INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER INSTALLATION MANUAL
-----------------------------------------
TEXT FILE
Part Number 950-1434-01 5/95
This text file documents the following network interface cards:
InterLan EtherBlaster T2 (part number 625-0384-00)
InterLan EtherBlaster TP (part number 625-0383-00)
InterLan EtherBlaster TPO (part number 625-0471-00)
NOTICE
------
The hardware described in this document is subject to change without notice.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and
should not be construed as a commitment by Racal InterLan, Inc. While
reasonable precautions have been taken, Racal InterLan, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by
any means without the prior written consent of Racal InterLan, Inc.
InterLan is a registered trademark of Racal InterLan, Inc.
All other logos and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Copyright 1995 by:
Racal InterLan, Inc.
60 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA 01719
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
FCC WARNING
-----------
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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
-----------------
PREFACE
-------
Features of the InterLan EtherBlaster
Contents of the InterLan EtherBlaster Package
How This File Is Organized
System Requirements
Lifetime Warranty
QUICK START
-----------
CHAPTER 1 INSTALLING THE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER
-----------------------------------------------
Installing the InterLan EtherBlaster
Connecting to a Standard Ethernet Network (10Base5)
Equipment Checklist
Connecting the Network Cables
Connecting to a Thin Ethernet Network (10Base2)
Equipment Checklist
Connecting the Network Cables
Connecting to an Unshielded Twisted-pair Network (10BaseT)
Equipment Checklist
Connecting the Network Cables
Viewing the Link Status LED
CHAPTER 2 RUNNING THE DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM
-----------------------------------------
Before You Begin
The Default Configuration
If You Are Installing Multiple InterLan EtherBlaster Cards
Running INSTALL to Configure and Test the Card
Running SETUP to Reconfigure and Test the Card
The Main Menu
The Performance Menu
Setting the Performance Mode for Workstations and
File Servers
Setting the I/O Mode
The Diagnostic Parameters Menu
Changing the Card's Configuration
Other Options in the Diagnostic Parameters Menu
Running the Diagnostic Tests
Installing Multiple InterLan EtherBlaster Cards in a Plug and Play System
Installing Multiple InterLan EtherBlaster Cards in Non-Plug and Play System
Installing the First Card
Installing the Second Card
Installing the Third Card
Installing the Last Card
Addressing Limitation in ISA Network Interface Cards
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING A DEVICE DRIVER
-------------------------------------
The InterLan EtherBlaster Drivers
Bulletin Board Service (BBS)
FTP Server
Disabling GAT in a PCI ISA PC
Installing an ODI Workstation Driver for DOS
Installing a NetWare Server Driver
Installing a Server Driver for NetWare V4.x
Installing a Server Driver for NetWare V3.12 or V3.11
Installing a Server Driver for NetWare V2.2
Installing a Server Driver for NetWare V2.15
Installing a Server Driver for NetWare 3.11 SFT III
Creating an IPX Workstation Driver
Creating an IPX Workstation Driver with WSGEN
for NetWare 286 V2.2 or NetWare 386 V3.11
Creating an IPX Workstation Driver with SHGEN
for NetWare 286 V2.1x
Installing an NDIS V3.0 Driver
Installing an NDIS V3.0 Driver for Windows NT V3.x or
Windows NT Advanced Server V3.x
Installing an NDIS V3.0 Driver for Windows for Workgroups V3.11
Installing an NDIS V2.01 Driver
Installing an NDIS V2.01 Driver for Windows for Workgroups V3.1
Installing a DOS NDIS V2.01 Driver for Microsoft LAN
Manager V2.x
Installing an OS/2 NDIS V2.01 Driver for Microsoft LAN
Manager V2.x
Installing an NDIS V2.01 Driver for a PC/TCP V2.11
(or higher) Workstation
Installing an NDIS V2.01 Driver for a Banyan VINES
Workstation
Installing an NDIS V2.01 Driver for a Pathworks 4.0
Workstation
Installing an NDIS V2.01 Driver for PC/NFS V3.5
(or higher)
Installing the SCO LLI UNIX Drivers
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS
----------------------------------------------
Troubleshooting Diagnostic Errors
If Diagnostics Fail to Run
If You Receive an Error Message Upon Starting Diagnostics
If Your System Hangs While Running All Tests
If the Card Fails the All Tests Option
Configuration Conflicts in a Plug and Play System
If an Individual Test Fails
User-Correctable Error Messages
Errors Related to the I/O Base Address
Errors Related to the Interrupt Level and DMA Channel
Errors Related to the Network Connection
Hardware Failure Error Messages
Appendix A Technical Specifications
--------------------------------------
Racal InterLan Technical Support
--------------------------------
PREFACE
-------
The InterLan EtherBlaster Ethernet cards are 16-bit high performance, low-cost
network interface cards for PC ATs and compatible personal computers adhering
to the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) and IEEE 802.3 standards. They
are also high-performance, low-cost solutions for compatible 32-bit machines
adhering to the Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) specifications.
The InterLan EtherBlaster series feature full Plug and Play support, which
enables the card's parameters (I/O base address, interrupt level, and DMA
channel) to be automatically configured when installed in a Plug and Play
system.
The InterLan EtherBlaster is available in three versions:
INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER T2
------------------------
Supports thin Ethernet (10Base2) and unshielded twisted-pair (10BaseT) local
area networks.
INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER TP
------------------------
Supports standard Ethernet (10Base5) and unshielded twisted-pair (10BaseT)
local area networks.
INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER TPO
-------------------------
Supports unshielded twisted-pair (10BaseT) local area networks only.
The name InterLan EtherBlaster in this text file refers to all versions of
the card, unless otherwise specified.
FEATURES OF THE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER
-------------------------------------
The InterLan EtherBlaster provides the following features:
- Low-cost, high-performance 16-bit card
- Easy to install, software-configurable through use of the install program
contained on this LANTALK diskette
- Support for full Plug and Play functionality
- Extensive diagnostic capabilities
- Auto-sensing of the media connection "Media sensing"
- Three different performance modes available, increasing your system's
speed and overall performance
- Eight interrupt levels available
- Sixteen I/O base addresses available
- Four DMA channels available
- New InterLan EtherBlaster driver set, provided on this LANTALK
diskette, backwards compatible with the Racal InterLan NI6510 cards
- Lifetime warranty
- Toll-free customer support
CONTENTS OF THE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER PACKAGE
---------------------------------------------
In addition to the card and this LANTALK diskette, the following items are
included in the InterLan EtherBlaster package:
- One BNC T-connector (included with the InterLan EtherBlaster T2 card only)
HOW THIS FILE IS ORGANIZED
--------------------------
This manual contains four chapters and two appendixes.
Chapter 1 describes how to install the InterLan EtherBlaster in your PC and
connect it to your network.
Chapter 2 describes how to use the diagnostic program to configure and test
your card. It also describes the procedure for installing more than one
InterLan EtherBlaster card in your system.
Chapter 3 explains how to install various device drivers for use with the
InterLan EtherBlaster.
Chapter 4 provides tips on troubleshooting diagnostic problems. It also
includes a list of diagnostic error messages so that you can easily
determine whether the problem is software-related or a hardware failure.
Appendix A contains the technical specifications and environmental
requirements for the InterLan EtherBlaster.
INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-----------------------------------------
ISA bus computer with a 3 1/2-inch floppy disk drive, and an available
16-bit ISA or 32-bit EISA slot
Approximately 75K of available RAM to load the LAN driver and a protocol
stack
A 16-byte block of free I/O addresses between 200 and 3E0 hex
An available interrupt level (3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15)
An available DMA channel (3, 5, 6 or 7)
Compatible workstation operating system and network operating system
Cables and connectors
LIFETIME WARRANTY
-----------------
The Racal InterLan lifetime warranty in the United States and Canada covers
any defect in materials or workmanship for all ETHERBLASTER cards. Under
this warranty, Racal InterLan guarantees repair or replacement of any
defective unit. Customers outside the United States and Canada should
contact their local supplier for details on warranty policies.
QUICK START
-----------
This page outlines the procedure for installing and testing a new
InterLan EtherBlaster network interface card. You must have DOS V3.3
or higher running on your system (V5.0 or higher recommended).
INSTALLING AND TESTING THE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER
------------------------------------------------
1. Install the card in your PC and attach it to your network
(see Chapter 1).
2. Insert this LANTALK diskette into your system's disk drive
and type "install."
3. Type "Y" to copy the diagnostics to your hard disk
(or type "N", then go to Step 5).
4. Press Enter to copy the files to C:\RACAL (or enter another
drive and directory).
5. When the title screen appears, press any key to continue.
6. For Plug and Play systems:
If your system supports Plug and Play, the program automatically
runs the All Tests option, then exits to the DOS prompt.
For non-Plug and Play systems:
Select "YES" to auto-configure and test the card.
7. Install the appropriate device driver for your network
operating system (see Chapter 3).
For more information on the install program, see Chapter 2.
CHAPTER 1 - INSTALLING THE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER
------------------------------------------------
This chapter explains how to
- Install the InterLan EtherBlaster in a PC AT
or an AT-compatible system
- Connect the card to a standard Ethernet (10Base5),
thin Ethernet (10Base2), or unshielded twisted-pair (10BaseT)
local area network
To install the InterLan EtherBlaster in your PC, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your PC and unplug the unit from its power source.
Warning: Failure to disconnect your PC from its power source could
lead to electrical shock, and cause damage to the card.
2. Remove the cover of your PC to expose the expansion slots.
3. Locate an available 16-bit or 32-bit expansion slot. Remove the
expansion slot cover by turning the screw located on the top of
the slot counter-clockwise.
4. Remove the card from its packaging.
Caution: Always follow proper electrostatic discharge procedures
when installing or removing any network interface card or device
from your PC.
5. Align the InterLan EtherBlaster over the connectors in the
expansion slot, then push the card into the connectors until it
seats into place. Turn the expansion slot's cover screw clockwise
to tighten.
