Nortel Networks W/WOL Cable Requirements, Fast Ethernet Cables 100 Mb/s, Ethernet Cables 10 Mb/s

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Introduction

Cable Requirements

You can use Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cables for 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s network connections to the BayStack 21 network card.

Use the following guidelines when using Cat 5 cables:

Maximum length between a workstation and a hub is 100 meters (m).

Maximum length between two hubs is 10 m.

Maximum length between two hubs which are functioning as Ethernet Class 2 Repeaters is 100 m.

Maximum total length between two workstations is 205 m.

Fast Ethernet Cables (100 Mb/s)

You must use a Cat 5 straight-through cable with one RJ-45 connector on each end for 100 Mb/s Ethernet connections. Do not use a crossover cable.

Ethernet Cables (10 Mb/s)

You can use Cat 3, Cat 4, or Cat 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable or an EIA/TIA-568 100 ohm shielded twisted pair (STP) cable for 10 Mb/s Ethernet connections. You must use a straight through cable with one RJ-45 connector on each end. Do not use a crossover cable.

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Contents Part No -A September Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA Trademarks Copyright 1999 Nortel NetworksUSA Requirements Only EN 55 022 StatementVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement 206379-A Restricted Rights Legend Nortel Networks NA Inc. Software License Agreement Vii Viii Contents Chapter Using the WOL Feature Appendix B Novell NetWare Reference Information Xii Figures 26. Microsoft TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box Tables Xvi Before You Begin PrefaceText Conventions Technical Solutions Center Telephone Number Technical Publications How to Get HelpBayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Overview Chapter IntroductionProduct Description Product FeaturesBayStack 21 Network Card LEDs RJ-45 Ethernet PortDescribes the Link and Activity LED indications WOL Cable and ConnectorSystem Requirements WOL ConnectorSupported Operating Systems Operating EnvironmentsFast Ethernet Cables 100 Mb/s Cable RequirementsEthernet Cables 10 Mb/s Page Package Contents Chapter Hardware InstallationInstalling the BayStack 21 PCI 10/100 Adapter w/WOL Connecting the WOL Cable Page Chapter Software Installation Installing the Network Driver in a Windows 95 Environment PreinstallationTurn on the power to the workstation, and start Windows New Hardware Found Window-BayStack Network Card Click Next Update Device Driver WizardRemove any CDs from your CD drive Click Yes Click FinishConfiguring the Workstation Identification Configuring the Windows 95 EnvironmentSelect the Identification tab Figure Enter the following information for your workstation System Settings Change Dialog BoxNetwork Dialog Box-Configuration Tab Configuring the Network PropertiesSelect Protocol Click Add Click Add11. Configuration Tab, BayStack 21 Network Card Selected 12. TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box Click PropertiesRemove all CDs from the CD drive Click Yes Installing the Network Driver in a Windows 98 Environment14. New Hardware Found Window 16. Copying Files Dialog Box Select one of the following options 18. System Settings Change Dialog BoxSelect Nortel BayStack 21 10/100 PCI Ethernet Adapter Configuring the Windows 98 Environment20. TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box Select the Adapters tab Figure Installing the Network Driver in a Windows NT EnvironmentClick Have Disk Select Add23. Select OEM Option Dialog Box Select Auto Click OKClick the Protocols tab Configuring the Network PropertiesMicrosoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens Figure From the Installation Options menu, select Driver options Installing the Network Driver in a Novell NetWare ServerClick Close TypeSpecifying Driver Parameters Press EnterPress Enter at each of the following four prompts Enter the following commands, in order Installing the Network Card in a Novell NetWare ClientSetting Up the Workstation Chapter Using the WOL FeatureOpen a WOL utility, such as the Magic Packet Utility Figure Running the WOL FeatureMagic Packet Utility identification window opens Figure Send a Magic Packet to One Host dialog box opens Figure Diagnostic LEDs Chapter TroubleshootingSoftware Issues Hardware IssuesTypical PCI Slot Parameters Page Product Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsSoftware Drivers Table A-1. Technical SpecificationsNovell NetWare Server AUTOEXEC.NCF Files and Parameters Appendix B Novell NetWare Reference InformationOne Network Card Installed Slot Parameter Sample AUTOEXEC.NCF File ParametersNode Parameter Client Commands Novell NetWare Client Commands and NET.CFG FileSample NET.CFG Files Page Numbers IndexIndex-2