/1394 specification, when FireNet is installed in Windows ME, it will disable NDIS 1394 Net Adapter and enable the Unibrain 1394 FireNet Adapter. You can verify this configuration by going to the System Properties window and clicking on Device Manager, as Figure 4 below shows: Figure 4 IMPORTANT: If you wish to enable the Microsoft "NDIS 1394 Net Adapter", you must first uninstall the FireNet software and then reboot your machine. 10 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide FireNetTM Installation for Windows 2000 Before you begin, it's helpful to note that installation instructions are common for both Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server. You need though a different Product Key for each version. (See Authorization Procedure for product key requirements.) FireNet 2.0 SERVER (and later) offers two new important features: Mac OS compatibility, through the File Services for Macintosh, which are included in the server versions of Windows 2000. Firenet 2 (or later) for Mac clients is also required. Multiple 1394 adapter support. This gives the ability to extend the 400 Mbps bandwidth by adding up to four OHCI adapters. Installing FireNet on Windows 2000 is simple and straightforward. Note that steps 1 through 6 apply whether you are installing FireNet for evaluation or entering product key numbers to enable continuous use of the software. Step1: Check that your 1394 OHCI controller is correctly installed and properly recognized by your operating system by going to the System Properties window and clicking on Device Manager. Step 2: IMPORTANT! Always UNPLUG the connecting IEEE-1394 cables between all network computers before you begin installing or uninstalling FireNet software. Step 3: Locate and run the "firenet.exe" executable file, and follow the instructions on the dialog boxes. The installation procedure will install all the required FireNet software into your system along with the Authorization application and the driver's version checking utility. When the "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog box will appears, press "Yes" to continue (Figure 5). Figure 5 11 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Note: Since installing drivers in Windows 2000 requires Administrator privileges, if a user with non-administrative rights attempts to install FireNet, the following error message will appear: Figure 6 If this is the case, abort the installation, log off and logon as an Administrator. Step 4: Immediately after FireNetTM installation for Windows 2000, you have to complete the TCP/IP properties in order to configure this network protocol over the FireNetTM application. Click on "Start Settings Control Panel Network and Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection" to see the Local Area Connection status. Click on Properties and you will get the next dialog box: Figure 7 12 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide Highlight the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" component and press the Properties button to configure the TCP/IP properties. Please specify the correct IP address for the current host PC and fill in the Subnet Mask field, as Figure 8 shows: Figure 8 IMPORTANT: You can skip this step if you do not want to install the TCP/IP protocol over FireNetTM. However you must install another networking protocol, such as NetBEUI (check the section "Using Firenet with protocols other than TCP/IP", on page 16). Step 5: Reboot is NOT required after FireNet installation for Windows 2000! Step 6: Connect the 1394 cables. You now have installed on your PC a complete and fully functioning version of FireNet software. Upon initial installation, its usage is restricted to an evaluation period of 30 minutes, at the end of which the application will automatically turn off (without affecting the rest of your computer operations in any way). You can repeat the demo as many times as you wish by simply rebooting your PC. 13 Unibrain FireNetTM 2.2 Installation Guide FireNetTM Installation for Windows XP Installing FireNet for Windows XP is similar to installing it for Windows 2000. Although, there are some important differences due to XP's built-in 1394 networking (which is based on IP over 1394). In order for FireNet to operate properly, it must disable this inherent XP networking. Thus, please follow these steps when installing FireNet for Windows XP (Home and Pro Editions): Step1: Check that your 1394 OHCI controller is correctly installed and properly recognized by your operating system by going to the System Properties window and clicking on Device Manager. Step 2: IMPORTANT! Always remember to UNPLUG the connecting IEEE-1394 cables between all network computers before you begin installing or uninstalling FireNet software. Step 3: Execute the FireNet installation file and follow the instructions on the dialog boxes. The inst ...