6. Replace the PC's cover, reconnect the power cord, and power up
your system.
The following sections describe how to connect the card to a standard
Ethernet, thin Ethernet, or 10BaseT network.
CONNECTING TO A STANDARD ETHERNET NETWORK (10BASE5)
---------------------------------------------------
The following checklist describes the equipment required to connect the
InterLan EtherBlaster TP to a standard Ethernet network.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
-------------------
- An AC-coupled transceiver, such as the Racal InterLan NT1000,
installed on a standard RG-8 Ethernet cable. Place the transceiver
at least 2.5 meters (8 feet 3 inches) from adjacent transceivers
to minimize interference. Approved Ethernet coaxial cable is
marked with rings at 2.5-meter intervals.
The InterLan EtherBlaster TP operates correctly only with an
AC-coupled transceiver that is compatible with IEEE 802.3
specifications. They are not designed for use with DC-coupled
transceivers. If you are uncertain as to whether your transceiver
is AC-coupled, refer to its installation manual, or ask your
system administrator.
- A standard Ethernet transceiver cable with male and female
15-pin D-connectors. The transceiver cable must not be longer
than 50 meters (165 feet).
CONNECTING THE NETWORK CABLES
-----------------------------
To connect the InterLan EtherBlaster TP to an external transceiver
that is installed on a standard Ethernet network, follow these steps:
1. Attach the transceiver cable's female connector to the 15-pin
male D-connector on the external Ethernet transceiver.
2. Attach the transceiver cable's male connector to the card's
15-pin D-connector.
Proceed to Chapter 2 to test your card using the INSTALL program.
CONNECTING TO A THIN ETHERNET NETWORK (10BASE2)
-----------------------------------------------
The following checklist describes the equipment required to connect
the InterLan EtherBlaster T2 to a thin Ethernet network.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
- A thin Ethernet RG-58 cable segment that is not longer than
185 meters (610 feet).
- One BNC T-connector (shipped with the card).
- One 50-ohm BNC terminator, if your PC AT is the first or last
workstation on the network. A terminator is not included with
the InterLan EtherBlaster card.
CONNECTING THE NETWORK CABLES
-----------------------------
To connect the InterLan EtherBlaster T2 to a thin Ethernet network,
follow these steps:
1. Connect the T-connector's center barrel to the BNC connector on
the card. Push the T-connector in and turn it clockwise to lock
it into place.
2. If your PC is either the first or the last workstation on the
network, attach the 50-ohm terminator to one arm of the T-connector.
Push the terminator in and turn it clockwise to lock. Attach the
thin Ethernet cable from the adjacent device to the other end of
the T-connector.
3. If your PC is an intermediate workstation on your network, attach
the thin Ethernet cable from the adjacent device to each end of the
T-connector. Push the cables in and turn clockwise to lock.
Proceed to Chapter 2 to configure and test your card using the INSTALL
program.
CONNECTING TO AN UNSHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR NETWORK (10BASET)
----------------------------------------------------------
The following checklist describes the equipment required to connect any
of the InterLan EtherBlaster cards to an unshielded twisted-pair network.
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
-------------------
- An unshielded twisted-pair wire segment with a male RJ-45
connector on each end. The cable segment must not be longer
than 100 meters (330 feet), which is the maximum allowable cable
length from the InterLan EtherBlaster to the local concentrator,
including patch cables.
CONNECTING THE NETWORK CABLES
-----------------------------
To connect the InterLan EtherBlaster to an unshielded twisted-pair network,
follow these steps:
1. Insert the male RJ-45 jack at one end of the unshielded twisted-pair
wire segment into the female RJ-45 connector.
2. Insert the male RJ-45 connector at the other end of the unshielded
twisted-pair wire segment into the network concentrator.
VIEWING THE LINK STATUS LED
---------------------------
The InterLan EtherBlaster features a green Link Status LED that provides
information on the status of the card's network connection. The LED is
visible through the card's mounting bracket. A steady LED indicates a
valid network connection.
Chapter 2 describes how to run the INSTALL program to test your card.
InterLan EtherBlaster Installation Manual.
CHAPTER 2 RUNNING THE DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM
-----------------------------------------
This chapter lists the default configuration parameters for the InterLan
EtherBlaster, and explains how to
- Run the install program to initially test the card
- Run the setup program to set diagnostic test parameters, reconfigure
the card, or run tests
- Install and configure additional InterLan EtherBlaster cards in Plug
and Play and non-Plug and Play systems
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
----------------
Before you begin, do the following:
- Have DOS V3.3 or higher loaded and running on your system (V5.0
or higher is recommended).
- Check your network cables to verify that the card is physically
connected to the network, and be sure your network is properly
terminated. Loose cables and improperly terminated networks are
two of the most common causes of diagnostic failures.
- If you have a 10BaseT network, check the integrity of your network
connection by viewing the Link Status LED on the card. A steady LED
indicates a valid network connection.
THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
-------------------------
The default configuration and options for the InterLan EtherBlaster
are listed below:
CONFIGURATION SETTING DEFAULT OPTIONS
--------------------- --------- ----------
I/O Base Address 340 (hex) 200 (hex)-3E0
Interrupt Level IRQ10 IRQ3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 15
DMA Channel DMA 5 DMA 3, 6, 7
Performance Mode Default Mode Compatible, High Performance Mode
I/O Mode 8-Bit Mode 16-Bit Mode
Media Selection Auto Select AUI/10Base2,10BaseT Port
Boot ROM Disabled Enabled
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING MULTIPLE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER CARDS
----------------------------------------------------------
If you are installing more than one InterLan EtherBlaster card in your
system, proceed to the section "Installing Multiple InterLan EtherBlaster
Cards in a Plug and Play System" or "Installing Multiple InterLan
EtherBlaster Cards in a Non-Plug and Play System" at the end of this
chapter.
RUNNING INSTALL TO CONFIGURE AND TEST THE CARD
----------------------------------------------
The install program, found on the LANTALK diskette, should be run once -
immediately after you install the card in your system. This program allows
you to copy the diagnostic files to your hard disk, then runs the All
Tests option to test the card.
For non-Plug and Play systems:
------------------------------
The INSTALL program auto-configures the card, checking for conflicts
with the I/O base address and interrupt level of each card or device
installed in your system. If a conflict is detected, the program
selects an unused setting for the InterLan EtherBlaster. Otherwise,
the default settings on the card remain unchanged.
For Plug and Play systems:
--------------------------
If the card is installed in a Plug and Play system, the system BIOS
automatically assigns the I/O base address, interrupt level, and DMA
Channel according to available resources.
To run the install program, follow these steps:
1. Insert the LANTALK diskette into your system's disk drive, change
to that drive, and type "install."
The following prompt appears:
Do you want to copy the diagnostics to your hard disk? Y/N
2. Type "Y." If you don't want to copy the diagnostic files to your
hard disk, type "N", and go to Step 4.
3. Press Enter to copy the diagnostic files to C:\RACAL (or enter
another drive and directory name).
4. When the title screen appears, press any key to continue.
5. For Plug and Play systems:
--------------------------
If your card is installed in a Plug and Play system, the program
automatically runs the All Tests option.
For non-Plug and Play systems:
------------------------------
Select "YES" to auto-configure and test the card.
Note Check the PARAMETERS window in the lower part of the screen
and make a note if the I/O base address, interrupt level, and DMA
channel are different from the default. You may be prompted for
these later when you install a device driver.
When the diagnostic tests pass, the program automatically exits to the DOS
prompt. If the diagnostic tests fail, refer to Chapter 4 for troubleshooting
tips.
Proceed to Chapter 3 to install the appropriate device driver for your
network operating system.
RUNNING SETUP TO RECONFIGURE AND TEST THE CARD
----------------------------------------------
The SETUP program should be run only after you have run the INSTALL
program to initially configure and test your card. The SETUP program
allows you to access the InterLan EtherBlaster diagnostic program to
- Run individual internal and network tests.
- Reconfigure the card's I/O base address, interrupt level, or
DMA channel (applies to non-Plug and Play systems only).
- Set the performance mode to increase your system's speed and
overall performance.
- Set the I/O mode to 16-bit.
- Enable a Boot ROM on your card. Refer to the InterLan EtherBlaster
Boot ROM Installation Manual for more information.
- Override the media selection, and force only the AUI/10Base2 or
10BaseT port to be operational.
To run the SETUP program, follow these steps:
1. Change to the \RACAL directory (or the directory on your hard disk
containing the diagnostics) and type "setup."
2a. Select "YES" to auto-configure and test the card (the new
configuration settings are displayed in the PARAMETERS window in
the lower part of the screen).
b. For Plug and Play systems:
--------------------------
If your card is installed in a Plug and Play system, the program
automatically tests the card and displays the Main Menu.
For non-Plug and Play systems:
------------------------------
Select "NO" to access the Main Menu.
THE MAIN MENU
-------------
Use the arrow keys to scroll through the options in the Main Menu, then
press Enter to select one. You can also move directly to a menu selection
by typing the first letter of each option, displayed in bold. Press the
ESC key to return to the previous menu, regardless of where you are in the
diagnostic program.
The options in the Main Menu are described below:
All Tests - Runs all internal tests and one network (transmit) test.
Internal Tests Menu - Consists of All Internal Tests, Card Reset
Test, Internal Register Test, Node Address PROM Test, LAN
Initialization Test, Internal Loopback Test, and External
Loopback Test.
Network Tests Menu - Consists of All Network Tests, Transmit Test,
Receive Test, ITP Echo Test, and ITP Echo Server Test.
Diag. Parameters Menu - Allows you to change the card's I/O base
address, interrupt level, and DMA channel. (applies to Plug and
Play systems only.) You can also set test parameters, create an
error log file, and select individual cards to test and configure
when multiple cards are installed in your system. Refer to the
section "The Diagnostic Parameters Menu" later in this chapter for
a detailed description of each option.
Display Error File - Allows you to view the contents of the error
file.
