AT-2812FX Installation and User's Guide
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1. 7 Make sure the module is seated securely 8 Power the system on Once the system returns to proper operation the module hardware is fully installed Next connect the network cables See Connecting the Network Cables on page 29 28 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Connecting the Network Cables The AT 2812FX module has two fiber optic connectors transmit and receive for attaching the system to a compatible link partner or an IEEE 802 3z compliant Fast Ethernet switch The module requires a fiber optic cable For specifications for this cable see the AT 2812FX module data sheet or Appendix A Specifications on page 75 After you install the cables see the appropriate chapter for software driver installation and configuration information See one of the following chapters O Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software on page 31 0 Chapter 4 Installing the Windows XP Driver Software on page 45 O Chapter 5 Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software on page 53 To connect a network cable to the module do the following A Warning The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 LED device When the ports are disconnected always cover them with the provided plug Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage 1 Connect one end of the cable to the module 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate Ethernet fiber optic port After you2. 4 n the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following Priority amp VLAN Disabled Priority amp VLAN Enabled Priority Enabled VLAN Enabled u uuu 5 Click OK 6 If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers 7 Verify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 69 Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties 70 Receive Side Scaling Speed amp Duplex Mode The Receive Side Scaling RSS feature configures RSS queues from 1 to 4 The available options are RSS 1 Queue RSS 2 Queue and RSS 4 Queue By default RSS is set to Enabled To set Receive Side Scaling do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 3 From the Property list on the Advanced tab select Receive Side Scaling 4 n the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following O Enabled O Disabled 5 Click OK 6 If prompted to
3. 4 Click OK 5 If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers 6 Verify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 Large Send Offload Property AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Normally the protocol stack performs TCP segmentation When you enable the Large Send Offload property the network adapter does the TCP segmentation There are several Large Send Offload properties to choose from depending on the TCP IP version you are using on your PC You can select IPV4 IPV4 version 2 or IPv6 version 2 By default the Large Send Offload Property is disabled To change the Large Send Offload property do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 3 From the Property list on the Advanced tab select one of the following O Large Send Offload IPv4 O Large Send Offload v2 IPv4 O Large Send Offload v2
4. Documents n Connect to a Projector Pictures Calculator t a Sticky Notes Computer Q Snipping Tool Control Panel e7 XPS Viewer Sl Windows Fax and Scan Music Devices and Printers Default Programs A Remote Desktop Connection Help and Support Figure 23 Windows 7 Start Menu AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide 2 Select Computer on the right side of the menu The Computer window is displayed See Figure 24 Organize v System properties Uninstall or change a program L Favorites Show information about your computer such as the processor BE Desktop speed and the amount of installed Downloads memory SS Recent Places 4 Devices with Removable Storage 2 Libraries 3 Documents um DVD RW Drive D 2 Music li Pictures E Videos Figure 24 Computer Window 3 Select System properties at the top of the page The Control Panel System and Security System Window is displayed See Figure 25 on page 56 55 Chapter 5 Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software e 9 Ed Control Pan el System and Security System Search Control Panel Control Panel Home In Device Manager Remote settings d System protection Advanced system settings See also Action Center Windows Update Performance Information and Tools Wi View basic information about your
5. IPv6 4 From the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following O Enable Enables the Large Send Offload property O Disable Disables the Large Send Offload property This is the default 5 Click OK 6 If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers 7 Verify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 67 Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties Network Address The Network Address is a user defined address that is used to replace the MAC address that was originally assigned to the adapter The network address consists of a 12 digit hexadecimal number To change the Locally Administered Address property do the following 1 68 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 From the Property list on the Advanced tab select Network Address In the Value list on the Advanced tab enter the Locally Administered Address Here are some gui
6. These swabs often referred to as lint free or alcohol free swabs are available from many vendors as shown in Figure 36 Stick cleaners are available in both 2 5 mm and 1 25 mm sizes for use on SC and MU connectors respectively Note NEVER use a household cotton swab and or alcohol to clean a fiber optic connector This may leave a residue on the ferrule tip Figure 36 Lint Free and Alcohol Free Swabs Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector To clean a recessed ferrule using a swab do the following 1 Insert the swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 35 and rub the ferrule tip with the swab Figure 37 Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule 2 If desired repeat step 1 80 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide 3 Ifafiberinspection scope is available use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches pits or other problems that may affect performance Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use AR Warning Do not stare into the laser beam L2 AR Warning Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens E29 81 Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 82
7. Configure energy saving settings for your computer Shows installed printers and fax printers and helps you add ne InstallShield Update Manager checks for updated versions of t Configures QuickTime software and hardware components Customize settings for the display of languages numbers time Add remove and configure scanners and cameras Schedule computer tasks to run automatically View your current security status and access important settings Change the sound scheme for your computer or configure th Change settings for text to speech and for speech recognition This applet allows you to configure your LiveUpdate settings See information about your computer system and change se Customize the Start Menu and the taskbar such as the types Change user account settings and passwords for people who Manage Information Cards used to log on and register with we Configure the Windows Firewall Set up or add to a wireless network for your home or office Figure 14 Control Panel Window 39 Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software 40 2 From the Control Panel select Administrative Tools The Administrative Tools window is displayed See Figure 15 F Administrative Tools File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qe O B search Es Folders d 3 X 19 y Address 4 Administrative Tools Name Type Date Modified Component Services Shortcut 9 3 2002 12 3 Shortcut 3 11 2009 10 amp d Dat
