Black Box Network Card LE073A R2 User Manual

JULY 1996  
LE075A-R2  
LE075AE-R2  
LE076A  
LE071A  
LE072A  
LE073A-R2  
LE073AE-R2 LE171  
LE074A-R2 LE172  
LE074AE-R2 LE175  
Modular Parallel Adapters  
Modular Media Units  
CUSTOMER  
SUPPORT  
INFORMATION  
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MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS  
Contents  
Chapter  
Page  
1. Specifications ....................................................................................... 3  
2. Introduction......................................................................................... 4  
2.1 Available Models......................................................................... 4  
2.2 Features ....................................................................................... 5  
3. Installation ........................................................................................... 6  
3.1 Attach the Media Unit................................................................ 6  
3.2 Connect the Network Cable....................................................... 7  
3.2.1 LE071A and LE073A ........................................................ 7  
3.2.2 LE072A and LE074A ........................................................ 8  
3.2.3 LE075A.............................................................................. 9  
3.3 Plug the Ethernet Adapter into the Computer ........................ 10  
3.4 Install the Self-Powering Cable (SPC)....................................... 10  
3.5 Install the AC Power Adapter .................................................... 11  
4. Software Setup and Operation ........................................................... 12  
4.1 Supplied Files.............................................................................. 12  
4.2 ODI Driver for Novell NetWare................................................. 13  
4.3 Microsoft LAN Manager............................................................. 15  
4.4 Microsoft Windows for Workgroups.......................................... 17  
4.5 LANtastic/Al version 5.x Driver ................................................ 18  
4.6 PACKET Driver........................................................................... 19  
5. Self-Test and Diagnostics..................................................................... 21  
5.1 Diagnostics .................................................................................. 21  
5.1.1 Advanced RAM Test ......................................................... 22  
5.1.2 LPT Report........................................................................ 22  
5.1.3 View Configuration Files .................................................. 22  
5.1.4 Help.................................................................................. 22  
5.1.5 Quit.................................................................................... 22  
6. Error Messages..................................................................................... 23  
7. Customer Service Information ........................................................... 24  
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications  
1. Specifications  
Standards — Conforms to the IEEE  
802.3 Ethernet standard.  
Compatible with 10BASE-T,  
10BASE2, and 10BASE5  
standards.  
Connectors — LE071A, LE073A:  
(1) RJ-45 male; LE171: (1) RJ-45  
female, LE072A,  
LE074A: (1) BNC male;  
LE172: (1) BNC female;  
LE075A: (1) AUI male;  
LE175: (1) AUI female  
Speed — 10 Mbps  
Computer Interface — Connects to  
parallel port  
Size — 4.1"H x 2.4"W x 1"D (10.4 x  
6.1 x 2.5 cm)  
Operating Temperature — 32 to  
122° F (0 to 50° C)  
Weight — 0.2 lb. (0.1 kg)  
Storage Temperature — 40 to 176° F  
(4 to 80° C)  
Memory Size — 32K x 8 network  
buffer  
Input voltage — Externally powered  
unit: 12 VDC, 500 mA, Self-  
powered unit: 5 VDC  
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2. Introduction  
The Modular Parallel Adapter easily  
2.1 Available Models  
The following models of the  
Adapters and the Media Units are  
available:  
connects notebook, laptop, and  
desktop PCs to virtually any Ethernet  
Local Area Network. It connects  
externally to a standard parallel  
printer port, eliminating the need to  
install internal Ethernet cards. The  
adapter is easy to install; there are  
no jumpers or configuration  
switches to set. The device is the  
perfect solution for notebook and  
laptop connectivity, as well as for  
workstations with a limited number  
of internal expansion slots. The  
Adapter fits all Ethernet cable types.  
Modular Parallel Adapters:  
• LE071A: Modular Parallel  
Adapter w/SPC for 10BT  
• LE072A: Modular Parallel  
Adapter w/SPC for BNC  
• LE073A: Modular Parallel  
Adapter w/EPS for 10BT  
The modular construction of the  
Adapter enables you to work with all  
three cabling systems used in  
Ethernet networks. You simply  
attach the Modular Media Unit that  
matches your cabling system to the  
Adapter and then connect to the  
network.  
