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613-001847 Rev. A AT-2701 Series Adapters Fiber Fast Ethernet Adapters A T -2701FXa/SC A T -2701FXa/ST A T -2701FTXa/SC A T -2701FTXa/ST Installation and User’s Guide.
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3 Electrical Safety and Emissions St a n d a r d s This product meets the following standards: . RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CE Immunity EN55024 Class B Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950 -1 ( C UL US ) U.
4 T ranslated Safety S tatements Important: The indicates that a translation of th e safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety State ment s” posted on the Allied Telesis website at: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/ .
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7 Pr eface This manual is the installation and us er’s guide for the AT-2701 Series Fiber Fast Ethernet Network Adapter cards. The adapter cards include d in this series are: AT-2701FXa/SC A.
Preface 8 Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional informatio n. Caution Cautions inform you t hat performing or omitting a spe cific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 9 Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this prod uct, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Suppo rt & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.
Preface 10.
11 Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Te lesis AT-2701 series Fast Ethernet network adapter cards and contains the following sections: “Description” on p ag.
Overview 12 Description The AT-2701 series adapters are Fiber Fast Etherne t PCI cards developed based on Realtek’s RTL8139 D Ethernet controller. The AT-2701 series adapter connects a computer to a Fast Ethernet network using fiber optic cabling and operates at 100 Mbp s full-duplex or half-duplex mode.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 13 SC Fiber Optic Adapter The AT-2701FXa/SC and AT-27 01FTXa/SC adapter cards are equipped with a 100BASE-FX port with the SC adapter.
Overview 14 LED The AT-2701FXa model comes with a single combination LED that indicates both the link status and activity statu s. The AT-2701FTXa model comes with two LED’s. One LED indicates the link status for either the copper or fiber port; the other indicates the activity status for the port with the valid link.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 15 Model Naming Conventions The hardware features of the AT-270 1 series adapter cards represen ted by the letters and numbers in the model names. The conventions for the AT-2701 adapter cards are identified in Fig ure 5.
Overview 16 Features The following list shows the features of the AT- 2701 series adapter cards: One 100BASE-FX with an SC or ST fiber optic adapter PCI version 2.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 17 Supported Operating Systems The following list shows the supported operating systems for the AT-2701 series adapter cards: Windows 7 .
Overview 18 Accessing Documents Documents for AT-2701 series adapter car ds are available at Allied Telesis websites. Allied Telesis Documents To access documents for AT-2701 series adapter ca rds, do the following: 1. Open a web browser , such as Internet Explorer or F ireFox, on your system and enter the following: http://www .
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 19 Contents of Your Shipment The following items are Incl uded with your adapter card: Antistatic bag The adapter card is shipped in an antist atic bag. It protects the adapter card when stored or shipped.
Overview 20 Warranty Registration Allied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warran ties. All Allied Telesis warranties are subjec t to and provided only on the terms and conditions set out in the Allied Telesis Limited Warranties listed on the Allied Telesis website at http://alliedtelesis.
21 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardwar e This chapter contains the following sections: “System Requirements” on p age 22 “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on p age 23 “Pre-Installa tio.
Installing the Hardware 22 System Requirements Before installing the AT-2701 Series Fiber Fast Ethernet Network Adapter cards, make sure your system meets the requirements listed below: PC with on.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 23 Reviewing Safety Precautions Review the following safety precauti ons before you begin to install a module.
Installing the Hardware 24 Warning The module is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system, you must observe the following precaut ions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system compone nts.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 25 Pre-Installation Checklist Before installing the AT-2701 series adapt er card, check the following list: 1. Check that your computer has an ap propriate open PCI slot. 2. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
Installing the Hardware 26 Replacing the Bracket The AT-2701 series adapter card is shipped with the low-profile bracket attached to the adapter. Depending on your system, you may need to replace the bracket attached to your adapter card.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 27 Figure 7. Fastening Screws onto Standa rd Bracket.
Installing the Hardware 28 Installing a Network Adapter Card The following instructions apply to installing an AT-2701 series adapter card in most systems. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system for details about performing t hese tasks on your particular system.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 29 3. Select an empty, non-shared PCI slot an d remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place.
