Black Box LE071A User Manual

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9CHAPTER 3: InstallationNOTEBoth ends of the T-connector must be attachedto network cabling. If theAdapter is at the end of anetwork segment, the end

10MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS3.3 Plug the Ethernet Adapter intothe ComputerPlug the 25-pin connector on yourModular Parallel Ada

11CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.5 Install the AC Power AdapterIf the SPC is not used, plug the ACpower adapter cable into the smallround socket at the bac

12MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS4. Software Setup and OperationThe \ODI subdirectory contains thefollowing DOS ODI files for use wi

13• .\ETHERNET\POCKET\PROTOCOL.INI—Sampleinitialization file• .\NIF\SETDOS.NIF—Configuration file used by thesetup programThe \MSLANMAN.OS2\DRIVERSsub

14MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS4.2.2 CONFIGURATION(OPTIONAL)The SETODI is a self-configuringdriver that automatically detects thec

154.2.3 OPERATIONTo start work on the NetWareworkstation, run the STARTNETbatch file. Then log into thenetwork.The STARTNET.BAT file includesthe follo

16MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS3. When prompted, insert theNetwork Drivers diskette.4. Select “Modular ParallelAdapter” from the m

17CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation The options are as follows:• POLLING—A PC may use eitherIRQ-7 or IRQ-5 for handling theparallel port communi

18MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS7. In the “Network Settings”window, choose “OK.” From thenext window choose “RestartComputer.”The c

1FCC STATEMENTFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency e

19CHAPTER 4: Software Setup and Operation 4.5.2 CONFIGURATION(OPTIONAL)SETAILAN accepts the followingstandard command line switches:HELP, XEROX, IEEE,

20MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITSHardware related switches are:UNIDIR, EPP, DISABLELINK andLPTn.The Network Drivers diskettecontains

21CHAPTER 5: Self-Test and DiagnosticsTo run the self-test and diagnosticsprogram:1. Copy the SETDIAG.* files fromthe supplied network driversdiskette

22MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS5.1.1 ADVANCEDRAM TESTThe diagnostics portion of theSETDIAG program activates a briefRAM test. How

23CHAPTER 6: Error MessagesIf problems occur during operationof your Adapter, one of the messagesbelow will be displayed. Errormessages can be recogni

24MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITSWhile we trust that your Adapter willoperate reliably over a long periodof time, if you encounter a

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2MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITSContentsChapter Page1. Specifications ...

3CHAPTER 1: SpecificationsConnectors — LE071A, LE073A:(1) RJ-45 male; LE171: (1) RJ-45 female, LE072A, LE074A: (1) BNC male; LE172: (1) BNC female; LE

4MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS2. Introduction2.1 Available ModelsThe following models of theAdapters and the Media Units areavaila

5CHAPTER 2: Introduction2.2 FeaturesThe Adapters offer the followingfeatures:• Fits any Ethernet cable type viamodular snap-on media units• Supplied w

6MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS3. InstallationIMPORTANT!Make sure the computer isturned off while performingthe install procedure.3

7CHAPTER 3: Installation3.2 Connect the Network CableConnect the network cable unit asillustrated for each model below.3.2.1 LE071A ANDLE073AFor the M

8MODULAR PARALLEL ADAPTERS AND MODULAR MEDIA UNITS3.2.2 LE072A ANDLE074AFor the Modular Parallel Adaptersfor BNC (LE072A and LE074A),refer to Fig. 3-3