• LE074A: Modular Parallel  
Adapter w/EPS for BNC  
• LE075A: Modular Parallel  
Adapter w/EPS for AUI  
Modular Media Units:  
• LE171: Modular Media Unit EN-  
10T  
• LE172: Modular Media Unit EN-  
BNC  
• LE175: Modular Media Unit EN-  
AUI  
NOTE  
If you would like to connect  
both the network and a  
printer to your parallel port,  
you might want to order the  
Modular  
(LE170).  
Parallel  
Mux  
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• Provides extensive diagnostics  
and self-test capabilities  
2.2 Features  
The Adapters offer the following  
features:  
• Automatically selects  
unidirectional or bidirectional  
mode  
• Fits any Ethernet cable type via  
modular snap-on media units  
• Supports parallel ports LPT1  
through LPT4  
®
• Supplied with drivers for Novell  
®
®
NetWare (ODI™), Microsoft  
®
• Supports interrupt lines IRQ7  
and IRQ5, as well as polling  
mode (when no interrupt line is  
available)  
LAN Manager, 3Com  
3+Open™ (NDIS), Artisoft  
LANtastic and Packet TCP/IP  
• Powered by the Self-Powering  
Cable (SPC), or any standard 4  
to 20V DC non-regulated power  
supply  
• Power and network activity LEDs  
• Fast and easy installation  
• No jumpers or switches to set  
• Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)  
support for increased  
performance  
Figure 2-1 illustrates a typical  
adapter and media unit.  
Fig. 2-1. Parallel Adapter and Media Unit.  
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3. Installation  
Follow these steps to install your  
IMPORTANT!  
Adapter. Detailed instructions  
Make sure the computer is  
appear in Sections 3.1 through 3.4.  
turned off while performing  
the install procedure.  
1. Attach the media unit.  
3.1 Attach the Media Unit  
To attach the Media Unit to the  
Adapter, hold the Adapter with the  
logo facing up, press the top and  
bottom of the unit together, and  
insert it until it snaps into the  
Adapter (see Fig. 3-1).  
2. Connect the network cable.  
3. Plug the Ethernet adapter into  
the computer.  
4. Install the Self-Powering Cable  
or an AC power adapter.  
Fig. 3-1. Attaching a Media Unit to the Adapter.  
NOTE  
If you have purchased a media unit additional to that supplied with the  
Adapter, remove the supplied unit by pressing the top and bottom  
together and pulling it out of the Adapter. Then, insert the new media unit  
as described above.  
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3.2 Connect the Network Cable  
Connect the network cable unit as  
illustrated for each model below.  
NOTE  
When used with non-  
10BASE-T networks, Link  
Integrity should be disabled.  
It can be disabled in the  
software by using the key-  
word DISABLELINK in the  
configuration files (NET.CFG,  
PROTOCOL.INI) or as a com-  
mand line parameter for the  
3.2.1 LE071A AND LE073A  
For the Modular Parallel Adapter  
w/SPC for 10BT (LE071A) and the  
Modular Parallel Adapter w/EPS for  
10BT (LE073A), refer to Fig. 3-2.  
Packet  
drivers.  
and  
LANtastic  
Fig. 3-2. Connecting an Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable to the Media  
Unit.  
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3.2.2 LE072A AND LE074A  
Make sure that the RG-58A/U  
coaxial cable has a T-connector at  
the end. Then connect the T-  
connector to the BNC connector at  
the back of the media unit, as shown  
in Fig. 3-3.  
For the Modular Parallel Adapters  
for BNC (LE072A and LE074A),  
refer to Fig. 3-3.  
Fig. 3-3. Connecting an RG-58/U Coaxial Cable to the Media Unit.  
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NOTE  
NOTE  
Both ends of the T-  
connector must be attached  
to network cabling. If the  
Adapter is at the end of a  
network segment, the end of  
the T-connector not attached  
to the network must have a  
50-ohm terminator installed.  
For use with an external  
power supply only. Not to be  
used with the SPC!  
3.2.3 LE075A  
For the Modular Parallel Adapter for  
AUI, refer to Fig. 3-4.  
After connecting the connector,  
press the slide latch to the left to  
lock the connector into place.  
Fig. 3-4. Connecting an AUI Cable to the Media Unit.  
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3.3 Plug the Ethernet Adapter into  
the Computer  
3.4 Install the Self-Powering Cable  
(SPC)  
Plug the 25-pin connector on your  
Modular Parallel Adapter into the  
parallel port at the back of your  
notebook/laptop computer, holding  
the Adapter with the logo at the top.  
Tighten the knobs on the Adapter  
clockwise to fasten it tightly (see Fig.  