Performance Menu - Consists of the following features, which are
described in detail in the next section "The Performance Menu":
Workstation and File Server Menus - Provides three performance
modes to increase the speed and performance of your workstation
or file server
I/O Mode Menu - Allows you to change the I/O mode of your system
Boot ROM Menu - Allows a diskless workstation to boot over the
network from a file server. The InterLan EtherBlaster is shipped
with the Boot ROM option disabled. Refer to the InterLan
EtherBlaster Boot ROM Installation Manual for further information.
Media Menu - Allows you to select the media port. The default,
Auto-Select, automatically selects the operating media interface port.
Help - Provides on-line help for the Main, Internal Tests, and
Network Tests menus.
THE PERFORMANCE MENU
--------------------
The Performance Menu in the Main Menu consists of the Workstation and
the File Server Performance Menus, in addition to the I/O Mode Menu.
The following sections describe each of these options.
SETTING THE PERFORMANCE MODE FOR WORKSTATIONS AND FILE SERVERS
--------------------------------------------------------------
The InterLan EtherBlaster features three performance modes to increase
the speed and performance of your workstation or file server. Since PCs
vary greatly among manufacturers, most network interface cards are
configured to operate in the slowest machines. If you have a faster PC,
the InterLan EtherBlaster allows you to take advantage of your system's
speed and performance. The card is shipped with the performance mode
set to Default.
PERFORMANCE MODE DESCRIPTION
---------------- -----------
Compatible Mode Runs in all PC ATs or compatibles
Default Mode Runs in most machines at a higher
performance rate than Compatible mode
High Performance Mode Runs at the highest performance rate,
requiring less CPU utilization
If your card passes the diagnostic tests in Default mode, select High
Performance to improve your system's performance. If your card does not
pass the diagnostic tests in Default mode, select Compatible mode. Run
the All Tests option each time you change the performance setting to ensure
that it is compatible with your system.
To select a new performance mode for the InterLan EtherBlaster, follow
these steps:
1. Select the Workstation Menu or File Server Menu
(whichever is appropriate for your system) from the Performance Menu.
2. Select a new performance setting.
3. Run the All Tests option.
SETTING THE I/O MODE
--------------------
The InterLan EtherBlaster is shipped with the I/O mode set to 8-bit.
If you change this parameter to 16-bit I/O mode, you will not increase
your system's performance, because all data is transferred to and from
the card using memory cycles, not I/O cycles. I/O cycles are used to
configure the controller chip on the card. The default 8-bit I/O mode
eliminates most compatibility problems with certain PC clone manufacturers
who do not conform to the IEEE P996 specification.
To change the I/O mode, select the I/O Mode option from the Performance
Menu, then select the 16-Bit Mode option.
THE DIAGNOSTIC PARAMETERS MENU
------------------------------
The Diagnostic Parameters Menu in the Main Menu allows you to change
the card's configuration (unless the card is installed in a Plug and Play
system). You can also change test parameters, set up an error log file,
select multiple cards in your system, and reset the card's default
configuration.
CHANGING THE CARD'S CONFIGURATION
---------------------------------
The procedure for changing the InterLan EtherBlaster's parameters varies
depending on whether the card is installed in a Plug and Play, or a
non-Plug and Play system (described below). The I/O Base Address, Interrupt
Level, and DMA Channel menus displays the card's current settings.
A plus-sign (+) marks the settings in use by the InterLan EtherBlaster cards
installed in your system; an asterisk (*) indicates a setting that is in
use by another card or device other then the InterLan EtherBlaster.
For Plug and Play systems: When the card is installed in a Plug and
Play system, the system's BIOS assigns the parameters for the I/O base
address, interrupt level, and DMA channel according to the resources
available in the system. Some systems allow you to change these
parameters through the BIOS setup program. To access this program,
press a key (typically DEL or F2) during the boot sequence. You must
reboot your system after making any changes.
In addition, the "Set Factory Defaults" option will return the settings
of the card to their factory defaults. These values are stored in
non-volatile memory on the card. You must reboot your system after
selecting this option. Note that after you reboot your system, the
Plug and Play BIOS may assign different values than those stored on the
card.
For non-Plug and Play systems: You can change the I/O base address,
interrupt level, and DMA channel for any card through the Diagnostic
Parameters Menu.
The options for changing the card's configuration are described below:
I/O Base Address - Provides 16 I/O base addresses, ranging from 200
to 3EO hex. The default is 340.
Interrupt Level - Provides eight interrupt levels: 3, 4, 5, 9,
10 (default), 11, 12, and 15.
DMA Channel - Provides four DMA channels: 3, 5 (default), 6, and 7.
Note: When you auto-configure the card, the diagnostic only detects
DMA conflicts with other InterLan EtherBlaster cards installed in your
system. Thus, a DMA setting that is in use by a card or device other
than an InterLan EtherBlaster does not appear with an asterisk in the
DMA Channel menu to indicate that it is in use.
Set Factory Defaults - Resets all of the configuration parameters on
the InterLan EtherBlaster to the default settings.
For Plug and Play systems: If your card is installed in a Plug and Play
system, this option resets the I/O base address, interrupt level, and DMA
channel to the factory default values (I/O = 340, IRQ = 10, DMA = 5)
and stores those values in nonvolatile memory on the card. You must
reboot your system if you choose this option.
For non-Plug and Play systems: If you have two or more InterLan
EtherBlaster cards installed in a non-Plug and Play system, do NOT
reset the Factory Defaults because of possible conflicts with these cards.
OTHER OPTIONS IN THE DIAGNOSTIC PARAMETERS MENU
-----------------------------------------------
The test control options in the Diagnostic Parameters menu are described
below:
Test Repetition - Allows you to set the number of times each diagnostic
is run. The default is 5. If you set this parameter to 0, a test runs
indefinitely, or until the maximum error count is reached.
Max. Error Count - Allows you to specify the maximum number of errors
allowed per each test iteration. The default is 1. If you set this
parameter to 0, a test runs indefinitely or until the test repetition
count is reached. The Max. Error Count also determines how many errors
are written to the log file.
Log File - Allows you to set up a file to record diagnostic error
messages. The error log file can be a DOS file, or you can output the
error messages directly to a printer. The default is NULL, so if you
do not specify a device or filename, you will not have a record of
diagnostic errors. You can view the contents of the error log file
by selecting Display Error File from the Main Menu.
Delete Log File Contents - Deletes the error messages in the log file.
Card Under Test - Allows you to select individual cards to test or
configure when you have multiple InterLan EtherBlaster cards installed
in your system.
RUNNING THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
----------------------------
The Main Menu contains three test options: All Tests, Internal Tests,
and Network Tests. The quickest way to verify that the card and network
connection are operational is to run the All Tests option. All Tests
runs all internal tests and one network test (the transmit test). You
can also select and run each test individually. For more information on
each test, select the Help option in the Internal Tests and Network Tests
menus.
When you are running a test, check the STATUS window, which appears to
the right of the Main Menu, for any pass or fail error messages. To
cancel a test, press the ESC key. If a test fails, refer to Chapter 4 for
tips on troubleshooting.
INSTALLING MULTIPLE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER CARDS IN A PLUG AND PLAY SYSTEM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
You can install up to four InterLan EtherBlaster cards in a Plug and Play
system. Simply power down your system, install all four cards, and reboot.
Your system's Plug and Play functionality will automatically configure the
cards according to the resources available. To install multiple InterLan
EtherBlaster cards in a non-Plug and Play system, use the directions in the
following section.
INSTALLING MULTIPLE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER CARDS IN A NON-PLUG AND PLAY SYSTEM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
You can install up to four InterLan EtherBlaster cards in a non-Plug and
Play system. Since each card is shipped with the identical configuration,
you must install, reconfigure, and test each card individually to avoid
conflicts.
The following procedure explains how to install up to four cards in your
system. You need to reconfigure all but the last card you install, which
will retain the default configuration settings. If you are installing
less than four cards, go directly to the section "Installing the Last Card"
at the end of this section to install the final card.
Use the following table as a guide for setting the new configuration
parameters.
Order of Set I/O Base Set Interrupt Set DMA
Installation Address to: Level to: Channel to:
Card #1 300* 3** 7+
Card #2 320* 9** 6+
Card #3 360* 15** 3+
Last card No change No change No change
(default = 340) (default = 10) (default = 5)
* or another unused setting (except 340)
** or another unused setting (except IRQ10)
+ or another unused setting (except DMA5)
INSTALLING THE FIRST CARD
-------------------------
To install the first card, follow these steps:
1. Power down your system and install the card in an available
expansion slot (see Chapter 1).
2. Power up your system, change to the \RACAL directory (or the
directory containing the diagnostics), and type "setup".
3. Select NO at the prompt to manually configure the card.
4. Select Diag. Parameters Menu from the Main Menu, then select
I/O Base Address.
5. Change the I/O base address from 340 to 300 (or another unused
address).
6. Return to the Diag. Parameters Menu, and change the interrupt
level to 3 (or another unused level).
7. Return to the Diag. Parameters Menu, and change the DMA channel
to 7 (or another unused channel).
8. Run the All Tests option in the Main Menu to test the card for
conflicts.
If the card does not pass diagnostics, see Chapter 4 for tips on
troubleshooting.
INSTALLING THE SECOND CARD
--------------------------
To install a second card, repeat the procedure for installing the first card,
but use the following settings for Steps 5, 6, and 7:
- Set the I/O base address to 320 (or another unused address)
- Set interrupt level to 9 (or another unused level)
- Set the DMA Channel to 6 (or another unused channel)
INSTALLING THE THIRD CARD
-------------------------
To install a third card, repeat the procedure for installing the first card,
but use the following settings for Steps 5, 6, and 7:
- Set the I/O base address to 360 (or another unused address)
- Set interrupt level to 15 (or another unused level)
- Set the DMA Channel to 3 (or another unused channel)
INSTALLING THE LAST CARD
------------------------
To install the last card, follow these steps:
1. Power down your system, and install the last card in an available
expansion slot.
