Digital Equipment EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10 Operating and maintenance instructions

EtherWORKS ISA
PnP 10
Installation and
Configuration
Part Number: EK-DE305-IN. A01
Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

December 1996
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FCC Class B Certification
FCC ID: HEDEN1660
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is
connected to
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
VCCI Class 2 Compliance
( V C C I )
This product is compliant with the requirements of CISPR 22 Class B, and is eligible to bear the CE Mark
label.

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Contents
Before You Start
Overview..................................................................................................... ix
Conventions................................................................................................. ix
Package Contents.......................................................................................... x
Quick Installation ........................................................................................ xi
MPX Link for Novell NetWare................................................................... xii
1 Introduction
Overview...................................................................................................1–1
EtherWorks ISA PnP 10 Adapter ...............................................................1–1
Features.....................................................................................................1–2
2 Hardware Installation and Configuration
Overview...................................................................................................2–1
Hardware Features.....................................................................................2–1
Connectors..........................................................................................2–2
LEDs ..................................................................................................2–3
Hardware Installation.................................................................................2–3
Hardware Configuration.............................................................................2–5
Optional Remote Boot ROM...............................................................2–8
Connecting to an Ethernet Network ...........................................................2–8
Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network..................................2–8

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Connecting to a Ethernet Network Using AUI ....................................2–8
Connecting to a ThinWire Ethernet Network ......................................2–9
3 Diagnostics and Software Installation
Overview...................................................................................................3–1
Diagnostics................................................................................................3–1
Adapter Diagnostics............................................................................3–1
EEPROM Diagnostics.........................................................................3–3
Network Diagnostics...........................................................................3–3
Software Information.................................................................................3–3
Software Installation..................................................................................3–4
Menu Bar Options...............................................................................3–4
Menu Selections .................................................................................3–5
A Troubleshooting
Overview..................................................................................................A–1
Clean Boot................................................................................................A–1
Diagnostic Test Errors..............................................................................A–2
Cabling..............................................................................................A–3
B General Information
Overview.................................................................................................. B–1
Conformance............................................................................................ B–1
System Configuration Specifications ........................................................B–2
Operating Environment Specifications...................................................... B–3
Connector Pin Assignments...................................................................... B–4
8-Pin MJ Port.....................................................................................B–4
AUI Port............................................................................................B–5
Other Digital Network Products................................................................B–5
Ordering Information.........................................................................B–7

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C Plug and Play Systems
Overview..................................................................................................C–1
Plug and Play Characteristics....................................................................C–1
Glossary

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Before You Start
Overview
This guide explains how to install and configure the EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10
adapter (also referred to as the DE305 or adapter). The adapter uses the 1Step
Installation utility (also referred to as 1Step) for hardware configuration,
software installation, and diagnostics.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
Convention Description

A number in a black circle in text refers to the
corresponding number in an accompanying
illustration.
Italics In examples, indicates a variable. In text,
emphasizes a term or indicates a book title.
Note Contains information of special importance.
Monospaced type Indicates text that you enter or text that the system
displays.

Before You Start
x
Package Contents
The EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10 package contains the items in the following list
and shown in the following figure:
• The EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10 adapter 
• Antistatic packaging 
• A 3 î -inch distribution diskette 
• A T-connector 
• This installation and configuration guide 
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EtherWORKS
ISA PNP10
DE305-AA
Installation
LNK
ACT
DE305-AA
1
2
34
5

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Quick Installation
The DE305 distribution diskette contains the menu-driven 1Step Installation
utility that provides quick adapter hardware configuration, software installation,
and diagnostics for NetWare and non-NetWare operating systems. (See the
Hardware Configuration section in Chapter 2 for more information.)
To install the DE305 adapter and the 1Step utility, use the following procedure:
1. Power down your PC, then install the DE305 into an empty 16-bit ISA slot.
2. Power up your system.
3. When the DOS prompt appears, insert the DE305 distribution diskette into
drive A, then enter the following command:
C:> A:\1STEP
4. Press Enter to display the 1Step main screen:
5. Select the Hardware Configuration option from the main screen. If you have
multiple adapters installed, identify the one you wish to configure by
selecting the corresponding MAC address from the LAN Adapter list.
6. Select the View Current Configuration option from the 1Step Main Menu to
verify the hardware settings.
7. Select the Default Setup option if your computer supports Plug and Play.
Select the Manual Setup option if your computer does not support Plug and Play
or if you need to change the default settings.
8. Save the configuration selected in step 7.
The 1Step utility will reboot your system if you select the Default Setup option
or enable the boot ROM.
9. Run diagnostics on the adapter and EEPROM.
10. Run diagnostics on the network.
11. Select the Exit option to return to the 1Step main screen.
12. Select Exit to return to the DOS prompt.

