Transition Networks NEC-FXE-xx-01 User manual
USER’S GUIDE
NEC-FXE-xx-01, 100Base-FX Express Card
•Full duplex design
•Complies with Express Card Standard
• SC and LC multimode, and SC single mode fiber
connections
• Supports PXE remote boot
• RoHS compliance
The NEC-FXE-xx-01 fiber adapter NIC is a small size Express 100Base-FX Fiber Card,
which is specifically designed to plug into a notebook or desktop computer equipped
with an Express Card slot. This fiber adapter NIC fully complies with the IEEE
802.3u/x CSMA/CD 100Base-FX and the express card standards. It has a single LED
located on top of its plastic cover that indicates ‘link’ and ‘activity’ status.
The fiber adapter NIC supports Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and Bootstrap
Protocol (BootP). Multi-Boot Agent (MBA) is a software module that allows your
networked system to boot with the images provide by the remote system over the
network.
*Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the physical
characteristics of the network installation.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Part Number Fiber Port
NEC-FXE-SC-01 SC 1300 nm multimode, 2km (1.2 miles) PXE boot included*
NEC-FXE-LC-01 LC, 1300 nm multimode, 2km (1.2 miles) PXE boot included*
NEC-FXE-SC20-01 SC, 1310 nm single mode, 20km (12.4 miles) PXE boot included*
Installation
Checklist
Before installing the NEC-FXE-xx-01, verify that the package contains the following
items:
•NEC-FXE-xx-01, 100Base FX Express Card
• LAN Driver and User’s Guide CD
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of the aforementioned
items is missing or damaged.
Description
The express card has L/A (Link/Act) LED on the top plastic cover, which shows
network/link activity. See Figure 1.
NEC-FXE Express card installation
CAUTION: Wear a grounding strap and observe electrostatic discharge precautions
when installing the NEC-FXE NIC. Failure to observe this caution could result in
failure or damage of the NEC-FXE module.
To install the NEC-FXE express card, do the following:
1. Insert the express card into the express card slot on the notebook computer.
2. Connect the card to the network using a fiber cable.
Note: If you do not know how to identify an express card slot, refer to your
system documentation.
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L/ A
LED
Figure 1: NEC-FXE-xx-01
Network remote boot configuration
Select remote boot type
To enter the MBA configuration menu to select remote boot type (PXE), press SHIFT-
F10 keys within “3” seconds after powering up, otherwise, the laptop will load the OS.
Set network remote reboot
To set the network remote boot, enter the notebook BIOS first and then select the Boot
tab; after that, choose MBA as the priority.
Cancel network remote boot
To cancel network remote boot, change the BIOS setting for MBA to Hard Drive or
devices.
Driver installation
To install a driver, do the following:
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM tray.
2. Click on the Driver folder.
3. Click on the folder of the drive that you want to install.
4. For example, winXP: D:\Driver\WinXP\32
5. Click on the “Installation.txt” doc and follow the instruction to install the driver.
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Cable Specifications
Fiber cable
Bit error rate: <10-9
Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 µm
Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 µm
Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 µm
NEC-FXE-SC-01 1300 nm multimode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link budget: 12.0 dB
NEC-FXE-LC-01 1300 nm multimode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -32.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Link budget: 13.0 dB
NEC-FXE-SC20-01 1310 nm single mode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -5.0 dBm max: -0.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -35.0 dBm max: -0.0 dBm
Link budget: 30.0 dB
The fiber optic transmitters on the device meet Class I Laser safety requirements per
IEC-825/CDRH standard and comply with 21CRF1040.10 and 21CRF1040.11.
Technical Specifications
For models NEC-FXE-xx-01
Standards: IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Data rate 100Mbps fiber media
LED: LINK/ACT
-ON = communication link;
-FLASHING = activity on link
Data transfer node/speed: Full duplex with NWay flow control
100Mbps speed
Software support: • Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista
• Novell Netware
• Linux
• PXE & RPL Boot ROM
Bus Slot: Express card compliant
Dimensions: 128(L) x 34(W) mm
(5.04”(L) x 1.34”W)
Weight: 0.04kg (0.1 lb) approximately
Power consumption: 3 watts
Ambient temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity: 5% to 90%, non-condensing
Warranty: Lifetime
WARNING: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open: DO NOT stare into the
beam or view directly with optical instruments. Failure to observe this warning could
result in damage to your vision or blindness.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Electronic emission notices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment.
The information in this manual is subject to change without further notice.
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Troubleshooting
Diagnostics LEDs and Boot ROM
LEDs
Declaration of Conformity
Name of Mfg: Transition Networks, 10900 Red Circle Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343 U.S.A.
Model: NEC-FXE-xx-01 Network Interface Cards
Part Number: NEC-FXE-SC-01, NEC-FXE-LC-01, NEC-FXE-SC20-01
Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Purpose: To declare that the NEC-FXE-xx-01, to which this declaration
refers, is in conformity with the following directive(s) and
standard(s):
CISPR22:A1:2000+A2:2002, ICES-003:2004, Class B; EN55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003,
Class B; EN61000-2-3:2000; EN61000-3-3:1995+A2:2001
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003; Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules; CE Mark.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s)
and Standard(s).
March, 2010
Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date
LED Color Function
LINK/ACT Green • Lit when the cable connection is good and speed is at 100Mbps.
• Flashes when traffic is present.
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Contact Us
Technical support
• US and Canada: 1-800-260-1312 (24 hours)
• International: 00-1-952-941-7600 (24 hours)
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Email
Ask a question anytime by sending an email to our technical support staff:
Address
Transition Networks
10900 Red Circle Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343, U.S.A.
Telephone: 952-941-7600
Toll free: 800-526-9267
Fax: 952-941-2322
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Printed in the U.S.A.
Compliance Information
FCC regulations
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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial 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 residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user's own expense.
Canadian regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out
on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
European regulations
Caution: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei
Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten. In diesem Fäll ist der Benutzer für
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich.
Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe B. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de
créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures
spécifiques appropriées.
In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage
returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be
found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.
CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE
PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in
damage to the public telephone network.
Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-
Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der
Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über
Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer
Konformität.
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