SMC Networks 1255FTX-SC User manual

EZ Card 10/100Mbps
Combo Adapter
Installation Manual
SMC1255FTX-SC
V2.0

EZ Card 10/100MBPS Combo Adapter
LED Indicators
The EZ Card network adapter includes at-a-glance LED indicators to
monitor the port connection. Depending on the model, the LEDs are
positioned on the bracket below the port, or are built into the RJ-45
port. All the LED indicators are as described in the following figure
and table.
LED Condition Status
LNK Green Indicates a valid 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX, or 100BASE-FX link.
Off Power is off or connection is
invalid.
ACT (T/R) Flashing Indicates that the network card
Amber is transmitting or receiveing data.
100 Green Indicates a 100 Mbps connection
to the network card.
Off Indicates a 10 Mbps connection
to the network card.
FDX Amber Indicates the network card is
operating in full-duplex mode.
Flashing Packet collision is occurring in
Amber half-duplex mode.
Off Indicates the network card is
operating in half-duplex mode.
Installing the card
Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the EZ Card, check the contents of the box to be
sure you have received the following components:
• EZ Card 10/100 Mbps Combo Adapter
• Wake-On-LAN Cable
• One Driver and Documentation CD
• SMC Warranty Registration Card
• User Guide
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect,
missing, or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and
original packing materials in case there is a need to return the
product.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or
register on SMC’s Web site. The EZ Card is covered by a limited
lifetime warranty.
Hardware Installation
1. Switch off all computer system components, unplug the computer,
and remove the computer cover.
2. Work in a static-free area and touch the computer chassis often to
equalize static charges.
3. Install the network card into an available bus-mastering PCI slot.
4. Make sure the network card is completely seated so that no “gold
fingers” are exposed.
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7. This model supports a Wake-On-LAN connector. The Wake-On-
LAN (WOL) cable allows a WOL-enabled PC to be managed
remotely. Software can be loaded and updated, configurations
changed, data backed up, inventory checked, viruses removed,
and device conflicts eliminated. This decreases user downtime
and increases overall productivity. For using the WOL function,
connect one end of the 3-pin WOL cable to connector J1 on the
card, and the other end to the “5V Standby” connector on the
computer’s motherboard, as shown in the following figure.
(Refer to your computer’s installation manual to locate the 5V
Standby connector.)
PCI Configuration
In most cases, your network card is automatically configured when
you power-up your computer. In certain computers, however, you
must modify your BIOS by entering your CMOS SETUP utility. For
more information, refer to “PCI Compatibility” on page 27.
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5. Connect the SMC1255FTX-SC directly to your switch, hub or
cable/dsl modem using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10BASE-
T; Category 5 for 100BASE-TX). The maximum allowable length of
UTP cable connections is 100 meters (328ft). When inserting an
RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to
ensure that it is properly seated. The SMC1255FTX-SC comes with
an SC connector that supports 100Base-FX fiber connections using
62.5/125 or 50/ 125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling.
Because SC connections are keyed, they can only be attached in
one orientation. Connect one end of the fiber cable to the card’s
SC connector and the other end of the cable to the fiber connector
on the other device. Make certain that the device you are
connecting to is specified for 100 Mbps operation.
6. Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The SMC1255FTX-
SC should be automatically configured by the host computer’s
BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to
manually configure the computer’s BIOS settings. The RJ-45
connector supports auto-negotiation, so the port can configure
itself automatically to run at the highest possible data transfer
rate (10 or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex) providing the link
partner also supports Auto-Negotiation. The SC fiber connector
enables the SMC1255FTX-SC model to support 100 Mbps
transmissions at full and half duplex over 62.5/50/125 micron
multimode fiber cable. A fiber cable link operating in full-duplex
mode can extend to remote sites up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away.
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INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS
Windows 95/98/Me/2000 Installation
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your
version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots
were created from Windows 98. Windows 95, Windows Millennium
Edition, and Windows 2000 are very similar, but not identical, to
Windows 98.
Notes:
A.For Windows NT and Window XP installations, please skip
to page 13 for instructions.
B. Installation processes such as these usually require the
use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please
have your Windows CD on hand BEFORE proceeding with
the installation.
1. After you have inserted the SMC1255FTX-SC in your machine, the
Windows operating system will automatically recognize the adapter
and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the “Next” button
to begin the installation.
2. Insert the Driver CD and select the “Search for the best driver
for your device” option and click “Next”.
3. Clear all checkboxes except for “Specify a location:” Then press
the “Browse” button and look for the drivers on your CD-ROM.
(“[CD drive]:\. In most cases, this is D:\.)
4. The system should find the drivers. Now click the “Next” button
to continue the installation.
Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the “Back”
button, and select the “Display a list of all the drivers...” option.
Select “Network Adapters” from the list of devices, press “Have
Disk” and once again browse to the location of the drivers.
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5. Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the CD, it may
then request files from your original Windows disk. Please insert
the Windows CD at this time.
6. The system will copy the files. Do NOT press “Cancel.”
7. Once all the necessary files are copied from the Windows disk,
the driver install process will be complete. Click “Finish” to exit
the wizard.
8. You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Please press
“Yes. ” Upon reboot, the SMC1255FTX-SC will be initialized and
ready for use.
Optional Procedures to Modify Card Settings and Add
Network Protocols
• Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and
“Network” icons. The “Network” dialog box appears. If the
correct network protocols are not installed in the “Primary
Network Logon” list box, select the primary network to which
you will be attaching. Click on “Add.” The “Select Network
Component Type” dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen
directions to select network protocols.
