Allied Telesis AT-2812FX User manual

613-001225 Rev. A
ExpressCard
Fast Ethernet
Fiber (SC) Module
AT-2812FX
Installation and User’s Guide

Copyright 2010 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, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS)
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module
Model Numbers: AT-2812FX
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” posted on the Allied Telesis website at:
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/.

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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-2812FX Module ...............................................................................................................15
Functional Description ..........................................................................................................................................................16
Contents of Your Shipment ...........................................................................................................................................16
Hardware Features...............................................................................................................................................................18
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................................................................19
Physical Description .............................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ..................................................................................................................................21
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................22
Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................24
Installing the Module.............................................................................................................................................................25
Connecting the Network Cables ...........................................................................................................................................29
Chapter 3: Installing the Vista Driver Software ...............................................................................................................31
Installing the Driver Software................................................................................................................................................32
Installing the Software Drivers for the Windows Vista Operating System .....................................................................32
Selecting the Device Manager ......................................................................................................................................39
Uninstalling the Driver Software ...........................................................................................................................................43
Chapter 4: Installing the Windows XP Driver Software ..................................................................................................45
Installing the Driver Software................................................................................................................................................46
Selecting the Device Manager Window.........................................................................................................................47
Updating the Windows XP Driver Software ...................................................................................................................49
Uninstalling the Driver Software ...........................................................................................................................................52
Chapter 5: Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software ....................................................................................................53
Installing the Driver Software................................................................................................................................................54
Selecting the Device Manager Window.........................................................................................................................54
Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software ......................................................................................................................57
Uninstalling the Driver Software ...........................................................................................................................................60
Chapter 6: Setting Advanced Properties .........................................................................................................................61
Opening Advanced Properties..............................................................................................................................................62
Flow Control ..................................................................................................................................................................63
Interrupt Moderation ......................................................................................................................................................65
IPSec Offload ................................................................................................................................................................65
Large Send Offload Property.........................................................................................................................................67
Network Address ...........................................................................................................................................................68
Priority & VLAN .............................................................................................................................................................69
Receive Side Scaling ....................................................................................................................................................70
Speed & Duplex Mode ..................................................................................................................................................70

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Checksum Offload .........................................................................................................................................................71
VLAN ID.........................................................................................................................................................................72
Wake Up Capabilities ....................................................................................................................................................73
WOL Speed ...................................................................................................................................................................74
Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................75
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................75
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................75
Power Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................75
Performance Specification....................................................................................................................................................76
Operating Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................76
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ...............................................................................................................77
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ...........................................................................................................................................78
Using a Swab........................................................................................................................................................................80

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Figures
Figure 1. AT-2812FX Module ..............................................................................................................................................16
Figure 2. AT-2812FX LED ...................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 3. Selecting the PCI ExpressCard Slot.....................................................................................................................26
Figure 4. Pressing the Button ..............................................................................................................................................26
Figure 5. Removing the Faceplate from the PCI ExpressCard Slot ....................................................................................27
Figure 6. Removing the Plate ..............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 7. Inserting the Module.............................................................................................................................................28
Figure 8. Found New Hardware Window.............................................................................................................................33
Figure 9. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Window ...........................................................................................34
Figure 10. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Window .........................................................................................35
Figure 11. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Windows Couldn’t Find Driver Window .........................................36
Figure 12. Found New Hardware - Ethernet Controller Browse for Driver Software Window .............................................37
Figure 13. Update Driver Software - Allied Telesis AT-2812FX 100FX Fiber Window........................................................38
Figure 14. Control Panel Window........................................................................................................................................39
Figure 15. Administrative Tools Window .............................................................................................................................40
Figure 16. Computer Management Window ........................................................................................................................41
Figure 17. Device Manager Window....................................................................................................................................42
Figure 18. System Properties Dialog Box............................................................................................................................47
Figure 19. Hardware Tab.....................................................................................................................................................48
Figure 20. Device Manager Window....................................................................................................................................49
Figure 21. Welcome to Hardware Update Wizard Window .................................................................................................50
Figure 22. Hardware Update Wizard Window .....................................................................................................................50
Figure 23. Windows 7 Start Menu .......................................................................................................................................54
Figure 24. Computer Window..............................................................................................................................................55
Figure 25. Control Panel > System and Security > System Window...................................................................................56
Figure 26. Device Manager Window....................................................................................................................................57
Figure 27. Device Manager Window: Ethernet Controller ...................................................................................................58
Figure 28. Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window .......................................................................................58
Figure 29. Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window: Browse for driver software ...........................................59
Figure 30. Update Driver Software - Confirmation Window.................................................................................................59
Figure 31. Allied Telesis AT-2812FX 100 Mb Fiber Ethernet Properties Window ...............................................................64
Figure 32. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug........................................................................................................................77
Figure 33. Unclean and Clean Ferrule.................................................................................................................................77
Figure 34. Cartridge Cleaner ...............................................................................................................................................78
Figure 35. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface ..............................................................................................78
Figure 36. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs .....................................................................................................................80
Figure 37. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule.............................................................................................................................80

