User manual SMC 1255TX-PF

[. . . ] EZ PCI Card 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI Network Card Plug-and-play installation Remote LAN Wakeup support On-board socket for optional Boot ROM Auto-negotiation of speed and duplex mode Low power consumption ACPI and OnNow/ PC 98/99 compliant User Guide SMC1255TX, SMC1255TX/LP EZ PCI Card 10/100 User Guide From SMC's EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 707-2400 May 2001 Pub. # 150734-102 Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. [. . . ] This EZ PCI Card 10/ 100 complies with ACPI and OnNow PC98/ PC99 and also supports Remote LAN Wakeup. By connecting the EZ PCI Card 10/ 100 card's Wake-On-LAN (WOL) cable, a WOL-enabled computer can be managed remotely. Software can be loaded and updated, configurations changed, data backed up and inventory checked, all from a central location. See "Remote LAN Wakeup" on page 5 for more information. 1 ABOUT THE EZ PCI CARD 10/100 Features and Benefits N Compatible with IEEE 802. 3 Ethernet and IEEE 802. 3u Fast Ethernet standards N Full- and half-duplex support for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds N Auto-negotiation selects 10/100 Mbps and full/half duplex automatically N Supports full-duplex operation for up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth N Automatic configuration set up using the PCI computer's BIOS setup program N Supports Remote LAN Wakeup for efficient centralized desktop management N Supports optional boot ROM for remote booting of a management PC's operating system N ACPI and OnNow/PC98/99 compliance reduces power consumption 2 ABOUT THE EZ PCI CARD 10/100 Hardware Description The EZ PCI Card 10/100 is equipped with: · · · · 1 RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps connections 1 3-pin connector for Wake-On-LAN cable 1 Socket for optional boot ROM 1 LED indicator The components of the EZ PCI Card 10/100 are shown in the figure below: 3 ABOUT THE EZ PCI CARD 10/100 LED Indicators The SMC1255TX includes one status LED indicator, as described in the following figure and table. Status On Amber Flashing Amber On Green Flashing Green Description Indicates a valid 10BASE-T link Indicates 10 Mbps network activity Indicates a valid 100BASE-TX link Indicates 100 Mbps network activity 4 ABOUT THE EZ PCI CARD 10/100 Remote LAN Wakeup Remote LAN Wakeup capability is a key feature of a centrally managed PC environment. This technology enables networked PCs to be "woken up" from a sleep or powered-off state so they can be managed from a central location, at any time of the day or night. To employ Remote LAN Wakeup, three elements are required: · · Desktop management software that can send a "wake-up" packet to a PC. A Wake-On-LAN enabled PC motherboard that can supply low-level auxiliary power to a network card when the PC is powered off. Attach the Wake-On-LAN cable (optional). If you require Wake-On-LAN capability from a powered-off state, attach one end of the 3-pin Wake-On-LAN cable to the connector on the top edge of the card, and the other end to the "5 V Standby" connector on the computer's motherboard. Refer to your computer's installation manual to locate this connector. 7 INSTALLING THE CARD 5. Connect the EZ PCI Card 10/100 directly to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub or switch using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10BASE-T; Category 5 for 100BASE-TX). The maximum allowable length of UTP cable connections is 100 meters (328 ft). When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. Replace the computer's cover and power it on. The EZ PCI Card 10/100 should be automatically configured by the host computer's BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to manually configure the computer's BIOS settings. See "Troubleshooting" on page 10. The SMC SuperDisk that accompanies the EZ PCI Card 10/100 contains all the network operating system drivers supported by this card. Please read the "RELEASE. TXT" file on the diskette for a list of all drivers. Also, a text file is included with each driver to detail the proper installation procedure. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC's Web site (see the back cover of this guide). 8 INSTALLING THE CARD Testing Program If the EZ PCI Card 10/100 is not automatically configured by the host PC, or there is a problem with the card, run the DOS-based Testing Program to help view the PC's BIOS settings of this card. Boot the computer to a full DOS environment (not a DOS window) and run the Testing Program, SET1255. EXE, on the SMC SuperDisk. [. . . ] Inspect all network cables and connections. Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the card's connector. Make sure the correct network card driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. [. . . ]