Cabletron Systems E1100, E2100, E3100 manual Unpacking the Adapter, Copying the Software

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INSTALLATION

2.2.1 Unpacking the Adapter

The network adapter and its software are shipped separately. The complete installation package should contain one conductive pouch with the adapter and this manual. The software is shipped in a shrink-wrapped package containing the software, a license agreement, and a Network Software Installation Guide.

Carefully remove the conductive pouch from the box. Leave the adapter in the conductive pouch until you are ready to install it. Open the shrink-wrapped software package when you are ready to install the software. Be sure to read the license agreement.

CAUTION: The adapter is sensitive to static discharges. Hold it by the corners. Avoid contact with the PC bus edge connector or any of the components, except the jumpers. Failure to observe all static precautions can result in damage to the adapter.

2.2.2 Copying the Software

Before you begin the installation, it is important that you make a backup copy of the Cabletron software supplied with the adapter. Use the disk copy routine for your PC to make a duplicate copy of the Cabletron software diskettes. Store the original software in a safe place, and use the copies for the actual installation procedure.

2.2.3 Preparing the E1100 for Installation

The E11xx Series employs a socket for an optional Boot PROM. All parameters except the I/O base address and PROM base address are set through software. Instructions are included for setting the I/O base address, and installing the Boot PROM. Figure 2-1, an E1112 adapter, shows the locations of the jumpers and Boot PROM socket. Boot PROM addressing is covered in the installation instructions included with the Boot PROM.

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Contents Desktop Network Interface Products Page FCC Notice Contents Appendix a ADDRESS/INTERRUPT Tables Index Making Network ConnectionsChapter Introduction Using this ManualConnectivity Adapter FeaturesThin Ethernet Port 3 10BASE-T Twisted Pair PortJabber Protection Fiber Optic PortsLanview LEDs Collision Present CLN Statistics SoftwareRelated Manuals Adapter Models Chapter InstallationE1100/E2100 Series Adapters Model Number ReferencesUnpacking the Adapter Preparing the E1100 for InstallationCopying the Software E1112 Adapter Preparing the E2100 for InstallationJP1, E1100/E2100 I/O base address Jumper Pins 220 280 300 Setting the I/O Base Address JumperI/O Address Space Requirements Installing a Boot PromInstalling the E1100/E2100 Adapters Backplate Detail Installing the E1100 Series Adapter Preparing the E3100 Series for Installation Installing the E3100 Series Adapters2 E3100 Series Boot Prom E3112 Adapter Installing the E3100 AdapterBackplate Thumbscrew Clip Adapter Edge Connector Expansion Slot Loading Network Software Copying the ADF FileSoftware Check List Troubleshooting Check List for AdaptersGetting Help Support@ctron.com Power Requirements SpecificationsSafety DimensionsAttaching a UTP Segment Chapter Making Network ConnectionsTX+ Twisted Pair Requirements BNC Interface Coax Port Connecting to a THIN-NET SegmentThin-Net Requirements Attaching a Thin-Net SegmentConnecting to a Fiber Optic Link Segment Fiber Optic Requirements ST Fiber Optic ConnectorsFiber Optic Interface Fiber Optic Ports Wire Fault/Attachment LED AUI Port AUI Connector Screws AUI Cable Requirements AUI InterfaceTable A-1. I/O Ports of Common Devices Appendix a ADDRESS/INTERRUPT TablesA-2 Index Index