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Preface10Document ConventionsThis guide uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional information.CautionCautions inform you that perfor

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP1005. Right-click on the adapter driver you want to configure and select Properties from the pop-up men

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1016. From the Properties window, select the Advanced tab.Figure 61 illustrates the Advanced tab.Figure 61. Adv

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP102LBFO Enables or disables load balancing or fail-over protection. This selection appears only with th

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide103Magic Packet Enables and disables the Wake on LAN feature on the adapter. This feature powers ON a system th

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP104QoS Tagging (IEEE 802.1p/q)Activates or deactivates Class of Service (CoS) on the adapter. CoS, as d

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1058. After configuring the settings, click OK to close the Properties window.This completes the procedure for

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP106

107Chapter 4 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0This chapter contains the procedure for installing a network adapter driver on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 system.

Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0108Installing the Driver on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SystemThe following procedure installs the network adapter d

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide109The Control Panel is shown in Figure 63.Figure 63. Control Panel Window

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide11Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are available

Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.01106. Double-click on the Network icon.The Network window is shown in Figure 64.Figure 64. Network Window

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1117. Select the Adapters tab.The Adapters tab of the Network window is shown in Figure 65.Figure 65. Adapters

Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.01128. Select Add. The Select Network Adapter window is shown in Figure 66.Figure 66. Select Network Adapter Window9

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide11311. In the Insert Disk window, specify the drive and path to the driver.If you are using the Installation CD

Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.011413. Select OK.The Adapters tab in the Network window is shown in Figure 69.Figure 69. Adapters Tab14. Verify tha

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide115Removing the Driver from a Windows NT 4.0 SystemThis section contains the procedure for removing the network

The Network window is shown in Figure 71.Figure 71. Network Window

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1172. Select the Adapters tab.The Adapters tab of the Network window is shown in Figure 72.Figure 72. Adapters

Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows NT 4.01188. Shutdown Windows NT 4.0 and power OFF your computer. 9. Remove the network adapter card from your computer. F

119Chapter 5 Novell Netware 6.5This chapter contains the following procedure:❑ “Installing the Network Adapter Driver on a Novell NetWare 6.5 System”

Preface12Contacting Allied TelesynThis section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate informa

Chapter 5: Novell Netware 6.5120Installing the Network Adapter Driver on a Novell NetWare 6.5 SystemThis section contains the procedure for installing

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide121ManualInstallation1. At the file server console prompt, issue these load statements in the order given here:

Chapter 5: Novell Netware 6.5122If you have a PCI-1 bus in your system, add BUSTYPE=PCI1 to the command line (for example, LOAD C:\SERVER\CATNIC BUSTY

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide123SET MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 100 (or larger)SET MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 500 (or larger)The

Chapter 5: Novell Netware 6.5124

125Chapter 6 Linux 2.4 and 2.6This chapter contains the following procedure:❑ “Installing the ATNIC Driver on Linux 2.4” on page 126❑ “Setting the Ada

Chapter 6: Linux 2.4 and 2.6126Installing the ATNIC Driver on Linux 2.4This driver supports dynamic loading and unloading via the KLM support provided

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide127Dynamic Loading Type insmod atnic32.o to dynamically load the driver without installing it into the operatin

Chapter 6: Linux 2.4 and 2.6128Setting the Adapter’s Speed and Duplex Mode on Linux 2.6Linux 2.6 comes with the adapter driver. Driver installation is

129Chapter 7 Solaris 9This chapter contains the following sections:❑ “Supported Operating System” on page 130❑ “Installing the Driver” on page 130❑ “C

13Chapter 1 Network Adapter Card OverviewThis chapter describes the features of the Allied Telesyn network adapter cards. Sections in the chapter incl

Chapter 7: Solaris 9130Supported Operating SystemThe adapter drivers have been tested on Solaris 9 with Sparc platforms in both 32 and 64 bit environm

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide131Configuring the Network Adapter CardTo configure the speed and duplex of the adapter, go to the following fi

Chapter 7: Solaris 9132Removing the DriverTo remove the driver from the system, enter the following command:pkgrm atnic

133Chapter 8AT-Stat UtilityThe AT-Stat utility displays operating information and statistics on Allied Telesyn network adapter cards in Microsoft Wind

