SMC Networks 10/100 Mbps User manual

Fast Ethernet PCI
10/100 Mbps PCI Adapter with
Firewall Protection
Plug-and-play installation
Remote LAN Wakeup support
On-board socket for optional Boot ROM
Auto-negotiation of speed and duplex mode
Low power consumption
ACPI and OnNow/PC 98/99 compliant
SMC EtherGuard (personal firewall) and WiNeTool
(personal sniffer tool)
User Guide
SMC1255TX-PF

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
Fast Ethernet PCI
User Guide
From SMC’s Fast Ethernet line of award-winning workgroup LAN solutions
June 2002
Pub. No:150000026800A
Part No: 01-111337-006

Copyright
Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third
parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or
patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2002 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla, Irvine, CA.
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
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company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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L IMITED W ARRANTY
Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be
free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the
applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from
the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion,
repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally
equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or
replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.
The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering
new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. Registration
can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web
site. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime
warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as the period of
time during which the product is an “Active” SMC product. A product is considered to be
“Active” while it is listed on the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older
technologies become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its
product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete
product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of discontinued
products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at:
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=customer_service_warranty.
All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products may be
either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited
warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible
for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of
Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant
to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or
add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for
replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.
Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning
any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC
without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside
of the package will be returned to customer at customer’s expense. For warranty claims within
North America, please call our toll-free customer support number at [phone].
Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is
responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.

L IMITED W ARRANTY
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WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE
ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY
CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY
ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR
INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS
WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active
SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans,
and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618

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C OMPLIANCES
FCC - Class B
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. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
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 the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan)

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EC Conformance Declaration - Class B
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8,
2o, 4a ,
08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive
93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following
standards were applied:
War ning: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.
Les raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le systéme téléphonique!
RFI Emission:
• Limit class B according to EN 55022: 1998
• Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2:
1995
• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system
according to EN 61000-3-3: 1995
Immunity: • Product family standard according to EN 55024: 1998
• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2: 1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3: 1996
(80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4: 1995 (AC/
DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5: 1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields:
EN 61000-4-6: 1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with
1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8: 1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test
according to EN 61000-4-11: 1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30%
Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)
LVD: • EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
About the Fast Ethernet PCI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote LAN Wakeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EtherGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WiNeTool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Send Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Packet Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Send ACPI Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Receive Packet- Guage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Capture Console Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Filter Setting - MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Filter Setting - IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Filter Setting - Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Filter Setting - Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Filter Setting - Buffer Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Packet Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Receive Packet - Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PCI Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Solutions for Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Network Card Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cable and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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A BOUT THE
Fast Ethernet PCI
SMC’s Fast Ethernet PCI, SMC1255TX-PF, is a dual-speed card
for PCI local bus-compliant computers. A true plug-and-play device, this
card is auto-configurable upon power up and also supports
auto-negotiation to automatically select the optimum speed and
communication modeof an attached device. This PCI complies
with ACPI and OnNow PC98/PC99 and also supports Remote LAN
Wakeup. By connecting the PCI card’sWake-On-LAN (WOL)
cable, a WOL-enabled computer can be managed remotely. Software can
be loaded and updated, configurations changed, data backed up and
inventory checked, all from a central location. See “Remote LAN Wakeup”
on page 5 for more information.
The Fast Ethernet card also providesSMC EtherGuard (personal firewall)
and WiNeTool (personal sniffer tool) features and benefits. SMC
EtherGuard prevents children/employees from visiting specified Web
sites. It also automatically blocks Trojan Horses.