3-5).  
Make sure that the computer is  
turned off. Plug the DC plug of the  
SPC into the small round socket at  
the back of the Ethernet adapter.  
Plug the other end of the SPC into  
the 6-pin PS/2 style keyboard/  
mouse port on the computer. Turn  
on the computer. The red power  
Fig. 3-5. Plugging in the Adapter.  
LED will light up. use power  
management or power saver features  
on your computer when using the  
SPC.  
Do not use power management or power  
saver features on your computer when  
using the SPC.  
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3.5 Install the AC Power Adapter  
If the SPC is not used, plug the AC  
power adapter cable into the small  
round socket at the back of the  
Modular Media Unit, as shown in  
Fig. 3-6. Plug the other end of the  
AC adapter cable into any standard  
electrical outlet. The red LED will  
then light up.  
Fig. 3-6. Installing the AC Power Adapter.  
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4. Software Setup and Operation  
The \ODI subdirectory contains the  
The Modular Parallel Adapter is  
supplied with software driver  
following DOS ODI files for use with  
Novell NetWare and other network  
operating systems using the ODI  
specifications:  
programs that support all major  
network operating systems. These  
drivers are found on the Network  
Drivers diskette. This chapter  
describes the use of each driver in a  
major NOS. Instructions on how to  
use the other drivers are included in  
the README.DOC File on the  
Network Drivers diskette.  
• LSL.COM — The Novell Link  
Support Layer program  
• SETODI.COM — Proprietary  
Ethernet ODI driver  
• IPXODI.COM — Novell’s IPX  
program  
4.1 Supplied Files  
The Network Drivers diskette  
contains the following files:  
• NETX.EXE — NetWare shell for  
use with DOS  
• STARTNET.BAT — A batch file  
containing all commands  
required to load the driver  
• README.DOC — Update  
information about the software  
• SETDIAG.EXE — Self-test  
diagnostic program  
• NET.CFG — Sample protocol  
configuration file  
• SETDIAG.HLP— Help file for  
the diagnostic program  
The \NDIS subdirectory contains  
NDIS files for use with the following  
network operating systems:  
• PROTOCOL.INI — Protocol  
initialization file for NDIS setup  
Microsoft LAN Manager,  
®
3Com3+Open, Banyan VINES ,  
• OEMSETUP.INF — Configu-  
ration file for Windows for  
Workgroups  
DEC Pathworks , and other  
network operating systems using the  
NDIS interface specifications.  
• SETNDIS.DOS — DOS NDIS  
driver for Windows for  
Workgroups  
• SETNDIS.DOS—NDIS driver for  
DOS  
• SETNDIS.OS2—NDIS driver for  
OS/2  
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• PROTOCOL.INI—Sample  
protocol initialization file  
• .\ETHERNET\POCKET\  
PROTOCOL.INI—Sample  
initialization file  
• SETDOS.NIF—Configuration file  
used by Microsoft LAN  
Manager’s setup program for  
configuring a DOS workstation  
• .\NIF\SETDOS.NIF—  
Configuration file used by the  
setup program  
• SETOS2.NIF—Configuration file  
used by Microsoft LAN  
The \MSLANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS  
subdirectory contains the drivers and  
files for Microsoft LAN Manager  
OS/2 workstation.  
Manager’s setup program for  
®
configuring an OS/2  
workstation  
• .\ETHERNET\POCKET\  
SETNDIS.OS2—Driver for  
Microsoft LAN Manager OS/2  
workstation  
The \LANTASTI subdirectory  
contains the driver for ARTISOFT  
LANtastic/Al v5.x NOS.  
• SETAILAN.COM—Ethernet  
driver for LANtastic/Al v5.x.  
• .\ETHERNET\POCKET\  
PROTOCOL.INI—Sample  
initialization file  
• SETAILAN.DOC—Document  
explaining the use of the driver  
with the LANtastic NOS.  
•\NIF\SETOS2.NIF—  
Configuration file used by the  
setup program.  
The \PACKET subdirectory contains  
a Packet driver for uses such as  
TCP/IP applications.  
4.2 ODI Driver for Novell NetWare  
4.2.1 INSTALLATION  
• SETPACKET.COM—Adapter  
driver  
Copy all the files from the \ODI  
subdirectory on the Network Drivers  
diskette to the network operating  
system subdirectory on your hard  
disk. Installation is now complete.  
