Xircom POCKET ETHERNET ADAPTER III User manual

POCKET ITHERNET ADAPTER Ill
USER'S GUIDE
XIRCOM CORF'ORNE
26025 Mum Road (818)8787600
Colob, Colifomio 91302 (81
8) 8787630 FAX
XlRCOM EUROPE Nv
Eisctqpnhoffaon 8284 32 332634-94
2100
Antwerp, Belgium
32 33263150 FAX
XlRCOM ASIA LTD
1604 Cmiwy S~IHIIE (852)5252078
1-1 3 D'Aguilor St
Hong Kong
[phone] FAX

June 1993
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices
pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against
harmful interferencewhen the equipment is operated in a commercialenvironment.This
equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used
in accordancewith the
instruction manual, may cause interferenceto radio communications.
operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likelyto cause interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interferenceat his
own expense.
The
user is cautioned that changes and modiicationsmade to the equipment without the
approval of the manufacturer could void the user's authorityto operate
this equipment.
It
is suggested that only shielded and grounded cables be used with the equipment to ensure
compIiancewith
FCC rules.
Xircom reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes in the products and programs
described in
this User's Guide at any time without notice.
The softwaredescribed
in this User's Guide is furnished under a license and may be used or
copied only in amdancewith such
license.
01993 Xlrcom, Iac AU nghts reserved. Neither this publication nor any part of this
publicationmay be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic
medium or machinereadable form without the prior written permission of Xircom.
Xircom is a registeredtrademark and Pocket Ethernet Adapter is a trademark of Xircom, Inc
All other product, brand, or trade names used in hs publication are the trademarks of their
respeaive trademark
owners.
IMPORTANT REFERENCE INFORMATION
Fill in tbe blanks below and make copies of tbispage for easy
accesswben
caaSng Technical Support.
SupportTelephone Number (see page vi):
Model Number:
Serial Number:
(from the Adapter label)
(from the Adapter label)
ii
2002287-0018 6/93
Pocket Ethernet Adapter 111 user's Guide

CONTENTS
PREFACE .............................................................................................. v
Technical Support ................................................................................... vi
LimitedWarranty. Disclaimer. and Limitation of liability ............................ viii
INTRODUCTION
.................................................................................... 1
Model Numbers ....................................................................................... 2
Shre ................................................................................................ 2
local Parallel PrinterAccess
...................................................................... 3
Spechations
.......................................................................................... 3
AC Power ................................................................................................ 5
HARDWARE INSTAUATlON ..................................................................... 7
Unpacking and Inspection ........................................................................ 7
Package Contents .................................................................................... 8
Other RequiredEquipment ........................................................................ 8
Pocket EthernetAdapter 111 Instollation ...................................................... 9
Instollationof Model PE3-1OB2 ................................................................ 9
Instollation of Model PE3-1OBT ............................................................. 10
Instollationof Model PE3-1 OK ............................................................. 10
Connecting the Pocket EthernetAdapter to the Computer ......................... 11
Parallel PortPerformance ...................................................................... 12
Connecting AC Power ............................................................................ 13
CONFIGURATION AND DlAGNOSTlCS
...................................................... 17
Diagnostic IndicatorLights ..................................................................... 17
EnhancedParallel Port
Utility ................................................................. 20
DiagnosticSelf Test
.............................................................................. 22
Executingthe Self Test
......................................................................... 22
BulletinBoard System
........................................................................... vii
...
..
.
