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Chapter 1 - Quick Start ....................................................... 2
Quick start • Installation rapide • Schnellstart • lnicializaci6n
rapida • ~ 1 ·y 7 A 9 - 1'
Chapter 2 - EtherWave Network Design ............................. 14
Expanding existing networks • Building workgroup networks
• Guidelines for EtherWave 10Base-T daisy chains
Chapter 3 - Operation and Troubleshooting ........................ 21
LEDs • Software • Troubleshooting tips
Appendix A -Technical Specifications ............................... 32
Appendix B - Additional Software Operation ....................... 35
Custom installation • Removing the Farallon EtherTalk
Alternative driver • Using Farallon ENDiagnostics
• Selecting a zone with Adapter Setup
Farallon Technical Support .................................................. 45
Howto reach us • Expanding your network with Farallon
Index .................................................................................. 49
Warranty and Disclaimer
Fara/IonComputing,Inc.
Scanned by Steve of Mac84
www.mac84.net

Chapter 1-QuickStart
About the EtherWave Mac/PB Adapter
The EtherWave®Mac/PB Adapter is all you need to connect your Macintosh
or PowerBook to a 10Base-T Ethernet network. The adapter's mini-DIN-8
connector attaches to any Macintosh printer port. LED indicators allow you
to monitor network activity. A key to the LEDs is on the back of the adapter.
L'adaptateur EtherWaveMac/PB est le seul dispositif requis pour brancher
votre Macintosh ou votre PowerBook aun reseau Ethernet 10Base-T. Le mini
connecteur DIN ahuit broches de l'adaptateur (mini-DIN-8 conneptor) est
compatible avec tous Jesports imprimante Macintosh.
Les voyants adiodes electro-luminescentes (LED
indicators) vous permettent de surveiller
l'activite du reseau. Voustrouverez une note
explicative concernant ces indicateurs sur la
partie arriere de l'adaptateur.
Furden Anschlu8 lhres Macintosh oder
PowerBook an ein 10Base-T Ethernet-
Netzwerk benotigen Sie lediglich den
EtherWave Mac/PB Adapter. Der DIN-8-
Ministecker des Adapters (mini-DIN-8
connector) pa8t injeden Macintosh-
Druckeranschlu8. LED-Anzeigen(LED
indicators) erlauben die 0berwachung
der Netzwerkaktivitat. Eine Erklarung
der LED-Anzeigenfinden Sie auf der
Ruckseite des Adapters.
El adaptador EtherWaveMac/PB
es lo (mico que usted necesita
para conectar su Macintosh o
PowerBook a una red Ethernet
10Base-T. El conector mini-DIN-8
del adaptador (mini-DIN-8connector)
se puede conectar a cualquier puerto
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Macintosh para impresora. Los indicadores
luminosos (LEDindicators) permiten controlar la
actividad de la red. Elsignificado de cada uno de los
indicadores luminosos se halla en la parte de atras del adaptador.
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The EtherWaveAdapter has two 10Base-T ports and comes with
10Base-T cable for connecting your computer at any point in an Ethernet
network. The adapter also has a power port for electrical input. Software
installation is optional, but recommended for maximum performance.
L'adaptateur EtherWaveest equipe de deux ports 10Base-T (10Base-T
ports) et d'un cable 10Base-T (10Base-T cable) pour brancher votre
ordinateur n'importe ou sur un reseau Ethernet. L'adaptateur
est egalement pourvu d'un port pour le raccordement
ala source d'alimentation (power port). Bien que
!'installation du logiciel soit facultative, elle est
vivement recommandee pour obtenir des
resultats optimaux.
Der EtherWave-Adapterverfugt uber zwei
10Base-T-Anschlusse (10Base-T ports) und
wird mit einem 10Base-T-Kabel (10Base-T
cable) fur den Anschlu8 lhres Computers an
einem beliebigen Punkt in einem Ethernet-
Netzwerk geliefert. Daruber hinaus ist der
Adapter mit einem Netzanschlu8 (power
port) fur die Stromversorgung versehen.
Die Installation der Software ist optional,
wird jedoch fur optimale Leistung empfohlen.
El adaptador EtherWavetiene dos puertos
10Base-T (10Base-T ports) y se entrega con un
cable 10Base-T (108ase-T cable) que permite
conectar su computadora en cualquier punto de una
red Ethernet. El adaptador posee tambien un puerto de
alimentaci6n (power port) para conexiones electricas. La
instalaci6n de software es optativa, pero se recomienda
efectuarla sise desea obtener maximo rendimiento.
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Attaching the adapter
When installing the hardware, your Macintosh or PowerBook
should be off. Begin by attaching the EtherWaveAdapter to the
printer port of your computer.
