Allied Telesis AT-2711FX User manual

613-000525 Rev. A
Fast Ethernet Network
Adapter
AT-2711FX
Installation and User’s Guide

Copyright ©2006 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (CULUS)
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc.
Declares that the product: Fast Ethernet Adapter
Model Numbers: AT-2711FX
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Laser Safety EN60825

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: Appendix C contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When
you see the , go to Appendix C for the translated safety statement in your language.
Wichtig: Anhang C enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts. Wenn
Sie sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang C den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.
Importante: El Apéndice C contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este
equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo , vaya al Apéndice C para ver el mensaje de seguridad traducido
a su idioma.
Important : L'annexe C contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet
équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le symbole , reportez-vous à l'annexe C pour consulter la
traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.
Importante: l’Appendice C contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di questa
apparecchiatura. Il simbolo , indica di consultare l’Appendice C per l’avviso di sicurezza nella
propria lingua.
Важно:Приложение C содержит переведенную инструкцию по безопасности при установке
данного устройства. Если Вы встретите , перейдите кПриложению C для получения
переведенной инструкции по безопасности.

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Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................13
Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................14
Where to Find Web-based Guides .......................................................................................................................................15
Contacting Allied Telesyn .....................................................................................................................................................16
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Email and Telephone Support.......................................................................................................................................16
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................16
Sales or Corporate Information .....................................................................................................................................16
Management Software Updates....................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Fast Ethernet Network Adapter ....................................................................................17
Functional Description ..........................................................................................................................................................18
Contents of Your Shipment ...........................................................................................................................................18
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................19
Physical Description .............................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ..................................................................................................................................21
System Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................................22
Windows Requirements ................................................................................................................................................22
NetWare Requirements.................................................................................................................................................22
Linux Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................22
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................23
Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................25
Installing a Network Adapter Card........................................................................................................................................26
Connecting the Network Cables ...........................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software ...........................................................31
Installing the Driver Software................................................................................................................................................32
Using the Driver Installer ...............................................................................................................................................32
Updating the Adapter Software .....................................................................................................................................35
Updating the Windows 2003 Server or Windows XP Driver Software ...................................................................35
Modifying Configuration Properties.......................................................................................................................................41
802.1p QOS ..................................................................................................................................................................41
Checksum Offload.........................................................................................................................................................43
Ethernet Wire Speed .....................................................................................................................................................44
Flow Control ..................................................................................................................................................................44
Large Send Offload .......................................................................................................................................................45
Locally Administered Address .......................................................................................................................................46
Wake Up Capabilities ....................................................................................................................................................46
WOL Speed...................................................................................................................................................................47
Uninstalling the Driver Software ...........................................................................................................................................49
Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software .....................................................................................................51
Installing the Windows 2000 Driver Software .......................................................................................................................52
Installing the Adapter Software .....................................................................................................................................52
Modifying Configuration Properties.......................................................................................................................................54
Configuring Driver Properties ........................................................................................................................................54
802.1p QOS ..................................................................................................................................................................55
Checksum Offload.........................................................................................................................................................56
Ethernet Wire Speed .....................................................................................................................................................57
Flow Control ..................................................................................................................................................................57
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Locally Administered Address .......................................................................................................................................58
Speed & Duplex.............................................................................................................................................................59
Wake Up Capabilities ....................................................................................................................................................60
WOL Speed ...................................................................................................................................................................61
Updating the Driver Software................................................................................................................................................63
Removing the Driver Software..............................................................................................................................................64
Chapter 5: Installing the Linux Driver Software ..............................................................................................................67
Installing the Linux Driver Software ......................................................................................................................................68
Building a Driver from a TAR File ..................................................................................................................................68
Removing the tg3 Driver.........................................................................................................................................68
Network Installation...............................................................................................................................................................70
Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation..............................................................................................................71
Module Parameters...............................................................................................................................................................72
Chapter 6: Installing the NetWare Driver Software .........................................................................................................77
Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................78
Pre-Installation Requirements...............................................................................................................................................79
Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software ................................................................................................80
Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters ..........................................................................................................................82
Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf ...................................................................................................................................87
Chapter 7: Installing the Boot Agent Driver Software ....................................................................................................89
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................90
Enabling and Disabling MBA .........................................................................................................................................90
Boot Method ...........................................................................................................................................................90
Setup BIOS ............................................................................................................................................................91
Server Setup.........................................................................................................................................................................92
Windows 2000 ...............................................................................................................................................................92
Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP .......................................................................................................................92
DOS UNDI/APITEST .....................................................................................................................................................92
Red Hat Linux................................................................................................................................................................92
Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software .............................................................................................................95
Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS Platforms ...................................................................................96
Pre-Installation Requirements .......................................................................................................................................96
Modifying the Startup Disk.............................................................................................................................................96
Using Keywords for the B57.dos Drivers ............................................................................................................................101
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................103
Hardware Diagnostics.........................................................................................................................................................104
Checking the Port LED on the Adapter...............................................................................................................................105
Troubleshooting Checklist...................................................................................................................................................106
Verifying the Correct Drivers are Loaded............................................................................................................................107
NetWare ......................................................................................................................................................................107
Linux ............................................................................................................................................................................107
Testing Network Connectivity .............................................................................................................................................108
Windows ......................................................................................................................................................................108
NetWare ......................................................................................................................................................................109
Linux ............................................................................................................................................................................110
Software Problems and Solutions.......................................................................................................................................111
Microsoft Remote Installation Service (RIS) Instructions.............................................................................................111
Windows 2000 Image...........................................................................................................................................111
Windows XP Image ..............................................................................................................................................111
Linux ............................................................................................................................................................................111
Chapter 10: DOS Diagnostics .........................................................................................................................................113
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................114
Prerequisites................................................................................................................................................................114
DOS Prompt Commands ....................................................................................................................................................115
Diagnostic Tests .................................................................................................................................................................116
Test Names .................................................................................................................................................................116