8. Numbers AT 2812FX This product complies with FCC Part 15B Class B Limits This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device must not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Radiated Energy Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rul
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10. disc Show me other options Figure 10 Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Window 5 Click don t have the disc Show me other options Note The AT 2812FX module is not shipped with a CD The Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Windows Couldn t Find Driver window is displayed See Figure 11 on page 36 35 36 Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software Eeh bf pisal J Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Windows couldn t find driver software for your device Check for a solution Windows will check to see if there are steps you can take to get your device working gt browse my computer for driver software advanced Locate and install driver software manually Figure 11 Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Windows Couldn t Find Driver Window 6 Select Browse my computer for drive software advanced Select the directory where the AT 2812FX driver is located You recorded this location during the pre installation checklist See Pre Installation Checklist on page 24 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide The following window is displayed Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location CA2712FX 7 Include subfolders Figure 12 Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Browse for Driver Software Window Then a confirmation page is displaye
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12. in Figure 35 2 Place the ferrule tip on the exposed cleaning surface and rub the ferrule in a downward direction as shown in Figure 35 Figure 35 Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface 78 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only 3 When you reach the end of the cleaning surface pick up the ferrule tip rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times A Caution Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you reach the bottom of the cleaning surface can result in static electricity that can damage the fiber optic cable 4 If desired repeat steps 3 and 4 5 Ifa fiber inspection scope is available use the scope to inspect the ferrule end face to make sure that it is clean 6 Reconnect the cable to the port or protect the ferrule tip with a dust cap Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use Note Do not touch the end face of the ferrule in the connector Warning Do not stare into the laser beam L2 A Warning Do not look directly at the fiber optic cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens E29 79 Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Swab Specially treated swabs stick cleaners are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard to reach ferrule tips
13. install the Windows 7 driver software on the AT 2812FX module The installation and configuration procedure are identical for the both the 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 Operating Systems This chapter contains the following sections O Installing the Driver Software on page 54 a Uninstalling the Driver Software on page 60 Note To set Advanced Properties see Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties on page 61 53 Chapter 5 Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software Installing the Driver Software 54 Selecting the Device Manager Window After you install an Allied Telesis AT 2812FX module in your laptop the system detects the new hardware and creates an entry in the Device Manager when the Windows 7 Operating system first boots up Shortly after you log in you need to install the driver software for the AT 2812FX module To install or update the driver software you must have administrative privileges This section provided the following procedures o Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 a Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software on page 57 You use the Device Manager window to both install and uninstall the Windows 7 driver software for the AT 2812FX adapter To open the Device Manager window in the Windows 7 Operating System do the following 1 Click on the Start menu See Figure 23 for an example of the Windows 7 Start menu E Paint E dc7900 Getting Started B ees
14. Connectors The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber completely invisible to the naked eye can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the component or of the entire system Therefore it is of utmost importance to clean all fiber optic connectors before use Figure 32 shows the ferrule in an SC connector Ferrule Figure 32 Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug Figure 33 shows part of the end face of an unclean and clean ferrule Unclean Clean Figure 33 Unclean and Clean Ferrule This appendix provides the following procedures O Using a Cartridge Type Cleaner on page 78 O Using a Swab on page 80 TT Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called cartridge cleaners as shown in Figure 34 Figure 34 Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner do the following 1 With one hand hold the cartridge cleaner and push the lever on the cleaning cartridge in the direction of the arrow to expose the cleaning surface as shown
15. Device Manager window on a Windows XP Operating System do the following 1 Start a Windows XP system and log in 2 Onthe desktop right click My Computer The My Computer window opens 3 Select Properties from the menu The System Properties Dialog Box is displayed as shown in Figure 18 System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General i Computer Name Hardware Advanced System Microsoft Windows lt P Professional Version 2002 Service Pack 3 Registered to 76487 DEM 0011903 001 01 Manufactured and supported by Hewlett Packard Company HP Compaq de7800p Convertible r Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU ly E6550 2 33GHz 2 33 GHz 1 95 GB of RAM invent Physical Address Extension Support Information Figure 18 System Properties Dialog Box 4 Select the Hardware Tab 47 Chapter 4 Installing the Windows XP Driver Software The Hardware Tab is shown in Figure 19 System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed e on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Drivers Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles E Hardware pro
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17. ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module AT 2812FX Installation and User s Guide 613 001225 Rev A A Allied Telesis Copyright O 2010 Allied Telesis Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis Inc Microsoft and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation All other product names company names logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Allied Telesis Inc reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice The information provided herein is subject to change without notice In no event shall Allied Telesis Inc be liable for any incidental special indirect or consequential damages whatsoever including but nat limited to lost profits arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein even if Allied Telesis Inc has been advised of known or should have known the possibility of such damages Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards U S Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name Allied Telesis Inc Declares that the product ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Model