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SOFTWARE SETUP AND OPERATION ....................................................... 25
3Com 34pen ..................................................................................... 25
Artisoft LANtostic/Al ............................................................................. 28
BanyanVINES DOS Workstotion ............................................................ 31
DEC PATHWORKS
................................................................................. 32
DEC PCSA and DECnet-DOS .................................................................... 33
FTP Software LANWatch ........................................................................ 35
FTP Software PCPCP ........................................................................... 37
HP LAN Manager
.................................................................................. 41
IBMlocalArea Network Support Program ............................................... 42
IBMPC LAN and IBM DOS LAN Requester ............................................... 44
IBM OS/2 Version 2.0 Extended Sewices ............................................... 44
IBM OS/2 LAN Sewer Version 2.0 ......................................................... 45
IBM OS/2 Extended EditimVersions 1.2~ or 1.3~ .................................. 46
MicrosoftLAN Manager ......................................................................... 48
MicrosoftWindows for Workgroups ........................................................ 49
NCSA Telnet ......................................................................................... 49
NovellNetWare .................................................................................... 50
NovellNetWare lite .............................................................................. 53
Sun Microsystems PC-NFS ..................................................................... 54
Tenset Technologies TensetPCP ............................................................ 55
Ungermann-BassNet/One LAN Manager ................................................ 56
WollongongPathway Access for DOS ..................................................... 58
APPENDIX A . ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................... 61
APPENDIX B . SOFTWARE SUPPLIED ...................................................... 63
APPENDIX C . COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS .......................................... 67
INDEX
............................................................................................... 77
ATgT/NCR StorGROUP .................................................................. ..... 29
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Pdet Ethemet Adapter 111 User's bde

This User's Guide is intendedto introducethe Xircom Pocket Ethernet
Adapter
III. It includescompleteinstructionsfor hardware and software
installation,configuration,and diagnostic procedures.
The contentsof the
User's Guide are as follows:
preface containsinformation on Xircom Technical Support,bulletin
board access, and productwarranty.
Intraduction describesthe features,functions,and specifications of
the Pocket Ethernet Adapter
III.
Harctware Iastallatfon contains instructions for unpackingand
installing PocketEthernet Adapter
111 hardware.
Configmtion and Diagnostics providesinformation on Adapter
configuration and diagnostics,with instructionsfor running the
Adapter
self test and interpretingtest results.
Software Setup and Operation explainshow to install networking
software supportedby the Pocket Ethernet Adapter III.
Appendix A. Error Messages lists error messages displayedduring
setup
of the Adapter.
Appendix B. Software Supplied containsa list of software files
providedwith the Adapter.
Appendix C. Command Wne Parameters lists instructionsfor
using driverswith parametersother
than those listed in the
Software Setup and Openation section.
Index is an alphabetical list of topics covered in this guide and the
page numberwhere each topic
is found.
Pocket Wemet Adapter 111 Ws Guide
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Product RegMdon Card supplied with the
Please run the self test program included onyour Xircom PocketEthemet
Adapter
III diskette (see instructions in the Configuration and Diagnas-
tics section) before placing a call to Xircom TechnicalSupport.
U.UL
Xircom, Inc.
26025 Mureau Road
Calabasas,California
91302
(so01 874-4428 Toll Free (6 a.m. to 430 p.m. Pacific time)
[phone] Fax to TechnicalSupport
[phone] Bulletin Board System (24hour access)
(SOO) 4384526 Toll free sales and product information
bnada
Keating TechnologiesInc.
25 Royal Crest Court, Suite 200
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 9x4
[phone]
[phone]
Fax
Euope, Mii East, and Africa
Xircom Europe N.V.
Bisschoppenhoflaan 82-84
2100
Antwerp, Belgium
32 3 326-34-94
32 3 326-31-50
Fax
32 3 326-23-68 Bulletin Board System (24-hour access)
8:30 a.m. to 530 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 430 p.m. Friday.
1-818-878-6280 Internationalaccessto U.S. Technical Support
(6:oO a.m. to 4:30 p.m. U.S. Pacific time).
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AskPadfic
Xircom Asia Ltd.
1604 Century Square
1-13 D’AguilarSt.
Hong Kong
[phone]
[phone]
Fax
[phone] Bulletin Board System (24-hour access)
1-818-878-6280 Internationalaccess to US. Technical Support
(6:OO a.m. to 430 p.m. U.S. Pacific time)
olherlnmnahd
Contactyour local reselleror distributor
1-818-878-6280 Internationalaccess to U.S. Technical Support
(6:OO a.m. to 430 p.m. U.S. Pacific time).
BUUEIN BOARD SYSTEM
Xircom maintains an electronicbulletinboard system (BBS) containing
product information and the latest versionsof network drivers.