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Test Descriptions.........................................................................................................................................................117
Error Messages ..................................................................................................................................................................123
Chapter 11: Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (BACS 2) Applications ................................................................127
Overview.............................................................................................................................................................................128
Information Provided by the BACS 2 Applications ......................................................................................................129
Installing the BACS 2 Application .......................................................................................................................................130
Installing and Using the GUI........................................................................................................................................130
Using Silent Installation ...............................................................................................................................................130
Managing the BACS Application ........................................................................................................................................132
Initializing the BACS 2 Application ..............................................................................................................................132
Updating the BACS Application...................................................................................................................................132
Removing the BACS Application.................................................................................................................................132
Configuring the BACS 2 Application...................................................................................................................................134
Vital Sign Tab ..............................................................................................................................................................134
Resources Tab ............................................................................................................................................................136
Hardware Tab..............................................................................................................................................................137
Advanced Tab .............................................................................................................................................................138
Network Test Tab ........................................................................................................................................................140
Diagnostics Tab...........................................................................................................................................................141
Cable Analysis Tab .....................................................................................................................................................143
Statistics Tab...............................................................................................................................................................143
General Statistics .................................................................................................................................................144
IEEE 802.3 Statistics............................................................................................................................................144
Custom Statistics .................................................................................................................................................145
Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................................................................................147
Physical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................147
Environmental Specifications..............................................................................................................................................147
Power Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................147
Maximum Cabling Distances ..............................................................................................................................................148
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ............................................................................................................149
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner.........................................................................................................................................150
Using a Swab .....................................................................................................................................................................152
Appendix C: Translated Safety Statements ..................................................................................................................155

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Figure 1. Adapter Faceplate ................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 2. Removing the PC Cover.......................................................................................................................................26
Figure 3. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot...............................................................................................................27
Figure 4. Inserting the Network Adapter Card .....................................................................................................................28
Figure 5. Securing the Adapter Card...................................................................................................................................29
Figure 6. Welcome to Found New Hardware Wizard Window.............................................................................................33
Figure 7. Found New Hardware Wizard Window.................................................................................................................34
Figure 8. System Properties Dialog Box..............................................................................................................................36
Figure 9. Hardware Tab.......................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 10. Device Manager Window....................................................................................................................................38
Figure 11. Welcome to Hardware Update Wizard Window .................................................................................................39
Figure 12. Hardware Update Wizard Window .....................................................................................................................39
Figure 13. Advanced Tab ....................................................................................................................................................42
Figure 14. Advanced Tab ....................................................................................................................................................55
Figure 15. Run Command Window....................................................................................................................................108
Figure 16. Command Window with pconfig/all displayed ..................................................................................................109
Figure 17. Command Window with ping displayed............................................................................................................109
Figure 18. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 Window..................................................................................................129
Figure 19. Vital Sign Tab ...................................................................................................................................................134
Figure 20. Resources Tab .................................................................................................................................................136
Figure 21. Hardware Tab...................................................................................................................................................137
Figure 22. Advanced Tab ..................................................................................................................................................138
Figure 23. Network Test Tab .............................................................................................................................................141
Figure 24. Diagnostics Tab................................................................................................................................................142
Figure 25. Statistics Tab....................................................................................................................................................143
Figure 26. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug......................................................................................................................149
Figure 27. Unclean and Clean Ferrule...............................................................................................................................149
Figure 28. Cartridge Cleaner .............................................................................................................................................150
Figure 29. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface ............................................................................................150
Figure 30. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs...................................................................................................................152
Figure 31. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule...........................................................................................................................152
Figures