18. a Sources ODBC Shortcut 9 3 2002 12 3 Event Viewer Shortcut 9 3 2002 12 3 E Local Security Policy Shortcut 4 18 2003 3 2 Ee Microsoft NET Framew Shortcut 9 26 2007 4 3 Bie Microsoft NET Framew Shortcut 9 26 2007 4 3 BS Performance Shortcut 4 18 2003 3 2 fs Services Shortcut 4 18 2003 3 2 Figure 15 Administrative Tools Window 3 From the Administrative Tools window select Computer Management local The Computer Management window is displayed See Figure 16 on page 41 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Gl Computer Management im Fie Action View Window Help gt m ee e computer Management Local uS Name Ws System Tools c M System Tools fa Event Viewer storage 6 43 Shared Folders eServices and Applications amp amp Local Users and Groups se Performance Logs and Alerts A Device Manager By Storage amp Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management a E Services and Applications Figure 16 Computer Management Window 4 From the Computer Management Window select Device Manager in the left panel The Device Manager window is displayed See Figure 17 on page 42 41 Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software On the Device Manager window Allied Telesis AT 2812FX Fiber is listed under Network adapters File Action View Help 9 sHst 4 4h dc7900 PC gt 1 Comput
19. computer Windows edition Windows 7 Professional Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Get more features with a new edition of Windows 7 System Rating Windows Experience Index e Processor Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU E8400 9 3 00GHz 3 00 GHz Installed memory RAM 2 00 GB i System type 64 bit Operating System Pen and Touch No Pen or Touch Input is available for this Display Computer name domain and workgroup settings Computer name dc7900 PC Change sett Full computer name dc7900 PC Computer description Workgroup WORKGROUP indows activation Windows is activated Figure 25 Control Panel gt System and Security gt System Window Sele wind ct Device Manager from the bookmarks on the left side of the ow to confirm that the AT 2812FX module has been installed successfully The Device Manager window is displayed See Figure 26 on page 57 On the Device Manager window Allied Telesis AT 2812FX Fiber Ethernet is listed under Network adapters 56 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide File Action View Help 9 smiHsi amp 4 y dc7900 PC Mi Computer cs Disk drives amp Display adapters 8 DVD CD ROM drives Floppy drive controllers C IDE ATA ATAPI controllers lt Keyboards PY Mice and other pointing devices K Monitors 4 amp Network adapters Lu Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Fiber E
20. connect the system to the network and power is supplied the AT 2812FX module attempts to establish the connection at 100 Mbps full duplex mode by default See Speed amp Duplex Mode on page 70 for instructions to change the connection to half duplex mode Note After the cable is properly connected at both ends the module port LED is functional See Physical Description on page 20 for a description of the LED operation Note For instructions that describe how to clean the fiber optic connector see Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors on page 77 29 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware 30 Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software This chapter describes how to install and update the Vista driver software for the AT 2812FX module The installation procedure is identical for the both the Vista 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems This chapter contains the following sections D Installing the Driver Software on page 32 a Uninstalling the Driver Software on page 43 Note To set Advanced Properties see Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties on page 61 31 Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software Installing the Driver Software 32 Installing the Software Drivers for the Windows Vista Operating System After you install an Allied Telesis AT 2812FX module in your laptop computer the system detects the new hardware automatically when the Windows V
21. d See Figure 13 on page 38 37 Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software 38 Ww ij Update Driver Software Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Fiber Ethernet Windows has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device a Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Fiber Ethernet Figure 13 Update Driver Software Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100FX Fiber Window 7 Confirm that the AT 2812FX module has been installed successfully by opening the Device Manager To open the Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Selecting the Device Manager To select the Device Manager in the Windows Vista Operating System do the following 1 From the Start menu select Settings and then the Control Panel See Figure 14 E Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help LOX O sac Y search Es Folders jb Y X V9 E Address Control Panel Name Accessibility Options E Add Hardware Add or Remove Programs Administrative Tools Adobe Gamma Mb Automatic Updates CinePlayer DVD Decoder Options Date and Time Display Folder Options Fonts Game Controllers intel Extreme Graphics MintelR PROSet II 9 Internet Options Sakeyboard D Mall Mouse Network Connections Phone and Modern Options Pow
22. d from the power outlet 2 Select the 34 mm or 54 mm ExpressCard slot See Figure 3 on page 26 for an example of the 54 mm ExpressCard slot Note If you do not know how to identify a PCI ExpressCard slot refer to your laptop documentation 25 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware 26 1758 Figure 3 Selecting the PCI ExpressCard Slot 3 Use a pen and press the button toward the laptop and to the left See Figure 4 The button pops out along with the plate See Figure 5 on page 27 1710 Figure 4 Pressing the Button AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide The 1711 Figure 5 Removing the Faceplate from the PCI ExpressCard Slot 4 Remove the plate from the laptop See Figure 6 Keep the plate in a safe place You may need it for future use Figure 6 Removing the Plate 27 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware 5 For the 54 mm ExpressCard slot align the module to the left side of the slot See Figure 7 For laptops with the 34 mm ExpressCard slot the module fits snugly into the slot Figure 7 Inserting the Module 6 Applying even pressure at both corners of the module push the module until it is firmly seated in the PCI ExpressCard slot A Caution Do not use excessive force when seating the module because this may damage the system or the module If the module resists seating remove it from the system realign it and try again
23. delines O The range is 0000 0000 0001 to FFFF FFFF FFFD O Do not use a multicast address least significant bit of the high byte 1 O Do not use all 0 s or all F s Click OK If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers Verify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 Priority amp VLAN AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Priority allows you to prioritize traffic or limit bandwidth instead of treating all traffic in the same manner A Virtual Local Area Network VLAN is a logical area network that extends beyond a traditional LAN to a group of logical LANs By default this property is set to Priority amp VLAN Enabled To set the port priority and assign a VLAN ID do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 3 From the Property list on the Advanced tab select Priority amp VLAN
