LE071A LE072A LE073A-R2 LE073AE-R2 LE074A-R2 LE074AE-R2 JULY 1996 LE075A-R2 LE075AE-R2 LE076A LE171 LE172 LE175 Modular Parallel Adapters Modular Media Units CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
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MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications ....................................................................................... 3 2. Introduction......................................................................................... 4 2.1 Available Models ......................................................................... 4 2.2 Features ....................................................................................... 5 3. Installation ......
CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Standards — Conforms to the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard. Compatible with 10BASE-T, 10BASE2, and 10BASE5 standards. Speed — 10 Mbps Connectors — LE071A, LE073A: (1) RJ-45 male; LE171: (1) RJ-45 female, LE072A, LE074A: (1) BNC male; LE172: (1) BNC female; LE075A: (1) AUI male; LE175: (1) AUI female Computer Interface — Connects to parallel port Size — 4.1"H x 2.4"W x 1"D (10.4 x 6.1 x 2.5 cm) Operating Temperature — 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C) Weight — 0.2 lb.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 2. Introduction The Modular Parallel Adapter easily connects notebook, laptop, and desktop PCs to virtually any Ethernet Local Area Network. It connects externally to a standard parallel printer port, eliminating the need to install internal Ethernet cards. The adapter is easy to install; there are no jumpers or configuration switches to set.
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 3. Installation IMPORTANT! Follow these steps to install your Adapter. Detailed instructions appear in Sections 3.1 through 3.4. Make sure the computer is turned off while performing the install procedure. 1. Attach the media unit. 2. Connect the network cable. 3. Plug the Ethernet adapter into the computer. 4. Install the Self-Powering Cable or an AC power adapter. 3.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.2 Connect the Network Cable Connect the network cable unit as illustrated for each model below. 3.2.1 LE071A AND LE073A For the Modular Parallel Adapter w/SPC for 10BT (LE071A) and the Modular Parallel Adapter w/EPS for 10BT (LE073A), refer to Fig. 3-2. NOTE When used with non10BASE-T networks, Link Integrity should be disabled. It can be disabled in the software by using the keyword DISABLELINK in the configuration files (NET.CFG, PROTOCOL.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 3.2.2 LE072A AND LE074A For the Modular Parallel Adapters for BNC (LE072A and LE074A), refer to Fig. 3-3. Make sure that the RG-58A/U coaxial cable has a T-connector at the end. Then connect the Tconnector to the BNC connector at the back of the media unit, as shown in Fig. 3-3. Fig. 3-3. Connecting an RG-58/U Coaxial Cable to the Media Unit.
CHAPTER 3: Installation NOTE NOTE Both ends of the Tconnector must be attached to network cabling. If the Adapter is at the end of a network segment, the end of the T-connector not attached to the network must have a 50-ohm terminator installed. For use with an external power supply only. Not to be used with the SPC! 3.2.3 LE075A For the Modular Parallel Adapter for AUI, refer to Fig. 3-4. After connecting the connector, press the slide latch to the left to lock the connector into place. Fig. 3-4.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 3.3 Plug the Ethernet Adapter into the Computer 3.4 Install the Self-Powering Cable (SPC) Plug the 25-pin connector on your Modular Parallel Adapter into the parallel port at the back of your notebook/laptop computer, holding the Adapter with the logo at the top. Tighten the knobs on the Adapter clockwise to fasten it tightly (see Fig. 3-5). Make sure that the computer is turned off.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.5 Install the AC Power Adapter If the SPC is not used, plug the AC power adapter cable into the small round socket at the back of the Modular Media Unit, as shown in Fig. 3-6. Plug the other end of the AC adapter cable into any standard electrical outlet. The red LED will then light up. Fig. 3-6. Installing the AC Power Adapter.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 4. Software Setup and Operation The Modular Parallel Adapter is supplied with software driver programs that support all major network operating systems. These drivers are found on the Network Drivers diskette. This chapter describes the use of each driver in a major NOS. Instructions on how to use the other drivers are included in the README.DOC File on the Network Drivers diskette. 4.
CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation • PROTOCOL.INI—Sample protocol initialization file • SETDOS.NIF—Configuration file used by Microsoft LAN Manager’s setup program for configuring a DOS workstation • SETOS2.NIF—Configuration file used by Microsoft LAN Manager’s setup program for configuring an OS/2® workstation The \LANTASTI subdirectory contains the driver for ARTISOFT LANtastic/Al v5.x NOS. • SETAILAN.COM—Ethernet driver for LANtastic/Al v5.x. • SETAILAN.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 4.2.2 CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL) The SETODI is a self-configuring driver that automatically detects the correct LPT port, interrupt line, and unidirectional/bidirectional mode to be used. If you have a special configuration, you may need to override this automatic selection by using the NET.CFG file. Otherwise, you should skip this section. The NET.CFG file is an auxiliary file used by the ODI drivers.
CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation • EPP—The adapter supports the Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP). Most PCs based on the Intel 80386SL or 80486SL chipsets may be configured to work in the EPP mode. This mode improves the performance of the adapter and therefore is recommended if the PC supports it. IMPORTANT! Be sure that your PC has EPP capability before selecting this mode. • FRAME—The ODI driver supports multiple frame types. Certain NOS, such as NetWare 1.X through 3.11, use frame ETHERNET_802.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 3. When prompted, insert the Network Drivers diskette. 4. Select “Modular Parallel Adapter” from the menu. 5. Continue with the installation until it is completed. 6. Reboot the PC. Installation for LAN Manager versions 2.1 and later is now complete. 4.3.2 INSTALLATION FOR MICROSOFT LAN MANAGER (VERSION 2.0) FOR DOS AND OS/2 (NDIS DRIVER) 1. Begin installation of LAN Manager using “setup.” At the “Import Network Drivers” screen, choose YES.
CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation The options are as follows: • POLLING—A PC may use either IRQ-7 or IRQ-5 for handling the parallel port communications. If you need to work without interrupts (usually only with test evaluations), delete the semicolon in this line. This will force the driver to operate in a polled mode without using hardware interrupts.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 7. In the “Network Settings” window, choose “OK.” From the next window choose “Restart Computer.” The Adapter’s section in the PROTOCOL.INI includes: [disks] A:=., “Modular Parallel Adapter install” ;MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTER DRIVERNAME = SETNDIS$ ;POLLING ;UNIDIR ;LPTn ;EPP ;DISABLELINK [netcard] ms$sndis=“Modular Parallel Adapter”, 0, ndis, ethernet, real, ms$sndis, ms$sndis_nif Lines preceded by semicolons are comments.
CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation 4.5.2 CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL) SETAILAN accepts the following standard command line switches: HELP, XEROX, IEEE, MPX, PACKET_SIZE, REMOVE, VERBOSE, “?” and “@.” In addition to the standard command line switches, SETAILAN accepts the following: UNIDIR, LPTn, EPP, and DISABLELINK 4.5.3 OPERATION To activate the Artisoft LANtastic network software using the adapter, use the batch file STARTNET.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS Hardware related switches are: UNIDIR, EPP, DISABLELINK and LPTn. The Network Drivers diskette contains the SETDIAG self-test diagnostic utility program, which tests the adapter and reports the results of the tests. CAUTION Be sure that the network driver is not loaded before you run the program. If it is, either the PC will lock up or the software will not be able to find the adapter.
CHAPTER 5: Self-Test and Diagnostics 5. Self-Test and Diagnostics To run the self-test and diagnostics program: 1. Copy the SETDIAG.* files from the supplied network drivers diskette into the network directory. 2. At the network directory prompt, type the following command: 5.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 5.1.1 ADVANCED RAM TEST The diagnostics portion of the SETDIAG program activates a brief RAM test. However, to thoroughly test the Adapter’s RAM, several timeconsuming tests are required. The Advanced RAM Test option in the SETDIAG main menu activates those tests. 5.1.3 VIEW CONFIGURATION FILES This option allows the user to view the contents of the different configuration files (NET.CFG for Novell ODI and PROTOCOL.INI for LAN Manager NDIS).
CHAPTER 6: Error Messages 6. Error Messages If problems occur during operation of your Adapter, one of the messages below will be displayed. Error messages can be recognized by the beep and the word FATAL that precedes the message. All other messages on the screen are for information only. The following is a list of common communication and driver error messages: Modadpt Ethernet Adapter Memory (RAM) failure. The adapter failed during memory test. Try to load the driver with the parameter UNIDIR.
MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS 7. Customer Service Information While we trust that your Adapter will operate reliably over a long period of time, if you encounter any problems while using it, please perform the following steps before contacting Black Box. 1. Make sure that your adapter is properly installed, powered, and connected to the network. 2. Run SETDIAG and write down the results of the diagnostics. 24 3.
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