Figures
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Table 1. Safety Symbols .....................................................................................................................................................14
Table 2. Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status ..........................................................................................................................20
Table 3. 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable Specifications ....................................................................................................30
Table 4. NetWare Support Files .........................................................................................................................................79
Table 5. Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status ........................................................................................................................105
Table 6. Linux Driver Software Information ......................................................................................................................107
Table 7. DOS Diagnostics Prerequisites ..........................................................................................................................114
Table 8. DOS Prompt Commands ....................................................................................................................................115
Table 9. DMA Test Patterns .............................................................................................................................................119
Table 10. Default Register ................................................................................................................................................120
Table 11. BACS Application Information ..........................................................................................................................129
Tables

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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2711FX Fast
Ethernet adapter. In addition, procedures are provided that describe how
to install and configure the software drivers.
The Preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 14
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 15
“Contacting Allied Telesyn” on page 16

Preface
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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Description
Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in electrical shock.

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Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are
available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com. You can view the documents online or download
them onto a local workstation or server.

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Contacting Allied Telesyn
This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical
support as well as sales and corporate information.
Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn
Knowledge Base: http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use the
Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and
review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and
Telephone
Support
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Returning
Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials
authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without an
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support
through our web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Sales or
Corporate
Information
You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information through
our web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com. To find the contact information for
your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.
Management
Software Updates
New releases of management software for our managed products are
available from either of the following Internet sites:
Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com
Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesyn.com
If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesyn FTP server
from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client
software and you must log in to the server. Enter “anonymous” for the user
name and your email address for the password.

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Chapter 1
Introduction to the Fast Ethernet
Network Adapter
This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesyn AT-2711FX
Fast Ethernet network adapter and contains the following sections:
“Functional Description” on page 18
“Features” on page 19
“Physical Description” on page 20

Introduction to the Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
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Functional Description
The adapter connects a PCI-E compliant server or workstation to a Fast
Ethernet network using fiber optic cabling and a connector that meets
62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm multimode specifications. This adapter
operates at 100 Mbps full-duplex and half-duplex mode.
The AT-2711FX Fast Ethernet network adapter is a PCI-Ex1 Express card
and is available in three versions:
AT-2711FX/SC adapter
AT-2711FX/ST adapter
AT-2711FX/MT adapter
The adapter versions differ only in their connector type. The SC version
adapters have an SC connector, as shown in Figure 1 on page 20, and the
ST version adapters have an ST connector. The MT version has an MTRJ
connector. The LEDs and software drivers are identical for all adapter
models and versions.
Contents of Your
Shipment
Included with your adapter are the following items:
Antistatic bag (used for protecting the adapter when stored or
shipped). Keep the adapter in its packaging until ready for installation.
CD-ROM with AT-2711FX Fast Ethernet network adapter driver
software and documentation.
Low-profile bracket
Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you
need to return the adapter, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent)
packing material or the warranty will be voided. See “Returning Products”
on page 16.

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Features
Following is a list of the AT-2711FX Fast Ethernet network adapter
features:
PCI-Express x1 interface
Flow Control (IEEE 802.1x)
Layer 2 Priority Encoding (802.1p)
TCP checksum RX/TX support
72 KB packet buffer
PXE remote root support
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Available with SC, ST, or MT-RJ multimode fiber connectors

Introduction to the Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
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Physical Description
The faceplate on the AT-2711FX Fast Ethernet network adapter provides
two fiber optic connectors for attaching the adapter to a compatible link
partner. See Figure 1 for an illustration of the adapter’s faceplate.
Figure 1. Adapter Faceplate
The adapter has one LED as described in Table 1.
Table 1. Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status
State Description
Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps and has a valid
link.
Flashing The port is receiving or transmitting network packets
at 100 Mbps.
TX RX
100
AT I
998