2. Power up your system, attach to the \RACAL directory (or the
directory containing the diagnostics), and type "setup".
3. Select YES at the first menu to auto-configure the card.
If the card does not pass diagnostics, refer to Chapter 4 for tips
on troubleshooting.
ADDRESSING LIMITATION IN ISA NETWORK INTERFACE CARDS
----------------------------------------------------
All network interface cards that conform to the Industry Standard
Architecture (ISA) standards are limited to a maximum of 24 address bits.
As a result, these cards, including the InterLan EtherBlaster, can address
up to 16 MB of physical memory.
If you have a PC with 16 MB or more of RAM, the InterLan EtherBlaster drivers
must be loaded in physical memory below 16 MB. For more information, see
the Technical Support section at the end of this manual.
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING A DEVICE DRIVER
-------------------------------------
This chapter describes how to install the following types of device
drivers, which are provided on the LANTALK (ILANEB_UTIL) diskette:
- ODI workstation driver for DOS
- Server drivers for NetWare V4.x, V3.12, V3.11, V2.2, V2.15
and Netware V3.11 SFT III
- IPX workstation driver
- NDIS V3.0 drivers for
Windows NT V3.x or Windows NT Advanced Server V3.x
Windows for Workgroups V3.11
- NDIS V2.01 drivers for
Windows for Workgroups V3.1
LAN Manager V2.x for DOS and OS/2
PC/TCP V2.11 (or higher)
Banyan VINES
Pathworks 4.0
PC/NFS V3.5 (or higher)
This chapter also describes how to install the SCO UNIX driver, which is
available from the Racal InterLan Bulletin Board, FTP server or sold
separately.
THE INTERLAN ETHERBLASTER DRIVERS
---------------------------------
Racal InterLan provides software drivers that allow the InterLan
EtherBlaster to operate in a number of software environments such as
Novell NetWare, LAN Manager, Windows NT, UNIX and others. Refer to the
file RELEASE.TXT on the LANTALK diskette for a complete list of drivers
that are included on the disk.
The new EtherBlaster/NI6510 driver set is compatible with both the
InterLan EtherBlaster and the Racal InterLan NI6510 boards. The Racal
InterLan NI6510 drivers, however, are not compatible with the InterLan
EtherBlaster card.
Note: The model number NI6510 is used to refer to the InterLan
EtherBlaster card in the driver files located on this LANTALK diskette.
BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM (BBS)
---------------------------
The Bulletin Board Service (BBS) is a dial-up service that provides
up-to-date technical information about Racal InterLan products and
current device drivers for the entire line of Racal InterLan network
interface cards. Refer to the \USERINFO directory on this diskette
for information about accessing the BBS.
FTP SERVER
----------
If you have access to the Internet, you can download technical
information and current device drivers for the entire line of Racal
InterLan network interface cards from Racal InterLan's FTP server to
your local PC or host computer. Refer to the \USERINFO directory on this
LANTALK diskette for detailed information.
DISABLING GAT IN A PCI ISA PC
-----------------------------
PCI ISA PCs with the Intel I82378 SIO chip have a function called
Guaranteed Access Time (GAT) which may be enabled. Testing has
determined that enabling the GAT function may cause incompatibilities
with bus mastering cards, such as the InterLan EtherBlaster
(e.g., excessive number of network retries). As a result, the InterLan
EtherBlaster driver automatically disables the GAT function on PCs
where it is enabled. This ensures proper operation of your card in all
network environments. If, for any reason, you should want to override
this default driver feature, three keywords are available:
GAT=ON always turns GAT on
GAT=OFF always turns GAT off
GAT=NONE does not change the PC power-on GAT state
The GAT keywords must be placed in the appropriate file for your
network driver. This file is NET.CFG (for DOS and OS/2 ODI drivers),
PROTOCOL.INI (for DOS and OS/2 NDIS 2.01 drivers), and on the command
line for the driver (NetWare server drivers). A menu selection is
available for other drivers.
INSTALLING AN ODI WORKSTATION DRIVER FOR DOS
--------------------------------------------
Before beginning this installation, make sure that you have the LANTALK
diskette and the Workstation for DOS (WSDOS_1) diskette available. Follow
these steps to install a DOS ODI driver on your system:
1. Insert the WSDOS_1 diskette into your system's disk drive and type
install
2. Step 1 of the program creates the directory \NWCLIENT on the
workstation's hard disk and copies all the files for the ODI and
DOS Requester environment to that directory. You can specify another
directory.
3. Enter YES in Step 2 of the program to modify startup and
configuration files. A batch file, STARTNET.BAT, is created and
placed in the NWCLIENT directory. It is called from AUTOEXEC.BAT
and loads the client software.
4. Enter YES in Step 3 of the program if you are using Windows, and
specify the directory in which the support files will be placed (e.g.
C:\WINDOWS). The SYSTEM.INI, PROGMAN.INI, and WIN.INI files are
automatically modified when you add MS Windows support.
Note: The NetWare drivers for MS Windows (copied to the WINDOWS
directory above) require unicode files that are copied to a
subdirectory called NLS. These unicode files are independent of
any specific language support, and provide the links needed for
different code pages--alternate character sets. Do not delete these
files, otherwise, the drivers will not function properly.
5. Press Enter in Step 4 of the program to install the driver for the
InterLan EtherBlaster.
6. Insert the LANTALK diskette into your system's disk drive and enter
A:\ODI.DOS to specify the driver's location, then press Enter.
7. Select Racal InterLan XLerator/EB/NI6510 Ethernet MLID from the
list of drivers.
8. Select the frame type for your network and press Enter. The default
is Ethernet_802.2. Leave the Base I/O Port and Node Address set
to the default (none).
9. Press the F5 key, then Enter to select all of the frame types
required for your network.
10. Press ESC to continue.
11. Press Enter to complete the installation.
12. Reboot your system.
13. Check to ensure that you have the latest versions of LSL, IPXODI and
VLM installed.
Refer to your Novell documentation for further configuration information.
INSTALLING A NETWARE SERVER DRIVER
----------------------------------
This section describes how to install and configure the driver on
a NetWare V4.x, V3.12, V3.11, V2.2 or V2.15, and a V3.11 SFT III
file server.
INSTALLING A SERVER DRIVER FOR NETWARE V4.x
-------------------------------------------
This section explains how to install the EtherBlaster/NI6510 NetWare driver
on a NetWare 4.x file server. It is assumed in these instructions that no
LAN drivers have been previously loaded. You will need the LANTALK diskette
(shipped with the InterLan EtherBlaster) to complete these steps.
1. a) If you are in the process of installing NetWare 4.x, start the
installation and stop at the "Select a driver:" menu. Skip
to Step 5.
b) If NetWare 4.x has already been installed, type
load install
2. Select "Driver Options" from the Installation Options Menu.
3. Select "Configure network drivers" from the Driver Options Menu.
4. Select "Load a driver" from the Additional Driver Actions Menu.
5. Press the INSERT key to "Install an unlisted driver" when the
"Select a driver:" menu appears.
6. Insert the LANTALK diskette into drive A.
7. Press ENTER (or press F3 to change the drive or path). NetWare will
automatically scan for the server driver.
8. Press ENTER to install the highlighted EtherBlaster driver under the
"Select a Driver to Install:" menu.
9. Follow the remaining menus to configure and load the driver.
AUTOEXEC.NCF will be automatically updated.
INSTALLING A SERVER DRIVER FOR NETWARE V3.12 or V3.11
------------------------------------------------------
This section explains how to install the EtherBlaster/NI6510 NetWare
driver on a NetWare V3.12 or V3.11 file server. It is assumed in
these instructions that NetWare has already been installed, and that the
program SERVER.EXE has been started, but that no LAN drivers have been
loaded. You will need the LANTALK diskette (shipped with the InterLan
EtherBlaster) to complete these steps.
1. Insert the LANTALK diskette and load the driver by typing
For V3.11:
load A:\NETWARE.3\LSLENH.NLM
load A:\NETWARE.3\NI6510.LAN
For V3.12:
load A:\NETWARE.3\NI6510.LAN
When prompted, enter the card's I/O base address, interrupt level,
and DMA channel.
2. Bind the IPX protocol stack to the network interface card by typing
bind IPX to NI6510
When prompted, enter the IPX network number for the subnet.
3. To load the driver each time the server is rebooted, follow these
steps:
a) Load the INSTALL.NLM NetWare module.
b) Under System Options, select Edit AUTOEXEC.NCF.
c) Add the following lines to AUTOEXEC.NCF:
For V3.11:
load LSLENH.NLM
load NI6510 port=340 int=10 dma=5
bind IPX to NI6510 Net=1
For V3.12:
load NI6510 port=340 int=10 dma=5
bind IPX to NI6510 Net=1
The parameter settings shown above are examples.
Make sure to enter the I/O base address, interrupt level, and
DMA channel enabled on your card. Press ESC and save the changes.
d) For NetWare V3.11 servers, add the following line to STARTUP.NCF:
set maximum receive packet size = 2100
Press ESC and save the changes.
e) Exit the install program.
4. Before rebooting the server, log in as SUPERVISOR from any
workstation on your network. Copy the files NI6510.LAN, ETHERTSM.NLM,
and MSM31X.NLM from the \NETWARE.3 directory on the LANTALK diskette
to the SYS:\SYSTEM directory on the file server. For NetWare V3.11
servers, also copy LSLENH.NLM and PATCHMAN.NLM.
INSTALLING A SERVER DRIVER FOR NETWARE V2.2
-------------------------------------------
Before you begin, make sure you have the LANTALK diskette (shipped with
the InterLan EtherBlaster) and the SYSTEM-1 diskette.
Follow these steps to install the server driver:
1. Boot DOS on the target machine.
2. Use the DOS LABEL command to label a blank, formatted diskette
as LAN_DRV_003:
label A:LAN_DRV_003
3. Copy the files E6510OS.LAN, A6510DRV.OBJ, B6510DRV.OBJ, C6510DRV.OBJ,
and D6510DRV.OBJ from the \NETWARE.286 \SERVER directory on the
LANTALK diskette to the diskette labeled LAN_DRV_003.