To
use the BBS, set upyour modem to xxxxx,N,B,l (where xxxxx is your
modem’smaximum
speed, N is no parity, 8 is data bits, and 1 is stopbit).
Dial
1-818-878-7618 (USA.), 32 3 326-23-68 (Belgium), or [phone]
(Hong Kong) to connectat up to 14,400 bps.Xircom modems will
automatically fall back to accommodate lower speeds.
To download drivers, go to the BBS Main Menu, then type F (for File
Directories) and press Enter. Follow the instructions to selectand
downloadcurrentversionsof Xircom released drivers (subject to the
terms
of your Xircom Software License Agreement).
Pocket Ethernet Adapter 111 User’s Gude

LIMITED WARRANTY, DlSaAlMER, AND LIMITATION OF UABlLlTY
(a) Xircom warrantsto the original purchaser that:
1. When purchased,the Pocket EthernetAdapter III (the “Adapter”),
including the Xircom AC power adapter, is free from defects in
material and workmanship;and
2. For two years from the purchasedate,the sohareaccompanying
the Adapter (the “Software”)and the Adapter itself will perform as
stated in the
User’s Guide.
(b) Xircom will honor claims under this Warranty only if the user
completes
all the following stepsbefore making the claim and makes the
claim acarding to the procedurebelow:
1. Read the User‘s Guide and follow its installation,setup,software
setup, and operationinstructions;
2. Run the self test provided on the Pocket EthernetAdapter IIJ
software diskette;
3. Use the Adapter and Software only in the environmentsdescribed
in the
User‘s Guide.
(c) Xircom
will not honor this Warranty (and this Warranty will be
automatically void)
if there has been any (1) tamperingwith the
Adapter’sexternal label containingthe Adapter’s serialnumber; (2)
attemptto remove the label or to open the Adapter‘s case; (3) repair or
attempt to repair made by anyone other than a Xircom-authorized
technician;or
(4) installationor use with any AC power adapterother
than the origmalXircom AC power adaptersupplied in the product
package.
(d)
This Warranty does not cover, and Xircom will not be liable for, any
damage or failure caused by
misuse, abuse,acts of God, accidents(such
as droppingthe Adapter or the diskette containingthe Software),
electrical irregularity, or other cawsbeyond Xircom’scontrol,or claim
by other than the original purchaser.
(e)
If, after inspection,Xircom determinesthere is a defect or failure
coveredby
this Warranty, Xircom will elect to repair or replace the
Adapter or
Software or refund the purchase price (if replacementis not
possibleor repair is not practical).The replacementmay be a new or
refurbishedproduct.
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(0 To report a problem or to request warrantyservice
In the U.S.A.
ContactXircom's Technical Supportdepartmentat [phone]
and obtain a Return MaterialAuthorization (RMA) number.
Outside the U.S.A.
Contactyour local Xircom supplier or Xircom regional center.
(9, Productsreturned for any reason must be completeand must include
the Adapters,cabling,connectors,all software diskettes,User's Guide, AC
cables and adapters,and all other components from the original package,
as well as a copy of the receiptof purchase,and must be shipFd
prepaid, with the RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the
shipp3ng container, as follows:
From the U.S.A., shipto
Xircom Service Department
5717 Corsa Avenue
Westlake Village,
CA 91362
From outside the
U.S.A.
Contactyour local Xircom supplieror Xircom regional centerfor
shippinginstructions.
(h) The statementsin this Warranty are the only warranty made by
Xircom for the Adapter and
Software.
(i) XLRCOM DISCLrLIMSSAM) FEl NOTBE WLE FOR ANYNCDEN-
TAL, CONSEQlBVUL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (SUCH AS PERSONAL
OR DAMAGE To ANY COMPUTER ORDATA).
(j)
(The following paragraph applies to the countries of the European
Community only.)
In any case of damage to which the European
Community Directive of 25thJuly
1985 is applicableand which does not
result from neglectingthe instructionsset out under paragraph
(b) of this
Warranty or from the occurrenceof any circumstances as mentioned
under paragraphs(c) and (d), the liability of Xircom will be extended
according to the provisions
of this Directive withoutprejudiceto the right
of Xircom to refer to the limitations of liability as providedby the
Directive or the applicablenational law.