Avant de proceder a!'installation, assurez-vous que votre
Macintosh ou PowerBookest hors tension. Commencez par
connecter l'EtherWave Adapter au port d'imprimante de votre
ordinateur.
Beim lnstallieren der Hardware sollte 1hrMacintosh oder
PowerBook ausgeschaltet sein. Als erstes mussen Sie den
EtherWave-Adapteran den DruckeranschluS am Computer
anschlieSen.
Para la instalaci6n del hardware, su Macintosh o PowerBook
debe estar desconectada. En primer lugar, conecte el
adaptador EtherWave al puerto para impresora de su
computadora.
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Plug the ADB power cable into your computer's Apple Desktop Bus
(ADB) port. Connect the other end of the ADB cable to the power
port on the adapter's mini-DIN-8 connector. (If your computer does
not have an ADB port, use an external power adapter. See
Appendix A for specifications .)
Branchez le cable d'alimentation ADBdans le port ADB (Apple
Desktop Bus) de votre ordinateur. Connectez l'autre extremite du
cable ADB au port d'alimentation du mini-connecteur DIN ahuit
broches de l'adaptateur. (Si votre ordinateur ne dispose pas d'un
port ADB, utilisez un adaptateur d'alimentation externe. PourJes
caracteristiques, consultez l'annexe A.)
Stecken Sie das ADB-Netzspannungskabel in den Apple Desktop
Bus(ADB)-AnschluS.Verbinden Sie das andere Ende des ADB-Kabels
mit dem NetzspannungsanschluS am DIN-8-Ministecker. (Falls der
Computer nicht uber einen ADB-AnschluSverfugt, verwenden Sie
bitte einen externen Netzspannungs-Adapter. Weitere Angaben
hieruber finden Sie in Anhang A.)
Conecte un extremo del cable de alimentaci6n ADB en el puerto
ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) de su computadora, y el otro extreryioal
puerto de alimentaci6n situado en el conector mini-DIN-8 del
adaptador. (Si su computadora no tiene un puerto ADB, emplee un
adaptador de alimentaci6n externo. Enel apendice A hallara las
especificaciones.)
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Connecting to power (cont'd.)
If you are using a Macintosh with a separate keyboard, you can connect the
keyboard to the ADB power pass-through port on the EtherWave ADB power
cable.
Si vous utilisez un Macintosh avec un clavier separe, vous pouvez connecter
le clavier au port de transmission d'alimentation ADB(ADB power pass-
through port) du cable d'alimentation ADB EtherWave.
Wenn Sie einen Macintosh mit separater Tastatur verwenden, konnen Sie
die Tastatur an den ADB-SpannungsdurchgangsanschluS (ADBpower
pass-through port) am EtherWave-ADB-Netzspannungskabel
anschlieSen.
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Si utiliza un Macintosh con teclado separado,
puede conectar el teclado al puerto de transmisi6n
de alimentaci6n ADB (ADBpower pass-through port)
del cable de alimentaci6n EtherWaveADB.
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be connected directly to your computer's
ADB port. If you are chaining ADS-powered
devices from your Macintosh, connect the
EtherWave ADBcable first and then use
the ADB power pass-through port to
connect other devices.
Le cable ADB EtherWavedoit toujours etre directement
connecte au port ADBde votre ordinateur. Si vous
connectez des peripheriques ADB en chaine depuis votre
Macintosh, branchez d'abord le cable ADB EtherWave, puis
utilisez le port de transmission d'alimentation ADB pour connecter
les autres peripheriques.
Das EtherWave-ADB-Kabelsollte immer direkt an den ADB-AnschluSdes
Computers angeschlossen werden. Wenn Sie mit ADB betriebene Gerate vom
Macintosh aus verketten wollen, mussen Sie das EtherWave-ADB-Kabelimmer
zuerst anschlieSen. Danach verwenden Sie den ADB-Spannungsdurchgangs-
anschluS, um die anderen Gerate entsprechend anzuschlieSen.
El cable EtherWaveADBsiempre debe conectarse directamente al puerto ADB
de su computadora. Si esta encadenando dispositivos alimentados por ADB
desde su Macintosh, conecte primero el cable EtherWaveADBy luego emplee
el puerto de transmisi6n de alimentaci6n ADB para conectar otros
dispositivos.
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Connecting the network
Connect one end of the 10Base-T cable to either port on
the adapter, and connect the other end of the cable to your
Ethernet network.
Branchez une extremite du cable 10Base-T a l'un des ports
de l'adaptateur et branchez l'autre extremite a votre reseau
Ethernet.