4. Insert the SYSTEM-1 diskette and type "install."
Refer to the NetWare documentation for more information about the
INSTALL.EXE program.
5. When selecting your LAN configuration, press Enter to display the
list of available LAN card drivers. Press the Insert key and
insert the LAN_DRV_003 diskette when prompted to add the driver
to the list.
6. After the EtherBlaster/NI6510 driver is added to the list of
available drivers, highlight and configure it. Be sure that the
settings you specify for the I/O base address, interrupt level,
and DMA channel match the settings enabled on the card.
Note: If you reconfigure NET$OS.EXE using Novell's JUMPERS utility,
do not specify interrupt level 7. This value is not supported on
the InterLan EtherBlaster.
Refer to the NetWare documentation for more information about the file
server installation.
INSTALLING A SERVER DRIVER FOR NETWARE V2.15
--------------------------------------------
Before beginning this installation, make sure you have the NetWare
distribution diskettes, the LANTALK diskette (shipped with the InterLan
EtherBlaster), and a blank formatted diskette.
Follow these steps to install the server driver:
1. Boot DOS on the target machine.
2. Use the DOS LABEL command to label a blank, formatted diskette
as LAN_DRV_003:
label A:LAN_DRV_003
3. Copy the files E6510OS.LAN, A6510DRV.OBJ, B6510DRV.OBJ, C6510DRV.OBJ,
and D6510DRV.OBJ from the \NETWARE.286\SERVER directory on the
LANTALK diskette to the diskette labeled LAN_DRV_003.
4. Run the NETGEN.EXE program, located on the NETGEN diskette to
create your network operating system. Refer to the description of
NETGEN in your NetWare documentation for more information.
5. When the list of network drivers appears, press Insert. Follow
the prompts to add the EtherBlaster/NI6510 driver from the
LAN_DRV_003 diskette.
6. After the EtherBlaster/NI6510 driver is added to the list of
available drivers, highlight and configure it. Be sure that the
settings you specify for the I/O base address, interrupt level,
and DMA channel match the settings enabled on the card.
Note: If you reconfigure NET$OS.EXE using Novell's JUMPERS utility,
do not specify interrupt level 7. This value is not supported on
the InterLan EtherBlaster.
Refer to the NetWare documentation for more information about the file
server installation.
INSTALLING A SERVER DRIVER FOR NETWARE 3.11 SFT III
---------------------------------------------------
If you are using SFT III for Novell NetWare 3.11, you must use the
following NetWare loadable modules (NLMs):
ETHERTSM.NLM V2.22 (or higher)
MSM31X.NLM V2.20 (or higher)
LSLENH3.NLM V3.00 (or higher)
PM311IO.NLM V1.01 (or higher)
A typical IOSTART.NCF file (one for each server) is shown below:
IOengine name PRIMARY_IO
IOengine ipx internal net 01010101
Load ISADISK port=1f0 int=e
Load HNE2000.MSL port=340 int=2
Load C: PM311IO
Load C: LSLENH3
Load C: NI6510 FRAME=ethernet_802.2 NAME=card_1
Bind IPX to card_1 net=1
CREATING AN IPX WORKSTATION DRIVER
----------------------------------
The NetWare IPX workstation drivers are supplied in unlinked form and
consist of a descriptor file (E6510PKT.LAN) and the driver (E6510PKT.OBJ).
Before you can install a driver, you must first link the driver to the
protocol stack (IPX.OBJ), using NetWare's WSGEN or SHGEN programs, to
create an executable driver/protocol stack (IPX.COM). The descriptor
file is used by WSGEN or SHGEN to identify and locate the driver.
Use the WSGEN program if your version of NetWare is NetWare 286 V2.2 or
NetWare 386 V3.11. Use the SHGEN program if your version of NetWare is
NetWare 286 V2.1x.
CREATING AN IPX WORKSTATION DRIVER WITH WSGEN FOR NETWARE 286 V2.2
OR NETWARE 386 V3.11
------------------------------------------------------------------
Before beginning this installation, make sure you have the following
items: the NetWare WSGEN diskette, the LANTALK diskette (shipped with
the InterLan EtherBlaster), and a blank formatted diskette.
Follow these steps to create a workstation shell and IPX driver:
1. Insert the blank diskette into drive A and use the DOS LABEL
command to label it as LAN_DRV_003:
label A:LAN_DRV_003
2. Copy the files E6510PKT.LAN and E6510PKT.OBJ from the \NETWARE.WKS
directory on the LANTALK diskette to the LAN_DRV_003 diskette.
3. Run the WSGEN.EXE program, located on the WSGEN diskette, to create
the workstation shell. Refer to the description of WSGEN in your
NetWare documentation for more information.
When the list of network drivers appears, press Insert and follow
the prompts to add the driver from the LAN_DRV_003 diskette.
After the EtherBlaster/NI6510 driver is added to the list of
available drivers, highlight and select it. (Only one configuration
option is provided, since the driver is self-configuring.)
4. When WSGEN is finished, copy the IPX.COM and NETX.EXE files
from the WSGEN diskette to your workstation (create an IPX
directory, if necessary).
5. To load IPX and NETX each time you boot your workstation, add
the following lines to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
C:\path\IPX.COM
C:\path\NETX.EXE
CREATING AN IPX WORKSTATION DRIVER WITH SHGEN FOR NETWARE 286 V2.1x
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Before beginning this installation, make sure you have the NetWare SHGEN
diskettes, the LANTALK diskette (shipped with the InterLan EtherBlaster),
and a blank formatted diskette.
Follow these steps to create a workstation shell and IPX driver:
1. Insert a blank formatted diskette in drive A and use the DOS LABEL
command to label it as LAN_DRV_003:
label A:LAN_DRV_003
2. Copy the E6510PKT.LAN file from the \NETWARE.WKS directory on the
LANTALK diskette to the NetWare SHGEN-1 diskette.
Note: The model number NI6510 is used to refer to the InterLan
EtherBlaster card in the driver files located on the LANTALK
diskette.
3. Copy the E6510PKT.OBJ file from the \NETWARE.WKS directory on
the LANTALK diskette to the LAN_DRV_003 diskette.
4. Run the SHGEN.EXE program located on the SHGEN-1 diskette to
create the workstation shell. Refer to the description of SHGEN
in your NetWare installation manual for more information.
When the list of network drivers appears, highlight and select the
EtherBlaster/NI6510 driver. (Only one configuration option is
provided, since the driver is self-configuring.)
5. When SHGEN is finished, copy the IPX.COM and NETX.COM files from
the SHGEN-2 diskette to your workstation.
6. To load IPX and NETX each time you boot your workstation, add
the following lines to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
C:\path\IPX.COM
C:\path\NETX.EXE
INSTALLING AN NDIS V3.0 DRIVER
------------------------------
This section describes how to install an NDIS V3.0 driver for the following
software:
- Windows NT V3.x or Windows NT Advanced Server V3.x
- Windows for Workgroups V3.11
It is assumed in these instructions that the network software is already
installed.
INSTALLING AN NDIS V3.0 DRIVER FOR WINDOWS NT V3.x or
WINDOWS NT ADVANCED SERVER V3.x
-----------------------------------------------------
Before you start this installation, make sure you have the LANTALK diskette
available (shipped with the InterLan EtherBlaster).
To install the driver for Windows NT V3.x, follow these steps:
1. Log into Windows NT.
2. Select the Control Panel from the Windows NT Main window, and
then select the Network icon.
3. Select the "Add Adapter" option from the Network Settings dialog
box. The following message is displayed:
Setup is preparing network card choices...
4. In the Add Network Adapter dialog box, select
"<Other> Requires disk from manufacturer" from the list, then
select Continue.
5. Insert the LANTALK diskette, specify the drive and path containing
the Windows NT driver (\WINDOWS.NT), then select OK. For example:
A:\WINDOWS.NT
6. Select the Racal InterLan EtherBlaster/NI6510 Ethernet Adapter
option, and then select OK.
7. If you have multiple cards installed, you must specify the base
I/O address for the card. Select the I/O Base Address option and
click on the appropriate address.
8. Select OK to close the Network Settings dialog box.
9. Select Yes to exit and reboot the PC.
For more information, consult your Windows NT documentation.
INSTALLING AN NDIS V3.0 DRIVER FOR WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS V3.11
---------------------------------------------------------------
Before you begin, make sure you have the LANTALK diskette (shipped with
the InterLan EtherBlaster). Note that this procedure is different from
installing an NDIS V2.01 driver for Windows for Workgroups V3.1 (see the
next section).
Follow these steps to install the NDIS V3.0 driver for Windows for
Workgroups V3.11:
1. Open the Windows for Workgroups Program Manager, then select the
Network icon.
2. Select the Network Setup icon from the Network window.
3. Select the "Drivers..." button.
4. Select Add Adapter in the Network Drivers dialog box.
5. Select Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter from the Add Adapter
window, and then select OK.
6. Insert the LANTALK diskette, enter the drive and directory of
the NDIS driver (\WFW.311), and select OK. For example:
A:\WFW.311
7. Highlight the Racal InterLan EtherBlaster/NI6510 Ethernet
Adapter/Driver in the Network Adapters list, and then select OK.
8. When the program prompts you to confirm the correct settings and
keywords for the card, select OK for all of the settings until the
program displays Racal InterLan EtherBlaster/NI6510 Ethernet
Adapter/Driver.
9. If you have multiple cards installed, you must specify the base
I/O address for the card. Select the I/O Base Address option and
click on the appropriate address.
10. Select OK at the next two windows.
11. Select Close from the Network Drivers window.
Note: You may be asked to re-install some of the Windows for
Workgroups V3.11 network system files. Follow the rest of the
installation program, if necessary, inserting the Microsoft Windows
for Workgroups V3.11 installation diskettes as prompted.
