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Cabletron Systems E2210 Installation Manual
Summary of E2210
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E2200 series full-duplex ethernet network adapters installation guide e22xxcover page 1 tuesday, april 9, 1996 7:54 am.
Page 2: Quick Start
Quick start page - 1 quick start installation procedure if you are an experienced user , and you are familiar with your computer, its operating system, and the installation of network adapters - you can follow this simple installation procedure, and use the subsequent chapters in this manual for ref...
Page 3: The Quickset
Page - 2 quick start to install the e2200 network adapter follow these guidelines: 1.) turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and peripheral equipment cables. 2.) remove the computer cover and locate an expansion slot. Remove the expansion slot cover. 3.) carefully insert the adapter in th...
Page 4: Notice
Notice i notice cabletron systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult cabletron systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or soft...
Page 5: Fcc Notice
Ii notice fcc notice this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Not...
Page 6: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
Program license agreement iii cabletron systems, inc. Program license agreement important: before utilizing this product, carefully read this license agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and cabletron systems, inc. (“cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligati...
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Iv program license agreement cabletron disclaims all warranties, other than those supplied to you by cabletron in writing, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the program, the accompanying...
Page 8: Contents
Contents v contents quick start plug and play.................................................................................1 warning ..........................................................................................1 chapter 1 introduction 1.1 using this manual...............................
Page 9: Chapter 3
Vi contents chapter 3 secondary media 3.1 connecting to a thin-net segment........................................ 3–1 3.2 connecting to an external transceiver.................................. 3–3 3.2.1 aui port........................................................................ 3–3 3.2.2 aui ...
Page 10: Chapter 1
Introduction page 1 - 1 chapter 1 introduction the cabletron systems e2200 series full-duplex ethernet network adapters installation guide is a simple installation and reference guide for the cabletron systems e2200 series of full- duplex ethernet network adapters. The e2200 series network adapters ...
Page 11: 1.2
Page 1 - 2 introduction 1.2 getting help if you need additional support related to the network adapters, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact cabletron systems technical support. Before calling cabletron technical support, please have the following i...
Page 12: 1.3
Introduction page 1 - 3 1.3 e2200 series adapter features this section outlines the features of the e2200 series ethernet network adapters. Table 1-1, below, shows the e2200 series adapter types and variations. 1.3.1 connectivity e2210 the e2210 adapter connects your computer directly to a 10base-t ...
Page 13: E2212
Page 1 - 4 introduction e2212 the e2212 adapter connects your computer to a 10base-t ethernet unshielded twisted pair network, or to a 10base-2 coaxial thin ethernet network via the secondary media port. E2214 the e2214 adapter connects your computer to a 10base-t ethernet unshielded twisted pair ne...
Page 14: 1.3.3
Introduction page 1 - 5 1.3.3 statistics statistics can be gathered for the network adapters - either from the computer the adapter is installed in, or from another workstation utilizing cabletron systems’ spectrum portable management applications ® , or spectrum ® . Through this software, you can g...
Page 15: 1.4
Page 1 - 6 introduction 1.4 fdse technology overview 1.4.1 why full-duplex switched ethernet? The e2200 series adapters can operate in both standard ethernet mode, and full-duplex switched ethernet mode. There are many benefits to be gained from operating in full-duplex switched ethernet (fdse) mode...
Page 16: 1.4.2
Introduction page 1 - 7 in order to implement fdse, we must define three key components: the operation of the mac layer entity, the operation of the mau, or transceiver, and the operation of an auto-detection mechanism (for auto-detect of fdse). The most important, and fundamental requirement for fd...
Page 17: 1.4.4
Page 1 - 8 introduction 1.4.4 fdse cabling fdse will run on existing category 3 and category 4 utp cabling. There is no need to change cable media to upgrade to fdse technology. However, for new wiring plant designs, category 5 cabling will allow upgrading to 100 mbps ethernet operation in the futur...
Page 18: Chapter 2
Installation page 2 - 1 chapter 2 installation this chapter contains instructions for preparing and installing your cabletron systems e2200 series full-duplex ethernet network adapter into your computer, and connecting the primary media port to a twisted pair ethernet segment. The next chapter, seco...
Page 19: 2.1.2
Page 2 - 2 installation 2.1.2 unpacking the adapters the network adapter and software are shipped separately. The hardware package should contain one box with a network adapter and this manual. The shrink-wrapped software package contains a network software installation guide, and the cabletron soft...
Page 20: 2.3
Installation page 2 - 3 2.3 installing the adapters the following sections contain brief installation procedures. Refer to the user’s manual that came with your computer for more detailed information on installing adapters in computers with isa bus, or eisa bus architecture. Figure 2-1. E2210 ethern...
Page 21: 2.3.2
Page 2 - 4 installation by installing a boot rom, you can use the adapter to boot up your pc, without a local drive, onto a network running, for example, the novell netware network operating system. You can configure the boot rom’s address by using the cabletron configuration utility quickset™ (see ...
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Installation page 2 - 5 • remove the protective backplate from the selected slot, as shown in figure 2-3. Loosen the screw holding the backplate in place over the selected slot, and slide the backplate out of the slot. Figure 2-3. Backplate detail • orient the adapter (see figure 2-4) so the compute...
Page 23: 2.4
Page 2 - 6 installation figure 2-4. Installing the e2200 series adapter 2.4 connecting primary media 2.4.1 rj45 interface connect the primary media port to a twisted pair segment by inserting the rj45 connector into the adapter’s rj45 port as shown in figure 2-5. Check that the link led is lit. If y...