24. dware Features The following list of hardware features for the AT 2812FX module applies to all of the supported operating systems u uuuuiuouiu uuuuuuuu ui uiu One 100BASE FX port with SC multi mode fiber connector Full and half duplex Media Access Control MAC IPv4 and IPv6 Large Send Offload and Checksum Offload LSO TCO Receive Side Scaling RSS for multi core client processors PCI ExpressCard Interface Wake on LAN WOL support that meets the APCI requirements Statistics for SNMP MIB II Ethernet like MIB and Ethernet MIB 80 2 3z Clause 30 Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware DASH v1 1 NDIS 6 0 IPSec task offload v2 Windows 7 and Vista Flow Control IEEE 802 3x VLAN Tag support 802 1Q Ethernet Priority 802 1P Pre boot Execution Environment PXE v2 1 Jumbo Packet Support 48 KB Receive Buffer 8 KB Transmit Buffer Link Activity LED AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Supported Operating Systems The following operating systems are described in this manual o Windows Vista O Windows XP o Windows 7 Additional operating systems are available on the following Allied Telesis website www alliedtelesis com support software Chapter 1 Introducing the AT 2812FX Module Physical Description 20 This section provides descriptions of the AT 2812FX faceplate and the LED The faceplate on the AT 2812FX module has on
25. e adapter must be physically installed in your system before installing the driver software See Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware on page 21 for details Note If the Windows XP system detects an adapter and installs a default driver update the driver as described in Updating the Windows XP Driver Software on page 49 Note If there is an onboard Broadcom network interface the native Broadcom driver may load Update the drive as described in Updating the Windows XP Driver Software on page 49 This section provides the following procedures o Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O Updating the Windows XP Driver Software on page 49 When you update the driver software on an existing module the Advanced Property settings may not be updated unless you remove the existing module by following the instructions in Uninstalling the Driver Software on page 52 Then perform a scan for hardware changes in the device manager followed by reinstalling the device with the current adapter software as described in Updating the Windows XP Driver Software on page 49 Note You must have Administrator privileges to update the driver software Selecting the Device Manager Window AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide You use the Device Manager window to both install and uninstall the Windows XP driver software for the AT 2812FX adapter To open the
26. e fiber port that provides two fiber optic connectors for attaching the module to a compatible link partner one transmitting and one receiving The AT 2812FX module has one LED as shown in Figure 2 See Table 1 for a description of the LED operating status 1757 Figure 2 AT 2812FX LED Table 1 Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status State Description Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps and has a valid link Flashing The port is receiving or transmitting network packets at 100 Mbps Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 22 Pre Installation Checklist on page 24 Installing the Module on page 25 u uuu Connecting the Network Cables on page 29 21 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware Reviewing Safety Precautions 22 Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install a module gt Note The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements posted on the Allied Telesis website at www alliedtelesis com support software Warning This is a Class 1 LED product amp L1 Warning Do not stare into the laser beam a L2 Warning Do not look directly at the fiber optic cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens E29 Warning Do not work o
27. eceipt is enabled O Rx Tx PAUSE PAUSE frame receipt and transmission is enabled O Tx PAUSE PAUSE frame transmission is enabled 5 Click OK 6 If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers 7 Verify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 63 Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties The Advanced tab for the AT 2812FX adapter is shown in Figure 31 Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Fiber Ethernet Properties The following properties are available for this network adapter Click the property you want to change on the left and then its value Value TCP UDP Checksum Offload Pwi VLAN ID Wake Up Capabilities i Figure 31 Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100 Mb Fiber Ethernet Properties Window 64 Interrupt Moderation IPSec Offload AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Interrupt moderation enables adaptive interrupt coalescing which limits the rate of interrupt to the CPU during packet transmission and packet reception The disabled option allows one interrupt for every packet transmission and packet reception The default value is Enabled To change the Interrupt Moderation setting do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the W
28. ee Swabs A 80 Gleaning a Recessed Ferrule 2 terat PH HERO Debe ee ed unti er 80 Figures Tables Table 1 Safety Symbols Table 2 Fiber Optic Port 100 LED Status coii RO ita Tables Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module on a laptop computer It also describes how to install the driver software on the AT 2812FX module and configure the driver software The Windows Vista Windows XP and Windows 7 Operating Systems driver software is described in this manual Additional operating systems are available on the Allied Telesis website on the software and document download site for this adapter The Preface contains the following sections Safety Symbols Used in this Document on page 12 Where to Find Web based Guides on page 13 Contacting Allied Telesis on page 14 u uuu Management Software Updates on page 14 Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1 Table 1 Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may A result in equipment damage or loss of data Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may A result in electrical shock AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Where to Find Web based Guides The
29. er Leiter Piquet quitte t tel n ode tete eee ie de o E eese a aas 39 Uninstalling the Driver Software 2 rre ie il dicte 43 Chapter 4 Installing the Windows XP Driver Software ssssse eene enne rn 45 Installing the Driver Soa e a a A REN e a aede 46 Selecting the Device Manager WiNdO0W oococcccncccnnoccccnnononcnoncno non cnn no nn crono nara rre nennen nrren terne nnn nennen nennen 47 Updating the Windows XP Driver Software ooococonniconcconncccccocncononnncnnonnnnnnn cono nene ener nennen e nnn rennen rra 49 Uninstalling the Driver Software eve eiii td is 52 Chapter 5 Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software sse eene enne rn 53 Installing the Driver S ftware 1 cei a codec eee ed quce dede d ended ous 54 Selecting the Device Manager WindOw esssseeseeeeeneeene eene nne en nene rr rn rn nnn en nennen nnne 54 Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software oooooooconnncccconocccnonnononnncnnnnnnnono cnn nan cnn nennen nennen innen nenne ener rennen nnne nns 57 Uninstalling the Driver Software sse eene mnes enn nrnen nens entre nennen nene enn en terrens 60 Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties sse eene nn nn nn nannnn nn sensn nn EES nnne nnn nen nn sen nnn 61 Opening Advanced Properties cei eiie iret dq oia 62 Flow Control E A A A A ie 63 ERATO o ETEEN O AAEE AE EEA EET A au peh deck cy Renee e QR R
