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BOCA NET

BOCA NET-8 Ethernet Kit

-8 Ethernet Kit

Contents

Part I:

Introduction and Package Contents

Introduction and Package Contents .....

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Part II:

The BOCA NET-8 Hub

Section One: Installation

Section One: Installation ....................................

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Section Two: Network Configuration

Section Two: Network Configuration .............

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2.1 Small Stand-Alone Network

2.1 Small Stand-Alone Network .................

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2.2 Cascaded Network

2.2 Cascaded Network ....................................

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Section Three: Cabling Characteristics

Section Three: Cabling Characteristics ...........

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3.1 Cable Type

3.1 Cable Type ..................................................

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3.2 Pin Assignments

3.2 Pin Assignments .......................................

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3.3 Crossover Function

3.3 Crossover Function ...................................

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3.4 Straight-Through Wiring

3.4 Straight-Through Wiring ........................

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3.5 Crossover Wiring

3.5 Crossover Wiring ......................................

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Part III:

The 10Base-T Network Card

Section One: Installation

Section One: Installation ......................................

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1.1 Inserting the Adapter

1.1 Inserting the Adapter ................................

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1.2 Adapter Configuration

1.2 Adapter Configuration ..............................

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Single Board

Single Board ................................................

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Multiple Board

Multiple Board .............................................

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Summary of Contents for NET-8

Page 1: ...8 PORT ETHERNET NETWORK BOCANET 8ETHERNETKIT...

Page 2: ...2 2 2 2 2 BOCA NET BOCA NET BOCA NET BOCA NET BOCA NET 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit...

Page 3: ...ld check your DOS manual or seek assistance from you local computer dealer to install the product Ho Ho Ho Ho How to get w to get w to get w to get w to get T T T T Technical echnical echnical echnica...

Page 4: ...product please call our 900 priority support number for service This number gives you immediate access to senior level technicians The number is 900 555 4900 900 555 4900 900 555 4900 900 555 4900 900...

Page 5: ...1601 561 241 1601 561 241 1601 Priority Service Priority Service Priority Service Priority Service Priority Service 900 555 4900 900 555 4900 900 555 4900 900 555 4900 900 555 4900 2 per minute 2 per...

Page 6: ...Cabling Characteristics Section Three Cabling Characteristics 18 18 18 18 18 3 1 Cable Type 3 1 Cable Type 3 1 Cable Type 3 1 Cable Type 3 1 Cable Type 18 18 18 18 18 3 2 Pin Assignments 3 2 Pin Assi...

Page 7: ...d 38 38 38 38 38 Part V Part V Part V Part V Part V Appendices Appendices Appendices Appendices Appendices Appendix A Specifications Appendix A Specifications Appendix A Specifications Appendix A Spec...

Page 8: ...ET 8 Ethernet kit which provides everything you need for your network in one box Our compact hub which fits conveniently on the corner of a desk is fully compliant with IEEE 802 3 standards Its highly...

Page 9: ...e T Netw es of the 10Base T Netw es of the 10Base T Networ or or or ork Car k Car k Car k Car k Card d d d d Compliant with ISO ANSI IEEE 802 3 specifications High performance highly integrated one ch...

Page 10: ...d network ports Signal Regenera Signal Regenera Signal Regenera Signal Regenera Signal Regeneration tion tion tion tion When re transmitting a packet the BOCA NET 8 ensures that the outgoing packet co...

Page 11: ...n the 802 3 10Base T standard It transmits Link test pulses to any port after that port s transmitter has been inactive for a short period of time The device connected to the port will respond in the...

Page 12: ...12 12 12 12 12 BOCA NET BOCA NET BOCA NET BOCA NET BOCA NET 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit FRONT VIEW OF BOCA NET 8 REAR VIEW OF BOCA NET 8...

Page 13: ...ackage kage kage kage kage 10Base T Network Cards 2 Driver diskette AC Power adapter The BOCA NET 8 Hub installation guide 8 PORT ETHERNET NETWORK Contents of Contents of Contents of Contents of Cont...

Page 14: ...A NET A NET A NET 8 Hub 8 Hub 8 Hub 8 Hub 8 Hub Section One Installa Section One Installa Section One Installa Section One Installa Section One Installation tion tion tion tion 1 Connect the appropri...

