Intel ETHEREXPRESS PRO/100 User manual

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EtherExpress™PRO/100 Mobile
Adapter 16-bit PC Card
- With Integrated 100 Mbps Transceiver
User’s Guide
How to Use This Manual
This User’s Guide contains the latest and most complete information
available at press time on the installation and operation of the
PRO/100 PC Card. It is designed to help both new and experienced
network users install and configure the Intel product in the shortest
time possible.
Overview of the Installation Process
For an overview of the installation process, see the Quick Start Card
and Chapters 1 and 2 in this User’s Guide. For technical details on
configuration issues see Chapter 3, Configuration Reference.
How to Find More Information
Use the Table of Contents, Index, and page and text headings in this
User’s Guide to find what you need. Check the README file on the
Intel Network Driver diskette. For updated drivers, access the Intel
support website at:
http://support.intel.com
See Appendix A for additional support information.

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Second edition May 1997 668562-002

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Contents
Hardware Installation .............................................. 7
Before Installing Hardware .................................................................. 7
What to Do Next ................................................................................. 11
Software Installation ............................................. 13
Microsoft Windows 95........................................................................ 14
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ................................................................ 16
Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 .............................................................. 16
Microsoft MS-DOS............................................................................. 17
IBM OS/2 and OS/2 Warp .................................................................. 17
Microsoft Windows 3.x (including Windows for Workgroups) ........ 17
Running the Intel Installation Program (Windows 3.x including
Windows for Workgroups) ............................................................. 17
Completing the Installation ................................................................ 19
Alphabetical Reference ...................................................................... 20
Artisoft LANtastic version 6.0 ........................................................... 21
AT&T StarGROUP LAN Manager version 2.1a ............................... 21
Banyan VINES version 6.0................................................................. 22
DEC PATHWORKS versions 5.x or 6.x ............................................ 23
FTP Software LANWatch................................................................... 26
FTP Software PC/TCP........................................................................ 28
Generic Installation ............................................................................ 33
HP LAN Manager ............................................................................... 33
IBM Local Area Network Support Program...................................... 33
IBM OS/2 and OS/2 Warp .................................................................. 36
IBM PC LAN and IBM DOS LAN Requester .................................. 36
Manual Installation ............................................................................. 37
Microsoft LAN Manager .................................................................... 37
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups .................................................. 40

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Novell NetWare................................................................................... 46
NetWare Requester for OS/2 .............................................................. 47
SunSoft PC-NFS (version 3.5) ........................................................... 50
Ungermann-Bass Net/One for DOS and OS/2 .................................. 52
Wollongong PathWay Access for DOS .............................................. 54
Configuration Reference ...................................... 57
Who Should Consult This Chapter .................................................... 57
PRO/100 PC Card Features ................................................................ 58
Windows for Workgroups Using the ODI Driver with NetWare
as Secondary Network.................................................................... 66
Windows 95 and Windows NT Driver Parameters Reference .......... 68
Windows 3.x Driver Parameters......................................................... 72
ODI Settings (for drivers M16AODI.COM and M16AODI.OS2) .... 73
NDIS 2.0.1 Settings (for drivers M16ANDIS.EXE and
M16ANDIS.OS2) ........................................................................... 75
Novell Server Driver Settings (for driver M16AODI.LAN) ............. 78
Packet Driver Settings (for driver M16APD.COM) .......................... 78
Diagnostic Test Utility Settings (M16ATEST.EXE) ......................... 79
Keyword Alphabetical Reference....................................................... 80
Troubleshooting .................................................... 85
LED Indicators.................................................................................... 86
Diagnostic Self Test ............................................................................ 87
Error Messages.................................................................................... 89
Windows 95 Troubleshooting............................................................. 92
Microsoft Windows 3.x Troubleshooting .......................................... 96
Network Operating System Troubleshooting under Windows 3.x . 105
Artisoft LANtastic ............................................................................ 105
DEC Pathworks ................................................................................. 106
Windows for Workgroups ................................................................. 107
Novell NetWare................................................................................. 111
Computer-Specific Troubleshooting ................................................ 112
General Troubleshooting Checklist ................................................. 119
Intel Automated Customer Support .................. 121

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Specifications...................................................... 123
Media Interface Specifications......................................................... 123
General Specifications...................................................................... 124
Compatibility .................................................................................... 125
Technical Specifications................................................................... 125
Limited Lifetime Warranty................................. 127
Network Software License Agreement.............. 131
Regulatory Agency Notices ............................... 135
Index..................................................................... 137