30. er gt xz Disk drives gt MY Display adapters f DVD CD ROM drives gt 3 Floppy drive controllers gt Eg IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt lt 2 Keyboards gt A Mice and other pointing devices gt M2 Monitors amp Network adapters i Lu Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Fiber Ethernet L AP Intel R 82567LM 3 Gigabit Network Connection b Portable Devices gt Ports COM amp LPT gt AB Processors gt a Sound video and game controllers gt 4M System devices 5 Universal Serial Bus controllers r D D D D r r D 4 Figure 17 Device Manager Window 42 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Uninstalling the Driver Software The procedure in this section describes how to uninstall the driver software Note You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software A Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device capture all of the Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process To uninstall the driver software from your system do the following 1 2 Start Windows Vista and log in Open the Device Manager For instructions on how to open the Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 The Device Manager Window is shown in Figure 17 on page 42 In the Device Manager window click the next to the Network Adapters folder The
31. er Options 3Printers and Faxes Program Updates Q QuickTime Regional and Language Options S Scanners and Cameras Scheduled Tasks 9 Security Center Sounds and Audio Devices a Speech Symantec LiveUpdate System i Taskbar and Start Menu 82 User Accounts Si windows CardSpace Es Windows Firewall xS Wireless Network Setup Wizard Comments Adjust your computer settings for vision hearing and mobility Installs and troubleshoots hardware Install or remove programs and Windows components Configure administrative settings for your computer Calibrate monitor for consistent color create ICC profile Set up Windows to automatically deliver important updates Changes settings for your CinePlayer DVD decoders Set the date time and time zone for your computer Change the appearance of your desktop such as the backgro Customize the display of files and folders change file associatio Add change and manage fonts on your computer Add remove and configure game controller hardware such as Control the graphics hardware features of your system Configures and tests Intel R PRO family sisal Configure your Internet display and conneciion settings Customize your keyboard settings such as the cursor blink ra Microsoft Office Outlook Profiles Customize your mouse settings such as the button configura Connects to other computers networks and the Internet Configure your telephone dialing rules and modem settings
32. er software Figure 8 Found New Hardware Window 3 From the Found New Hardware window select Locate and install driver software recommended The Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller window is displayed See Figure 9 on page 34 33 Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software Allow Windows to search online for driver software for your Ethernet Controller gt Yes always search online recommended Windows will automatically search for the latest drivers and applications for your hardware and _ download them to your computer gt Yes search online this time only Windows will search for the latest drivers and applications for this device and download them to your computer gt Von t search oniine Your device may not function properly until you get the latest software Please read Microsoft s privacy statement Figure 9 Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Window 4 From the Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller window select Don t search online The Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller window is displayed See Figure 10 on page 35 34 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide ew Hardware Ethernet Controller Insert the disc that came with your Ethernet Controller If you have the disc that came with your device insert it now Windows will automatically search the disc for driver software _ gt I don t have the
33. es Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances RoHS in Electrical and Electronic Equipment This Allied Telesis RoHS compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances RoHS in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity monitoring incoming materials and maintaining manufacturing process controls RFI Emissions FCC Class B EN55022 Class B VCCI Class B C TICK CE Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety EN60950 TUV UL 60950 1 ULys A Laser Safety EN60825 Translated Safety Statements Important The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements posted on the Allied Telesis website at www alliedtelesis com support software Contents Preface ienirt ib 11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document ssssssssssssessseseeeeeeen nennen nnne en nene 12 Where to Find Web based Guides eiii A iia 13 Contacting Allied T lesiS innen a asia 14 Online SUpport eee Em 14 Email and Telephone Support niise A eden ded aede de dece denne eiue 14 Returning Products 5 rU pecie ei od
34. files provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Figure 19 Hardware Tab 5 Click Device Manager The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 20 on page 49 48 Updating the Windows XP Driver Software AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Device Manager LIES File Action View Help amp R ma HPC7800 4 Computer amp Disk drives 2 Display adapters 4 DVD CD ROM drives 3 Floppy disk controllers 2 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors BB Network adapters L JAllied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Figg 24420 Ports COM amp LPT Update Driver SR Processors Disable 8 Sound video and game controllers Uninstall y Storage volumes g Scan for hardware changes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Properties Figure 20 Device Manager Window To update the adapter software on a Windows XP Operating System do the following 1 Start a Windows XP system and log in You must have Administrator privileges to update the driver software Open the Device Manager For instructions see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 In the Device Manager window click the next to the Network Adapters folder The selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards Rig
35. he network adapter is in Wake on LAN WOL mode The default speed for WOL mode is 100 Mb In addition this is the only speed available for the AT 2812FX module Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications This section provides the dimensions and weight of the module Dimensions 13 7 cm x 3 4 cm 5 4 in x 1 3 in Weight 45 36 g 10 Ibs Environmental Specifications The following environmental specifications apply to the AT 2812FX module Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Operating Humidity 30 to 80 noncondensing Storage Humidity 10 to 95 noncondensing Maximum Operating Altitude 3 048 m 10 000 ft Maximum Storage Altitude 10 668 m 35 000 ft Power Specifications The following power specifications apply to the AT 2812FX module Electrical Rating 3 3VDC 0 8A Power Consumption 2 5 Watts 3 3V 75 Appendix A Specifications Performance Specification The following performance specification apply to the AT 2812FX module MTBF 3 210 000 hours Operating Specifications 76 The following operating specifications apply to the AT 2812FX module Output Optical Power 20 dBm minimum to 14 dBm maximum Input Optical Power 31 dBm to 11 dBm maximum Receive Sensitivity 12 5 dBm with 62 5 um fiber or 13 5 dBm with 50 um fiber Wavelength 1310 nm Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic
36. ht click on the adapter whose driver you want to update and select Update Driver The Hardware Update Wizard Window opens as shown in Figure 21 49 Chapter 4 Installing the Windows XP Driver Software Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Figure 21 Welcome to Hardware Update Wizard Window 5 Click No not this time to copy the driver software from your system You recorded the location of the driver software in the Pre Installation Checklist on page 24 6 Click Next The Second New Found Hardware Wizard Window opens as shown in Figure 22 Hardware Update Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Fiber Ethernet If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 3 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended Or Click Next to continue Figure 22 Hardware Update Wizard Window 50 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide 7 Click Install from a list or