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MPX Link for Novell NetWare
As an alternative to the previous procedure, you can use the MPX Link option
from the 1Step main screen to automatically log on to the Novell NetWare
network using the adapter’s current I/O base address and IRQ setting. The 1Step
utility will copy the appropriate drivers onto your hard disk, create the necessary
configuration files, initialize the network drivers, and log on to the nearest
NetWare server.
To initiate the MPX Link function, use the following procedure:
1. Insert the DE305 distribution diskette into diskette drive A.
2. Enter the following command at the DOS prompt, then press Enter to
display the 1Step main screen:
C:> A:\1STEP
3. Select the MPX Link option.
4. Insert the NetWare Universal Client diskette into the diskette drive, then
press OK.
The 1Step utility copies the necessary NetWare drivers and configuration files into
the NWCLIENT directory. It creates the startnet.bat and net.cfg files if you do not
already have a valid configuration defined for these files. In addition, the utility loads
the network drivers and attaches to the nearest server. (At this time, you will be
prompted for your login name and password.)

1–1
1
Introduction
Overview
This chapter describes the EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10 adapter and lists the
adapter’s features.
EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10 Adapter
The DE305 adapter is a 16-bit network interface card (NIC) developed for ISA
bus computers. The adapter provides twisted-pair, thickwire AUI, and ThinWire
BNC connectors that support industry standard Plug and Play technology (see
Appendix C for more information about Plug and Play).
The DE305 incorporates a single chip Ethernet controller (MPX) that combines
both hardware and software fine tuning algorithms to accelerate the following
tasks:
• Adapter installation and configuration
• Software installation and configuration
• Adapter and software conflict management and resource tuning
• Problem prevention, tracking, and troubleshooting
• Data transmission and reception

Introduction
1–2
Features
The main features of the DE305 are as follows:
• Plug and Play technology
• 1Step utility program to configure and diagnose your network
• Supports full-duplex Ethernet operation to increase bandwidth to 20 Mb/s
• Conforms to IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, 10 Mb/s, and ISO 8802.3 standards
• Supports optional remote boot ROM
• FCC Class B, CE, DOSPR-22 Class B, VDE/BZT Class B, VCCI Class 2,
UL, and CSA compliance
• Full suite of drivers to support the following:
− Novell NetWare versions 2.x, 3.x, 4.x
− NetWare LAN WorkPlace TCP/IP
− NetWare ODI server
− NetWare ODI client (DOS and OS/2)
− Novell LAN Analyzer for NetWare
− Microsoft LAN Manager
− Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
− Microsoft Windows NT
− Microsoft Windows and Windows 95
− IBM LAN server
− IBM TCP/IP for DOS and OS/2
− Digital PATHWORKS
− Packet driver
− SCO OpenServer

2–1
2
Hardware Installation and
Configuration
Overview
This chapter describes the hardware features of the EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10
adapter, how to install the adapter in your computer, how to connect the adapter
to the network, and how to configure the adapter.
Hardware Features
The DE305 front panel (visible at the back of your system) contains two LEDs
and three connectors (see the following figure). The adapter contains an optional
remote boot ROM socket (see the figure in this chapter’s Hardware Installation
section).

Hardware Installation and Configuration
2–2
Connectors
The DE305 contains a 10BaseT 8-pin MJ twisted-pair (TP) connector  ,
a 10Base5 AUI thickwire connector  , and a 10Base2 ThinWire BNC
connector  .
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DE305-AA
1
4
5
2
3
LNK
ACT

Hardware Installation and Configuration
2–3
LEDs
The link LED (LNK  ) lights when a valid link pulse is established during
normal operation. If no data or link pulses are detected, the LED does not light,
indicating a failed status (refer to Appendix A for troubleshooting information).
___________________________Note _____________________
The link LED is insensitive to the status of AUI or BNC
connections. Use the 1Step utility to check these connections. (See
the Diagnostics section in Chapter 3 for more information.)
_____________________________________________________
The activity LED (ACT  ) lights when data is transmitted or received over the
network.
Hardware Installation
To install the DE305 in your system, use the following procedure:
1. Unplug the computer.
2. Disconnect all cables that are connected to the main system unit.
3. Remove any diskettes from the diskette drive.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Unscrew and remove the option slot cover from the 16-bit ISA slot you plan
to use.
6. Install an optional boot ROM on the adapter (see the Optional Remote Boot
ROM section in this chapter).