Page 24: 2.5
Installation page 2 - 7 • check the cable for continuity, and ensure that the cable is actually a twisted pair cable. • check that the adapter is seated properly in the pc’s expansion slot. • check that the twisted pair connection meets the db loss and cable specifications outlined in appendix a. Fi...
Page 25: 2.5.1
Page 2 - 8 installation 2.5.1 using lanview leds the e2200 series network adapters employ four lanview leds. The functions of these leds are explained below: transmit data (green) the transmit data led flashes when ethernet packets are being transmitted by the adapter onto the network. Receive data ...
Page 26: 2.6
Installation page 2 - 9 2.6 loading network software you must install the proper network software in order to use your pc, with the e2200 series adapter, to communicate on the ethernet network. Network operating system software drivers are supplied on the cabletron software diskette that accompanied...
Page 27: 2.6.1
Page 2 - 10 installation if you wish to change any of the default parameters, then you must run the quickset configuration utility. 2.6.1 the quickset™ configuration utility the e2200 series ethernet adapters do not have configuration switches or jumpers; the configuration information is written int...
Page 28: 2.6.2
Installation page 2 - 11 2.6.2 plug and play system configuration versions 2.02 (and above) of quickset are compatible with “plug and play” personal computers. Plug and play is most often implemented in the computer’s system bios or the operating system proper (as in microsoft windows 95™). The quic...
Page 29: Quickset
Page 2 - 12 installation if your system is plug and play compatible, after you have installed the adapter, follow these instructions: • power up the system and follow screen instructions. The plug and play routine will automatically set the system parameters (i/o port, interrupt, and dma channel). •...
Page 30: Manual Configuration
Installation page 2 - 13 these parameters are displayed in the “range of available values” box to the right of the configuration menu. Restore default configuration restores the configuration of your e2200 adapter to factory default parameters. Manual configuration this selection allows you to manua...
Page 31: Chapter 3
Secondary media page 3 - 1 chapter 3 secondary media this section contains instructions for connecting your adapter’s secondary media port to an ethernet network. The adapter’s secondary media port can be connected to the ethernet network via any of the following means: a second 10base-t link, a thi...
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Page 3 - 2 secondary media push the tee connector in until you engage the pins and rotate the tee connector clockwise until it locks. Next, attach the thin-net segment (see figure 3-1) to one of the male connections on the bnc tee-connector. Rotate and lock the collar on the thin-net segment, as abo...
Page 33: 3.2
Secondary media page 3 - 3 hazard warning 3.2 connecting to an external transceiver 3.2.1 aui port figure 3-2. Connecting an aui cable any adapter with an aui port can be connected to the network via an external transceiver and an aui cable. The aui port should have been selected during adapter conf...
Page 34: 3.2.2
Page 3 - 4 secondary media to connect an aui cable to your adapter, attach an external transceiver to the network segment to which the adapter is going to be attached. Refer to the applicable transceiver manual. Attach the female end of an aui cable, no more than 50 meters in length, to the transcei...
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Secondary media page 3 - 5 we recommend that you label the fiber optic cable to indicate which fiber is receive and which is transmit. When you buy fiber optic cable from cabletron systems, it is labeled so that at one end of the cable the fiber is labeled 1, and the other fiber is labeled 2. This p...
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Page 3 - 6 secondary media to connect a fiber optic segment, attach the fiber labeled 2 to the adapter’s transmit port (light gray). Attach the fiber labeled 1 to the adapter’s receive port (dark gray). At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the fiber labeled 1 to the transmit port of the...
Page 37: Appendix A
Technical specifications page a - 1 appendix a technical specifications a.1 e2200 series specifications • system interface (all e2200 models) fully compatible with all computers that support ibm isa, or eisa bus architectures. • ethernet modes standard ethernet mode 10 mbps network speed full-duplex...
Page 38: A.1.1
Page a - 2 technical specifications • temperature 0 ° to 60 ° c (32 ° to 140 ° f) • humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing) a.1.1 rj45 pinouts table a-1, below, describes the rj45 pin connections. A.1.2 twisted pair requirements length 10base-t transceivers must be able to transmit over a 100 meter lin...
Page 39: Insertion Loss
Technical specifications page a - 3 this allows links of up to 126 meters (413.4 feet) using standard 24 awg utp wire and two patch panels. Higher quality, low attenuation cables may be required if you want to use links greater than 126 meters. Insertion loss the insertion loss is 11.5 db maximum fo...
Page 40: A.1.3
Page a - 4 technical specifications the attenuation of pvc insulated cable varies significantly with temperature. At temperatures greater than 40 ° c, we strongly recommend that you use plenum rated cables to ensure that cable attenuation remains within specification. A.1.3 thin-net requirements cab...
Page 41: A.1.5
Technical specifications page a - 5 a.1.5 fiber optic requirements cable the fiber optic link segments should consist of either 50/125 micrometer, 62.5/125 micrometer, or 100/140 micrometer fiber optic cabling. Attenuation cable must be tested with a fiber optic attenuation test set adjusted for 850...
Page 42: Error Rate
Page a - 6 technical specifications table a-2, below lists the fiber optic interface specifications. Error rate better than (10 to the minus 10) bit error rate. Table a-2 fiber optic interface specifications parameter typical value worst case worst case budget typical budget receive sensitivity -30....
Page 43: Index
Index - 1 index index c connecting to a thin-net segment 3–1 connecting to a twisted pair segment rj45 interface 2–6 rj45 pinouts a–2 connecting to an external transceiver 3–3 aui interface 3–4 aui port 3–3 e e2200 adapter features 1–3 connectivity 1–3 lanview leds 1–5 software 1–4 statistics 1–5 e2...