Allied Telesis AT-2712FX User manual

613-001097 Rev. A
Secure Ethernet
Network Adapters
AT-2712FX/SC
AT-2912T
Installation and User’s Guide

Copyright 2009 Allied Telesis, Inc.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI
Class B, C-TICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (CULUS)
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: Secure Ethernet Adapter
Model Numbers: AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2912T
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
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.
Radiated Energy
Note: 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 instructions, may 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 or more 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.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring
supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
Laser Safety EN60825

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000990) posted on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com and on this product CD.

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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................12
Where to Find Web-based Guides .......................................................................................................................................13
Contacting Allied Telesis ......................................................................................................................................................14
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................14
Email and Telephone Support .......................................................................................................................................14
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................14
For Sales or Corporate Information...............................................................................................................................14
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................14
Management Software Updates ....................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2912T Adapters .............................................................................15
Functional Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................16
AT-2712FX/SC Adapter ................................................................................................................................................16
AT-2912T Adapter.........................................................................................................................................................17
Contents of Your Shipment ...........................................................................................................................................17
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Physical Descriptions............................................................................................................................................................19
AT-2712FX/SC Adapter Physical Description ...............................................................................................................19
AT-2912T Adapter Physical Description........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ..................................................................................................................................21
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................22
Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................24
Replacing the Bracket ..........................................................................................................................................................25
Installing a Network Adapter Card ........................................................................................................................................27
Connecting the Network Cables ...........................................................................................................................................31
Chapter 3: Enabling Vista IPSec ......................................................................................................................................33
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................34
Setting Vista’s Next Generation TCP/IP Stack .....................................................................................................................35
Uninstalling the Driver Software ...........................................................................................................................................44
Chapter 4: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software ...........................................................45
Installing the Driver Software................................................................................................................................................46
Updating the Adapter Software .....................................................................................................................................47
Modifying Configuration Properties.......................................................................................................................................53
802.1p QOS ..................................................................................................................................................................53
Checksum Offload.........................................................................................................................................................55
Flow Control ..................................................................................................................................................................56
Large Send Offload .......................................................................................................................................................57
Locally Administered Address .......................................................................................................................................58
Speed and Duplex Mode ...............................................................................................................................................59
Wake Up Capabilities ....................................................................................................................................................61
WOL Speed...................................................................................................................................................................62
Uninstalling the Driver Software ...........................................................................................................................................63
Chapter 5: Enabling LINUX ...............................................................................................................................................65
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................66
Limitations .....................................................................................................................................................................66
Packaging......................................................................................................................................................................66
Installing LINUX TG3 File .....................................................................................................................................................67

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Installing the Source RPM Package ..............................................................................................................................67
Building the Driver from the Source TAR File................................................................................................................68
Driver Settings ...............................................................................................................................................................69
Driver Default Settings...................................................................................................................................................70
Unloading and Removing the Driver .....................................................................................................................................72
Driver Messages...................................................................................................................................................................73
Chapter 6: MS-DOS Diagnostics ......................................................................................................................................75
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................76
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................76
DOS Prompt Commands ......................................................................................................................................................77
Diagnostic Tests ...................................................................................................................................................................78
Test Names ...................................................................................................................................................................78
Test Descriptions...........................................................................................................................................................79
Error Messages.....................................................................................................................................................................85
Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................89
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................89
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................89
Power Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................89
Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................90
Operating Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................90
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted-Pair Port Connectors ..............................................................................................................90
Console Port Pinouts ............................................................................................................................................................92

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Figures
Figure 1. AT-2712FX/SC Adapter........................................................................................................................................16
Figure 2. AT-2912T Adapter ................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 3. AT-2712FX/SC Faceplate ....................................................................................................................................19
Figure 4. AT-2912T Faceplate.............................................................................................................................................19
Figure 5. Removing the Low-Profile Bracket .......................................................................................................................25
Figure 6. Fastening Screws onto Standard Bracket ............................................................................................................26
Figure 7. Removing the PC Cover.......................................................................................................................................28
Figure 8. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot...............................................................................................................28
Figure 9. Inserting the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket .................................................................................................29
Figure 10. Securing the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket...............................................................................................30
Figure 11. Found New Hardware Page ...............................................................................................................................35
Figure 12. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Page..............................................................................................36
Figure 13. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Insert the Disc Page......................................................................37
Figure 14. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Windows Couldn’t Find Driver Page .............................................38
Figure 15. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Browse for Driver Software Page..................................................38
Figure 16. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Installing Driver Page ....................................................................39
Figure 17. Update Driver Software - Allied Telesis AT-2712FX 100FX Fiber Page ............................................................40
Figure 18. Control Panel Window ........................................................................................................................................41
Figure 19. Administrative Tools Window .............................................................................................................................42
Figure 20. Computer Management Window ........................................................................................................................42
Figure 21. Device Manager Window....................................................................................................................................43
Figure 22. System Properties Dialog Box............................................................................................................................48
Figure 23. Hardware Tab.....................................................................................................................................................49
Figure 24. Device Manager Window....................................................................................................................................50
Figure 25. Welcome to Hardware Update Wizard Window .................................................................................................51
Figure 26. Hardware Update Wizard Window .....................................................................................................................51
Figure 27. Allied Telesis AT-2712FX 100 Mb Fiber Ethernet Properties Window ...............................................................54
Figure 28. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout................................................................................................................90