A BOUT THE Fast Ethernet PCI
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Features and Benefits
◆Compatible with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u Fast
Ethernet standards
◆Auto-negotiation selects 10/100 Mbps and full/half duplex for up to
200 Mbps of bandwidth
◆Automatic configuration using the computer’s BIOS setup program
◆Supports Remote LAN Wakeup for efficient centralized desktop
management
◆Supports optional boot ROM for remote booting
◆ACPI and OnNow/PC98/99 compliance reduces power consumption
◆SMC EtherGuard personal firewall and WiNeTool personal sniffer
tool features and benefits

H ARDWARE D ESCRIPTION
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Hardware Description
The Fast Ethernet PCI is equipped with:
• 1 RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps connections
• 1 3-pin connector for Wake-On-LAN cable
• 1 Socket for optional boot ROM
•1LEDindicator
The components of the Fast Ethernet PCI are shown in the figure below:
Wake-On-LAN Connector
Optional Boot ROM Socket
LED Indicator
RJ-45 Connector
for 10/100 Mbps

A BOUT THE Fast Ethernet PCI
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LED Indicators
The Fast Ethernet PCI includes one status LED indicator, as described in the
following figure and table.
Status Color Description
On Amber Indicates a valid 10BASE-T link
Flashing Indicates 10 Mbps network activity
On Green Indicates a valid 100BASE-TX link
Flashing Indicates 100 Mbps network activity
10/100 Mbps
Link/Activity
RJ-45
Link
Act

H ARDWARE D ESCRIPTION
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Remote LAN Wakeup
Remote LAN Wakeup capability is a key feature of a centrally managed PC
environment. This technology enables networked PCs to be “woken up”
from a sleep or powered-off state so they can be managed from a central
location, at any time of the day or night.
To employ Remote LAN Wakeup, three elements are required:
• Desktop management software that can send a “wake-up” packet to a
PC.
• A Wake-On-LAN enabled PC motherboard that can supply low-level
auxiliary power to a network card when the PC is powered off.
• A Wake-On-LAN network card that can recognize a wake-up packet
and signal the PC to power up.
A Wake-On-LAN enabled PC is never completely powered off, it
maintains a low-level auxiliary power supply to the motherboard. The
3-wire Wake-On-LAN cable provides one line for the network card
auxiliary power and one line for the card wake-up signal, the other line is
ground.
Even if the PC is powered off, the network card is always active and
monitoring the network. When a wake-up packet is detected, the card
signals the motherboard to power up the PC. With the PC powered on,
maintenance and other support tasks can be performed.

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I NSTALLATION
Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the Fast Ethernet PCI card, check the contents of the box to
be sure you have received the following components:
•Fast Ethernet PCI card SMC1255TX-PF
•Wake-On-LANcable
•OneCDwith:
- Drivers for the SMC Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter
- EtherGuard Firewall Software
- WiNeTool Testing Utility
• SMC Warranty Registration Card
• This 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 Fast Ethernet card is covered bya limited
lifetime warranty.

H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION
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Hardware Installation
Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid
touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of
your computer before handling the card.
1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the
computer’s cover.
2. Select an unused PCI bus master slot and remove its protective
bracket.
3. Carefully insert the card and press until all the edge connectors are
firmly seated inside the slot. Then screw the card’s bracket securely
into the PC’s chassis.

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4. Attach the Wake-On-LAN cable (optional). If you require
Wake-On-LAN capability from a powered-off state, attach one end of
the 3-pin Wake-On-LAN cable to the connector on the top edge of
the card, and the other end to the “5 V Standby” connector on the
computer’s motherboard. Refer to your computer’s installation manual
to locate this connector.
5. Connect the Fast Ethernet PCI card directly toa 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX hub or switch 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 (328 ft).
When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into
position to ensure that it is properly seated.
6. Replace the computer’scoverand power iton. The PCI card
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. See “Troubleshooting” on
page 35.

D RIVER I NSTALLATION
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Driver Installation
The SMC CD-ROM that accompanies the PCI card contains all
the network operating system drivers supported by this card. Please read
the “RELEASE.TXT” file on the CD for a list of all drivers. Also, a text
file is included with each driver to detail the proper installation procedure.
Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s Web site.
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads.
1. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you
to install the driver. Click “Next.”

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2. Click “Next.”
3. Check “Specify a location,” and click “Next.”