12. After the installation is complete, press OK from the Windows
Setup screen to restart you computer.
INSTALLING AN NDIS V2.0 DRIVER
------------------------------
This section describes how to install an NDIS V2.01 driver for the
following software:
- Windows for Workgroups V3.1
- Microsoft LAN Manager V2.x for DOS and OS/2
- PC/TCP V2.11 (or higher)
- Banyan VINES Client
- Pathworks 4.0
- PC/NFS V3.5 (or higher)
It is assumed in these instructions that the network software is already
installed.
INSTALLING A DOS NDIS V2.01 DRIVER FOR WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS V3.1
------------------------------------------------------------------
Before you begin, make sure you have the LANTALK diskette (shipped
with the InterLan EtherBlaster). Follow these steps to install a DOS
NDIS V2.01 driver for Windows for Workgroups V3.1:
1. From the Program Manager in Windows, open the Control Panel,
and then select the Network icon.
2. Select the Adapters button in the Options box in the Network
Settings window.
3. Press the "Add..." button.
4. Select Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter in the Install New
Network Adapter dialog box.
5. Insert the LANTALK diskette, enter the drive and path of the
Windows for Workgroups V3.1 driver (\WFW.31), and then select OK.
For example:
A:\WFW.31
6. Select the Racal InterLan EtherBlaster/NI6510 Ethernet Adapter
option, and then choose OK.
7. Click on the "Advanced..." button.
8. If you have multiple cards installed, you must specify the base
I/O address for the card. Select the I/O Base Address option and
click on the appropriate address.
9. Select OK, and then select Close in the Network Adapters dialog box.
10. Choose OK in the Network Settings dialog box.
11. Restart Windows at the prompt.
INSTALLING A DOS NDIS V2.01 DRIVER FOR MICROSOFT LAN MANAGER V2.x
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Before you begin, make sure you have the LANTALK diskette (shipped
with the InterLan EtherBlaster card). Follow these steps to install a
DOS NDIS V2.01 driver for LAN Manager:
1. Change to the LANMAN.DOS directory on your hard disk and type
setup
2. Press ALT-C to pull down the Configuration menu from the
LAN Manager Setup screen.
3. Select Network Drivers..., then press Enter.
4. Use the TAB key to select the Add New Configuration option in
the lower part of the Workstation Configuration screen.
5. Select Other Driver in the Network Adapter Drivers menu.
6. Insert the LANTALK diskette into your floppy drive and press Enter.
7. Select Racal InterLan EtherBlaster/NI6510 Ethernet Adapter and
then select OK.
8. Select the desired protocol from the Network Protocol dialog box,
choose OK to save the configuration, and exit from the program.
INSTALLING AN OS/2 NDIS V2.01 DRIVER FOR MICROSOFT LAN MANAGER V2.x
-------------------------------------------------------------------
To install an OS/2 NDIS V2.01 Driver for Microsoft LAN Manager V2.x,
follow the procedure in the previous section, but note that the SETUP
program and network files are located in the \LANMAN directory, not in
\LANMAN.DOS.
INSTALLING AN NDIS V2.01 DRIVER FOR A PC/TCP V2.11 (or Higher) WORKSTATION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Before you begin, make sure you have the LANTALK diskette (shipped with
the InterLan EtherBlaster), and the diskette labeled
Workstation-Distribution 2 (shipped with your PC/TCP package).
Note: When you install PC/TCP and receive the prompt for Disk 2, insert
the Workstation-Distribution 2 diskette.
When the PC/TCP installation is complete, follow these steps to install
and configure an NDIS V2.01 driver:
1. Create an \NDIS subdirectory in the directory where PC/TCP is
installed.
2. Copy all of the files from the \NDIS.DOS directory on the
LANTALK diskette to the NDIS subdirectory that you created in Step 1.
3. Modify the CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and PROTOCOL.INI files to
include statements similar to the ones below. You may need to
change C:\PCTCP to the name of the directory in which you installed
PC/TCP, and make any other changes required by your configuration.
CONFIG.SYS
device=c:\pctcp\protman.dos /i:c:\pctcp\ndis
device=c:\pctcp\ndis\ni6510.dos
device=c:\pctcp\dis_pkt.gup
AUTOEXEC.BAT
set pktdrv=62
set pctcp=c:\pctcp\pctcp.ini
c:\pctcp\netbind
c:\pctcp\ethdrv
PROTOCOL.INI (located in \PCTCP\NDIS directory)
[PROTOCOL MANAGER]
Drivername=Protman$
[NI6510_NIF]
Drivername=NI6510$
[PKTDRV]
Drivername=pktdrv$
Bindings=NI6510_NIF
Chainvec=0x66
Intvec=0x60
INSTALLING AN NDIS V2.01 DRIVER FOR A BANYAN VINES WORKSTATION
--------------------------------------------------------------
Before you begin, make sure you have the LANTALK diskette (shipped
with the InterLan EtherBlaster). Follow these steps to install an
NDIS V.20 driver for a VINES workstation:
1. Copy the file NI6510.DOS from the \NDIS.DOS directory on the
LANTALK diskette to the directory in which the VINES software is
installed.
2. Execute the PCCONFIG utility from the workstation. This utility
requires VINES 4.02 or later.
3. Select Network Card Settings from the Main Menu, then select NDIS
Ethernet. Enter the following information:
Interrupt Level (2-15): (the card's interrupt level)
PROTOCOL.INI Bindings= NI6510_NIF
4. Press F10 to save, then press ESC to return to the Main Menu.
5. Select Login Environment Settings from the Main Menu and
choose Select Default Communications Driver.
6. Select NDIS Ethernet from the list of options.
7. Press ESC to return to the Main Menu and press F10 to save and
exit from the PCCONFIG utility.
8. Make the following modifications to the CONFIG.SYS and PROTOCOL.INI
files. Your configuration may differ from the one shown in
these examples.
CONFIG.SYS
device=c:\banyan\protman.dos /i:c:\banyan
device=c:\banyan\ni6510.dos
PROTOCOL.INI (located in the \BANYAN directory)
[PROTOCOL MANAGER]
Drivername=Protman$
[NI6510_NIF]
Drivername=NI6510$
[VINES_XIF]
Drivername=NDISBAN$
Bindings=NI6510_NIF
9. Reboot your PC.
INSTALLING AN NDIS V2.01 DRIVER FOR A PATHWORKS 4.0 WORKSTATION
---------------------------------------------------------------
Before you begin, make sure you have this LANTALK diskette and the
PWRKS V4.0 Client Setup Disk (1 of 2).
Follow these steps to install an NDIS V2.01 driver for a Pathworks 4.0
workstation:
1. Copy the files NI6510.DOS and PROTOCOL.INI from the \NDIS.DOS
directory on the LANTALK diskette to a directory on your system.
In the examples below, the directory is C:\DECNET.
2. Run the NETSETUP.EXE program, which is located on the PWRKS V4.0
Client Setup Disk (1 of 2).
3. After selecting your keycard and network transport, choose the
Ethernet card: option. Press Enter to toggle the setting to "Other."
4. Select the NDIS Driver option. Press Enter to move the cursor
into the text entry area, and enter the path and name of the card's
NDIS driver. For example:
C:\DECNET\NI6510.DOS
5. Highlight the PROTOCOL.INI option, press Enter to move the cursor
into the text entry area, and type the directory path of the
PROTOCOL.INI file.
6. Modify the CONFIG.SYS and PROTOCOL.INI files to match the following
examples. In these examples, the path is assumed to be C:\DECNET.
You will need to substitute the correct path on your system.
CONFIG.SYS
device=c:\decnet\laddrv.sys /d:4
device=c:\decnet\protman.sys /i:c:\decnet
device=c:\decnet\ni6510.dos
PROTOCOL.INI
[PROTOCOL MANAGER]
Drivername=Protman$
[DATALINK]
Drivername=DLL$MAC
LG_BUFFERS=16
SM_BUFFERS=6
OUTSTANDING=32
HEURISTICS=0
BINDINGS=NI6510_NIF
[NI6510_NIF]
Drivername=NI6510$
INSTALLING AN NDIS V2.01 DRIVER FOR PC/NFS V3.5 (or higher)
-----------------------------------------------------------
Before you begin, make sure you have the LANTALK diskette (shipped with
the InterLan EtherBlaster) and the PC-NFS Diskette #1.
To install an NDIS driver for PC/NFS, follow these steps:
1. Copy the files NI6510.DOS and PROTOCOL.INI from the \NDIS.DOS
directory on the LANTALK diskette to a directory on your system.
In the examples below, the directory is C:\LANMAN.
2. Insert PC-NFS Diskette #1 in the disk drive and type "install."
3. When the Adapter menu appears, select Ethernet. Select Use a
Manufacturer's NDIS Driver: NDIS.
4. Modify the CONFIG.SYS and PROTOCOL.INI files to match the
following examples.
CONFIG.SYS
device=c:\nfs\pcnfs.sys /r4 /f40 /s /y
device=c:\nfs\sockdrv.sys
device=c:\lanman\protman.sys /i:c:\lanman
device=c:\lanman\ni6510.dos
device=c:\lanman\nfs-ndis.sys
PROTOCOL.INI
[PROTOCOL MANAGER]
Drivername=protman$
[NI6510_NIF]
Drivername=NI6510$
[NFS-NDIS]
Drivername=NFSlink1
Bindings=NI6510_NIF
AUTOEXEC.BAT
path=c:\nfs
set nfsdrive=c
prt *
c:\lanman\netbind
nfsrun
INSTALLING THE SCO LLI UNIX DRIVERS
-----------------------------------
If you plan to install the SCO TCP/IP drivers, you must have
the following information available:
- internet address
- netmask
- broadcast address
If you plan to install the SCO IPX/SPX drivers, you must have
the following information available:
- NVT logins
- network number
- LAN type
- protocol numbers
Refer to the documentation for the protocol stack you are
installing.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
--------------------------
The following checklist outlines the order in which you should install
and configure the SCO LLI Drivers:
1. Remove previous versions of the drivers (if applicable).
2. Install the new drivers. There are two ways to do this:
a.Download the SCO LLI UNIX Drivers from the BBS or
FTP server.
b.Install the new drivers from the Racal InterLan SCO UNIX/ODT LLI
Drivers diskette.