The \MSLANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS  
subdirectory contains the driver and  
files for the Microsoft LAN Manager  
DOS workstation.  
• .\ETHERNET\POCKET\  
SETNDIS.DOS—Driver for  
Microsoft LAN Manager DOS  
workstation  
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4.2.2 CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL)  
The options are as follows:  
The SETODI is a self-configuring  
driver that automatically detects the  
correct LPT port, interrupt line, and  
unidirectional/bidirectional mode  
to be used. If you have a special  
configuration, you may need to  
override this automatic selection by  
using the NET.CFG file. Otherwise,  
you should skip this section.  
The NET.CFG file is an auxiliary  
file used by the ODI drivers. It  
includes configuration information  
about the network adapters in your  
workstation. If you do not use any of  
the special options listed in this  
section, you do not need to edit  
NET.CFG.  
• POLLING—A PC may use either  
IRQ-7 or IRQ-5 for handling the  
parallel port communications. If  
you need to work without  
interrupts (usually only with test  
evaluations), delete the  
semicolon in this line. This will  
force the driver to operate in a  
polled mode without using  
hardware interrupts.  
• UNIDIR—Whenever the  
SETODI driver is loaded into  
memory, it tests the parallel port  
to determine whether it can be  
operated in the faster  
bidirectional mode. The Adapter  
is then configured according to  
the test results. However, when  
you use a long extension cable  
or a low-quality parallel port, the  
bidirectional mode may not  
operate reliably, even if the test  
passes. In this case, you should  
force the unidirectional mode by  
deleting the semicolon in this  
line.  
The sample NET.CFG file supplied  
in the \ODI subdirectory includes  
the following commands:  
LINK DRIVER SETODI  
;POLLING  
;UNIDIR  
;LPTn  
;EPP  
;FRAME ETHERNET_802.2  
;DISABLELINK  
• LPTn—The ODI driver for the  
Adapter is auto-configuring,  
automatically detecting the  
correct port to be used. To  
specify the exact parallel port  
with which the SETODI driver is  
to work, delete the semicolon in  
this line and specify the port  
number (1 to 4) in place of the  
n.  
Lines preceded by semicolons are  
comments. To select an option, edit  
the semicolon out of the  
corresponding line.  
The pocket adapter driver section  
in the NET.CFG file must start with  
the line LINK DRIVER SETODI,  
which identifies the driver to which  
the driver options apply. The next  
line is optional and must start with  
an empty space, such as a true space  
or a tab.  
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• EPP—The adapter supports the  
Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP).  
Most PCs based on the Intel  
80386SL or 80486SL chipsets  
may be configured to work in  
the EPP mode. This mode  
4.2.3 OPERATION  
To start work on the NetWare  
workstation, run the STARTNET  
batch file. Then log into the  
network.  
improves the performance of the  
adapter and therefore is  
recommended if the PC  
supports it.  
The STARTNET.BAT file includes  
the following set of commands:  
LSL  
SETODI  
IPXODI  
NETX  
F:  
IMPORTANT!  
Be sure that your PC has  
EPP capability before  
selecting this mode.  
If you wish, you may enter these  
commands in the AUTOEXEC.BAT  
file in the order shown.  
• FRAME—The ODI driver  
supports multiple frame types.  
Certain NOS, such as NetWare  
1.X through 3.11, use frame  
ETHERNET_802.3, while others  
use ETHERNET_802.2 as default  
frame type. The SETPODI  
default frame type is  
To unload the ODI workstation  
software, unload the programs in  
reverse order using the U switch:  
NETX u  
IPXODI u  
SETODI u  
LSL u  
ETHERNET_802.3.  
• DISABLELINK—When used with  
non-10BASE-T Unshielded  
Twisted-Pair networks like  
Starlan 10, Link Integrity should  
be disabled. Without the  
“DISABLELINK” keyword, the  
driver defaults to link integrity  
ENABLED.  
4.3 Microsoft LAN Manager  
4.3.1 INSTALLATION FOR MICROSOFT  
LAN MANAGER (VERSIONS 2.1 AND  
LATER) FOR DOS AND OS/2 (NDIS  
DRIVER)  
1. Begin installation of LAN  
Manager using “setup.”  
2. When prompted to select the  
available network adapter driver,  
choose “Other Driver.”  
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3. When prompted, insert the  
NOTE  
Network Drivers diskette.  
