Allied Telesis AT-2814FX User manual

613-001676 Rev. C
AT-2814FX
Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard
Installation and User’s Guide

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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 Class B
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: Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard
Model Numbers: AT-2814FX
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/.

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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................12
Contacting Allied Telesis ......................................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Physical Description .............................................................................................................................................................16
PCI ExpressCard...........................................................................................................................................................16
SC Fiber Connector.......................................................................................................................................................16
Rubber Plug ..................................................................................................................................................................16
LED ...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Stabilizer........................................................................................................................................................................17
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................................................................18
Hardware Features...............................................................................................................................................................19
Contents of Your Shipment ..................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Installing the Driver Software ........................................................................................................................21
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................22
Guidelines .....................................................................................................................................................................22
Downloading the Driver Software .........................................................................................................................................23
Installing the Driver Software................................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware ..................................................................................................................................29
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................30
Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................32
Installing the AT-2814FX ExpressCard ................................................................................................................................33
Connecting the Network Cable.............................................................................................................................................38
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties ....................................................................................................................41
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................42
Guidelines .....................................................................................................................................................................42
Starting the Device Manager ................................................................................................................................................43
Device Manager on Windows XP ..................................................................................................................................43
Device Manager on Windows Vista and Windows 7 .....................................................................................................47
Flow Control .........................................................................................................................................................................50
Interrupt Moderation .............................................................................................................................................................52
Jumbo Packet.......................................................................................................................................................................54
Large Send Offload (IPv4)....................................................................................................................................................56
Log Status Messages ...........................................................................................................................................................58
Max IRQ per Sec ..................................................................................................................................................................60
Network Address ..................................................................................................................................................................61
Receive Buffers ....................................................................................................................................................................63
Speed & Duplex....................................................................................................................................................................65
TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4).....................................................................................................................................67
Transmit Buffers ...................................................................................................................................................................69
Wake From Shutdown ..........................................................................................................................................................71
Wake-Up Capabilities ...........................................................................................................................................................73
Chapter 5: Uninstalling the Driver Software ...................................................................................................................75
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................76
Guidelines .....................................................................................................................................................................76
Uninstalling the Driver Software ...........................................................................................................................................77

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Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................79
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................79
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................79
Power Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................79
Performance Specification....................................................................................................................................................79
Operating Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................80
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ...............................................................................................................81
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................82
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ......................................................................................83
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connector Using a Swab ....................................................................................................................85

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Figures
Figure 1. AT-2814FX ExpressCard .....................................................................................................................................16
Figure 2. AT-2814FX LED ...................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 3. Stabilizer...............................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 4. Software Downloads Search Result.....................................................................................................................23
Figure 5. Setup File .............................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 6. Marvell Miniport Driver Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................25
Figure 7. Setup Wizard License Agreement........................................................................................................................26
Figure 8. Installation Complete............................................................................................................................................26
Figure 9. Finishing Setup Wizard.........................................................................................................................................27
Figure 10. Selecting the PCI ExpressCard Slot...................................................................................................................34
Figure 11. Pressing the Button ............................................................................................................................................34
Figure 12. The Button and Plate after Pressing the Button .................................................................................................35
Figure 13. Removing the Plate ............................................................................................................................................35
Figure 14. Attaching the Stabilizer to the AT-2814FX ExpressCard....................................................................................36
Figure 15. Inserting the Unit into the 54mm Slot .................................................................................................................36
Figure 16. System Properties Window on Windows XP......................................................................................................43
Figure 17. Hardware Page on Windows XP ........................................................................................................................44
Figure 18. Device Manager Window on Windows XP .........................................................................................................44
Figure 19. Device Manager with an Expanded List on Windows XP...................................................................................45
Figure 20. Properties Window .............................................................................................................................................46
Figure 21. Advanced Properties Window ............................................................................................................................46
Figure 22. System Window on Windows Vista and 7 ..........................................................................................................47
Figure 23. Device Manager Window on Windows Vista and 7 ............................................................................................48
Figure 24. Device Manager with an Expanded List on Windows Vista & 7 .........................................................................48
Figure 25. Properties Window on Windows Vista and 7......................................................................................................49
Figure 26. Flow Control Page ..............................................................................................................................................50
Figure 27. Interrupt Moderation Page..................................................................................................................................52
Figure 28. Jumbo Packet Page ...........................................................................................................................................54
Figure 29. Large Send Offload (IPv4) Page ........................................................................................................................56
Figure 30. Log Status Messages .........................................................................................................................................58
Figure 31. Max IRQ per Sec Page.......................................................................................................................................60
Figure 32. Network Address Page.......................................................................................................................................61
Figure 33. Receive Buffers Page.........................................................................................................................................63
Figure 34. Speed & Duplex Page ........................................................................................................................................65
Figure 35. TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) Page .........................................................................................................67
Figure 36. Transmit Buggers Page......................................................................................................................................69
Figure 37. Wake From Shutdown Page...............................................................................................................................71
Figure 38. Wake-Up Capabilities Page................................................................................................................................73
Figure 39. Device Manager Window with an Option List .....................................................................................................78
Figure 40. Confirm Device Uninstall Window ......................................................................................................................78
Figure 41. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug........................................................................................................................82
Figure 42. Unclean and Clean Ferrule.................................................................................................................................82
Figure 43. Cartridge Cleaner ...............................................................................................................................................83
Figure 44. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface ..............................................................................................83
Figure 45. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs .....................................................................................................................85
Figure 46. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule.............................................................................................................................85