Verbinden Sie ein Ende des 10Base-T-Kabels mit einer der
beiden AnschluSbuchsen des Adapters, und verbinden Sie
das andere Endedes Kabels mit lhrem Ethernet-Netzwerk.
Conecte uno de los extremos del cable 10Base-T a
cualquiera de los puertos del adaptador. Luego, conecte
el otro extremo del cable a la red Ethernet.
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If you are creating an EtherWavedaisy chain, use 10Base-T cable to connect
the adapter's other port to the next device in the chain. With EtherWave,you
can connect up to eight devices without a hub, or chain seven devices from a
single 10Base-T hub port. Each EtherWavedaisy chain may be up to 100
meters (330 feet) in length.
Si vous constituez une chaine EtherWave, utilisez un cable 10Base-T pour
connecter l'autre port de l'adaptateur au peripherique suivant de la chaine.
Avec EtherWave, vous pouvezconnecter jusqu'a huit peripheriques sans
controleur d'etoile, ou sept peripheriques depuis un seul port de controleur
10Base-T. Chaque chaine EtherWave peut avoir une longueur totale de 100
metres (330 pieds).
Wenn Sie eine EtherWave-Verkettungherstellen, verwenden Sie das
10Base-T-Kabel, um den zweiten AnschluS des Adapters mit dem nachsten
Gerat in der Kette zu verbinden. Bei EtherWavekonnen Sie bis zu acht Gerate
ohne Verteiler verbinden oder sieben Gerate i.ibereinen 10Base-T-
Verteileranschlu8 verketten . Jede EtherWave-Verkettungkann bis zu 100
Meter lang sein.
Si va a crear un encadenamiento EtherWave en margarita, utilice un cable
10Base-T para conectar el otro puerto del adaptador al siguiente dispositivo
de la cadena. Con EtherWave,es posible conectar hasta ocho dispositivos
sin un concentrador, o encadenar siete dispositivos desde un solo puerto
concentrador 10Base-T. Cada encadenamiento EtherWave en margarita
puede tener un maximo de 100 metros (330 pies) de longitud.
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Installing the software
Begin by powering up your computer. Then insert the Farallon ENInstaller Disk
into the floppy drive.
Mettez votre ordinateur sous tension. lnserez ensuite la disquette Farallon EN
Installer dans l'unite de disquettes.
Sie beginnen die Installation damit, da8 Sie den Computer einschalten. Stecken Sie
anschlieSend die deutsche Farallon-lnstallationsdiskette in das Diskettenlaufwerk.
Encienda su computadora e introduzca el disquete de instalaci6n Farallon ENen la
disquetera.
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Installer
Double-clickthe Installer icon in the folder "For Macintosh Cards/
Adapters."
Cliquezdeux fois sur l'icone Installer dans le dossier intitule "For
Macintosh Cards/Adapters".
Doppelklicken Sie auf das lnstallationssymbol im Ordner "For Macintosh
Cards/Adapters" (Fur Macintosh-Karten/-Adapter) .
Hagadoble clic sobre el icono Installer (lnstalador) en la carpeta "For
Macintosh Cards/Adapters" (Paratarjetas/adaptadores Macintosh).
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• AppleTalk uersion 58.02
• ENDriuer for Farallon Macintosh Adapters
(Replaces any alternate ethernet driuer)
on the hard disk named
= Hard Disk
Help
Installation on the actiue startup disk
"Hard Disk" was successful. You must
now restart your Macintosh to use your
new software.
nRestart JI
([ Install ]
[ Switch Disk ]
( customize )
Quit
Clickthe Install button to
begin installation.
Cliquez sur la case • Install •
(Installer) pour proceder
al'installation.
Doppelklicken Sie auf das
FeldInstall (lnstallieren), um
die Installation zu starten.
Paracomenzar la instalaci6n,
hagaclic en el bot6n "Install"
(lnstalar).
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After installation is complete, click the
Restart button.
Lorsque !'installation est terminee, cliquez sur
la case • Restart • (Redemarrer).
Nach Beendigung der Installation klicken Sie
auf das Feld Restart (Neustart).
Cuando se termine la instalaci6n, haga clic en
el bot6n "Restart" (Reiniciar).
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Configuring the software
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Choose Control Panels from the Apple Menu.
Choisissez !'article Control Panels (Tableaux de bord) du menu
Apple (menu Pomme).
Wahlen Sie Control Panels (Kontrollfelder) aus dem Apple-Menu.
Elija "Control Panels" (Paneles de control) en el menu Apple.
Double-click to open the Network control panel.
Faites un double clic pour ouvrir le tableau de
bord • Network• (Reseau).