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Follow the instructions in this chapter to install PRO/100 PC Card
hardware and network cabling.
See Chapter 2, Software Installation for instructions on how to
install network software using the Intel Installation Program.
Model Number
MBLA1600
This model provides access to both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
networks with a single adapter cable, and detects 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
network speed. Note that 100 Mbps operation requires Category 5
(data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.
Before Installing Hardware
Check Package Contents
Use the following list to check the package contents:
• PRO/100 PC Card
• A network adapter cable with a 15-pin PC Card connector at one
end and a RJ-45 connector at the other (for 100Base-TX or
10Base-T Ethernet connectivity)
• Software on two 3.5-inch diskettes
•Quick Install Card
•User’s Guide
• Product registration card (in this guide)
• Protective adapter case
Chapter 1
Hardware Installation

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Note
Please fill out the Product Registration Card and mail it
immediately to the Intel office indicated on the card.
Verify Other Required Equipment
To install the PRO/100 PC Card, you need the following:
1An Ethernet local area network running at 10 or 100 Mbps and a
network operating system supported by the PRO/100 PC Card.
See Chapter 2, Software Installation for a list of the network
operating systems supported.
Note
Since the PRO/100 PC Card, automatically detects the
speed of the network to which it is connected, it may be
safely connected to either a 100Base-TX or 10Base-T
network, as specified in items 2 and 3 below.
2For connection to a 100Base-TX Ethernet network, a Category 5
(data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cable
terminating in a male RJ-45 connector.
Note
For 100 Mbps connectivity, network cable must be
Category 5 (data grade) unshielded twisted pair (UTP).
Category 3 (voice grade) wiring is reliable for 10 Mbps,
however Intel recommends using Category 5 wiring
whenever possible.
3For connection to a 10Base-T twisted pair Ethernet network, a
network cable terminating in a male RJ-45 connector and
connected to a 10 Mbps hub or switch.
Determine System Requirements
During installation of the PRO/100 PC Card hardware, power to the
computer may be ON or OFF. For best results, the computer should be
ON and your standard operating software should be loaded. If
configured to do so, your system will detect the PRO/100 PC Card. For
details on how to install driver software for your particular
environment, see Chapter 2, Software Installation.

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Installing the Hardware
Insert the PRO/100 PC Card
1Grasp the PRO/100 PC Card by the edges with the Intel label
facing upward and the wide PC Card connector next to the insert
slot.
2Insert the PRO/100 PC Card into a PC Card slot and push it in until
it is firmly seated (the Intel Installation Program will determine
what slot the PRO/100 PC Card is in and configure accordingly).
Inserting the PRO/100 PC Card into the Computer
Removing the PRO/100 PC Card
Follow the PC card removal instructions specified in the documentation
for your computer.
The PRO/100 PC Card hardware is compatible with all type II and III
PC Card slots (16-bit or 32-bit). Installation and removal procedures
may vary on different computers. It can safely install in a CardBus, 32-
bit slot.
16 bit
PC Card
Intel EtherExpress
™
PRO/100 Mobile Adapter

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Connecting the 10Base-T/100Base-TX Adapter
Cable to the PRO/100 PC Card
• With the Intel logo facing up, attach the 15-pin connector at the
end of the adapter cable to the mating connector on the end of the
PRO/100 PC Card. Press the cable connector gently into the
connector on the PRO/100 PC Card until it clicks into place. Do
not force the connection.
Connecting the 10Base-T/100Base-TX Adapter Cable to the PRO/100
PC Card
16 bit
PC Card
Intel EtherExpress
™
PRO/100 Mobile Adapter

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Connecting the Network Cable to the PRO/100 PC
Card
Model PRO/100 PC Card (100 or 10 Mbps Ethernet network)
• Plug the network cable into the female RJ-45 connector.
Connecting to the 10Base-T/100Base-TX Adapter Module
Note
The PRO/100 PC Card supports both 10 and 100 Mbps,
and auto-detects the network speed.
What to Do Next
After installing the hardware and connecting cables, proceed to
Chapter 2. Software Installation. You will need the Intel Installation
Disk (for Windows 3.1 only) and Network Drivers Disk.
16 bit
PC Card
Intel EtherExpress
™
PRO/100 Mobile Adapter