Figures
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Tables
Table 1: Fiber Optic Port LED Status ..................................................................................................................................17

Tables
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Preface
This manual is the installation and user’s guide for the AT-2814FX Fast
Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard. The instructions in this guide explain
how to install the ExpressCard on a laptop computer, install and uninstall
the driver software, and configure the driver software. This preface
contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13

Preface
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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Warning
Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the
presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your questions in our knowledge database,
check support tickets, learn about Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA), and contact Allied Telesis technical experts.
USA and EMEA phone support - Select the phone number that
best fits your location and customer type.
Hardware warranty information - Learn about Allied Telesis
warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services - Submit an RMA request via our interactive
support center.
Documentation - View the most recent installation guides, user
guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for
your product.
Software Updates - Download the latest software releases for your
product.
For sales or corporate contact information, go to
www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase and select your region.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the the AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet
Fiber (SC) ExpressCard in the following sections:
“Physical Description” on page 16
“Supported Operating Systems” on page 18
“Hardware Features” on page 19
“Contents of Your Shipment” on page 20

Chapter 1: Overview
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Physical Description
The AT-2814FX ExpressCard is an integrated Fiber Fast Ethernet PCI
ExpressCard with a pair of SC fiber connectors based on Marvell 88E8059
chipset. A PCI ExpressCard is a new notebook interface that replaces the
PCMCIA Card Bus interface.
Using fiber optic cabling and a connector that meets 62.5/125 µm or 50/
125 µm multimode specifications, the AT-2814FX ExpressCard connects
a laptop computer to a Fast Ethernet network. The ExpressCard operates
at a speed of 100 Mbps in either full-duplex or half-duplex mode.
The AT-2814FX ExpressCard is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-2814FX ExpressCard
PCI ExpressCard The AT-2814FX ExpressCard has a 34mm-wide PCI ExpressCard
interface. You can install the AT-2814FX ExpressCard in a 34mm or
54mm PCI ExpressCard slot on your laptop computer.
SC Fiber
Connector
The faceplate on the AT-2814FX ExpressCard has a pair of SC fiber
connectors for attaching the ExpressCard to a compatible link partner.
One fiber optic connector is for transmitting and the other is for receiving.
Rubber Plug The rubber plug prevents the fiber optic connectors from being exposed to
dust particles when the connectors are not used. Remove the rubber plug
before connecting them to the fiber optic cable.

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LED The AT-2814FX ExpressCard has one LED as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. AT-2814FX LED
Table 1 describes the link states that the LED indicates.
Stabilizer The stabilizer is a plastic bracket to help the ExpressCard snugly fit into
the 54mm PCI ExpressCard slot. Allied Telesis recommends utilizing the
stabilizer when installing the ExpressCard in the 54mm interface slot.
Figure 3. Stabilizer
Table 1. Fiber Optic Port 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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Supported Operating Systems
The following operating systems are supported:
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Linux 2.6
When new driver software is released, they will be posted on the Allied
Telesis website: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/.
Note
The procedures for Installing the driver software for the Linux
operating system is not included in this manual.

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Hardware Features
The AT-2814FX ExpressCard supports the following features:
One 100BASE-FX port with a pair of SC multi-mode fiber connectors
Full and half duplex Media Access Control (MAC)
Link/Activity LED
PCI ExpressCard Interface
Flow control (IEEE 802.3x)
CPU interrupt control
Jumbo packet
IPv4 large send offload and checksum offload
Log message selection
Receive buffer
Transmit buffer

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Contents of Your Shipment
The following items are included with your AT-2814FX ExpressCard:
Antistatic bag
The ExpressCard is shipped in an antistatic bag. It protects the card
when stored or shipped. Keep the card in its packaging until ready for
installation.
Rubber plug
The rubber plug prevents the fiber optic connectors from being
exposed to dust particles. Cover the connectors when the fiber optic
connectors are not used.
Stabilizer
When installing the AT-2814FX ExpressCard into the 54mm PCI card
slot of your laptop computer, attach the stabilizer to your AT-2814FX
ExpressCard.
Note
The AT-2814FX ExpressCard is not shipped with a software driver
CD. You must download the driver software from the Allied Telesis
website. See Chapter 2, “Downloading the Driver Software” on page
23.
Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you
need to return the ExpressCard, you must pack it in the original (or
equivalent) packing material or the warranty will be voided. See
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13.
The product documentation 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.