Doppelklicken Sie, um das Kontrollfeld Network
(Netzwerk)zu offnen.
Haga doble clic para abrir el panel de control
"Network" (Red).
Click to select PBAdapter. If zones are available,
select your zone.
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Cliquez sur PBAdapter pour selectionner cette option. Si plusieurs
zones sont disponibles, optez pour celle de votre choix.
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Klicken Sie, um PBAdapter auszuwahlen. Wenn Zonen verfugbar
sind, wahlen Sie lhre Zone.
Hagaclic para seleccionar "PB Adapter". Si hay zonas disponibles,
seleccione su zona.
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Select the network services
you want. Confirm that
AppleTalk is active.
Selectlonnez les services de
reseau. Confirmez qu'AppleTalk
est actif.
Wahlen Sie Network Services
(Netzwerkdienste). Stellen Sie
sicher, daBAppleTalk aktiv ist.
Seleccione los servicios de red.
Confirme que AppleTalk este
activada.
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' Chapter2 -EtherWaveNetwork Design
Ordinary 10Base-T Ethernet adapters allow you to connect a
computer, printer, or other device directly to a network hub, or to a
wall jack that is wired to a hub. Each device on the network
requires its own port on a hub. Expanding this type of network often
requires expensive hardware and additional wiring installation.
The EtherWaveAdapter's two 10Base-T ports allow you to connect
Ethernet devices in a daisy chain, with or without a hub. The use of
daisy chains can greatly reduce the amount of hardware and wiring
required to create or expand a network.
EtherWave10Base-T daisy chains are simply a series of devices
that are equipped with EtherWave and connected to each other with
10Base-T cable. EtherWave10Base-T daisy chains follow all the
rules of regular 10Base-T networks, with the enhancement that
they allow you to connect more than one node per hub port. Also,
EtherWavedaisy chains can stand alone, so you don't necessarily
need a hub.
EtherWave 10Base-T daisy chains allow you to create two basic
types of EtherWave networks:
■ Networks expanded from the ports of a hub
■ Workgroup networks without hubs
Each device is connected to the network by means of an EtherWave
Adapter, an EtherWave Card, or an EtherWaveTransceiver. See
"Expanding Your Network with Farallon" in the Farallon Technical
Support section at the back of this manual for more information
about these and other EtherWave products.
EtherWave Network Design 15
Mac
Printer
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lOBase-Thub EtherWave EtherWave
AAUI Transceiver MultiPrinter
Adapter
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PowerBook
EtherWave
Mac/PB
Adapter
Computer with
LocalTalk
Printer
EtherWave Card Macintosh
EtherWave
Mac/ PB
Adapter
EtherWave workgroup network without a hub
LocalTalk
Pr.inter
EtherWave
MultiPrinter
Adapter
PowerBook
EtherWave
Mac/PBAdapter
Computer with
on-board Ethernet
EtherWave
Transceiver
10Base-T daisy chains are a convenient way to create a small
network, or to expand an existing network without adding more
hubs or new wiring. Both types of networks follow the same
guidelines, which are explained later in this chapter.

16 Chapter2
Backbone
Expandingexistingnetworks
You can use EtherWaveproducts to extend the branches of an
existing network. Chains of devices may be connected to any or all
of the 10Base-T ports on hubs and routers. Each chain can consist
of up to 100 meters (330 feet) of 10Base-T cable and up to eight
devices, including a hub. Eachchain may pass through one wall
jack.
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Macintosh with PCwith
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MUI Transceiver
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PowerBook
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Mac/PB
Adapter
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EtherWave Network Design 17
Buildingworkgroupnetworks
You can also use EtherWavedevices to build a workgroup network
without a hub. These networks can include up to eight devices and
100 meters (330 feet) of 10Base-T cable.
Quadra or
Power Macintosh
EtherWave
MUI
Transceiver
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Printer
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AUi
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Mac/PB
Adapter
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Adapter
Workgroupnetworkcreatedwithadapters,cards,and transceivers
You may also connect non-EtherWavedevices at one or both ends
of the daisy chain. EtherWaveproducts work with any
10Base-T-compliant device. If your chain has non-EtherWave
devices at both ends, you may need a crossover cable. See "About
Crossover Cables" later in this chapter for details.

18 Chapter 2
To network hub
Guidelinesfor EtherWave 1OBase-Tdaisy chains
EtherWave10Base-T daisy chains follow the same rules as regular
10Base-T networks, with one exception: EtherWave 10Base-l daisy
chains allow you to attach multiple devices to a single hub port, or
create small workgroup networks without a hub. The rules for daisy
chains are the following:
■ Maximum number of devices per chain = 8 (including hub
ports)
■ Maximum total chain length = 100 meters (330 feet) of
10Base-T cable
■ Recommended maximum number of wall jacks per daisy
chain= 1
■ Recommended cable type= EIA/TIA Category 3 (NEMA
standard) or higher
Maximumnumberof nodesper chain
A daisy chain can include up to eight devices. When there is a hub
at one end of the chain, it counts as one of the eight devices.