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This chapter provides driver installation instructions for the following
operating environments, in the order listed:
• Windows 95
• Windows NT
• MS-DOS
• IBM OS/2
• Windows 3.x (including Windows for Workgroups) using the
Intel Installation Program
These instructions assume a first-time installation of the PRO/100 PC
Card. For additional technical information, see Chapter 3,
Configuration Reference and Chapter 4, Troubleshooting.
Chapter 2
Software Installation

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CHAPTER 2
Microsoft Windows 95
Instructions are provided here for "Plug and Play" installation. For
detailed technical information see Windows 95 headings in Chapter 3,
Configuration Reference and Chapter 4, Troubleshooting.
NDIS 3 Driver
1Insert the PRO/100 PC Card into a PC Card slot.
2If Windows 95 detects the PRO/100 PC Card, proceed to step 3.
If it does not, click on the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon in the
Control Panel to enable PC Card services, then go to step 3.
3If prompted for a manufacturer’s disk, insert Disk 2, Network
Drivers Disk. Windows will identify the product as a “PRO/100
Mobile Adapter 16.”
4Complete the installation process as prompted by the Windows
95 software.
Technical Note
For best results with autodetection, do not load DOS real
mode PCMCIA Card and Socket Services and do not use
EMM386 (or if needed, do not use the HIGHSCAN key-
word). If installing from a SCSI CD-ROM through a PC
Card, copy the \WIN95 directory from the CD-ROM to your
hard disk (35 MB required) and install from the hard disk.
For a more detailed discussion of these issues, see Chapter
4, Troubleshooting.
5If the automated (autodetection) installation procedure is not
successful, proceed to the following section: “Verification and
Troubleshooting.”
Verification and Troubleshooting
1To verify successful installation, double-click the System icon in
the Control Panel, choose the Device Manager tab in the System
Properties window, and look for Intel EtherExpress PRO/100
Mobile PC Card under Network adapters.
• If the PRO/100 Mobile 16 icon has no X or circled exclama-
tion point on top of it, the installation has been successful.
Click OK to close the Network window, then restart the
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of a NetWare Client, proceed to the heading Verification of
NetWare Client Configuration.
• An X or a circled exclamation point on top of the PRO/100
Mobile Adapter 16 icon indicates a problem. Select PRO/100
Mobile Adapter 16 and click Properties to see an explanation.
Then continue with step 2 below.
2To review the installed Adapter configuration, double-click the
Network icon in the Control Panel.
3Select the PRO/100 Mobile Adapter 16 component and click
Properties.
4From the Properties window, select the Advanced tab.
5Confirm that the Properties and their associated Values are
correct and that there are no conflicts with other installed
devices. (For a technical discussion of these settings, see
Chapter 3, Configuration Reference in this User’s Guide. For
more detailed troubleshooting information, see Chapter 4,
Troubleshooting.)
Verification of NetWare Client Configuration
1After installing the PRO/100 Mobile PC Card driver and
verifying the installation as described above, check for configu-
ration of the NetWare Client by clicking on the Network icon.
You should see both “Client for Microsoft” and “Client for
Novell” listed. The installation process includes configuration
for a NetWare Client as a default. If “Client for Novell” does not
appear, you can configure the NetWare Client with the follow-
ing steps:
2In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.
3From the Configuration tab in the Network window, click Add.
4From the Select Network Component Type window, select
Client and click Add.
5Under Manufacturers in the Select Network Client window,
select Microsoft.
6In the Network Clients window, select Client for NetWare
Networks.
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8From the Configuration tab in the Network window, click Add.
9From the Select Network Component Type window, select
Protocol and click Add.
10 Select Microsoft as the manufacturer and IPX/SPX-compatible
Protocol under Network Protocols, then click OK to return to the
Network window.
11 Click OK to close the Network window, then restart the com-
puter when prompted.
MicrosoftWindows NT 4.0
NDIS 3 Driver
If your system is running Windows NT 4.0, proceed as follows:
1Insert the PRO/100 PC Card into a PC Card slot.
2Select Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. Click the
Adapters tab and then Add.
3Insert Disk 2, Network Drivers Disk and click Have Disk.
Specify A:\ for diskette and click OK.
4Select “EtherExpress PRO/100 PC Card Adapter 16.”
5Click Close when the drivers have been copied.
6Restart your computer when prompted by NT.
MicrosoftWindows NT 3.51
NDIS 3 Driver
If your system is running Windows NT 3.51, proceed as follows:
1Insert the PRO/100 PC Card into a PC Card slot.
2Select Control Panel, Network, Add Adapter, and Other.
3When prompted for a manufacturer’s disk, insert Disk 2,
Network Drivers Disk.
4Select “EtherExpress PRO/100 PC Card Adapter 16.”