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ix

0 Except for the Warranty explicitly stated herein, Xircom makes no
warrantiesfor the Adapter, express
or implied,eitherin fact or by
operation of law. Xircom specifically
disclaims any impliedwarranty of
merchantability, fimess for a particularpurpose, or noninfringement.
0) Some statesor countriesdo not allow exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequentialdamages,
so the above limitations or exclu-
sionsmay not apply.
(m)
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other
rights which vary from state to stateor countryto country.
Inquiriesunder
this Warranty should be directed to Xircom at the
appropriateoffice listed under the heading “TechnicalSupport’’earlierin
this Preface.
X Wet Ethemet Adopter 111 Ws Clm‘de

INTRODUCnON
The Xircom Pocket Ethernet Adapter III, shown in Figure 1, allows you to
connectan
IBM or compatible PC to an Ethernet or EEE 802.3 local area
network (LAN). The Adapter connectsexternally to a standard parallel
printer port, which eliminatesthe need
to open the computercase to
install an internal card.
Xircom Adapters are ideal for notebook,laptop,and desktopcomputer
userswho need a flexible
LAN connectivity solution.Xircom Adapters
containno contigurationswitches,and are not subject to the addressand
interrupt conflicts common with internaladapters.
MODELPEB10B2
MODELPESIOBT
MDEL
PEBIOBC
I
Figure 1. Ximm Pocket Elhemet Adopter 111
Pocket Ethemet ndopter 111 User's Guide
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MODEL NUMBERS
Model pE3-10B2
IOBASE-2 thin coax with BNC
connector
Model PE31OwT
unshieldedtwisted pair with
an RJ-45connector
1OBASE-T and
StarLAN 10
Model PE310BC
Combination unit supporting
both unshielded twisted pair
mJ-45 connector)and
thin
coax (BNC connector)
SOFTWARE
Drivers and diagnostic programs are suppliedon a 3.5-inch diskette. (If
you need a 5.25-inch diskette,call Xircom sales at [phone]in
North America or contact your local Xircom supplieror Xircom regional
center.) Novell NetWare (using the OD1 driver),
Artisoft LANtastidAI
version
4.1, DECnet-DOS, DEC PCSA and PATHWORKS, NDIS, ODI, and
packet drivers are included.
See Appendix B for a completelist of files
and subdirectories.
AT&T StarLAN
10 is supportedon Models PEIlOBT and PEIlOBC by
disabling
link integrity. See Appendix C.
Contact Xircom for information regarding the use of Xircom’sPocket
Ethemet Adapter
111 in other networkingenvironments.
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LOCAL PARALLEL PRINTER ACCESS
The Xircom Parallel Port Multiplexor (available as a separateproduct)
can
be used with the Pocket Ethernet Adapter III to providesimulta-
neous access to the
LAN and a local parallel printer. Software supportfor
the Parallel Port Multiplexor
is programmed intothe DOS drivers
provided on the current version of the Xircom Network Drivers diskette.
POwEgED ON FORTBEDRIVER To LOAD.
Model PE310B2
For thin Ethernet and IEEE 802.3(1OBASE-2) with BNC
connector.
BNC “T” connector also supplied.
Model PE310BT
For IEEE 802.3 (1OBASE-T) and StarLAN 10 twisted pair
Ethernet with RJ-45 connector.
Model PEQ-1OBC COmMnation
For IEEE 802.3(IOBASE-T)twisted pair Ethernet and StarLAN
10 with RJ45 connectorand for thin Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
(IOBASE-2)with BNC connector (BNC “T” connectorsupplied).