An EtherWave daisy chain may include up to eight nades
wall
~~ <<ro
LiLDr7-r
10Base-T hub
in the wiring closet
EtherWave Network Design 19
Maximum total chainlength
A daisy chain can be up to 100 meters (330 feet) lo~g. If _thechain
includes a hub, any wiring between the hub and wall Jack 1spart of
the 100-meter limit.
Up to 100 meters of 10Base-Tcable ------------j
Up to 100 meters of 10Base-Tcable allowed in a chain
AdditionalEtherWavefeatures
In addition to daisy-chaining, all EtherWaveproducts include the
following features.
With the auto-crossoverfeature, you can connect to any device,
including a hub, without worrying about crossover cables.
EtherWavedevices are self-terminating;they do not require an
external terminating resistor. This feature allows you to add nodes
without affecting the rest of the network. If a cable breaks, it won't
bring down the network.
With the power-offpass-throughcapability, EtherWave products can
receive and pass on network signals whether or not they are
receiving power. EtherWavenetworks continue to function properly
even when one or more computers are shut down.

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About crossovercables
When all of the EtherWavedevices in a daisy chain are powered off,
the chain works like a regular 10Base-T segment. As in a regular
10Base-T network, certain connections require a crossover cable. A
10Base-T daisy chain requires a crossover cable whenever both of
the following conditions are true:
■ The devices at both ends of the chain are non-EtherWave
(neither device has an EtherWave Transceiver, Card, or
Adapter}, AND
■ The devices at both ends of the chain are non-repeating
devices (computers and printers are non-repeating devices;
hubs are repeating devices)
If a crossover cable is required, connect one of the non-EtherWave
devices to the chain with a crossover cable. Then connect the other
non-EtherWavedevice with a standard 10Base-T cable (supplied
with the adapter). Crossover cables are available from Farallon.
,r-- Non-EtherWave devices
A crossovercable is required when both non-EtherWave devices are
non-repeating devices
Non-EtherWave devices -----i,
device with
single-port
1OBase-Tadapter
A crossovercable is not required when a hub is at one end of the chain
Chapter3 -Operationcand Troubleshooting
Onceyou are networking with your EtherWaveAdapter, you may
want to know more about how it operates and what to do in case of
a problem. This chapter covers operation and troubleshooting
issues in three sections:
■ The first section, "LEDs," details the functionality of the
adapter's indicator lights.
■ The "Software" section includes information about PBAdapter
and the Network control panel, howto switch drivers, and
notes on other software issues.
■ The "Troubleshooting Tips" section is a set of checklists that
you can use to help identify and correct problems.

22 Chapter 3
LEDs
Onceyou've installed the EtherWave Adapter, you may want to
check the LEDs. The EtherWaveAdapter has seven LEDs. These
indicator lights give you network information, such as when data
packets are sent or received, or when a data collision occurs. As
you plug in the power cable, all of the LEDswill flash. Then the
Test;Power LEDwill remain lit.
Ounk
0Receive
0 Test/Power
0 Collision/
Jabber
0 Transmit
-:;Faralon·
EtherWave Adapter LEDs
Thethree LEDs in the center give you general information about the
EtherWaveAdapter.
Test;Power (orange/green): When the EtherWaveAdapter first
receives power, it runs a short self-test sequence. During the
sequence, the Test/Power LEDis orange. After a successful
self-test, the LEDturns a steady green, indicating that the
EtherWave Adapter is receiving power.
Collision/Jabber (orange): A blinking light indicates simultaneous
packet reception (collision}, or reception of invalid packets
(jabber). In normal operation, this light will blink occasionally.
If the light stays on or blinks continuously, consult the
"Troubleshooting Tips" section below.
Transmit (yellow): A blinking light indicates packet transmission
from your computer. The light is off when there's no traffic.
The 10Base-T ports of the EtherWave Adapter have two LEDseach.
The green LED indicates link status. The yellow LEDtells you about
port traffic.
Link(green): A steady light indicates that the EtherWave Adapter is
properly connected and receiving a link signal from the next
device in the chain. The light is off when the EtherWave
Adapter is not connected. If the LEDflickers at regular
intervals, it may indicate that the EtherWaveAdapter is
connected to a pre-10Base-T device and will not function
properly. If the LEDflickers irregularly, it may indicate a bad
connection.