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility134Installing the AT-Stat UtilityTo use the AT-Stat utility, you must install it on the system. You cannot run the utility f

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide135Figure 73. Installation CD Main Window2. Select Tools.The Tools window is shown in Figure 74.Figure 74. Tool

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility1363. Select AT-Stat Utility.The AT-Stat utility window is shown in Figure 75.Figure 75. AT-Stat Utility Window4. Select Ins

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1375. Select Yes.The prompt in Figure 77 is displayed.Figure 77. File Download - Security Warning Prompt6. Sele

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility1387. Select Run.The first of the AT-Stat utility installation windows is shown in Figure 79.Figure 79. AT-Stat Installation

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1399. Configure the window as follows: To change the location where the utility will be stored on the system,

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview14OverviewThe Allied Telesyn Ethernet network adapter cards are designed to simplify the task of building a ne

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility140The installation program installs the utility, a process that takes only a few seconds. Once the utility is installed, th

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1413. Download the zip file containing the adapter drivers for your adapter card from the Product Support web p

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility142Using the AT-Stat UtilityThe AT-Stat utility displays basic information and operating statistics on Allied Telesyn networ

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide143General Tab Figure 84 shows the General tab.Figure 84. General TabNoteIf the system contains more than one n

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility144Table 12 defines the information in the General tab Table 12. General TabField DescriptionTCP/IPIP Address Displays the I

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide145WINS Displays the IP address of the Windows Internet Name Service, used in name resolution by converting Net

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility146NoteThe IP address, subnet mask, and gateway fields display the values assigned to the network adapter card itself. If yo

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide147Statistics Tab Figure 85 shows the Statistics tab. This tab displays status information and operating statis

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility148Packets Sent Indicates the total number of packets sent by the adapter.Packets Received Indicates the total number of pac

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide149NoteAll counters return to zero when the system is reset or power cycled.Rx (Receive) StatsCRC Errors Displa

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide15Dual port adapters also simplify the task of relocating nodes in a network. When a node is moved to a new loc

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility150Ping Tab Figure 86 shows the Ping tab.Figure 86. Ping TabYou can use this tab to instruct the adapter to ping another nod

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide151The results of the ping are displayed in the tab. The Min., Max., and Avg., values are the minimum, maximum,

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility152by the adapter is reported in megabits per second in the Avg. Send and Avg. Receive fields of the window.In a properly co

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide153Removing the AT-Stat UtilityThis section contains the procedure for removing the AT-Stat utility from a Micr

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility154The Control Panel window is shown in Figure 89. Figure 89. Control Panel Window3. Double-click on Add or Remove Programs.

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1554. Select ATStat from the list.5. Select Remove.A confirmation prompt is displayed.6. Select Yes to remove t

Chapter 8: AT-Stat Utility156

157Chapter 9AT-MUX Multiple VLAN ProtocolThis chapter describes the AT-MUX protocol. Sections in the chapter include:❑ “AT-MUX Protocol Overview” on p

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol158AT-MUX Protocol OverviewThe AT-MUX protocol is useful in Ethernet networks where there are tagged virtual L

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide159window. An alternative is to open the Properties window of a LAN connection.) The original LAN connection fo

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview16AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX SeriesThe adapters in the AT-2450FTX Series are: AT-2450FTX/SC AT-2450FTX/STThe

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol160To adjust the properties of a VLAN connection, you must use the corresponding tagged VLAN connection icon.

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide161Figure 92. Relationship Between the LAN Connections and the Properties WindowsTo summarize, you must use the

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol162Installing the AT-MUX ProtocolThis procedure explains how to install the AT-MUX protocol on a Microsoft Win

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide163The Network Connections window is shown in Figure 94.Figure 94. Network Connections Window2. Right-click on

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol164The Local Area Connection Properties window is shown in Figure 96.Figure 96. Local Area Connection Properti

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1654. Select Protocol, then select Add.The Select Network Protocol window is shown in Figure 98.Figure 98. Sele

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol166NoteIf you are using the Allied Telesyn Installation CD and the CD interface window opens, close or minimiz