Page 15: ...any given machine in the stand alone network does not have an RJ 45 connector a transceiver may be connected to interface the adapter to an RJ 45 connector The other end of the transceiver is then co...

Page 16: ...tations on Level 3 49 stations on Level 3 49 stations on Level 3 49 stations on Level 3 49 on Level 3 and 42 on Level 2 yield a total of 91 stations See diagram on following page When cascading from o...

Page 17: ...abling distance is 100 meters 328 feet NOTE Maximum RJ 45 cabling distance is 100 meters 328 feet When connecting concentrators there can be no more than 4 concentrators between any 2 workstations The...

Page 18: ...net twisted pair link segment calls for two pairs of wires with each pair differentiated by color Each twisted pair link segment must have an RJ 45 male connector attached to both ends Pins 1 and 2 on...

Page 19: ...so osso osso ossov v v v ver Function er Function er Function er Function er Function Two Ethernet 10Base T devices can communicate only if the transmitter on one device is connected to the receiver o...

Page 20: ...ver er er er er W W W W Wir ir ir ir iring ing ing ing ing If you are connecting two devices directly that do not implement internal crossover then the crossover must be implemented in the wiring CRO...

Page 21: ...r your BIOS is Plug and Play or you have W or you have W or you have W or you have W or you have Windows indows indows indows indows 95 95 95 95 95 do not install the 10Base T Network Card 10Base T Ne...

Page 22: ...ions and types of screws as well as type of case cover will vary based on your particular system Refer to your computer system documentation for assistance 3 Carefully remove the cover from the comput...

Page 23: ...er is back in place replace all the screws you removed in step 2 Connecting Ca Connecting Ca Connecting Ca Connecting Ca Connecting Cables bles bles bles bles 7 Connect one end of the Belkin 10Base T...

Page 24: ...t Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit 8 Ethernet Kit RJ 45 Connector RJ 45 Belkin Cable Wall Jack Hub Punch down Block Multiworkstation Configuration Network Server Hub Small Office Confi...

Page 25: ...cs and Run Diagnostics and Boot ROM Address Boot ROM Address Boot ROM Address Boot ROM Address Boot ROM Address Loading Multiple Boar Loading Multiple Boar Loading Multiple Boar Loading Multiple Boar...

Page 26: ...l Server 3 x and 4 x Novell ODI Workstation Windows for Workgroups 3 11 Windows NT 3 51 Packet Drivers 2 2 Installa 2 2 Installa 2 2 Installa 2 2 Installa 2 2 Installation Notes tion Notes tion Notes...

Page 27: ...you have exited W sure you have exited W sure you have exited W sure you have exited W sure you have exited Windows completely before starting the indows completely before starting the indows complet...

Page 28: ...on is automatic when running a Plug and Play system Otherwise the 10Base T Network Card is configured with the BENCFG EXE program which is installed when you select 10Base T Network Card Configuration...

Page 29: ...Address I O Base Address I O Base Address I O Base Address Changes the board s I O address when in jumperless mode Interrupt Output Line Interrupt Output Line Interrupt Output Line Interrupt Output L...

Page 30: ...ss window of 1Fh If the board is in Plug and Play mode you will not be able to change the I O address because the Plug and Play configuration is responsible for the configuration of Plug and Play boar...

Page 31: ...and BEN400I2 Boca Research Inc Configuration Menu I O Base Address 0x300 Interrupt Output Line IRQ 5 Boot ROM Base Address No Boot ROM PNP or Jumperless Mode Jumperless Ethernet Address 00C06D10ABE2...

Page 32: ...ease check the version of W Please check the version of W Please check the version of W Please check the version of W Please check the version of Windows 95 that you are using Right indows 95 that you...

Page 33: ...a half duplex hub can result in diminished CAUTION Using this driver with a half duplex hub can result in diminished performance performance performance performance performance Click Next Next Next N...

Page 34: ...ep 5 otherwise complete driver installation with step 5 CAUTION Using this driver with a half duplex hub can result in diminished CAUTION Using this driver with a half duplex hub can result in diminis...

Page 35: ...ION TITION TITION TITION display status When set to LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK the status LED will be ON ON ON ON ON continuously for a given port IF a device is physically attached and functioning norm...