If you are using an NDIS-  
compatible  
network  
4. Select “Modular Parallel  
Adapter” from the menu.  
operating system other than  
LAN Manager, follow the  
manufacturer’s operating  
system instructions for  
loading new drivers. The  
driver files are located in the  
\NDIS subdirectory on the  
Network Drivers diskette.  
5. Continue with the installation  
until it is completed.  
6. Reboot the PC.  
Installation for LAN Manager  
versions 2.1 and later is now  
complete.  
4.3.3 CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL)  
SETNDIS is a self-configuring driver  
that automatically detects the correct  
LPT port, interrupt line, and  
unidirectional/bidirectional mode  
to be use. If you have a special  
configuration, you may need to  
override this automatic selection by  
using the PROTOCOL.INI file  
(residing in the  
C:\LANMAN\DRIVERS\MODADPT  
directory). To modify the available  
options, edit the file as described on  
the next page.  
4.3.2 INSTALLATION FOR MICROSOFT  
LAN MANAGER (VERSION 2.0) FOR DOS  
AND OS/2 (NDIS DRIVER)  
1. Begin installation of LAN  
Manager using “setup.” At the  
“Import Network Drivers”  
screen, choose YES.  
2. Insert the Network Drivers  
diskette.  
3. Select “Modular Parallel  
Adapter” from the list of drivers  
to import.  
The PROTOCOL.INI file contents  
are:  
4. At the Network Drivers menu,  
select “Modular Parallel  
Adapter” from the list of drivers  
to install.  
;MODADPT ADAPTER  
DRIVERNAME=SETNDIS$  
;POLLING  
;UNIDIR  
;LPTn  
;EPP  
;DISABLELINK  
5. Continue with the installation  
until it is completed.  
6. Reboot the PC.  
The keyword POLLING is not  
available with the OS/2 driver. Lines  
preceded by semicolons are  
Installation for LAN Manager 2.0 is  
now complete.  
comments. To select an option, edit  
the semicolon out of the  
corresponding line. The  
DRIVERNAME=SETNDIS$ line is  
required by the LAN Manager.  
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The options are as follows:  
4.4 Microsoft Windows for  
Workgroups  
4.4.1 INSTALLATION  
The following procedure outlines  
the installation of the SETNDIS  
driver software with a new  
installation of Windows for  
Workgroups.  
• POLLING—A PC may use either  
IRQ-7 or IRQ-5 for handling the  
parallel port communications. If  
you need to work without  
interrupts (usually only with test  
evaluations), delete the  
semicolon in this line. This will  
force the driver to operate in a  
polled mode without using  
hardware interrupts.  
1. Start the installation of Windows  
for Workgroups as described in  
the “Windows for Workgroups  
Installation Guide.” Follow the  
procedure until you reach the  
window “Network Setup.”  
• UNIDIR—Whenever the  
SETNDIS driver is loaded into  
memory, it tests the parallel port  
to determine whether it can be  
operated in the faster  
bidirectional mode. The adapter  
is then configured according to  
the test results. However, when  
you use a long extension cable,  
the bidirectional mode may not  
operate reliably, even if the test  
passes. In this case, you should  
force the unidirectional mode by  
deleting the semicolon in this  
line.  
2. In the window “Install Network  
Adapter,” insert the Network  
Drivers diskette into the disk  
drive. Select “Unlisted or  
Updated Network Adapter” and  
choose “Continue.” Enter the  
appropriate path (for example,  
A:\ or B:\). Then choose “OK.”  
3. The “Modular Parallel Adapter”  
option should display. Choose  
“OK.”  
• LPTn—The NDIS driver for the  
Adapter is auto-configuring,  
automatically detecting the  
correct port to be used. To  
specify the exact parallel port  
with which the SETNDIS driver  
is to work, delete the semicolon  
in this line and specify the port  
number (1 to 4) in place of the  
n.  
4. The next window displays  
Interrupt, Base I/O and Base  
Memory Address settings that  
should be “Automatic or  
Unused.” Choose “OK.”  
5. In the window “Network  
Adapters,” choose “OK.”  
6. Windows for Workgroups now  
modifies your AUTOEXEC.BAT,  
CONFIG.SYS and  
PROTOCOL.INI files and  
changes the extensions of the  
previous versions to .00x. Choose  
“OK.”  
Once you have made your  
changes, run the SETUP program  
again, as described in Section 4.3.1.  
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7. In the “Network Settings”  
window, choose “OK.” From the  
next window choose “Restart  
Computer.”  