Figures
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Tables
Table 1: Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................12
Table 2: Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status ...........................................................................................................................19
Table 3: Twisted-Pair Port LED Status ................................................................................................................................20
Table 4: Ethtool Utility Examples .........................................................................................................................................70
Table 5: Linux Driver Settings ..............................................................................................................................................70
Table 6: DOS Diagnostics Prerequisites .............................................................................................................................76
Table 7: DOS Prompt Commands .......................................................................................................................................77
Table 8: DMA Test Patterns ................................................................................................................................................81
Table 9: Default Register .....................................................................................................................................................82
Table 10: MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) .......................................................................................................91
Table 11: MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ...................................................................................................91
Table 12: RJ-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................................91
Table 13: Console Port Pinouts ...........................................................................................................................................92

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2712FX/SC and
AT-2912T adapters and configure the adapters using the driver software.
The Preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 13
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14
“Management Software Updates” on page 14

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 Telesis products are available
in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or download
them onto a local workstation or server.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical
support as well as sales or corporate information.
Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis
Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. 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 section
of the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Returning
Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials
authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesis without an
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. For
instructions on how to obtain an RMA number, go to the Support section
on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/rma.aspx.
For Sales or
Corporate
Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through
our web site at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase.
Warranty Go to www.alliedtelesis.com/warranty for the specific terms and
conditions of the warranty and for warranty registration for the AT-2712FX/
SC and AT-2912T adapters.
Management
Software Updates
New releases of management software for our managed products are
available from either of the following Internet sites:
Allied Telesis web site:www.alliedtelesis.com
Allied Telesis FTP server:ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com
If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesis 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
Introducing the AT-2712FX/SC and
AT-2912T Adapters
This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2712FX/SC
and AT-2912T Secure Ethernet Network Adapters and contains the
following sections:
“Functional Descriptions” on page 16
“Features” on page 18
“Physical Descriptions” on page 19

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Functional Descriptions
Both the AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2912T adapters feature in-built
cryptographic processors that take over a number of data encryption and
decryption functions within the hardware, releasing the host CPU to
perform other tasks. This ensures the highest possible speeds when
transmitting or receiving secure data, with no compromise on data security
or host system performance.
As part of the company’s green range, both products are engineered to
reduce power consumption. They incorporate centralized power
management features that automatically place idle circuitry into a lower
power mode to save energy and battery life in a laptop.
This section provides functional descriptions of the AT-2712FX/SC and
AT-2912T adapters.
AT-2712FX/SC
Adapter
The AT-2712FX/SC 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 speeds of 100 Mbps in both full-duplex and half-
duplex modes.
The AT-2712FX/SC adapter has an SC connector, as show in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-2712FX/SC Adapter
1478
T
100
TX RX
100

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AT-2912T
Adapter
The AT-2912T adapter is a Gigabit Ethernet secure PCIe NIC featuring
on-board encryption. It is fully compatible with other secure IPSec as well
as non-IPSec NICs. This adapter operates at speeds of 10/100/1000T
Mbps in both full-duplex and half-duplex modes.
The AT-2912T adapter has one twisted-pair connector, as show in
Figure 2.
Figure 2. AT-2912T Adapter
Contents of Your
Shipment
The following items are included with your adapter:
Antistatic bag (used for protecting the adapter when stored or
shipped). Keep the adapter in its packaging until ready for installation.
Low-profile bracket (attached to the AT-2712FX/SC adapter)
Standard bracket (attached to the AT-2912T adapter)
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 14.
The documentation for these adapters is available in portable document
format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the
documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server.
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T
L/A

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Features
The following list of features for the AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2912T
adapters applies to all of the supported operating systems:
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)
IPSec

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Physical Descriptions
This section provides descriptions of the AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2912T
faceplates and LEDs.
AT-2712FX/SC
Adapter Physical
Description
The faceplate on the AT-2712FX/SC adapter provides two fiber optic
connectors for attaching the adapter to a compatible link partner. See
Figure 3 for an illustration of the adapter’s faceplate.
The AT-2712FX/SC adapter has one fiber port and one LED, as shown in
Figure 3 and described in Table 1.
Figure 3. AT-2712FX/SC Faceplate
AT-2912T
Adapter Physical
Description
The faceplate on the AT-2912T adapter provides one twisted-pair
connector for attaching the adapter to a compatible link partner. See
Figure 4 for an illustration of the adapter’s faceplate.
Figure 4. AT-2912T Faceplate
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.
1484
T
100
TX
RX
100
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T
L/A

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The AT-2912T adapter has one LED as described in Table 2.
Table 2. Twisted-Pair Port LED Status
State Description
Green The port is operating at 10/100/1000 Mbps and has
a valid link.
Flashing The port is receiving or transmitting network packets
at 10/100/1000T Mbps