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1679. If it is not already chosen, select Allied Telesyn Multi-VLAN Support Protocol and select OK.The AT-MUX p

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol168Adding, Changing, or Deleting VIDsTo add, change, or delete a VID from a network adapter card, perform the

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1692. Right-click the Local Area Connections for the adapter card, identified by the adapter card model number

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide17 The AT-2450FTX Series supported the Wake on LAN feature only on the twisted pair port. The AT-2451FTX Seri

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol170An example of the Local Area Connection Properties window for the adapter card is shown in Figure 105.Figur

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide171The Allied Telesyn Multi-VLAN Support Protocol Properties window is shown in Figure 106.Figure 106. Allied T

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol172b. Select or enter the new VLAN ID, then select OK. The range is 0 to 4094.A new local area connection for

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide173Removing the AT-MUX ProtocolThis procedure removes the AT-MUX protocol from a system. You do not need to del

Chapter 9: AT-MUX Multiple VLAN Protocol174

175Chapter 10 AT-Diag UtilityThe AT-Diag utility is used to configure the speed and duplex mode of an adapter port, enable and disable the BootPROM ch

Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility176Starting the AT-Diag UtilityThe AT-Diag utility is a quick and easy way for you to test the components on the adapter, c

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide1773. At the DOS prompt, do one of the following:If you copied the program files onto diskette, type:a:\diagIf

Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility178Systems containing more than one Allied Telesyn adapter card display a prompt similar to the following prior to displayi

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide179Diagnostics Tests OptionThis selection runs a series of tests on the components of the network adapter card.

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview18Type of Cabling 10Base-T operation:Category 3 or better 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cable100

Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility180Figure 111. Loopback Connector

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide181Communications Test OptionThis test sends raw packets between two Allied Telesyn network adapter cards over

Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility1824. To pause the test, press any key on the keyboard. To end the test and return to the AT-Diag main menu, press Esc.If t

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide183Hardware Information OptionThis menu option displays vendor and device information about the network adapter

Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility184Settings OptionThe Settings menu option is used to do the following: Set the speed and duplex mode of an adapter port

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide185BootROM This selection enables and disables the BootPROM chip and the Managed Boot Agent on the network adap

Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility186Select Adapter OptionYou can use this menu option to select the adapter to test or configure in systems that contain mor

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide187Technical Support OptionThis menu selection displays a window with the web addresses and telephone numbers f

Chapter 10: AT-Diag Utility188

189Chapter 11TroubleshootingThis chapter contains suggestions on what to do if you encounter a problem using your new network adapter card.NoteIn the

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide19Wake on LAN FeatureAT-2450FTX Series Supported on twisted pair port only.AT-2451FTX Series Supported on both

Chapter 11: Troubleshooting190 For a fiber optic port, verify that the operating specifications (for instance, wavelength and maximum operating dista

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide191 If possible, use another twisted pair or fiber optic cable to connect the network adapter card to the remo

Chapter 11: Troubleshooting192 For a fiber optic port, verify that the port on the network adapter card and the port on the remote device are operati

193Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsAT-2451FTX Series Height: 6.5 cm (2.5 in.)Length: 18 cm (7.25 in.)AT-2701FX Series Height:

Appendix A: Technical Specifications194Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsRFI Emissions EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3Immunity EN5502

195Appendix BUnattended Microsoft Windows InstallationsThis chapter contains the following sections: “Unattended Microsoft Windows XP Installation” o

Appendix B: Unattended Microsoft Windows Installations196Unattended Microsoft Windows XP InstallationThis section describes the steps required to add

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide197For additional information about this setting, view article 236029 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to S

Appendix B: Unattended Microsoft Windows Installations1986. Step 6. Replace the deleted file “netamd2.in_” from the previous step with the ATI “netamd

199Appendix COptional BootPROM Chip and DIP Switch SettingsThis appendix explains how to install the optional BootPROM chip and set the DIP switch on

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Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview20LEDs Table 3 describes the LEDs for the ports on the AT-2450FTX and AT-2451FTX Series. The twisted pair port

Appendix C: Optional BootPROM Chip and DIP Switch Settings200Installing a BootPROM ChipInstalling the BootPROM chip is a straightforward task, but you