The Adapter’s section in the  
PROTOCOL.INI includes:  
;MODULAR PARALLEL  
ADAPTER DRIVERNAME =  
SETNDIS$  
The content of the Modular Parallel  
Adapter OEMSETUP.INF file is:  
;POLLING  
;UNIDIR  
[disks]  
;LPTn  
A:=., “Modular Parallel Adapter  
install”  
;EPP  
;DISABLELINK  
[netcard]  
Lines preceded by semicolons are  
comments. To select an option, edit  
the semicolon out of the  
ms$sndis=“Modular Parallel  
Adapter”, 0, ndis, ethernet, real,  
ms$sndis, ms$sndis_nif  
corresponding line.  
[ms$sndis]  
devdir=b:setndis.dos  
device=SETNDIS.DOS,  
@devdir\SETNDIS.DOS  
4.5 LANtastic/Al version 5.x Driver  
4.5.1 INSTALLATION  
1. Run the LANtastic/Al v5.x  
INSTALL program.  
[ms$sndis_nif]  
DRIVERNAME=SETNDIS$  
2. Complete the installation by  
entering default parameter for  
the LAN adapter and exit the  
INSTALL program.  
Note that the [netcard] section  
consists of one line only.  
4.4.2 CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL)  
3. Copy the driver from the  
Network Drivers diskette to the  
Network Operating System  
(NOS) subdirectory (default is  
C:\LANTASTI): copy  
The SETNDIS is a self-configuring  
driver that automatically detects the  
correct LPT port, Interrupt line, and  
Unidirectional/Bidirectional mode  
to be used. If you have a special  
configuration, you may need to  
override this automatic selection by  
editing the PROTOCOL.INI file.  
a:\lantasti\*.* c:\lantasti  
4. Edit the file STARTNET.BAT in  
the C:\LANTASTI by deleting  
the line which starts with  
3C503MM and insert a new line:  
SETAILAN verbose  
5. Installation is complete.  
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4.6 PACKET Driver  
4.5.2 CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL)  
SETAILAN accepts the following  
standard command line switches:  
The Packet driver is based on and  
conforms to the FTP Software public  
domain specifications. This driver  
can be used with the following  
Network Operating Systems (NOS):  
FTP Software PC/TCP, Wollongong  
Pathway, NSCA Telnet, Intel  
HELP, XEROX, IEEE, MPX,  
PACKET_SIZE, REMOVE,  
VERBOSE, “?” and “@.”  
In addition to the standard  
Netsight, and many other NOS  
command line switches, SETAILAN  
accepts the following: UNIDIR,  
LPTn, EPP, and DISABLELINK  
based on these specifications.  
4.6.1 INSTALLATION  
Refer to your NOS documentation  
for instructions on how to install the  
Packet driver.  
4.5.3 OPERATION  
To activate the Artisoft LANtastic  
network software using the adapter,  
use the batch file STARTNET.BAT  
that the LANtastic installation  
program built for you, or use the  
following commands (with  
The Packet driver  
(SETPACKET.COM) may be  
operated from the DOS prompt or  
included in a batch file. In any case,  
the Packet driver should be loaded  
before the NOS files are activated.  
appropriate options—see your  
LANtastic user’s guide):  
SHARE  
4.6.2 CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL)  
SETAILAN [parameter 1]  
[parameter 2]  
AILANBIO  
SETPACKET accepts the following  
software-related command line  
switches:  
REDIR name  
l xx — Software interrupt #xx,  
where xx ranges between 60  
to 80 (hexadecimal). Default  
xx=60 hex.  
To use the PC as a server, enter the  
following additional command:  
SERVER  
?,H — Displays a summary of the  
command line options.  
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Hardware related switches are:  
UNIDIR, EPP, DISABLELINK and  
LPTn.  
The Network Drivers diskette  
contains the SETDIAG self-test  
diagnostic utility program, which  
tests the adapter and reports the  
results of the tests.  
CAUTION  
Be sure that the network  
driver is not loaded before  
you run the program. If it is,  
either the PC will lock up or  
the software will not be able  
to find the adapter.  
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CHAPTER 5: Self-Test and Diagnostics  
5. Self-Test and Diagnostics  
To run the self-test and diagnostics  
program:  
5.1 Diagnostics  
The diagnostics program verifies  
that the adapter has been properly  
connected, executes several self-test  
routines, and displays the following  
information:  
1. Copy the SETDIAG.* files from  
the supplied network drivers  
diskette into the network  
directory.  