Receive (yellow): A blinking light indicates packet reception on the
port. The light is 9ff when there's no traffic.
Foryour convenience, LEDfunctions are also listed on the back of
the adapter.

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Software
Installing the EN Driverfor Farallon Macintosh Adapters adds two
icons to the Network control panel, "EtherTalk Alternative" and "PB
Adapter." EtherTalk Alternative is the Farallon Ethernet Driver, and
PBAdapter is a utility specially designed for computers on the
move, such as PowerBooks, which may often change network
connections. To ensure that your computer always accesses the
appropriate networking software, PB Adapter should be used with
all Macintosh and PowerBook computers.
PBAdapter works by checking for your EtherWaveAdapter and
selecting the right driver for the conditions. If the EtherWave
Adapter is connected to your computer, PBAdapter will enable the
Ethernet driver. If the EtherWaveAdapter is not connected, PB
Adapter will automatically switch to the LocalTalk driver, avoiding
the System error message, "An error occurred while trying to start
up your AppleTalk connection. The built-in LocalTalk port will be
used instead."
You may select the EtherTalk Alternative icon, but if you start up
your computer without the EtherWave Adapter connected, you will
receivethe System error message. To avoid the message, select
the PBAdpater icon when configuring the software.
► IMPORTANTNOTE:Once PBAdapter has switched to
LocalTalk, in order to switch back to Ethernet, PBAdapter
requires that you reconnect the EtherWaveAdapter and restart
your computer.
Network
Operation and Troubleshooting 25
Switching between the Ethernet and loca/Ta/k drivers
The EtherWave Mac/PB Adapter runs with the LocalTalk Built In
driver as well as with the high-speed Farallon EtherTalk Alternative
driver. There are a variety of reasons that you may want to use the
LocalTalk driver, including testing and troubleshooting. But keep in
mind that the LocalTalk driver is slower; the adapter runs up to five
times faster with the Farallon driver.
You can switch between the LocalTalk driver and the Farallon driver
in the Network control panel.
►
1.
Note: If you are running network protocol stacks other than
AppleTalk, such as MacTCP,you should use the Etnernet
driver. Switching to LocalTalk may cause conflicts.
Open the Network control panel.
Network
AppleTalk Connection : 3.0
ml ~ ■ &
~~
Locallalk EtherTalk jj@M
Buil\ In Al\orna\ive
Curren\ Zone: I Marko\ing
ApploTalk Version : 58 .0.2
E\horTalk Version: 2.5

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LocalTalk
Built In
2.
3.
Click the LocalTalk Built In icon. The following box will appear.
Changing your RppleTnlk connection will
interrupt current network seruices and
they will hnue to be reestnblished.
Rre you sure you want to change from
EtherTnlk to locnlTalk?
(( Cancel ]) [ OK
Click the OK button.
4. Close the control panel.
To switch back to the Farallon driver, just repeat the process
above, but click the PBAdapter icon instead. If you ever have
trouble switching from EtherTalk to LocalTalk and back, restart your
computer and try again.
rJJJfil
Serial Switch
Operation and Troubleshooting 27
A note onAppleTalk58
The Farallon ENInstaller normally installs AppleTalk 58 along with
the Farallon driver. If you discover that one of your applications is
incompatible with AppleTalk 58, you have two options. You can
either upgrade your application to a version that is compatible with
AppleTalk 58, or reinstall the older version of AppleTalk from your
Macintosh System disks.
If you know beforehand that you do not want to install AppleTalk
58, use the Customize option during installation. The Farallon driver
works with AppleTalk 56 and higher, however, Apple's Macintosh
SNMP support requires AppleTalk 58.
A noteon alternate Ethernetdrivers
The EN Driver for Farallon Macintosh Adapters is an EtherTalk
Alternative driver. Because the Macintosh System allows only one
EtherTalk Alternative driver at a time, each new alternate driver that
you install replaces the old one. In general, drivers for external
Ethernet adapters, such as SCSI adapters, will be replaced. Drivers
for internal Ethernet adapters, such as adapter cards, will not be
affected by installing the EN Driver for Farallon Macintosh Adapters.
A noteon theSerialSwitch
In order to use the EtherWave Adapter with the Macintosh llfx, the
Quadra 900, or the Quadra 950, you must use the Serial Switch
located in the Utilities folder on your Farallon EN Installer Disk.
Copythe Serial Switch control panel to the System folder on your
startup disk. Then open the control panel, and set the switch to
"Compatible."

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Troubleshooting tips
This section addresses problems you may encounter when
installing and using the EtherWave Adapter. If you cannot correct
the problem after consulting these troubleshooting tips, call
Farallon Technical Support.