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5Complete the installation process as prompted by the Windows
NT software.
Microsoft MS-DOS
For MS-DOS systems, see “Manual Installation” in the alphabetical
listing under the heading “Completing the Installation” later in this
chapter.
IBM OS/2 and OS/2 Warp
To install drivers on systems running IBM OS/2 and OS/2 Warp,
follow the instructions under Microsoft LAN Manager, Novell
NetWare Requester, or Ungermann-Bass Net/One in the alphabetical
listing under the heading “Completing the Installation” later in this
chapter.
MicrosoftWindows 3.x (including Windows for
Workgroups)
Run the Intel Installation Program (as described under the next
heading) if you are using Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows for
Workgroups 3.11
Running the Intel Installation Program
(Windows 3.x including Windows for
Workgroups)
To install under Windows or Windows for Workgroups using the
Intel Installation Program, insert Disk 1, Installation Disk, into your
disk drive, and proceed as follows (substitute the correct drive letter for
your system):
1From the Program Manager, choose File, then Run. In the
Command Line box, type the following:
A:SETUP
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3Select your network operating system from the list displayed and
click OK.
4Follow the on-screen instructions. Note the following variations
for NetWare and other network operating systems:
Novell NetWare Installation
With Novell NetWare highlighted, click the OK button. Intel
provides all software necessary to configure your NetWare
client workstation. Upon completion, the Installation Program
will reboot your system. When your system comes back up, log
in to the network.
Note
The NetWare VLM shell is used to connect to your NetWare
server. The Intel Installation Program will decompress and
configure the necessary files. If you do not plan to use the
Installation Program, see “Manual Installation” in the
alphabetical section of this chapter for instructions on how
to decompress and load the NetWare VLM files.
If you need NETX shell support, contact your System
Administrator.
Installation of Other Network Operating Systems
For listed network operating systems other than Novell Net-
Ware, highlight your network operating system and click the
OK button. The Intel installation software will analyze your
system and create a custom Intel Network Drivers (device
drivers) Disk.
5Once you have completed the steps prompted by the Intel
Installation Program, exit the program and find your network
operating system in this chapter of the User’s Guide, using the
alphabetical listing under the heading “Installing Network
Software.” Follow the procedures indicated there to complete
the installation.
The Installation Program will modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT,
CONFIG.SYS, and network configuration files to match the optimum
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For detailed technical information on configuration files and settings,
see Chapter 3, Configuration Reference and Chapter 4,
Troubleshooting.
Completing the Installation
The instructions in the rest of this chapter should be used only in the
following circumstances (they do not apply to Windows 95 or
Windows NT environments):
• To complete the installation of network software under Win-
dows 3.x (including Windows for Workgroups) after you have
run the Intel Installation Program: Find your network operating
system in the alphabetical listing that follows.
• To install software for non-Windows operating systems not
supported by the Intel Installation Program (for example, OS/2
or MS-DOS without Windows): Find your network operating
system in the alphabetical listing that follows, or see the head-
ings “Generic Installation” and “Manual Installation” in the
same listing.
• To install and configure Windows 3.x drivers manually, without
running the Intel Installation Program: See the heading “Manual
Installation” in the alphabetical listing that follows.
Use the Modified Intel Network Drivers Disk
When prompted for a device driver or manufacturer’s disk
by your network operating system install procedure, use
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Alphabetical Reference
The following section is organized in alphabetical order by network
operating system vendor. Unless otherwise indicated, these instructions
are designed to be used under Windows 3.x (including Windows for
Workgroups) and with the Intel Installation Program. They assume a
first-time installation of client software on a workstation, using the
configuration values set by the Intel Installation Program or, when the
Installation Program is not used, using the default values listed in
Chapter 3, Configuration Reference.
The PRO/100 PC Card supports ODI, NDIS 2.01, and packet drivers
under Windows 3.x. To determine which of these drivers you need for
your networking environment, consult your network administrator or
network documentation.