Asante AsanteFAST 10 User manual

AsantéFAST
™
10/100
Fast Ethernet Adapter for NuBus
Installation Guide

AsantéFAST
™
10/100
Fast Ethernet Adapter for NuBus
Installation Guide
Asanté Technologies, Inc.
821 Fox Lane
San Jose, CA 95131
September 1995
Part Number 06-00232-00 Rev. A
Printed in USA
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Copyright Notice
Copyright 1995 byAsantéTechnologies,Inc.
All rights reserved.No part of this manual,or any associated artwork,software,product design
or design concept,may be copied,reproduced or stored,in whole or in part,in any form or by
any means mechanical,electronic,optical,photocopying,recording or otherwise,including
translation to another language or format,without the express written consent ofAsantéTech-
nologies,Inc.
Trademarks
AsantéTechnologies andAsantéFAST are trademarks ofAsantéTechnologies,Inc.
Apple,AppleTalk,EtherTalk,AppleShare and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer,Inc.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation.
All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,in which case,
the user,at his own risk and expense will be required to correct the interference.
AsantéWarranty
AsantéTechnologies,Inc.warrants that this product will be free from defects in title,materials
and manufacturing workmanship.If theAsantéFAST 10/100 adapter is found to be defective,
then,as your sole remedy and as the manufacturer’s only obligation,AsantéTechnologies,Inc.
will repair or replace the product.This warranty is exclusive and is limited to theAsantéFAST
10/100 adapter.
This warranty shall not apply toAsantéFAST 10/100 adapters that have been subjected to abuse,
misuse,abnormal electrical or environmental conditions,or any condition other than what can
be considered normal use.
Warranty Disclaimers
AsantéTechnologies,Inc.makes no other warranties,express,implied or otherwise,regarding
AsantéFAST 10/100 adapters,and specifically disclaims any warranty for merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose.
The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted in some States and the exclusions speci-
fied herein may not apply to you.This warranty provides you with specific legal rights.There
may be other rights that you have which vary from State to State.
Developer tested only,Novell makes no warranty with respect to this product.
Limitation of Liability
The liability ofAsantéTechnologies,Inc.arising from this warranty and sale shall be limited to a
refund of the purchase price.In no event shallAsantéTechnologies,Inc.be liable for costs of
procurement of substitute products or services,or for any lost profits,or for any consequential,
incidental,direct or indirect damages,however caused and on any theory of liability,arising
from this warranty and sale.These limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of
essential purpose of any limited remedy.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installing the AsantéFAST 10/100 Adapter for NuBus . . . . . 2-1
Installing theAdapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Configuring theAdapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Configuring 10Mbps or 100Mbps Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Testing theAdapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Installing the Network Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Network Operating Systems Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Installing the EtherTalk Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Two Types of Software Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
To Perform an Easy Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
To Perform a Customize Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Accessing Network Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Link Integrity LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Data Traffic LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
100Mbps Operation LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
10Mbps Operation LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

ii
Using theTroubleShooter Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Setting Up TroubleShooter Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Running TroubleShooter Default Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Running Other Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Running the Loopback Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Running the Bandwidth Utilization Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
If a Test Fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Obtaining System Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Quitting TroubleShooter Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Restarting Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Using theADLS Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Asanté SNMP MacAgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
TCP/IP Protocol Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
IP Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
AsantéView In-Band Network Management Software . . . . . . . . .5-2
Accessing Asanté MacAgent MIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Asanté SNMP MacAgent and the TCP/IP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Installing the SNMP MacAgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Configuring MacTCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Configuring SNMP MacAgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Asanté SNMP Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

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1
Introduction
Product Description
TheAsantéFAST 10/100 adapter for NuBus gives you all-in-one compatibility
with 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet networks for Macintosh computers
with NuBus slots.It’s ideal for resource intensive database,multimedia,pre-
press,and mission-critical applications.