Installing the Hardware 30 Figure 10. Inserting the Netwo rk Adapter Card Caution Do not use excessive force when seating the card, as this may damage the system or the adapter ca rd. If the card resists seating, remove it from the system, realign it, and try again.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 31 9. Power the system on. Note If you installed the adapter card in Windows XP system before installing the drive r software, the Found New Hard ware Wizard launches automatically. For more informatio n, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software for Windows” on page 33.
Installing the Hardware 32 Connecting the Network Cables The AT-2701 series network adapter card is equipped with the SC or ST fiber optic adapter. To connect a network cable to the adapter, perform the following procedure: 1. Prepare a fiber optic ca ble with an appropriate connector to your adapter.
33 Chapter 3 Installing the Driver Softwar e for W indows This chapter describes how to install driver software for the AT-2701 series adapter onto your operating system .
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 34 Overview When you install the AT-2701 series adapter on your computer, you r next step is to install driver software for the adapter onto your Windows operating system. You can install driver software using De vice Manager or using the silent installation method.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 35 Downloading the Driver Software for Windows The AT-2701 series adapter is not shipped with a software drive r CD. You must download driver software from the Allied Telesis website. To download driver software, do the follo wing: 1.
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 36 . Figure 13. Specifying the Folder f or Unzipped Files 7. Specify the location of the folder and click Extract .
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 37 Accessing the Device Manager When you install or update the driver software for AT-2701 series adapter, you must first access Device Manage r. The procedures for accessing Device Manager are slightly dif ferent among Windows operating systems.
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 38 Figure 15. Device Manager Window on Windo ws 7 Accessing Device Manager on Windows XP To access Device Manager on Windows XP, do the following: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties .
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 39 2. Select the Hardware Tab. The Hardware p age is shown in Figure 17. Figure 17. Hardware Page on Windo ws XP 3. Click Device Manage r . The Device Manager window opens. Y our A T -2701 series adapter is detected as a Realtek de vice or Ethernet Controller as shown in Figure 18.
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 40 Installing the Driver Software for Windows Once you physically install the AT-2701 series adapt er, the system detects the new hardware and creates a n entry in Device Manager when the Windows operating system first boots up.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 41 3. Select Update Driver Software . The Update Driver Sof tware window pops up as shown in F igure 20. Figure 20. Update Driver Software Window o n Windows 7 4. Select Browse my computer for driver software .
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 42 5. Specify the location of the driver software. See “Downloading the Driver Software for Windows” on p age 35 for details. 6. Click Next . The confirmation message shown in Figure 22 on p age 42 appears when the driver sof tware is successfully updated.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 43 Figure 23. Ethernet Controller on Windows XP 3. Select Update Driver . The Hardware Update Wizard window pop s up as shown in Figure 24. Figure 24. Hardware Update Wizard 1 4. Select No, not this time .
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 44 5. Click Next . The Hardware Update Wizard prompt s you to select one of two options as shown in Figure 25 Figure 25. Hardware Update W izard 2 6. Select Install from a list or specif ic location (Advanced) .
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 45 Figure 26. Hardware Update Wizard 3 8. Specify the location of the driver soft ware. 9. Click Next . The confirmation message is displayed as shown in Figure 27. Figure 27. Hardware Update Wizard 4 10.
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 46 Updating the Driver Software for Windows To update the driver software, use the same pro cedure for installing the driver software for the first time. The only difference between updating and installing the driver software is the name of your adapter that Device Manager detects and lists.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 47 Figure 28. Device Manager with an Expanded List on Wind ows 7 3. Select Update Driver Software . The Update Driver Softwa re window pops up as shown in Figure 20 on page 41. 4. Select Browse my computer for driver software .
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 48 The shortcut menu appears as shown in Figure 29. Figure 29. Network Adapters on Windows XP 3. Select Update Driver . The Hardware Update Wizard windo w pops up as shown in Figure 24 on page 43. 4. Select No, not this time .
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 49 Performing the Silent Installation To simplify the driver installation process, you may p erform a silent installation when installing driver software for the AT-2701 series adapters.
Installing the Driv er Software for Windows 50 7. Change the directory to t he folder where the dpinst utility and the driver files reside. 8. Install the driver in the silent mode by entering the fol.