3. Use netconfig to add the appropriate drivers to your system.
Note: The Racal drivers in this release are not compatible with SCO
UNIX V3.2.2-based systems, such as ODT V1.0.
REMOVING PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE DRIVERS
-----------------------------------------
To remove the previously installed version of the SCO LLI UNIX
drivers, follow these steps:
1. Log in as root ( / ).
2. At the prompt, type
custom
and press Enter to display the Products Currently Installed Menu.
Note: If no LLI product is listed on the main screen, complete these steps:
Select the operating system (usually the first item in the list).
Select the remove option "Service Components."
Select the SCO LLI drivers, then continue the installation.
3. Select Remove and press Enter. Follow the prompts for removing the
drivers. After the old drivers have been removed you are ready to
install the new drivers. Continue to the following section.
INSTALLING THE SCO LLI UNIX DRIVERS
-----------------------------------
1. To install the new drivers, select Install from the Custom Menu and
press Enter to list the names of currently installed drivers.
2. Select A New Product (default) from the list and press Enter.
3. Use the right arrow key to highlight Packages and press Enter.
4. When prompted to choose an option, insert the Racal InterLan SCO
UNIX/ODT LLI Drivers diskette and press Enter to continue the
installation.
5. Select the ALL option from the list of packages if you choose to
load the complete set of UNIX drivers for the Racal InterLan network
cards. You can also select an individual driver for a specific card.
6. Press Enter when prompted for the Racal InterLan SCO LLI Drivers Disk.
When the drivers have been installed, the following message appears at the
bottom of your screen:
After installing the Racal InterLan SCO LLI
Driver Disk, please use netconfig <driver> to
add drivers into your system.
7. Press any key to continue with the installation. The Custom Menu
displays a list of currently installed drivers, including the
Racal InterLan SCO LLI Driver Disk. You can install other products
or you can quit the Custom utility.
8. To quit Custom, use the right arrow key to select Quit, and
press Enter. Select YES to confirm the Quit request.
ADDING CHAIN DEFINITIONS
------------------------
This section shows you how to select a chain to add to your system.
1. At the UNIX prompt, type netconfig and press Enter. The program
displays the netconfig screen.
2. Select option 1. Add a chain and press Enter. The program lists
the top-level chains.
3. Select the top-level chain you wish to add and press Enter. The
program displays the Driver Selection Screen.
4. Refer to the "Configuring the SCO LLI UNIX Drivers" section to
continue the installation.
CONFIGURING THE SCO LLI UNIX DRIVERS
------------------------------------
This section describes how to use the netconfig utility to configure the
SCO LLI UNIX Driver for your EtherBlaster network interface card.
To configure the SCO LLI UNIX Drivers:
1. Select the appropriate driver, <i6E>, and press Return. The program
displays a prompt similar to the following example:
Add <driver>-><chain>(y/n):
2. Select Y to add the chain. The program displays a prompt similar
to the following example:
Adding:<driver>-><chain>
Configuring Racal InterLan <board>
To configure the InterLan EtherBlaster card SCO LLI driver, perform
the following steps:
1. Select i6E and press Return. The following prompt displays:
Installing the i6E Driver into the link kit
Configure a 1)NI6510, 2)EtherBlaster or 3)PCI card (1...3)
[1] or "q" to quit:
2. Select 2) EtherBlaster to configure the driver. The program
displays the following message prompting you to enter a selection:
Enter IRQ(auto 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 15) [auto] or 'q' to quit:
3. Enter the IRQ, I/O Base Address and DMA, or enter q to quit.
The following table lists the configuration script prompts for the
parameters.
ETHERBLASTER CARD CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
------------------------------------------
NAME LEGAL VALUES
---- ------------
IRQ (Interrupt Request Vector) Auto (default), 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15
I/O Base Address 200-3E0 hex in increments of 20
(default = 340 for boards 625-0383-00 and
625-0384-00; all others default to 360)
DMA (Direct Memory Access Auto (default), 3, 5, 6, 7
Channel)
4. If you are configuring drivers for protocol stacks such as TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX or LAN Manager you may be prompted for additional information.
5. The configuration is now complete, and the program lists the current
configured chains.
6. Select Q to quit from the list of available options.
7. Select Y to relink the kernel.
8. Select Y to boot this kernel by default.
9. Select Y to rebuild the kernel environment.
10.Reboot your system after the kernel has been successfully rebuilt and
installed.
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING
--------------------------
This chapter explains how to troubleshoot problems that may occur
when you are running the diagnostics. It also contains a list of error
messages, which will help you to determine if an error is user correctable
or a hardware failure you cannot fix.
TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC ERRORS
---------------------------------
Several possible diagnostic error conditions are described below.
Follow the procedure described for each to correct the problem.
If Diagnostics Fail to Run
If the diagnostic program fails to run, the problem could be
either a hardware or a software failure. Perform the following steps:
1. Check the InterLan EtherBlaster card in your PC.
Make sure that the card is secure and properly seated in the
expansion slot. If you suspect that the slot is defective,
try installing the card in a different slot.
2. Check all network cables and connections.
Loose or defective cables and improperly terminated networks
are the major cause of diagnostic failure. Verify that the card
is physically connected to and properly terminated on the network.
On a 10BaseT network, check the Link Status LED. A steady light
indicates a valid network connection.
3. Reboot your system and run the setup program.
If your card is installed in a non-Plug and Play system, select
the Auto-Configure option to configure and test the card.
If diagnostics continue to fail after you perform the steps listed above,
the problem may be a conflict between the InterLan EtherBlaster and any
Terminate and Stay Resident programs (TSRs), memory managers, or device
drivers loaded onto your system. To create a generic system on which to
run the diagnostics, follow these steps:
1. For DOS 6.0 and higher: Reboot your system, and press the F5 key
while DOS is booting to bypass the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.
For DOS 5.0 and below: Rename the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files
to AUTOEXEC.TMP and CONFIG.TMP, then reboot your system.
2. Run the SETUP program to test the card. (If you have a non-Plug
and Play system, select the Auto-Configure option to configure and
test the card.)
3. When the card passes the diagnostics, reboot your system. If you
are running DOS V5.0 or below, make sure you rename the AUTOEXEC.TMP
and CONFIG.TMP files to AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS before you
reboot your system.
If You Receive an Error Message Upon Starting Diagnostics
If the following message appears immediately after you start the
diagnostics in a non-Plug and Play system, there may be a conflict
between the I/O base address of the InterLan EtherBlaster and the
address of another device installed in your system:
Reset failed and could not find InterLan's Network Prom.
Card I/O address may be in use by another card.
To resolve this conflict, install the InterLan EtherBlaster in another
non-Plug and Play PC. Run the SETUP program and select a new I/O base
address from the Diagnostic Parameters Menu. Re-install the card in your
workstation.
IF YOUR SYSTEM HANGS WHILE RUNNING ALL TESTS
--------------------------------------------
If your card is installed in a non-Plug and Play system, and the system
hangs while running the All Tests option, the DMA channel of the InterLan
EtherBlaster may conflict with another card or device installed in your
system. Follow these steps:
1. Power down your PC, then reboot it.
2. Change to the \RACAL directory (or to the directory containing
the diagnostics) and type
setup
3. Select NO at the auto-configure prompt to display the Main Menu.
4. Select the Diag. Parameters Menu and choose a different DMA channel.
5. Run the All Tests option again.
IF THE CARD FAILS THE ALL TESTS OPTION
--------------------------------------
If your card continually fails the All Tests option, try changing the
performance mode in the Main Menu to the Compatible setting, then run
the All Tests option again (see Chapter 2).
If you are using the AUI connector (15-pin D-connector) or the 10Base2
(BNC) connector and are encountering diagnostic test failures, select
the AUI/10Base2 option in the Media Menu.
CONFIGURATION CONFLICTS IN A PLUG AND PLAY SYSTEM
-------------------------------------------------
Although the InterLan EtherBlaster is assigned its configuration parameters
according to the available resources in a Plug and Play system, it may
still experience a conflict with another ISA card that does not participate
in the Plug and Play function. In this case, resolve the conflict by
choosing different configuration parameters on the non-Plug and Play
ISA card.
IF AN INDIVIDUAL TEST FAILS
---------------------------
If an individual test fails, the diagnostic program stops and displays
an error message, which may suggest corrective action. The list of error
messages later in this chapter will help you to determine if the condition
is user-correctable or a hardware failure. Run the All Tests option again,
or select the individual test from the Internal Tests Menu or the Network
Tests Menu.
USER-CORRECTABLE ERROR CONDITIONS
---------------------------------
This section contains a list of diagnostic error messages that indicate
error conditions that are user correctable. When you get an error message
that is in the following list, reconfigure the necessary card(s) to correct
the problem.
Note: In the following messages, xxxx stands for variable data patterns
that are not equal, and (n) is the phase number of the Internal Loopback
Test.
ERRORS RELATED TO I/O BASE ADDRESS
----------------------------------
If you get one of the following messages, check your card for an
I/O base address conflict. Reconfigure the card, if necessary
(see Chapter 2).
WARNING: Possible I/O address conflict.
Reg. 1 Data Failure: Found xxxx Expected xxxx
WARNING: Possible I/O address conflict.
Reg. 2 Data Failure: Found xxxx Expected xxxx
ERRORS RELATED TO THE INTERRUPT LEVEL AND DMA CHANNEL
-----------------------------------------------------
If you get the following message, check your card for an interrupt
level or DMA channel conflict. Reconfigure the card, if necessary
(see Chapter 2).
Echo Test Error: Xmit interrupt not detected.
WARNING: Possible interrupt level conflict, or possible DMA
channel conflict.