37. hut it down When the system shut down is complete power OFF and unplug your system Holding the module by the edges remove it from its shipping package and place it on an antistatic surface Check the module for visible signs of damage particularly on the edge connector Caution Do not attempt to install a damaged module If the module is damaged report it to Allied Telesis See Contacting Allied Telesis on page 14 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Installing the Module The following instructions describe how to install the AT 2812FX module in a laptop equipped with a PCI ExpressCard interface slot This procedure applies to laptops with either 34 mm or 54 mm interface slots For laptop computers the 54 mm interface is the more common interface Therefore the installation illustrations in this manual use the 54 mm interface For additional details about performing these tasks on your particular PC refer to the manual that was supplied with your laptop Note Allied Telesis recommends that you turn off your PC before installing the AT 2812FX module Note To perform this procedure you need to supply a pen To install an AT 2812FX module perform the following procedure 1 Review the Pre Installation Checklist on page 24 and Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 22 Before installing the module ensure the laptop power is OFF and unplugge
38. indows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 From the Advanced tab under Property select Interrupt Moderation For an example of the Advanced tab see Figure 31 on page 64 3 From the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following O Enabled O Disabled 4 Click OK 5 If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers 6 Verify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 Traditionally IPSec has been used for remote connections but this feature has moved into the Local Area Network LAN to secure local network traffic against eavesdropping Vista s Next Generation TCP IP stack provides APIs for accessing brackets to allow advanced granularity to filter both inbound and outbound traffic This was not possible with Microsofts XP Operating system In addition Vista s security management now closely ties the firewall and IPSec features together by using a snap in called Windows Firewall with Advanced Security The onboard encryption engine on the AT 2812FX module off loads this task to the network co
39. installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format PDF on our web site at www alliedtelesis com support software You can view the documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server Preface Contacting Allied Telesis Online Support Email and Telephone Support Returning Products For Sales or Corporate Information Warranty Management Software Updates This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base www alliedtelesis com support kb aspx You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions For Technical Support via email or telephone refer to the Support section of the Allied Telesis web site www alliedtelesis com support Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials authorization RMA number A product sent to Allied Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender s expense For instructions on how to obtain an RMA number go to the Support section on our web site at www alliedtelesis com support rma aspx You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through our web site at http www alliedtelesis com purchase Go to www alliedte
40. ion on page 20 The Wake Up Capabilities property enables the network adapter to wake up from a low power mode when it receives a network wake up frame There are two types of wake up frames Magic Packet and Wake Up Frame The default setting is Both which implements both the Magic Packet and Wake Up Frame To change the Wake Up Capabilities property do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 From the Property list on the Advanced tab select Wake Up Capabilities From the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following Both Implements Magic Packet and Wake Up Frame Magic Packet Selects Magic Packet as the Wake Up frame None Selects no wake up frame uuu Wake Up Frame Selects Wake Up Frame as the wake up frame and allows the network adapter to wake up the system when an event such as a ping or an ARP request is received Click OK 73 74 Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties WOL Speed The WOL Speed property sets the speed at which the network adapter connects to the network while t
41. ista Operating system first boots up Shortly after you log in you are prompted to install the driver software for the module To install or update the driver software you must have administrative privileges This section provides the following procedures O Installing the Software Drivers for the Windows Vista Operating System on page 32 O Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 To install the AT 2812FX driver software for the Vista Operating System do the following Note The module must be physically installed in your system before you can install the driver software See Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware on page 21 for instructions 1 Start a Windows Vista Operating system and log in You must have Administrator privileges to install or update the driver software 2 The Found New Hardware window is displayed on your personal computer The Found New Hardware window is shown in Figure 8 on page 33 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Windows needs to install driver software for your Ethernet Controller Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driv
42. lesis com warranty for the specific terms and conditions of the warranty and for warranty registration for the AT 2812FX module New releases of management software for our managed products are available from either of the following Internet sites O Allied Telesis web site www alliedtelesis com support software O Allied Telesis FTP server ftp ftp alliedtelesis com If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesis FTP server from your workstation s command prompt you will need FTP client software and you must log in to the server Enter anonymous for the user name and your email address for the password Chapter 1 Introducing the AT 2812FX Module This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module and contains the following sections Functional Description on page 16 Hardware Features on page 18 Supported Operating Systems on page 19 u uuu Physical Description on page 20 Chapter 1 Introducing the AT 2812FX Module Functional Description Contents of Your Shipment The AT 2812FX is a highly integrated Fiber Fast Ethernet ExpressCard 34 module based on Broadcom s BCM5761S chipset It provides an PCI ExpressCard interface with SC connections to multimode fiber Using fiber optic cabling and a connector that meets 62 5 125 um or 50 125 um multimode specifications the AT 2812FX module connects a laptop computer
43. n this equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity E2 Warning Operating Temperature This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40 degrees C E7 Note All Countries Install this product in accordance with local and National Electric Codes E8 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide A Warning The module is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal Before you remove the cover of your system you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system components Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before accessing internal components Installation or removal of modules must be performed in a static free environment The use of a properly grounded wrist strap or other personal antistatic devices and an antistatic mat is strongly recommended 23 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware Pre Installation Checklist 24 Before you install the module check the following list 1 Verify that your laptop is using the latest BIOS If you downloaded the module software from the Allied Telesis support website record the path to where the module driver files reside on your system If your laptop is active s