51 Chapter 4 Configuring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems This chapter provides procedures for configuring Ethernet interface s for AT-2701 series adapters on Lin ux systems and contains the f.
Configuring the Ethe rnet Interface for Linux Sys tems 52 Overview When you use the AT-2701 series fiber optic adapt er on a PC with the Linux system, you must configure the Ethern et interface for the fiber optic port. Note If you install the AT-2701FTXa model and use the copper port, no changes in the Ethernet inter face are necessary.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 53 Configuring an Ethernet Interface on Linux Systems This section provides how to set the speed and d uplex mode to the Ethernet interfaces of AT-2701 series f iber optic adapters. The following is the general instructions for Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux distributions.
Configuring the Ethe rnet Interface for Linux Sys tems 54 6. Save the /etc/network/int erfaces file. 7. Reboot your Linux system. 8. Verify that your AT-2701 series adapter is running 100 Mbp s in the.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 55 ############ ######### ######### DEVICE="eth x " NM_CONTROLLE D="yes" ONBOOT=yes HWADDR= xx:xx:xx: xx:xx:xx TYPE=Etherne.
Configuring the Ethe rnet Interface for Linux Sys tems 56.
57 Chapter 5 Modifying Advanced Pr operties This chapter includes the following topics: “Overview” on page 58 “Accessing Advanced Propertie s” on page 60 “Early Tx Threshold” o.
Modifying Advanced Properties 58 Overview The AT-2701 series adapter allows you to modify a dvanced properties to meet your requirements. To access the advanced properties, you must access Device Manager, then go to each advance d property page.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 59 Windows XP A T -2701FXa “Early Tx Threshold” on p age 62 “Network Address (LAA)” on page 63 “S peed/Duplex” on page .
Modifying Advanced Properties 60 Accessing Advanced Properties To modify advanced properties, first access Device Ma nager, open the properties of your AT-2701 series adapte r card, and select a feature you want to change its setting.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 61 3. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced Properties window opens as sho wn in Figure 31. Figure 31.
Modifying Advanced Properties 62 Early Tx Threshold The Early Tx Threshold property allows you to control the FIFO buffer threshold. The system starts transmitting the data when the FIFO buffe r reaches the amount specified as the Early Tx Threshold. To change the value of Early Tx Thresh old, do the following: 1.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 63 Network Addre ss (LAA) The Network Address (LAA) allows you to replace the MAC address originally assigned to the adapter with a user-defined address. The user- defined address that you assig n to the adapter is called a locally administered address (LAA).
Modifying Advanced Properties 64 Figure 33. Network Address (LAA) Page 3. In the Value text box, ent er a locally administered address for the AT-2701 series adapter card. By default, no locally a dmi nistered address is assigned. For more information, see “Guidelines for Assigning a Locally Administered Addr ess” on page 63.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 65 PCI PME The PCI PME (Power Manag ement Event) property enab les the Wake-on- LAN (WOL) function to wake the adapter up from a low-power mode, based on the settings of the “Wake on Magic Packet” and “Wake on Pattern Match” properties.
Modifying Advanced Properties 66 3. Select one of the follo wing options: Enable — The adapter wake s up from a low-power mode according to the settings of the Wake on Magic Packet a nd Wake on Pattern Match properties.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 67 Speed/Duplex The Speed/Duplex property sets the link speed and duplex mode of the adapter. To change the Speed/Duplex property, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties. See “Accessing Advanced Properties” on p age 60.
Modifying Advanced Properties 68 Speed/Duplex (100Mb Fiber) The Speed/Duplex (100MB Fiber) property sets the link speed and duplex mode for the optic fiber adapter. To change the Speed/Duplex (100 MB Fiber) property, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 69 Speed/Duplex (Copper) The Speed/Duplex (Copper) property sets the link speed and duplex mode for the twisted pair copper interface. To change the Speed/Duplex (Copper) property, do the following: 1.
Modifying Advanced Properties 70 Vlan Id The Vlan Id property allows you to specify a VLAN ID on your network to the adapter. The adapter adds th e value of the VLAN ID to a frame in t he VLAN tag before transmitting the frame. To change the value of the Vlan Id, do the following: 1.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 71 Wake-on-LAN The Wake-on-LAN feature enables the network adapter to wake up from a low-power mode when the ada pter receives a network wake-up frame. To enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN feature, do the following: 1.