ERRORS RELATED TO THE NETWORK CONNECTION
----------------------------------------
If you get one of the following messages, check your cables and
network connections (see Chapter 1).
Initialization Failure or Warning detected.
WARNING: No Heartbeat detected.
Check coaxial cable connection. (If your network is not
configured with heartbeat, ignore this error).
Transmit Packet Test: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected loss of carrier.
Check network cable connection.
Echo Test Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected loss of carrier.
Check network cable connection.
Echo server Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected loss of carrier.
Check coaxial cable connection.
Transmit Packet Test: Xmit interrupt not detected.
WARNING: Possible interrupt level conflict, or possible DMA channel
conflict. If your card is connected to a Thin Ethernet network,
check your cable connection.
Echo Test Error: No response from broadcast.
Either the cable is not connected, or there is no echo server on
the network.
Echo Test Error: No response from server.
Either the station running or executing the echo server became
disconnected, or the execution of the echo server has been stopped.
HARDWARE FAILURE ERROR MESSAGES
-------------------------------
The following messages indicate a hardware failure that you cannot fix.
Initialization Failure or Warning detected.
Status Reg. Error: Transmitter timeout error.
Transmitter on longer than maximum packet time.
Initialization Failure or Warning detected.
Status Reg. Error: Missed packet error detected.
Receiver ran out of receive buffers.
Initialization Failure or Warning detected.
Status Reg. Error: Memory error detected.
Did not receive READY signal within 25.6uSec.
Internal Loopback failure detected.
Status Reg. Error: Transmitter timeout error.
Transmitter on longer than maximum packet time.
Internal Loopback failure detected.
Status Reg. Error: Missed packet error detected.
Receiver ran out of receive buffers.
Internal Loopback failure detected.
Status Reg. Error: Memory error detected.
Did not receive READY signal within 25.6uSec.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a buffer error.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected an underflow error.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a late collision error.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected loss of carrier.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a retry error.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Receiver error detected.
Incoming packet contained a frame error.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Receiver error detected.
Overflow error detected on incoming packet.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Receiver error detected.
A CRC error detected on incoming packet.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Receiver error detected.
A Receive Buffer allocation error detected.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) Xmit-Rcv Pckt size mismatch error.
The receive frame packet size did NOT match the size of the packet
transmitted.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) data mismatch. Xmit=xx Rcv=xx.
The receive packet data field did NOT match the transmitted
packet data field.
Int Lpbk ph.(n) CRC error detected.
Card's CRC=xxxxxxxx Calculated=xxxxxxxx
The generated hardware CRC did NOT match the software calculated CRC.
Int Lpbk 3 Error: Receiver interrupt detected.
Phase 3 of the internal loopback test, the receive frame interrupt,
should NOT occur.
Int Lpbk 3 Error: TMD3 Retry error bit not set.
Phase 3 of the internal loopback test, the Retry bit, should
have been set.
Int Lpbk 3 TMD1 error bit not set.
Phase 3 of the internal loopback test, the Error bit, should have
been set.
Transmit Packet Test: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a buffer error.
Transmit Packet Test: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected an underflow error.
Transmit Packet Test: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a late collision error.
Transmit Packet Test: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a Retry error.
Receive Packet: Fatal Error detected.
Incoming packet contained a frame error.
Receive Packet: Fatal error detected.
Overflow error detected on incoming packet.
Receive Packet: Fatal error detected.
A Receive Buffer allocation error detected.
Echo Test Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a buffer error.
Echo Test Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected an underflow error.
Echo Test Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a late collision error.
Echo Test Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a Retry error.
Echo Test Error: Receive error detected.
Incoming packet contained a frame error.
Echo Test Error: Receive error detected.
Overflow error detected on incoming packet.
Echo Test Error: Receive error detected.
A CRC error detected on incoming packet.
Echo Test Error: Receive error detected.
A Receive Buffer allocation error detected.
Echo Test data mismatch: Found xx Expected xx.
The receive packet data field did NOT match the transmitted packet
data field.
Echo Server Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a buffer error.
Echo Server Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected an underflow error.
Echo Server Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a late collision error.
Echo Server Error: Transmitter error detected.
Transmitter detected a Retry error.
Echo Server Error: Receiver error detected.
Incoming packet contained a frame error.
Echo Server Error: Receiver error detected.
Overflow error detected on incoming packet.
Echo Server Error: Receiver error detected.
A CRC error detected on incoming packet.
Echo Server Error: Receiver error detected.
A Receive Buffer allocation error detected.
If you get the following message, you do not have a problem with your
InterLan EtherBlaster. This message indicates a problem with your network
or with the card that sent the message.
Receive Packet: Fatal Error detected.
A CRC error detected on incoming packet.
APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
------------------------------------
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
----------------------------
Storage temperature -65ø C to +150ø C
Operating temperature 0-50ø C (32-122ø F)
Supply voltages 5 V ñ 5%, 12 V ñ 10%
Relative humidity Maximum of 90%, noncondensing
Cooling 5 CFM min
STANDARD ETHERNET NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS (10BASE5)
--------------------------------------------------
Cable Thick, 50ê coaxial
Data transmission rate 10 Mbps
Maximum length of 500 m (1640 ft)
cable segment
Network span 2500 m (8200 ft)
(using repeaters)
Maximum distance between 50 m (165 ft)
card and transceiver
Maximum number of nodes 100
per segment
Minimum node spacing 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Maximum number of repeaters 2
between stations
Maximum stations on network 1024
STANDARD ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
------------------------------------------------------
Compatibility Ethernet spec V1.0, V2.0, IEEE 802.3
Common mode output voltage 1 to 4.5 V (differential load =
78 ohms, 243-ohm pulldown)
Differential output swing 0.55 to 1.2 V (differential load =
78 ohms, 243-ohm pulldown)
Common mode voltage 2.4 to 4.0 V
Input withstand voltage 15 V
Collision input frequency 10 MHz
Transceiver power supply 12 V ñ 10% at .05 Amp
(3-Amp surge)
Mating connectors 15-pin male D-connector for
onboard female D-connector
THIN ETHERNET NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS (10BASE2)
----------------------------------------------
Cable Thin, 50ê coaxial
Data transmission rate 10 Mbps
Maximum length of 185 m (607 ft)
cable segment
Minimum length of 0.5 m (1.6 ft)
cable segment
Maximum number of 185-m 5
cable segments per network
Network span 925 m (3035 ft)
Maximum number of nodes per 30
185-m segment
Maximum number of repeaters 4 (IEEE 802.3)
between stations 2 (Ethernet specification)
Maximum number of nodes 1024
on network
THIN ETHERNET INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
--------------------------------------
Isolation 500 VAC for 1 minute
Mating connector Male BNC T-connector (50-ohm type) needed for on-board female BNC connector
Maximum capacitance 8 pF @ 10 MHz w/DC bias of -1 V
(incl. stub)
4 pF @ 10 MHz w/DC bias of -1 V
(no stub)
Maximum stub length 4 cm (1.5 in.)
Maximum DC loop resistance 25 ohms
Characteristic impedance 50 ohms ñ 2 ohms
Shield grounding 100k ohms ñ 10% at each station
Note: The shield must not be grounded except at a station interface.
It must be protected from accidental grounding.
UNSHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS (10BASET)
--------------------------------------------------------
Cable Twisted-pair wiring
Data transmission rate 10 Mbps
Maximum length of (328 ft)
100 m cable segment
Maximum nodes on network 1024
Pin-out for RJ-45 connector 1 - Transmit +
2 - Transmit Ä
3 - Receive +
6 - Receive Ä
RACAL INTERLAN TECHNICAL SUPPORT
--------------------------------
OBTAINING TECHNICAL INFORMATION
-------------------------------
You can obtain up-to-date information about Racal InterLan products and
current device drivers for the entire line of Racal InterLan network
interface cards, using either the Racal InterLan Bulletin Board Service
(BBS) or the Racal InterLan FTP server. The following sections describe
how to access these services.
BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE
----------------------
The BBS, a dial-up service, is available 24 hours a day. The BBS is a
menu-driven system, and on-line help is available from the Main Menu.
Use the following information when configuring your terminal and modem
to access the BBS:
Phone Number: 1-508-264-4345
Baud Rates: 300 through 14.4K
Modem Settings: 8-bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Transfer Protocol: XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM and KERMIT
FTP SERVER
----------
If you have access to the Internet, you can download technical information,
device drivers, and Racal InterLan MIB files from the Racal InterLan FTP
server to your local PC or host computer.
To access the Racal InterLan FTP server, follow these steps:
1. At the system prompt, type the following command and press
Enter:
ftp 130.204.8.16
or
ftp ftpserv.interlan.com
2. When the system prompts you for a user name, type ANONYMOUS
and press Enter.
3. When the system prompts you for a password, press Enter.
After you have logged on to the server, use the DIR command to list the
contents of the root directory. The INDEX file contains a list of all the
drivers and MIB files available on the server. To download the INDEX
file to your local system, set the transfer mode to ASCII. To download
drivers, set the transfer mode to BINARY, then use the FTP GET command.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
-----------------
In the United States and Canada, please call this toll-free number for
technical support:
1-800-LAN-TALK, press 4
(1-800-526-8255)
You can also send your request for technical support to this FAX number:
1-508-635-9140
From outside the United States and Canada, first obtain your country's
code for the United States from your international operator, and then use
it with this number:
(code)-508-263-9929, ext. 682
If you have access to the Internet, you can email technical support using
the following address:
CUST_SERVICE@rimail.interlan.com
When you call, please have the following information ready:
- Model number
- Purchase date
- Network configuration
- Application environment
- Diagnostic test results
- Product revision level
- Device driver revision
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
-------------------
For information about software update services, contact
Customer Support Administrator
Racal InterLan, Inc.
60 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA 01719
FAX: 1-508-635-9140
Telephone: 1-800-LAN-TALK, ext. 682 or
1-508-263-9929, ext. 682
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.