Install theAsantéFAST 10/100 adapter on your existing 10Mbps (10BASE-T)
network to take advantage of high-performance Ethernet networking right
from the start.Then,when it’s time to switch to 100Mbps (100BASE-TX),sim-
ply plug the cable into anAsantéFAST 100 hub or other 100BASE-TX compli-
ant hub and your adapter is ready to run at the 100Mbps speed.The adapter
automatically connects at the correct speed.A single RJ-45 port and driver
support both 10 and 100Mbps operation.
Using NWay™ auto-negotiation,the adapter will sense the hub-speed and
configure the adapter accordingly.For added ease of use,theAsantéFAST
10/100 adapter has 4 LED lights for instant troubleshooting.
Features
TheAsantéFAST 10/100 adapter features are:
❏ Easily visible LEDs indicate 10Mbps operation,100Mbps
operation,Link integrity and Data traffic.
❏ National Semiconductor’s NWay™ auto-negotiation fea-
ture determines 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation.
❏ 100% compliant with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 802.3u
100BASE-TX Ethernet standards.
❏ Single RJ-45 port.
❏ SNMP agent software included.
❏ Supports all major network operating systems for the
Macintosh.
❏ Jumperless and switchless operation.

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Introduction
Package Contents
Before going any further,please make sure that you have the following items
in this package:
❏ AsantéFAST 10/100 adapter for NuBus
❏ Installation Guide (this manual)
❏ Release Notes
❏ Registration Card
❏ Installer Disk which includes the following software:
❏ EtherTalk device driver for all popular network
operating systems
❏ Diagnostic software

2
Installing the AsantéFAST 10/100
Adapter for NuBus
Installing theAdapter
The following instructions explain how to install theAsantéFAST 10/100
adapter.
∆ Note:You do not need to set any jumpers or switches on
the adapter.
1
Turn the power off and remove the computer cover.
➪ Important:A network adapter is sensitive to static elec-
tricity and must be handled carefully.If you do not han-
dle the adapter properly you can damage it and/or your
system.
2
Align the adapter’s edge connector with a NuBus slot.
3
Push the adapter down into the slot until the adapter locks into
place as shown below.
4
Replace the computer cover.
Expansion slot
Asante´FAST 10/100
NuBus adapter
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Installing the AsantéFAST 10/100 Adapter for NuBus
5
Plug the RJ45 connector on one end of your UTP network cable
into the adapter’s RJ45 port.
➪ Important: Connection to a 100BASE-TX hub for
100Mbps operation requires a Category 5 unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) network cable.
➪ Important: Connection to a 10BASE-T hub for 10Mbps
operation requires a Category 3 or 5 unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) network cable.
6
Plug the other end of your UTP network cable into the network
hub or wall socket.
7
Turn the computer power on.
Configuring theAdapter
There are no switches or jumpers on theAsantéFAST 10/100 adapter to set.
Configuring 10Mbps or 100Mbps Operation
TheAsantéFAST 10/100 adapter supports National Semiconductor's NWay™
auto-negotiation feature.NWay auto-negotiation allows the connected
devices to automatically configure to the highest performance capability.
This means that during power up the adapter will automatically connect at
the appropriate speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) without user intervention .
If you are initially planning to use the adapter to run at 10Mbps speed,when
you are ready to upgrade to 100Mbps (100BASE-TX),it will not be necessary
to modify any settings.The same driver can be used in both 10Mbps or
100Mbps speed.
Another benefit of NWay auto-negotiation is that a connection will not occur
without a common mode of operation between connecting devices.This
preserves network integrity and minimizes network downtime.
Testing theAdapter
Conducting a test is recommended after performing a first time installation
of the adapter.Successful test performance ensures that the adapter is oper-
ating properly.A diagnostic program for testing the adapter is included on
the Installer Disk.This program runs a number of tests and indicates the
results.
Please refer to Chapter 4 for instructions on how to use the diagnostic pro-
gram.
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3
Installing the Network Driver
Network Operating Systems Supported
After installing and testing theAsantéFAST 10/100 adapter,you are ready to
install the network driver and work with your network operating system.