• LPT port number and address  
• IRQ line used (if any)  
2. At the network directory  
prompt, type the following  
command:  
• Interrupt line polarity of the  
parallel port  
setdiag  
The “setdiag” command may be  
entered with special command  
line parameters, as follows:  
• Data transfer method  
(unidirectional or bidirectional)  
• Node address  
e—supports EPP mode  
• Model name and hardware  
version  
u—force unidirectional mode  
c—force colors (default is  
monochrome) when color  
display is available  
• Date of manufacture  
• Serial number  
?—display a Help screen  
If the Adapter is not properly  
connected or not powered, the  
following message is displayed:  
3. The SETDIAG main menu is  
displayed with a list of topics. To  
select a topic, use the up and  
down arrow keys to highlight  
your choice, and press the Enter  
key.  
Adapter not connected, not powered  
or driver already loaded.  
This message will also be displayed if  
one of the pocket adapter drivers is  
loaded. In this case, unload the  
driver or reboot the PC.  
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5.1.1 ADVANCED RAM TEST  
5.1.3 VIEW CONFIGURATION FILES  
The diagnostics portion of the  
SETDIAG program activates a brief  
RAM test. However, to thoroughly  
test the Adapter’s RAM, several time-  
consuming tests are required. The  
Advanced RAM Test option in the  
SETDIAG main menu activates those  
tests.  
This option allows the user to view  
the contents of the different  
configuration files (NET.CFG for  
Novell ODI and PROTOCOL.INI for  
LAN Manager NDIS). If the file is  
longer than the window on the  
screen, use the up and down arrow  
keys to scroll through the file.  
Once activated, all tests are run in  
a loop. The display indicates the last  
run results of each test, the total  
number of tests performed, and the  
number of test failures, if any. The  
tests can be terminated at any time  
by pressing any key.  
To modify the configuration files,  
use your preferred text editor.  
5.1.4 HELP  
This option provides a detailed  
description of all self-test and  
diagnostics options.  
5.1.2 LPT REPORT  
5.1.5 QUIT  
This option in the SETDIAG main  
menu displays all available parallel  
port of the PC and indicates the port  
to which the adapter is connected.  
This option enables you to exit from  
the SETDIAG program.  
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CHAPTER 6: Error Messages  
6. Error Messages  
Modadpt Ethernet Adapter Memory  
(RAM) failure.  
If problems occur during operation  
of your Adapter, one of the messages  
below will be displayed. Error  
messages can be recognized by the  
beep and the word FATAL that  
precedes the message. All other  
messages on the screen are for  
information only. The following is a  
list of common communication and  
driver error messages:  
The adapter failed during memory  
test.  
Try to load the driver with the  
parameter UNIDIR.  
Run the SETDIAG diagnostic  
program before requesting service.  
Modadpt Ethernet Adapter  
EEPROM read failure.  
Modadpt Ethernet Adapter is not  
connected or not powered.  
The adapter failed to read the  
EEPROM information correctly.  
Check that the adapter is  
connected to the SPC or AC power  
adapter and that the red LED of the  
adapter is on.  
In most cases, this warning will not  
prevent the driver from loading.  
Check that the adapter is properly  
plugged into a parallel (printer)  
port of the computer.  
Run the SETDIAG diagnostic  
program before requesting service.  
Additional error messages related  
to your network operating system are  
described in the appropriate NOS  
manuals.  
Run the SETDIAG diagnostic  
program to get more information  
about the problem.  
Adapter failed to initialize correctly.  
The adapter-initialization process  
failed. This message is usually  
accompanied by another message  
that provides more information  
about the reasons for the failure.  
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MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS  
7. Customer Service Information  
While we trust that your Adapter will  
operate reliably over a long period  
of time, if you encounter any  
problems while using it, please  
perform the following steps before  
contacting Black Box.  
3. Try to operate your adapter in  
unidirectional and polling  
modes, by inserting the  
appropriate lines in your  
NET.CFG or PROTOCOL.INI  
files (see Chapter 4).  
4. Write down any error messages  
that have been displayed.  
1. Make sure that your adapter is  
properly installed, powered, and  
connected to the network.  
When you contact Black Box, you  
will be asked for the results of the  
SETDIAG diagnostic tests and for all  
error messages that have been  
displayed.  
2. Run SETDIAG and write down  
the results of the diagnostics.  
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