• For peer-to-peer networks, you may wish to enable “File and
Print Sharing” in the “Network” dialog box.
• To modify other network card properties, select the appropriate
tab or click on the “Properties” button from the “Network”
dialog box and modify properties as desired.
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Windows NT 4.0 Installation
First-Time Installation
If you have already installed a network card, configured Windows
NT Networking, or configured a network driver, refer to the
procedure titled “Secondary Installation.”
1. Windows NT is not a Plug-and-Play operating system. You will
need to manually install the adapter.
2. Shut down your PC, install the SMC network card, and attach the
network cable. Restart Windows NT.
3. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and
“Network” icons. The “Network Configuration” window appears,
prompting you to install Windows NT Networking..
Select the “Wired to the network” option and click the “Next”
button to continue.
4. When prompted to “Search for a Network Adapter,” click on
“Select from List.”
5. When prompted to “Select a Network Adapter,” click on “Have
Disk.” Insert the installation CD and enter “D:\winnt.” (“[CD
drive]:\. In most cases, this is D:\.)
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6. Select the SMC1255FTX-SC adapter, and click on “Next.”
7. Select network protocols when prompted and click “Next.”
Note: To complete a TCP/IP installation, you will need to know your
IP Address and Subnet Mask. For further information, contact your
network administrator or Internet service provider.
8. Click on “Next” and then “Next” again when prompted to
“Install Network Components.” When prompted for Windows NT
files, type the path to your Windows NT files on CD-ROM (e.g.,
D:\i386), or change the path to those files on your hard drive,
and click on “OK.”
9. You are presented with the “Network Card Setup” window where
you can specify the network card data rate. “AUTONEGOTIATE” is
the recommended setting for the network card. Select “Continue”
after verifying the network card settings.
10.Click on “Next” and then “Next” again when prompted to “Start
the Network.”
11.Enter the “Workgroup” or “Domain” names (optional) when
prompted and click on “Next.”
12.Select “Finish” when prompted, and click on “Yes” when
prompted to reboot.
For Further Customization
You can modify card settings via the “Network” applet. Install
additional protocols and network components by selecting the
appropriate folder (e.g., Customizing Protocols, Services,
Identification, or Bindings).
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Secondary Installation
Follow this procedure if you have already installed another
network card, configured Windows NT Networking, or loaded
another driver.
1. Install the SMC network card (if not already installed), attach
the network cable, and boot Windows NT.
2. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and
“Network” icons. From the “Network” window, select the
Adapter tab.
3. Do not select any of the network cards listed. Select “Add.”
4. You are presented with the “Select Network Adapter” window.
Click on “Have Disk.”
5. You are presented with the “Insert Disk” window. Specify the
path to the NT directory of the installation CD (e.g.,
D:\winnt) and click on “OK.”
6. Select the SMC1255FTX-SC adapter, and click on “Next.”
7. You are presented with the “Network Card Setup” window
where you can specify the network card data rate.
“AUTONEGOTIATE” is the recommended setting for the network
card. Select “OK” after verifying the network card settings.
8. You are presented with the “Network” window where the SMC
network card is now listed as an installed adapter. At this
point you can select “Close” to exit the Network applet and
follow the prompts to restart Windows NT.
9. Select “Yes” when prompted to reboot for the changes to take
effect.
For Further Customization
You can modify card settings via the “Network” applet. Install
additional protocols and network components by selecting the
appropriate folder (e.g., Customizing Protocols, Services,
Identification, or Bindings).
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Windows XP Installation
1. After you have inserted the SMC1255FTX-SC in your machine
and turned it back on, the OS will automatically recognize the
adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the
“Next” button to begin the installation.
2. Insert the Driver CD and check the “Include this location in
the search” option. Make sure the “Search removable media”
option is not checked. Click “Browse” and find the location of
the drivers. This should be “[CD drive]:\.” (In most cases, this
is D:\.) Then click “Next >.”
3. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue the installation. Please
do NOT click “STOP Installation” as this will cancel the driver
wizard and the card will not be installed properly.
4. This process will be completed once the drivers are copied to
the hard drive and installed. Please click “Finish” to exit the
wizard.
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After clicking “Finish,” you will see the following message in
your system tray:
Latest Drivers
Driver updates can be downloaded from SMC’s web site (see the
back cover of this guide).
Testing the Network Card
This section will help you verify that the adapter is installed
properly.
Windows 95/98/Me
1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and click
“Properties.”
2. Then go to the “Device Manager” tab and open the “Network
adapters” section. You should see your SMC1255FTX-SC in this
menu. Highlight it and click “Properties.”
3. The Device Status shows that the “This device is working
properly.” If there are any error messages displayed here, you
will need to click the SMC adapter and click “Remove.” Then
reboot the machine and go through the installation process
again.
Windows NT
1. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and
“Network” icons. From the “Network” window, select the
Adapter tab.
2. Click on the “Properties” button to verify that the
SMC1255FTX-SC adapter is listed in the “Adapters” section.
3. Click “Start,” click “Run” and type “eventvwr.” This will bring
up the entire System Log in the Event Viewer. Make sure that
there are no error messages regarding the initialization of the
SMC adapter.
4. Open your NT diagnostics utility and make sure that the SMC
adapter is listed under the “Resources” tab. This will verify
that the adapter was successfully initialized using the IRQ
specified in this section.
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