Network operating systems and protocols that are supported by theAsanté-
FAST 10/100 adapter are:
❏ Apple System 7 or higher
❏ AppleShare
❏ Novell NetWare for Macintosh
❏ DEC Pathworks
❏ AppleTalk
❏ MacTCP
∆
Note:The same installed driver can be used for 10Mbps
or 100Mbps operation.
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Installing the Network Driver
Installing the EtherTalk Driver
An Installer Disk is included with each adapter.This disk containsAsanté’s
EtherTalk driver,and diagnostic software.Asanté’s EtherTalk device driver
allowsAppleTalk to communicate with the adapter.
TwoTypes of Software Installations
The Installer program provides two types of installations–an Easy Install or a
Customize Install. You should be experienced in network administration to
perform the Customize Install.
For detailed information about each installation,click Help in the Installer
screen to display a help screen.
The following table explains which installation to choose:
To remove the driver or software,select the item and hold down the option
key and the Install button will become a Remove button.
To Perform an Easy Install
1
Insert the Installer Disk into the drive.
◆ Caution:Before you installAsanté’s EtherTalk driver,dis-
able all extensions and virus detection programs,then
restart your Macintosh while holding down the Shift key.
2
Double-click the Installer icon and click OK when the Installer
banner appears.
The Easy Install dialog box appears as shown on the following
page.
∆ Note:To properly install the EtherTalk driver,you must
use the Installer program.Do not drag the files from the
disk to the System Folder.
Choose When you want to....
Easy Install • Install the EtherTalk driver only.
Customize
Install • Install or remove the EtherTalk driver. • Install or remove MacTCP and SNMP
MacAgent.
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Installing the EtherTalk Driver
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3
Click Install.
The Installer program examines your Macintosh and installs the
EtherTalk driver.The system informs you when the installation is
completed and prompts you to click Restart.
4
Click Restart.
To Perform a Customize Install
Customize Install enables you to install the SNMP MacAgent and/or MacTCP
software onto your Macintosh.
∆ Note:Only experienced Macintosh users should per-
form a customized installation.
1
Insert the Installer Disk into the floppy drive.
◆ Caution:Before you installAsanté’s EtherTalk software,
disable all extensions and virus detection programs,then
restart your Macintosh while holding down the Shift key.
2
Double-click the Installer icon and click OK when the Installer
banner appears.
The Easy Install dialog box appears as shown above.
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Installing the Network Driver
∆
Note:To properly install the EtherTalk driver,you must
use the Installer program.Do not drag the files from the
disk to the System Folder.
3
Click Customize.
A dialogue box appears with a list of software options.
4
Select the appropriate software option.Use Shift-click to select
multiple options.
5
Click Install.
The system informs you when the installation is completed and
prompts you to click Restart.
6
Click Restart.
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Accessing Network Services
Accessing Network Services
To make the connection between your Macintosh and the Ethernet network,
you need the following:
❏ AppleTalk must be active in the Chooser dialog box
❏ EtherTalk must be active in the Network control panel
The EtherTalk driver enablesAppleTalk to interact with theAsantéFAST 10/100
adapter and make a connection.
1
Select Chooser from theApple menu.
The Chooser dialog box displays the icons for all available device
options and theAppleTalk zones you set up.
2
Make sureAppleTalk is active.
Click theActive button ifAppleTalk is not active.
3
Close the Chooser.
4
Select Control Panels from theApple menu.
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Installing the Network Driver
5
Open the Network control panel.
The Network window contains two types of network icons, Built-
in LocalTalk and EtherTalk.
6
Select EtherTalk by clicking on the EtherTalk icon in the Network
control panel.
A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm your selection.
7
Click OK to confirm your selection.
∆ Note:If you have more than one network card installed,
each card appears as a separate icon,labeled by a slot
number.
8
Close the Network control panel.
Your connection to Ethernet remains active until you switch to
LocalTalk,disconnect the cable,or remove theAsantéFAST 10/100
adapter.