44. nced Properties may change Note The procedures in the sections listed above may differ slightly if the Classic Start Menu is set on your computer Flow Control AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide The Flow Control property allows you to enable or disable the receipt or transmission of PAUSE frames which enable the adapter and the switch to control the transmit rate The port side that receives the PAUSE frame momentarily stops transmitting The recommended selection is Disable which configures the adapter to ignore PAUSE frames By default the Flow Control property is disabled To change the Flow Control property do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 3 From the Property list on the Advanced tab select Flow Control 4 From the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following O Auto default PAUSE frame receipt and transmission is optimized O Disable PAUSE frame receipt and transmission is disabled recommended O RxPAUSE PAUSE frame r
45. new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers 7 Merify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 The VLAN ID specifies the VLAN identifier It is the number of the VLAN where the port is an untagged member You must assign a VLAN ID to a VLAN The range is 1 to 4094 The default VLAN has a VLAN ID of 0 To assign a VLAN ID do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 3 Under Property list on the Advanced tab select VLAN ID 4 From the Value list on the Advanced tab choose a VLAN ID from 1 to 4094 Note The default VLAN has a VLAN ID of 0 Wake Up Capabilities 5 6 7 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Click OK If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers Verify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Descript
46. ntroller instead of the host CPU thereby freeing the host CPU for other important tasks The off loading feature is unique in the industry and enables you to set tight security efficiently within your network at a minimal cost 65 Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties 66 Microsoft s Technet website www technet microsoft com offers several technical publications and online seminars that describe Vista s advanced IPSec and Firewall features as well as their implementation These topics are beyond the scope of this chapter Instead Allied Telesis recommends that you consult Technet for additional information By default the IPSec Offload property is set to Disabled Note The IPSec Offload feature applies only to Windows Vista and Windows 7 To change the IPSec Offload setting do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 From the Advanced tab under Property select IPSec Offload For an example of the Advanced tab see Figure 31 on page 64 3 From the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following Auth Header amp ESP Enabled Auth Header Enabled Disabled ESP Enabled u uuu
47. re Ethernet Controller How do you want to search for driver software gt Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings gt Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually Figure 28 Update Driver Software Ethernet Controller Window 4 Click Browse my computer for driver software The Update Driver Software Ethernet Controller window is displayed See Figure 29 on page 59 58 AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide 5 Browse your computer for the location of the driver software See Figure 29 O jj Update Driver Software Ethernet Controller m Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location Y Include subfolders gt Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device Figure 29 Update Driver Software Ethernet Controller Window Browse for driver software 6 Click Browse A confirmation message is displayed See Figure 30 r Ww jj Update Driver Software Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Fiber Ethernet Windo
48. re 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 AT 2812FX ModUle voir is 16 AT 28 1 2EXILED MEE 20 selecting the POCl ExpressOard Slot 21 Irene He aio 26 Pressing the Button oec E ier oe e edere ed ee pe og dere vere ee ed 26 Removing the Faceplate from the PCI ExpressCard Slot sssssesseeeeeene enm eee rennen 27 Removing the Plate esc c Inserting thie Module ote adan p dtelens Found New Hardware Window Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Window seen eee nennen nnne 34 Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Window ssseeeeenee enn ene een mener enne 35 Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Windows Couldn t Find Driver Window eene 36 Found New Hardware Ethernet Controller Browse for Driver Software Window eee 37 Update Driver Software Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100FX Fiber Window eH 38 Control Panel WiridoW ii ds 39 Administrative Tools WiINdOW xiii ta p te docui 40 Computer Management Window esssssseseeeeeneeneeen n enne enne enr nennen nnn et enne rr rene ren rra nan nnne 41 Device Manager WindOW ice cedente ceri A
49. reinitialize all registers 7 Verify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 Usually the Checksum Offload function is computed by the protocol stack By selecting one of the Checksum Offload properties the adapter can compute the checksum To change the Checksum Offload setting do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 3 From the Property list under the Advanced tab select TCP UDP Checksum Offload v4 or TCP UDP Checksum Offload v6 71 Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties 72 VLAN ID 4 From the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following O None Disables checksum offloading O Rx TCP IP Checksum Enables receive TCP IP and UDP checksum offloading o Tx TCP IP Checksum Enables transmit TCP IP and UDP checksum offloading O Tx Rx TCP IP Checksum default Enables transmit and receive TCP IP and UDP checksum offloading 5 Click OK 6 If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for
50. restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers 7 Merify that the port LED operates as described in Physical Description on page 20 The speed and duplex mode feature allows you to set the speed of the adapter as well as the change the duplex mode from full to half By default the duplex mode is set to a speed of 100 Mb in full duplex mode To change the speed and duplex mode of an adapter do the following 1 Access the Device Manger for your operating system O To access the Windows XP Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 O To access the Windows Vista Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager on page 39 Checksum Offload AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide O To access the Windows 7 Device Manager see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 2 Click the Advanced tab The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 31 on page 64 3 From the Property list on the Advanced tab select Speed amp Duplex 4 n the Value list on the Advanced tab select one of the following O 100 Mb Full O 100 Mb Half 5 Click OK 6 If prompted to restart your computer click Yes Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect rebooting is recommended to
51. selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards Right click on the module you want to remove and select Uninstall A Confirm Device Removal window opens Click OK to complete the uninstall Note Not all of the driver files are removed as a result of this procedure You can remove additional drivers and installation files by selecting the checkbox to remove these files 43 Chapter 3 Installing the Vista Driver Software 44 Chapter 4 Installing the Windows XP Driver Software This chapter describes how to install the Windows XP driver software on the AT 2812FX module This chapter covers the following topics O Installing the Driver Software on page 46 a Uninstalling the Driver Software on page 52 Note To set Advanced Properties see Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties on page 61 45 Chapter 4 Installing the Windows XP Driver Software Installing the Driver Software 46 After you install an Allied Telesis AT 2812FX module in your laptop the system detects the new hardware and creates an entry in the Device Manager when the Windows XP Operating system first boots up Shortly after you log in you need to install the driver software for the AT 2812FX module To install or update the driver software you must have administrative privileges To download new driver software for the AT 2812FX module see Management Software Updates on page 14 Note Th
52. specific location Advanced 8 Click Next 9 When you are prompted to specify the location of the drive click Browse and locate the path of the drivers Update all adapters by repeating the above steps for each device After driver software installation is complete you are ready to modify the configuration properties See Uninstalling the Driver Software on page 52 51 Chapter 4 Installing the Windows XP Driver Software Uninstalling the Driver Software 52 To uninstall the Windows XP driver software from your laptop do the following Note You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device be sure to capture all of the Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process Start Windows XP and log in Open the Device Manager For instructions on how to open the Device Manager window see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 47 The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 20 on page 49 In the Device Manager window click the next to the Network Adapters folder The folder expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards Right click on the adapter you want to remove and select Uninstall A Confirm Device Removal window opens Click OK to complete the uninstall Chapter 5 Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software This chapter describes how to
53. t all of the driver files are removed as a result of this procedure You can remove additional drivers and installation files by selecting the checkbox to remove these files Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties For the Windows Vista Windows XP and Windows 7 Operating System software you access the Advanced Properties through the Device Manager Accessing the Device Manager is slightly different for all 3 operating systems This chapter contains the following section o Opening Advanced Properties on page 62 61 Chapter 6 Setting Advanced Properties Opening Advanced Properties 62 In most cases the default property values are appropriate although you can change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your system You must have Administrator privileges to modify the driver software After the driver software has been installed you can use the following procedures to verify or change the adapter properties Flow Control on page 63 Interrupt Moderation on page 65 IPSec Offload on page 65 Large Send Offload Property on page 67 Network Address on page 68 Priority amp VLAN on page 69 Receive Side Scaling on page 70 Speed amp Duplex Mode on page 70 Checksum Offload on page 71 VLAN ID on page 72 Wake Up Capabilities on page 73 WOL Speed on page 74 uuuuuuuucl uu ulu u u s uo u Note After you upgrade the driver software the Adva
54. thernet amp Intel R 82567LM 3 Gigabit Network Connection 10 Portable Devices 17 Ports COM amp LPT R Processors X Sound video and game controllers 1l System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure 26 Device Manager Window Installing the To install the Windows 7 Operating System driver software do the Windows 7 following Driver Software Note The module must be physically installed in your system before you install the driver software See Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware on page 21 for instructions 1 Start a Windows 7 Operating system and log in 2 Open the Device Manager window For instructions on how to open the Device Manager window see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 57 Chapter 5 Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software 3 On the Device Manager Window right click Ethernet Controller and select Update Driver Software See Figure 27 Network adapters 4 5 Other devices Jp Ethernet Ci n Ports COM amp pc Driver Software D Processors Disable Sound video a Uninstall 4 Mi System device ji ACPI Fixed Scan for hardware changes Ni ACPI Powe gM Advanced p JE Composite Bus Enumerator Mi Direct memory access controller Properties Figure 27 Device Manager Window Ethernet Controller The Update Driver Software Ethernet Controller Window is displayed See Figure 28 iw Qj Update Driver Softwa
55. to a Fast Ethernet network This module operates at speeds of 100 Mbps in both full duplex and half duplex modes PCI ExpressCard is the new notebook interface that replaces the PCMCIA Card Bus interface The PCI ExpressCard interface is available in 34 mm and 54 mm interface slot sizes You can install the AT 2812FX module in either slot The AT 2812FX module has an SC connector as show in Figure 1 1756 Figure 1 AT 2812FX Module The following items are included with your module O Antistatic bag used for protecting the module when stored or shipped Keep the module in its packaging until ready for installation O Plastic enclosure attached to the module AT 2812FX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber SC Module Installation and User s Guide Note The AT 2812FX module is not shipped with a software driver CD To download new driver software for the AT 2812FX module see Management Software Updates on page 14 Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items If you need to return the module you must pack it in the original or equivalent packing material or the warranty will be voided See Returning Products on page 14 The documentation for this module is available in Portable Document Format PDF on our web site at www alliedtelesis com support software You can view the documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server Chapter 1 Introducing the AT 2812FX Module Har
56. ws has successfully updated your driver software Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device A Allied Telesis AT 2812FX 100Mb Fiber Ethernet 2 Figure 30 Update Driver Software Confirmation Window 59 Chapter 5 Installing the Windows 7 Driver Software Uninstalling the Driver Software 60 Before physically removing a module from your system you need to uninstall the driver software first The procedure in this section describes how to uninstall the driver software Note You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device be sure to capture all of the Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process To uninstall the driver software from your system do the following 1 Start the Windows 7 Operating System on your laptop and log in 2 Open the Device Manager For instructions on how to open the Device Manager window see Selecting the Device Manager Window on page 54 The Device Manager window is shown in Figure 26 on page 57 3 In the Device Manager window click the next to the Network Adapters folder The selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards 4 Right click on the module you want to remove and select Uninstall A Confirm Device Removal window opens 5 Click OK to complete the uninstall Note No
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