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide201The AT-BP2700 and AT-BP2501 BootPROM chips are square. They have an angled corner that should be positioned

Appendix C: Optional BootPROM Chip and DIP Switch Settings202DIP Switch SettingsSome older models of the AT-2450FTX, AT-2700FTX, and AT-2745FX Series

203Appendix DCleaning Fiber Optic ConnectorsThe fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable

Appendix D: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors204Using a Cartridge-Type CleanerFiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typ

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide205NoteRub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only.3. When you reach the end of the clean

Appendix D: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors206Using a SwabSpecially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapter

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide2073. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is

Appendix D: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors208

209Appendix ETranslated Safety StatementsImportant: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in this guide.Wich

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide21AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX SeriesThe adapters in the AT-2700FX Series are: AT-2700FX/SC AT-2700FX/ST AT-2700F

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements210Laser Safety NoticesElectrical Safety Notices1Warning: Class 1 Laser product.2Warning: Do not stare into th

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide21114Warning: Check to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installed wire. When this in

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements21227Warning: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not created d

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide213Telecommunications Compliance Notices41Warning: When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precaution

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements214LasersicherheitshinweiseElektrische Sicherheitshinweise1Achtung: Laserprodukt der Klasse 1.2Achtung: Blicke

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide21512Achtung: Nicht mehr als die empfohlene Kabellänge abisolieren. Durch das Abisolieren von mehr als der empf

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements21626Bei der Versorgung der Einheit durch zentralisierten Gleichstrom ist ein Tray-Kabel zum Anschluss der Str

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide217Telekommunikationskonformitätshinweise41Achtung: Bei der Verwendung Ihrer Telefonausrüstung sollten zur Redu

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements218Avisos de seguridad láserAvisos de seguridad eléctricas1Atención: Producto láser de clase 1.2Atención: No m

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide21913Atención: Cuando instale el equipo, asegúrese de instalar primero la conexión a tierra del bastidor y de d

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview22Specifications Table 4 lists the adapter specifications. Table 4. AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Series Network Ada

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements22027Atención: Si el equipo se monta en un rack, se deberá evitar todo peligro de irregularidad en la carga me

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide221Avisos de conformidad de telecomunicaciones41Atención: Cuando utilice su equipo telefónico, deberá adoptar l

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements222Avis de sécurité laserAvis de sécurité électrique1Avertissement: Produit laser de classe 1.2Avertissement:

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide22312Avertissement: Respecter les recommandations pour dénuder les fils. Un dénudage excessif risque de présent

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements22426Un chemin de câble doit être utilisé pour la connexion à la source d’alimentation si l’unité est alimenté

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide225Télécommunications – Avis de conformité41Avertissement: Les précautions élémentaires de sécurité doivent êtr

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements226Indicazioni sulla sicurezza laserIndicazioni sulla sicurezza elettrica1Avvertenza: Prodotto laser Classe 1.

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide22713Avvertenza: Quando si installa l'apparecchiatura, verificare che il collegamento di messa a terra FG

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements22828Avvertenza: Rimuovere tutti gli oggetti di metallo, ad esempio anelli e orologi, prima di installare o es

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide229Indicazioni per la conformità con le norme sulle telecomunicazioni41Avvertenza: Quando si utilizza l'ap

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide23Type of Cabling 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cableOperating Specifications

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements230Лазерная безопасностьЭлектрическая безопасность1Внимание: лазерный продукт, класс 1.2Внимание: Не смотрите

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide23113Внимание: При инсталляции оборудования, убедитесь, что заземление подключается в первую, а отключается в п

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements23226Для подсоединения источника питания, если установка питается централизованным постоянным током, требуется

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide233Телекоммуникационное соответствие41Внимание: При использовании телефонного оборудования, всегда следует обра

Appendix E: Translated Safety Statements234

235IndexAalignment errors 149AT-2450FTX Seriesdescription 16LEDs 20specifications 17AT-2451FTX Seriesdescription 16LEDs 20specifications 17AT-2700FTX