9
Open Chooser and select a network resource,such asAppleShare
or another network service to verify your network connection.
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Troubleshooting
LED Indicators
Overview
The figure below shows four LED indicators that illustrate the presence of
Link Integrity,DataTraffic,100Mbps operation and 10Mbps operation for
installation verification and diagnostic purposes.
100Mbps LED (Green)10Mbps LED (Amber) LI LED (Green)TX LED (Amber)
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Troubleshooting
Link Integrity LED
The green Link Integrity (LI) LED indicates whether the network link is
established.If link integrity is not detected,there is a link failure and the LI
LED will be off.The transmit and receive functions of the adapter also will
be disabled.
DataTraffic LED
The amber DataTraffic (TX) LED indicates the activity (transmit data) status
of theAsantéFAST10/100 adapter controller board.The LED should blink
when data packets are being transmitted from the adapter.
State Description
On • Link integrity is detected
Off • No unshielded twisted-pair cable is
connected
• No power source to hub
• Unshielded twisted-pair cable is
faulty
• Unshielded twisted-pair wire
exceeds the recommended length
State Description
Blinking • Data packets being transmitted
Off • Power off
• No data packets being transmitted
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LED Indicators
100Mbps Operation LED
The green 100Mbps (100) LED indicates the configuration of the adapter for
100Mbps (100BASE-TX) operation.
10Mbps Operation LED
The amber 10Mbps (10) LED indicates the configuration of the adapter for
10Mbps (10BASE-T) operation.
∆ Note:When the computer powers up the 10Mbps Oper-
ation LED light comes on as the default.Once the device
driver has been loaded into memory and the appropriate
network speed is automatically detected,the 10 or 100
Mbps LED will be lit.
State Description
On • Configured for 100Mbps operation.
Off • Not configured for 100Mbps operation.
State Description
On • Configured for 10Mbps operation.
Off • Not configured for 10Mbps operation.
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Troubleshooting
Using theTroubleShooter Program
TheTroubleShooter diagnostic program is provided on the Installer Disk
together with the EtherTalk driver.TroubleShooter helps you isolate and
evaluate problems on your adapter by running diagnostic tests.It also pro-
vides configuration information about the Macintosh and the adapter,such
as the Ethernet node address.
TheTroubleShooter diagnostic program reinitializes and reconfigures your
Ethernet connection.Therefore,before you runTroubleShooter,you should:
❏ Save all open files and close all active applications
❏ Log out of any active network services
Setting UpTroubleShooter Diagnostics
Before you runTroubleShooter Diagnostics,please do the following:
1
Drag any remote volumes into the trash.
2
Change from EtherTalk to LocalTalk by clicking the LocalTalk
icon in the Network Control panel.
3
If using System 7 or higher,turn off virtual memory.
4
Disable virus software,extensions,and INITs.(You can disable
extensions and INITs by holding down the Shift key at startup.)
5
Restart your Macintosh by holding down the Shift key at startup.
RunningTroubleShooter Default Diagnostics
1
Insert the Installer disk into the drive.
2
Open the disk’s directory window and the Net Utils Folder.
3
Double-click theTroubleShooter 10/100 NB icon to start the pro-
gram.
4
Click OK when theTroubleShooter banner appears.
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Using the TroubleShooter Program
TroubleShooter warns you to change yourAppleTalk connection:
If you need to make this change,click Quit,make the change,
and restartTroubleShooter.
When you click OK,TroubleShooter loads and automatically runs
the following three default tests.
❏
Memory buffer test
Writes to and reads from the packet buffer RAM to verify
its addressability and operation.
❏ Network interface controller (NIC) test
Writes to and reads from the controller register to verify
its operation.
❏ Ping-Pong test
Transmits and receives special packets to verify commu-
nication with other Macintoshes on the network.
If the Ping-Pong test fails,check your connectors and
cables.(It’s also possible that there’s no other Macintosh
on the network with which to communicate.)
TroubleShooter opens theTroubleShooter dialog box (see
below) and displays the results of the above three default tests.
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