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Tables
Table 1: Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................12
Table 2: Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status ...........................................................................................................................20

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2812FX
ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module on a laptop computer. It
also describes how to install the driver software on the AT-2812FX module
and configure the driver software. The Windows Vista, Windows XP, and
Windows 7 Operating Systems driver software is described in this manual.
Additional operating systems are available on the Allied Telesis website on
the software and document download site for this adapter.
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/support/software/. 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-2812FX
module.
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/support/software/
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-2812FX Module
This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2812FX
ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) Module and contains the following
sections:
“Functional Description” on page 16
“Hardware Features” on page 18
“Supported Operating Systems” on page 19
“Physical Description” on page 20

Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2812FX Module
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Functional Description
The AT-2812FX is a highly integrated Fiber Fast Ethernet ExpressCard/34
module based on Broadcom’s BCM5761S chipset. It provides an PCI
ExpressCard interface with SC connections to multimode fiber.
Using fiber optic cabling and a connector that meets 62.5/125 µm or 50/
125 µm multimode specifications, the AT-2812FX module connects a
laptop computer to a Fast Ethernet network. This module operates at
speeds of 100 Mbps in both full-duplex and half-duplex modes.
PCI ExpressCard is the new notebook interface that replaces the PCMCIA
Card Bus interface. The PCI ExpressCard interface is available in 34 mm
and 54 mm interface-slot sizes. You can install the AT-2812FX module in
either slot.
The AT-2812FX module has an SC connector, as show in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-2812FX Module
Contents of Your
Shipment
The following items are included with your module:
Antistatic bag (used for protecting the module when stored or
shipped). Keep the module in its packaging until ready for installation.
Plastic enclosure (attached to the module)
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Note
The AT-2812FX module is not shipped with a software driver CD. To
download new driver software for the AT-2812FX module, see
“Management Software Updates” on page 14.
Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need
to return the module, 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 this module is available in Portable Document
Format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/
software/. You can view the documents online or download them onto a
local workstation or server.

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Hardware Features
The following list of hardware features for the AT-2812FX module applies
to all of the supported operating systems:
One 100BASE-FX port with SC multi-mode fiber connector
Full and half duplex Media Access Control (MAC)
IPv4 and IPv6 Large Send Offload and Checksum Offload (LSO/TCO)
Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for multi-core client processors
PCI-ExpressCard Interface
Wake on LAN (WOL) support that meets the APCI requirements
Statistics for SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB
(80-2.3z Clause 30)
Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware (DASH) v1.1
NDIS 6.0 IPSec task offload v2 (Windows 7 and Vista)
Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)
VLAN Tag support (802.1Q)
Ethernet Priority (802.1P)
Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) v2.1
Jumbo Packet Support
48 KB Receive Buffer
8 KB Transmit Buffer
Link/Activity LED

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Supported Operating Systems
The following operating systems are described in this manual:
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 7
Additional operating systems are available on the following Allied Telesis
website: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/.

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Physical Description
This section provides descriptions of the AT-2812FX faceplate and the
LED. The faceplate on the AT-2812FX module has one fiber port that
provides two fiber optic connectors for attaching the module to a
compatible link partner (one transmitting and one receiving).
The AT-2812FX module has one LED, as shown in Figure 2. See Table 1
for a description of the LED operating status.
Figure 2. AT-2812FX LED
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.
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