Page 36: ...itch to PRT for PARTITION to isolate which device is causing the collision LED functionality is summarized as follows BOCA NET 8 has power A network collision has been detected BOCA NET 8 is receiving...

Page 37: ...OWER LED IS NOT ON AND THE BOCA NET NET NET NET NET 8 8 8 8 8 SHOWS NO ACTIVITY SHOWS NO ACTIVITY SHOWS NO ACTIVITY SHOWS NO ACTIVITY SHOWS NO ACTIVITY Check the connections between the concentrator t...

Page 38: ...wo LEDs that are visible from the rear of the board These status indicators show whether or not the cable is connected along with transmit receive activity GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN Link Receive S...

Page 39: ...ON LINK established OFF No LINK established Flickering Receiving data from network RED ON Network Card NOT transmitting data to network Flickering Network Card IS transmitting data to network Using B...

Page 40: ...itting data to network Flickering Network Card IS transmitting data to network BOARD SETTINGS BOARD SETTINGS BOARD SETTINGS BOARD SETTINGS BOARD SETTINGS If you are using a Novell network make sure th...

Page 41: ...ADAPTER IN A Y THE ADAPTER IN A Y THE ADAPTER IN A Y THE ADAPTER IN A Y THE ADAPTER IN A DIFFERENT COMPUTER DIFFERENT COMPUTER DIFFERENT COMPUTER DIFFERENT COMPUTER DIFFERENT COMPUTER MAKE SURE YOU AR...

Page 42: ...A Specif A Specif A Specif A Specif A Specifica ica ica ica ications tions tions tions tions BOC BOC BOC BOC BOCA NET A NET A NET A NET A NET 8 Hub 8 Hub 8 Hub 8 Hub 8 Hub Operating Temperature 20 50...

Page 43: ...Base T Netw 10Base T Networ or or or ork Car k Car k Car k Car k Card d d d d 10Base T twisted pair transceiver with RJ 45 connector 10Base T operating distance 100 meters 328 maximum hub to node leng...

Page 44: ...B Pin Out Appendix B Pin Out Appendix B Pin Out Appendix B Pin Out Assignments Assignments Assignments Assignments Assignments Pin out assignments for the 10Base T connector are as follows 8 pin 8 pin...

Page 45: ...rom the default settings or if you are using multiple protocols you need to modify this NET CFG file This appendix explains how The NET CFG file is a configuration file that contains section headings...

Page 46: ...fer to the other protocol s documentation for more information In this chart the main NET CFG section headings are bold and flush with the left margin NET CFG options are listed under each heading and...

Page 47: ...figure is a sample of the structure of any given NET CFG file LINK DRIVER NE2000 INT X where X is the interrupt request for the Network Card PORT YYY where YYY is the port address for the Network Card...

Page 48: ...2000 compa compa compa compa compatible tible tible tible tible 1 Obtain a boot ROM 2 Put the Boot ROM in the 28 pin socket Make sure you line up the notch on the Boot ROM with the notch on the socket...

Page 49: ...Boot ROM Enable 4 The Boot ROM will work only with the following three configurations I O INTERRUPT BOOT ROM ADDRESS CONFIG 1 300h 3 C800h CONFIG 2 320h 5 CC00h CONFIG 3 340h 4 D000h 5 Follow the LAN...

Page 50: ...harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference...

Page 51: ...G YOUR TION CONCERNING YOUR PROBLEM MA PROBLEM MA PROBLEM MA PROBLEM MA PROBLEM MAY BE BOTH TIME CONSUMING AND Y BE BOTH TIME CONSUMING AND Y BE BOTH TIME CONSUMING AND Y BE BOTH TIME CONSUMING AND Y...

Page 52: ...ve written authorization from you Cost of parts and labor involved in making such repairs will be billed to you C O D 5 When returning the product to Boca Research Inc for repairs please be sure to in...

Page 53: ...service during the warranty period should be delivered to BRI at the address in the Appendix Servicing Your Boca Product with proof of purchase copy of canceled check if any and the Return Merchandis...

Page 54: ...specified warranty period hardware replacement or repair during the above specified warranty period hardware replacement or repair during the above specified warranty period hardware replacement or re...

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