Hardware Installation and Configuration
2–4
7. Insert the adapter into the slot, then replace the screw to secure the adapter
(see the following figure).
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LNK
ACT
DE305-
8. Replace the computer cover, then reconnect the cables.
9. Connect the adapter to the network (see the Connecting to the Ethernet
Network section in this chapter).
10. Power up your system.
11. Configure the hardware using the 1Step utility (see the following section).

Hardware Installation and Configuration
2–5
Hardware Configuration
After you have installed the adapter, use the following procedure to install the
1Step utility:
1. Insert the distribution diskette into the diskette drive on the host PC (for
example, drive A), enter the following command, then press Enter:
C:> A:
2. Enter the following command at the DOS prompt, then indicate the path or
directory location where you wish to install 1Step:
A:> INSTALL < path >
When the installation process is complete, 1Step is automatically
invoked and the main screen is displayed (see the following figure).
Digital 1Step
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MPX Link
Hardware Configuration
Software Installation
Exit
Auto link to NetWare server

Hardware Installation and Configuration
2–6
3. Select the View Current Configuration option from the 1Step Main Menu.
View Current Configuration
Default Setup
Manual Setup
Diagnose The Adapter
Diagnose EEPROM
Run Diagnostics on NetWork
Exit SETUP
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Main Menu
4. Verify the hardware settings shown on the Current Configuration screen,
then press Esc to return to the Main Menu.
5. Select the Default Setup option to automatically configure the adapter
if your computer supports Plug and Play.
Operating Mode:
Medium Type:
Full-duplex:
I/O Base:
Interrupt:
Boot ROM:
LJ-5245.AI4
Default Setup Configuration
Plug & Play
Auto Detect
Disabled
300 H
3
Disabled
This is the default configuration.
If you want this configuration to be the configuration
of your LAN Adapter press SPACE BAR, otherwise press ESC.
The Default Setup option automatically detects and corrects any parameter
setting that is in conflict with other devices installed on the host PC. If your
computer does not support Plug and Play or if you wish to specify your own
settings (ensuring that they do not conflict with other devices), then go to the
next step. Otherwise, go to step 8.

Hardware Installation and Configuration
2–7
Select the Manual Setup option to configure the adapter with your own settings.
Operating Mode:
Medium Type:
Full-duplex:
Boot ROM:
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Manual Setup Menu
Plug & Play
Auto Detect
Disabled
Disabled
Power-up I/O :
Power-up IRQ :
Power-up Status :
To select a suitable configuration, specify the following:
• Medium Type (auto-detect 10BaseT, 10Base5, or 10Base2).
• Full-duplex (enabled or disabled). The default is disabled.
• I/O Base (200H to 3E0H). The default is 300H.
• Interrupt (2 to 15). The default is 3.
• Boot ROM (disabled or set at a 16 KB address). The default is disabled.
7. Save the selected configuration (by pressing the space bar).
The 1Step utility will reboot your system if you have selected the Default
Setup option or enabled the boot ROM.
8. Select the Diagnose the Adapter or Diagnose EEPROM option from the
Main Menu to test the adapter components and installation, if necessary.
9. Select the Run Diagnostics on Network option to verify the adapter’s ability
to communicate with another device on the network. (See the Network
Diagnostics section in Chapter 3 for more information.)
10. Select the Exit Setup option to return to the 1Step main screen.
11. Click on Exit to return to the DOS prompt.

Hardware Installation and Configuration
2–8
Optional Remote Boot ROM
The DE305 contains a socket for installing an optional 16 KB remote boot
ROM. Installing a ROM allows the adapter to be used for diskless operation by
permitting the host PC to load the operating system over the network.
To install the remote boot ROM, use the following procedure:
1. Plug the remote boot ROM into the socket on the adapter, making sure the
notch on the ROM is aligned with the notch on the socket.
2. Enable the adapter’s remote boot ROM function using 1Step by selecting
the appropriate ROM address setting.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
This section describes how to connect Ethernet cables to the DE305 connectors
(see also the following figure).
Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network
To connect the DE305 to a twisted-pair network  :
1. Plug the twisted-pair cable connector into the 8-pin MJ connector on the
adapter until it clicks and locks in place.
2. Refer to Appendix B for connector pin assignments.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network Using AUI
To connect the DE305 to the network using AUI  :
1. Slide the latch assembly upward on the adapter’s AUI connector.
2. Plug the AUI cable connector into the 15-pin AUI connector.
3. Slide the latch assembly downward to lock the connector in place.