Checking the adapter
■ Check the EtherWaveAdapter's serial and 10Base-T cable
connections. Confirm that the adapter is plugged into your
computer's printer port. (You may also plug the adapter into
the modem port, but only if you are using the Farallon Ethernet
driver.)
■ Make sure that the ADB power cable is securely connected.
The EtherWave ADBcable should be connected directly to your
Macintosh's ADBport. If you are chaining ADS-powered
devices from your Macintosh, such as a keyboard and a
mouse, connect the EtherWave ADB cable first and then use
the ADB power pass-through port to connect the other
devices.
■ Some configurations may require an external power adapter
instead of the ADB cable. If too many ADS-powered devices
are connected to your ADB port, exceeding its power output
capability, you can power your EtherWaveAdapter with an
external power adapter. Also, when running a PowerBook from
its battery, the EtherWaveAdapter should be the only
ADS-powered device drawing power from the ADB port. If you
use additional ADS-powereddevices with your PowerBook,
power either the EtherWaveAdapter or the PowerBook with an
external power adapter.
See Appendix A for EtherWave Adapter power specifications.
External power adapters that are available from Farallon are
listed on page 47 of this manual.
■ Check the LEDsto verify that the EtherWaveAdapter is
functioning properly. If two cables are connected to the
adapter, check for link signals at both ports. As a guide, use
the description of LEDfunctionality earlier in this chapter.
■ Make sure that the adapter is connected to the network with
10Base-T cable, as included in the EtherWave package.
10Base-T cable should be EIA/TIA category 3 (NEMAstandard)
or higher. Please note that 10Base-T cable with RJ-45
connectors is different from the 4-pin wire with RJ-11
connectors that is used for telephone wiring and some local
area networks.
■ Run the Farallon EN Diagnostics utility described in
Appendix B.
Checking the software
■
■
■
Make sure that AppleTalk is active in the Chooser.
Make sure that the PB Adapter icon is selected in the Network
control panel. If the icon is missing, reinstall the EN Driver for
Farallon Macintosh Adapters.
Make sure that Printer Compatibility Mode is disabled in the
Adapter Setup dialog box. The Adapter Setup utility is on the
Farallon ENInstaller Disk, in the folder called "For Adapters
Only."
If you are unsure which driver is running with your adapter, try
selecting the EtherTalk Alternative icon in the Network control
panel. Then, if your computer does not allow the EtherT~lk
selection, run the Adapter Setup utility and verify that Printer
Compatibility Mode is disabled.

30 Chapter 3
■ If you have another serial device connected to your Macintosh,
make sure that you have selected the modem port as its
connection using the software that was included with that
other device. The EtherWaveAdapter must be connected to
the printer port, and there will be a conflict if the other serial
device is also set to use the printer port.
■ If you had the EtherTalkAlternative icon selected in your
Network control panel, but your Macintosh reverts to the
LocalTalk Built In connection on startup, one of the following
conditions may exist:
□ The EtherWaveAdapter may not be properly connected,
or may not be receiving power. When your Macintosh
does not detect the adapter, the computer reverts to
LocalTalk. Checkthe connections, then open the Network
control panel and reselect EtherTalk Alternative. Or,
select PBAdapter in the Network control panel to avoid
the problem in the future.
□ You may have started your computer from a disk that
does not havethe Farallon driver on it. Restart from your
startup hard disk. Then select PBAdapter in the Network
control panel.
□ The networking software on your startup hard disk may
be damaged, moved from the proper folders, or missing.
Reinstall the software using the Farallon EN Installer Disk
and/or the Macintosh System disks.
■ If you are using MacTCP,select PBAdapter in the Network
control panel and Ethernet in the MacTCPcontrol panel. If you
do select Built In LocalTalk in the Network control panel and
you experience problems, restart your computer with MacTCP
disabled, and.then switch network connections.
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Operation and Troubleshooting 31
Checking the network
■ Check the physical connections to make sure that all the
network cables are secure.
■ Make sure all network wiring is 10Base-T cable (EIA/TIA
category 3, NEMAstandard, or higher) with RJ-45 connectors.
■ Make sure that the daisy chain is no longer than 100 meters
(330 feet). If you have a hub in a wiring closet, the length of
your chain includes the distance from the hub to the wall jack
in your office and on to the end of the daisy chain.
■ Count the number of devices on each branch of the network.
Each daisy chain can have a maximum of eight devices,
including hubs.
■ Make sure that your daisy chain does not form a loop. If you
try to transmit while a loop exists, the Collision LEDwill light
up and remain on.