Modifying Advanced Properties 72 Wake on Magic Packet The Wake on Magic Packe t property specifies a condition when the adapter wakes up from a low-power mode. The ad apter wakes up when relieving a Magic Packet, if the Wake on Magic Packet and PCI PME properties are enabled.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 73 3. Select one of the following options: Enable — The adapter wakes up from a low-power mode when receiving a Magic Packet when th e PCI PME property is enabled. Disable — The adapter stays in a low-power mode when receiving a Magic Packet.
Modifying Advanced Properties 74 Wake on Pattern Match The Wake on Pattern Match property specifies a condition when the adapter wakes up from a low-p ower mode. The adapter wakes up when a packet matches the wake patterns specified in the operating syste m, if the Wake on Pattern Match and PCI PME pro perties are enabled.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 75 3. Select one of the following options: Enable — The adapter wakes up from a low-power mode when receiving a packet that matches one of the patterns specified in the operating system when the PCI PME property is enabled.
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77 Chapter 6 Uninstalling the Driver Softwar e This chapter describes how to uninstall the driver so ftware for the AT-2701 series network adapters. This chapter contains the following to pics: .
Uninstalling the Driver Software 78 Overview When you no longer use the AT-2701 serie s adapter card for your computer, you may want to uninstall the drive r software from your operating system.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 79 Uninstalling the Driver Soft ware Using Device Manager To uninstall the driver software from you r operating system, do the following: 1. Start your Windows operating system and log in. 2. Access the Device Manager.
Uninstalling the Driver Software 80 Uninstalling the Driv er Software Silently You can apply the silent installation method to uninstall the driver. Uninstall the driver without user-inter vention, perform th e following steps: 1. Open a command prompt window with administrator privileges.
81 Chapter 7 T r oubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting p rocedures. It contain s the following sections: “Checking the Port LED on the Adapter” on p age 82 “T roubleshooti.
Troubleshooting 82 Checking the Port LED on the Adapter The AT-2701 series adapter comes with one or two L ED’s, depending on the model. You can use the status of the port LED for troubleshooting. The AT-2701FXa model comes with a single combination LED that indicates both the link status and activity statu s.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 83 Troubleshooting Checklist The following checklist provides recommended actions t o take to resolve problems installing the AT-2701 serie s network adapter card or running it in your system.
Troubleshooting 84 Testing Network Connectivity This section describes how to test network connectivity f or Windows and Linux networks. Note When you are using the fiber optic port, both the adapter and the switch must be set to the same sp eed and duplex mode.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 85 Figure 44. Command Window with ip config/all displayed 4. Type ping <IP address> from the command line, then p ress Enter . The network connectivity informat ion is displayed, as sh own in Figure 45.
Troubleshooting 86 To ping an IP host on the network to ve rify connection has been established, perform the following pro cedure. 1. From the command line, type ping <IP addre ss> . 2. Press Enter . The command displays the p acket send/receive st atus.
87 Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: 12.5 cm x 6.4 cm (4.9 in. x 2.5 in.) Environmental Specifications Operating T emperature: 0°C to 40°C (+32°F to +104°F ) S torage T emperature: -25°C to +70°C (-°13F to +158°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Power Specifications Signaling V oltage: 3.
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89 Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors This appendix provides how to clea n fi ber optic connectors and consists of the following sections: “Overview” on page 90 “Cleaning Using a.
90 Overview The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of t he ferrule in the plug as shown in Figure 46. Light signals are transmit ted through the core of the fiber.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 91 Cleaning Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are availa ble from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 48. Figure 48. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.
92 Note Rub the ferrule tip on the clea ning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and ru b downwards at least 2 times.
AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Gui de 93 Cleaning Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaner s) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, ofte n referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol fre e” swabs, are available from many vendors.
94 3. If a fiber inspection scope is avail able, use the scope to inspect th e connector to make sure that it is clea n. 4. Reconnect the cable t o the port or protect the ferr ule tip with a dust cap.
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