Index236Ggateway addressconfiguring 92displaying 144groups, configuring 101II/O address range 145interrupt level 145IP addressconfiguring 92displaying

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide237installing 53, 54Windows Internet Name Service 145

Index238

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview24LED The AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Series have one LED, defined in Table 5.Table 5. AT-2700FX and AT-2701FX Ser

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide25AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX SeriesThe adapters in the AT-2700FTX Series are: AT-2700FTX/SC AT-2700FTX/ST AT-

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview26Specifications Table 6 lists the specifications of the AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series adapter cards.Table

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide27Duplex Mode Half- or full-duplex(Default: full-duplex)Type of Connector AT-2700FTX Series:AT-2700FTX/SC - dup

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview28LEDs Table 7 describes the LEDs on the AT-2700FTX and AT-2701FTX Series adapter cards. The twisted pair port

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide29100 Green The twisted pair port or fiber optic port is operating at 100 Mbps, full-duplex mode.Amber The twis

3Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsThis product meets the following standards.RFI Emissions EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3Immunity E

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview30AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX SeriesThe adapters in the AT-2745FX Series are: AT-2745FX/SC AT-2745FX/ST AT-2745

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide31 The BootPROM chip and MBA were optional with the AT-2745FX Series. The BootPROM chip and MBA come standard

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview32Type of Cabling 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cableOperating Specification

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide33Operating Specifications Wavelength: 1310 nmOutput power - 50/125 micron cabling:Minimum: -22.5 dBmMaximum: -

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview34LEDs Table 9 describes the LEDs on the AT-2745FX and AT-2746FX Series adapter cards. The 10Base-FL port uses

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide35Additional FeaturesThe following sections describe these network adapter card features:❑ “Wake on LAN” on pag

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview36When you install a PCI 2.2-compatible adapter in a PCI 2.2-compliant computer, the Wake on LAN cable is unne

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide37NoteThe Installation CD that comes with your network adapter card has two drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000,

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview38adapter card to process tagged traffic from up to 16 different VLANs. The protocol is described in Chapter 9

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide39Diagnostics andthe AT-DiagUtilityIncluded on the Allied Telesyn Installation CD is the AT-Diag utility. This

4Translated Safety StatementsImportant: Appendix E contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see the , go to Appe

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview40There are two versions of the load balancing feature: mode 1 and mode 2. The basic characteristics of mode 1

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide41Fail-over ProtectionAnother feature of the LBFO driver is fail-over protection. This feature is useful in sit

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview42The selection of the active adapter is determined by the network driver and the computer’s operating system.

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide43Managed BootAgentThe managed boot agent (MBA) and the BootPROM chip allow you to perform pre-boot procedures

Chapter 1: Network Adapter Card Overview44

45Chapter 2Installing a Network Adapter CardThis chapter contains instructions for installing an Allied Telesyn network adapter card. Sections in the

Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card46Verifying Package ContentsMake sure the following items are included in your package. If any item is mis

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide47Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the ne

Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card48Installing the Low Profile BracketThe AT-2451FTX, AT-2701FX, AT-2701FTX and AT-2746FX Series network ada

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide49To install the low profile bracket, perform the following procedure:1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, car

5Preface ...

2. Position the low profile bracket on the adapter card and secure with the two screws, as shown in Figure 4.Figure 4. Installing the Low Profile Brac

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide51Installing a Network Adapter CardThis section explains how to install a network adapter card in most PC-compa

Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card523. Select an empty, non-shared PCI slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place. Yo

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide535. To use the Wake on LAN feature in a PCI 2.1-compatible system, connect one end of the Wake on LAN cable in

Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card546. Gently insert the network adapter card into the PCI slot. Make sure the card is securely seated.Figur

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide55NoteIf you installed a dual port network adapter card, connect only one port to the network.11. Power ON the

Chapter 2: Installing a Network Adapter Card56

57Chapter 3 Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XPThis chapter contains instructions on how to install, update, and remove the network adapter driver on

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP58Choosing a Network Adapter Card DriverThe first step to installing the driver for your new network ad

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide59Installing or Updating a Driver Using the AT-Setup UtilityIncluded on the Allied Telesyn Installation CD is t