■ Make sure there are no more than four hubs in the path
between any two devices (as per the IEEEStandard 802.3
10Base-T compliance specifications).
■ If a daisy chain contains two non-EtherWavedevices, check
that the chain is wired correctly. The two non-EtherWave
devices (at the ends of the chain) should be able to
communicate when all of the EtherWavedevices between
them are powered off. If not, you may need to add or remove a
crossover cable. See "About Crossover Cables" in Chapter 2.

AppendixA-TechnicalSpecifications
System requirements
To run the EtherWave Mac/PB Adapter with the Farallon driver, your
Macintosh needs at least 1 MB of RAMand should be operating
under System 6.0.5 or higher.
Environmental characteristics
Operating temperature: 0° to 40° Centigrade
32° to 104° Fahrenheit
Storage temperature: -40° to 70° Centigrade
-40° to 158° Fahrenheit
Operating humidity: 10% to 80% (noncondensing)
Storage humidity: 5%to 90% (noncondensing)
Compatibility with Ethernetstandards
Designed in accordance with the IEEEStandard 802.3 10Base-T.
Single connection: 10Base-T-compliant
Daisy-chainconnection: 10Base-T-compatible
Encoding: Manchester
Data rate: 10 Mbps ± 100 ppm
Bit error rate: Better than 1 in 108
Serial data rate
With the EN Driver for Farallon Macintosh Adapters: 625-1250 kbps
(Data rate is dependent on the Macintosh CPU.)
With the built-in LocalTalk driver: 230 kbps
Power
Consumption:
Voltage input:
Connectors and cables
Macintosh connection:
Ethernet connection:
Power:
350mA
5VDC
Serial cable with mini-DIN-8 connector
for connecting to Macintosh printer port
10Base-T cable (EIA/TIA Category 3,
NEMAstandard, or higher) with RJ-45
connectors
ADB power cable for connecting to
Macintosh ADB(Apple Desktop Bus) port
Alternate power for the EtherWave Adapter
The EtherWave Adapter may also be powered by an external power
adapter with these specifications:
Amperage: 500 mA or greater
Voltage: 8-16 VDC
Connector dimensions: 2.5 mm inside barrel
5.5 mm outside barrel
Polarity: Center conductor positive
Power adapters are available from Farallon. @

Regulatorynotice-United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commerical environment. 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. Operation of this
equipment in a residental area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense. 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.
Regulatorynotice-Canada
This digital appartus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A
prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.
Safetystandards
The EtherWaveAdapter has met the safety standards of Underwriters
Laboratories, the Canadian Safety Agency, and the TUVof Germany.
Appendix 8 -Additional Software Operation
This appendix contains instructions for using the optional software
that is included with the EtherWave Adapter. It covers the following
procedures:
■ Custom installation. The Installer's Customize option allows
you to select the item(s) that you want to install.
■ Removing the Farallon EtherTalk Alternative driver. If you need
to remove the Farallon driver from your startup disk, for testing
or other purposes, use the second procedure below.
■ Using Farallon EN Diagnostics. This section explains how to
use the Farallon EN Diagnostics utility to view information
about your EtherWaveAdapter.
■ Selecting a zone with Adapter Setup. If you are running your
adapter with the LocalTalk driver and need to select an
Ethernet zone for your Macintosh, use the Adapter Setup
utility.

36 Appendix B
<:>
Installer
Custom installation
1. Insert your Farallon EN Installer Disk.
2.
3.
4.
Open the "For Macintosh Cards/Adapters" folder.
Double-click the Installer icon.
In the Easy Install dialog box, click the Customize button. The
Installer displays a list of items that may be installed.
Click the items you want to select;
Shift-click to select multiple Items.
Rpplelalk uSB.02 for System 6
Rpplelalk uSB.02 for System 7
Etherlalk for Farallon MacIntosh Cards
Etherlalk for Fnrallon MacIntosh SE
EtherTalk for Ferellon MacIntosh Adapters
0
-
=Hard Disk
[ [j!.'t:1 [bk )
[ Switch Disk )
[ Easy Install)
Quit
5.
6.
Click the name of the item you want to install. The dialog box
displays information about the selected item.
Click the items you went to select;
Shift-click to select multiple items.
RppleTalk uSB.02 for System 6
RppleTelk uSB.02 for System 7
EtherTnlk for F11n1llonMacintosh Cards
EtherTalk for Farallon Macintosh SE
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To select more than one item, hold down the Shift key as you
click the name of each item you want.
Click the items you want to select;
Shift-click to select multiple items.
RppleT11lk 1158.02 for System 6
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EtherT11lk for F11rallon Macintosh Cnrds
EtherT11lk for F11r11llonM11cintosh SE
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