Paradyne HOTWIRE 5171 User manual

HOTWIRE
5171 REMOTE PC NETWORK
INTERFACE CARD
USER’S GUIDE
Document No. 5100-A2-GB21-10
April 1997

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Warranty, Sales, and Service Information
Contact your sales or service representative directly for any help needed. For additional information concerning
warranty, sales, service, repair, installation, documentation, or training, use one of the following methods:
Via the Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at http://www.paradyne.com
Via Telephone: Call our automated call system to receive current information via fax or to speak with a
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— Within the U.S.A., call 1-800-870-2221
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Important Regulatory Information
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual.
2. This product is intended to be used in a UL-Listed/CSA-Certified computer with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a
plug which has a grounding pin). This is a safety feature. Equipment grounding is vital to ensure safe operation.
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug by modifying the plug or using an adapter.
3. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable Safety Standards and
regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory
agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
4. In addition, if the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circuits, take the following precautions:
—Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
—Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
—Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
—Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
—Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
—Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
!WARNING:
To Users of Digital Apparatus in Canada:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du règlement sur le matérial
brouilleur du Canada.

Important Regulatory Information
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Declaration of Conformity
This Declaration of Conformity is made by Paradyne Corporation pursuant to Parts 2 and 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission’s Rules. This compliance information statement pertains to the following products:
Trade Name: HOTWIRE
Model Numbers: 5171-B2-020
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.
The name, address, and telephone number of the responsible party is given below:
Paradyne Corporation
8545 126th Ave. N.
Largo, Florida 33773
Phone: [phone]

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Contents
About This Guide
Purpose and Audience iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product-Related Documents iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1About HotWire 5100 DSL Access System
What is the HotWire 5100 DSL Access System? 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the HotWire 5171 PC NIC 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment and Software Requirements 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Interface 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Installation and Setup
Where to Begin 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package Contents 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Order of Installation 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Card 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting an I/O Base Address 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the I/O Base Address 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the IRQ Switches 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting the 5171 PC NIC 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power-Up Self-Test 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Network Driver 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Network Driver Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 2-10.
Installing the Network Driver Using Windows 95 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Installation 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying/Changing Switch Settings in Software 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking/Setting protocol.ini Path (Not Applicable to Windows 95) 2-14.
Saving Configuration Settings 2-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Card Status 2-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Tips 2-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3Using the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility
Accessing the Main Menu 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Hardware Status 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing MAC Address 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the Card 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Card Status 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Line Rate 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Transmission Statistics and Network Status 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running Loopback Tests 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Firmware 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting the Utility 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALEDs
BPin Assignments
CTechnical Specifications
DI/O Base Address Switch Settings
Glossary
Index

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About This Guide
Purpose and Audience
This guide describes how to install and set up the 5171 Remote PC Network
Interface Card (NIC) of the HotWire 5100 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Access
System. It is written for users of the HotWire DSL Access System.
Guide Summary
Section Description
Chapter 1 About HotWire 5100 DSL Access System. Provides a
high-level overview of the operation of the HotWire 5100 DSL
Access System and lists its hardware and software
requirements for installing the 5171 PC NIC in the PC.
Chapter 2
Installation and Setup. Describes how to install and set up the
5171 PC NIC.
Chapter 3
Using the HotWire 5171 Diagnostics Utility. Describes how to
use the 5171 Diagnostics Utility.
Appendix A
LEDs. Provides the LED descriptions.
Appendix B
Pin Assignments. Provides the pinouts for the 5171 PC NIC.
Appendix C
Technical Specifications. Provides the specifications for the
5171 PC NIC.
Appendix D
I/O Base Address Switch Settings. Provides a table for switch
settings for possible I/O base addresses.
Glossary Defines acronyms and terms used in this document.
Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections in
alphabetical order and provides page references.

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Product-Related Documents
Document Number Document Title
5100-A2-GB20 HotWire 5100 DSL Access System Central Office
Access Concentrator User’s Guide

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About HotWire 5100 DSL Access
System 1
What is the HotWire 5100 DSL Access System?
The HotWire 5100 DSL Access System provides high-speed Internet or corporate
LAN access over traditional twisted-pair telephone wiring. Using the
HotWire 5171 Remote PC NIC, you can connect to a Central Office (CO) to
access Internet service providers or corporate networks.
PC with
Internal
HotWire
5171
PC NIC PC with
Internal
HotWire
5171
PC NIC
Splitter*
Phone Splitter*
Phone
Router
Domain
Name Server
497-14979-01
To Internet
Service
Providers
Central
Office
*A splitter is an interface device installed by a CO technician
outside your premises.

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Features
HotWire 5100 DSL Access System has the following features:
Supports Carrierless Amplitude and Phase Rate Adaptive Digital Subscriber
Line (CAP RADSL)
High-speed data rates that vary depending on the RADSL
Security features in the HotWire CO hardware that prevent remote users from
accessing another user’s PC files or LAN traffic
Prevents against degradation of telephone service while in use
About the HotWire 5171 PC NIC
The 5171 PC NIC is an ISA 16-bit, add-on card with a 6-pin telephone modular
jack connector used for the DSL network connection. Refer to Appendix B,
Pin
Assignments
,for pin assignments.
The 5171 PC NIC features a set of LEDs located at the top edge of the card on
the component side. These LEDs are not visible without removing the PC cover.
The LEDs:
Enable you to verify card operating status.
Provide useful information for troubleshooting. Refer to Appendix A,
LEDS,
for the descriptions of the LEDs and their operational status indications.
The 5171 PC NIC edge connector plugs into a 16-bit expansion slot in an
IBM-compatible 80486 (or higher) system board and conforms to ISA bus
standards.