Contents6Configuring the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address ... 9

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP60parameters of an adapter card without a full understanding of the parameters’ functions.RunningAT-Set

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide612. Select Tools.The Tools window is shown in Figure 12.Figure 12. Tools Window3. Select AT-Setup Utility.The

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP624. Select Start AT-Setup.NoteThe security prompts in Steps 4, 5, and 6 are from Microsoft Internet Ex

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide636. Select Run to run the AT-Setup utility from the Installation CD.The following security warning prompt is d

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP648. If the Overwrite Protection window appears, select Yes to All. The utility searches the system for

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide659. Select OK.The AT-Setup utility copies the adapter driver from the Installation CD to the system’s hard dis

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP6611. If the card has not been installed, the prompt in Figure 21 is displayed. Remove the CD from the

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide67The Run window is shown in Figure 23.Figure 23. Run Window3. In the Open field, type: x:\Win_XP_200X\atsetup

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP68Creating a Driver Installation DiskThis procedure creates a driver installation diskette. You can use

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide693. Select Tools.The Tools window is shown in Figure 25.Figure 25. Installation CD Tools Window4. Select Drive

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide7Chapter 11: Troubleshooting ...

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP705. Insert a blank, formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive.6. Select Create driver diskette.NoteT

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide718. Select Run to run the utility from the Installation CD.The following security warning prompt is displayed.

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP7210. Specify the floppy drive containing the blank disk.11. Select Next. The adapter drivers and the A

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide73Manually Installing a DriverThis section contains the procedure for manually installing the regular or LBFO n

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP744. Insert the Installation CD or the driver installation diskette into the appropriate drive on the s

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide758. Select Next.The window shown in Figure 34 is displayed.Figure 34. Found New Hardware Wizard Window (3 of 4

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP7613. If you are installing the LBFO driver, a message is displayed stating that the driver has not bee

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide77Manually Updating a DriverThis section contains the procedure for updating a regular or LBFO network adapter

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP78The System Properties window is shown in Figure 37.Figure 37. System Properties Window

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide792. Select the Hardware tab.The Hardware tab is shown in Figure 38.Figure 38. Device Manager Tab Window

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Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP803. Click the Device Manager button.The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 39.Figure 39. Device

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide815. Right-click on the network adapter card whose driver you want to update and select Update Driver from the

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP827. Click Next.The window shown in Figure 42 is displayed.Figure 42. Hardware Update Wizard Window (2

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide83The Hardware Update Wizard window shown in Figure 43 is displayed.Figure 43. Hardware Update Wizard Window (3

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP84Microsoft Windows updates the driver and displays the window in Figure 44 Figure 44. Hardware Update

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide85Removing a DriverTo remove a network adapter driver from a Windows 2000, 2003 or XP operating system, perform

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP86The System Properties window is shown in Figure 46.Figure 46. Properties Window

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide872. Select the Hardware tab.The Hardware tab is shown in Figure 47.Figure 47. Hardware Tab

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP883. Select Device Manager.The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 48.Figure 48. Device Manager Wi

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide895. Right-click on the adapter driver you want to remove and select either Remove or Uninstall from the pop-up

9PrefaceThis guide contains installation instructions for the following Allied Telesyn network adapter card series: AT-2450FTX AT-2451FTX AT-2700FX

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP90Running AT-Setup to Complete Driver InstallationIf you were unable to complete the installation of th

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide91Configuring the Network Adapter Card SettingsA network adapter card has a number of parameters that you can a

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP92available only with the LBFO adapter driver. For background information, refer to “Load Balancing and

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide93NoteThe Network Connections window will contain more than one LAN connection if the system contains more than

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP94An example of the Local Area Connection Properties window is shown in Figure 54.Figure 54. Local Area

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide95The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is shown in Figure 55.Figure 55. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP966. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.7. Click OK to close the Local

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide97The System Properties window is shown in Figure 56.Figure 56. Properties Window

Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and XP982. Select the Hardware tab.The Hardware tab is shown in Figure 57.Figure 57. Hardware Tab Window

Network Adapter Card Installation Guide993. Select Device Manager.The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 58.Figure 58. Device Manager Window4. E