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Models PEIlOBT and pE3-10B2 3.22 in x 2.27 in x 0.81 in
(81.8 mm x 57.7 mm x
20.6 mm) overall, including
connector
4.19 in x 2.38 in x 0.97 in
(107mmx61mmx
25
mm) overall, including
connector
Model PE3lOBC
Weight:
Mode& PE3-10BT and PE31OB2 2.2 oz (62 @
Model PFi310BC
2.9oz (82.2 @
Opemthg Temperatwe Range: 32OF to 122OF (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperatme Range:
&OF to 176OF
(-4OOC to SOOC)
Memory Sk
32K x 8 network buffer
256-bit
EEPROM
configuration storage
TransferRak 10 megabits per second
Diagtlosdcs: Self test capability
Fcc cbtmatioa
Part 15, Subpart J, Class A
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Phmtom AC Power (able
The Phantom Power Cable suppliedwith the Pocket Ethernet Adapter III
allows you to power the Adapter directly from a PS/2-style (&pin mini-
DIN) mouse or keyboard port on your computer.The cable includesa
passthrough connectorthat allows a mouse or keyboard to be plugged in
on top of the Phantom Power Cable connection.The coiled cable
is
extensibleto a length of 33 inches (0.84 m). See the Hardware Ins~aUa-
tion sectionfor details.
Wd-Marmt AC Power Adapter
The wall-mount AC power adapter is a standard "powerblock" unit with
the specifications
listed below for the U.S.A. and Canada (AC adapters
approvedby appropriateregulatory agencies
are also available for the
U.K., Europe,Japan,Australia/New Zealand, Korea, and the Philippines)
Input Voltap 120 VACI60 Hz
ontpnt vo- 12 VDC unregulated
Siae:
2.76 in x 1.98 in x 1.59 in
(70.1 mm x 50.3 mm x
connectorand cord exit
40.4 mm) overall including
-- 6 ft (1.8 m)
Weighk lo 02 (284 g,
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HARDWARE INSTAUATlON
Follow the insauctions in this sectionto unpack and install the Xircom
Pocket Ethernet Adapter IlI hardware. Also included in this section is a
discussion
of parallel port performance issues,including bidirectional/
non-bidirectionaland Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) modes of operation.
UNPACKINGAND INSPECION
After opening the Pocket Ethernet Adapter IlI box, remove the contents
and make
certain that all parts are includedand that none has been
damaged duringtransportation. See Figure 2. Retain the packing materi-
als in case you have to return the unit for service.
POCKET ETHERNET
ADAPTER
111
USERSGUIDE
REGISTRATIONCARD
BNCT CONNECTOR SOFWAREENVELOPE
(MODELS PE3-10B2 AND DISKETTE
AC POWER
ADAPTER AND PE3-1OBC)
Figure 2. Contents of the Pocket Ethemet Adopter 111 pockoge
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Use this as a checklist of the contentsof the package.
Xircom Pocket Ethernet Adapter 111 (Model PEIlOBT,PE3-10B2,
or
PE3-1OBC)
AC wall-mount power adapter
AC Phantom Power Cable
BNC T connector(Models PE310B2 and PEIlOBConly)
Xircom Pocket Ethernet Adapter 111 User’s Guide
ProductRegistration Card
License Agreement envelopecontaining3.5-inch Network Drivers
diskette. If you need a 5.25-inch diskette, call Xircom sales at (800)
438-4526 in North America or contactyour local Xircom supplieror
Xircom regionalcenter.
and rctmn it immediately.
when calling Techntcal Support
OTHER REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
To install the Pocket Ethernet Adapter III, you need the following:
1. A supportedlocal area network operatingsystem. See the section
on
Software Setup and @emtion for information about networks
for which Xircom suppliesdrivers.
2. For connectionto a 1OBASE-2 thin Ethernetcable,a BNC T
connector(supplied);
if the T connection is at the end of a cable
segment,you will also need a 5CLohm terminator(not supplied).
3. For connectionto a 1OBASE-T twisted pair Ethernetcable, a dual
twisted pair cable terminated with RJ-45 modular jacks (AT&T or
DEW, or
similar).
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POCKET mERNETADAPTER 111 INSTAUATION
INSTAUATION OF MODEL PE3-1062 (THIN ETHERNm
1. Attach the T connector (and thin Ethernet network cabling) to the
BNC connector on the Pocket Ethernet Adapter III as shown in
Figure 3. If the Adapter is located at the end of a cablesegment,
attach a
5hhm terminator to the open end of the T connector, as
shown in the Figure.
Fgure 3. Aiiuchii the Thin Ethemet Cable to Model PE3-1082 (end of network segment)
Wet wemet Adoper 111 User's Guide
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