Airlink ASOHOUSB Network Adapter
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1. read the introduction then click NEXT The following form appears Select the Static IP for USB Ethernet Adapter option and click NEXT MAJIC Setup Choose Operation Setup 4 Debug Environment Choose your Debugger Update Your MAJIC Choose Update Type Configure MAJIC s Ethernet Port Static IF a Type of Connection Static I P for US B Ethernet Adapter Ww Rev 2 1 25 Oct 06 Page 7 of 11 Step 2 Now you are ready to program your MAJIC probe to utilize this new configuration To do this you typically need to use the supplied RS232 serial cable since you have not yet established the ability to use Ethernet for communication Select the communications parameters as shown in the following dialog box If you are using COM2 then select it instead Click NEXT MAJIC Setup MAJIC Connection Parameters Choose the Method Used to Connect to pour MAJIC will be using a AS 232 Serial Port to communicate with my MAJIC COM Potto use COM1 w Serial Fort Speed 115200 E I wil be using an Ethernet Hostname to communicate with my MAJIC O Iwill be using an Ethernet IP address to communicate with my MAJIC po o 0 0 lt BACK QUIT Rev 2 1 25 Oct 06 Page 8 of 11 Step 3 The following dialog box appears Configure the dialog box using an IP address in the same range as the IP address assigned to the USB Ethernet Adapter The rightmost IP number range 0 255 should be different than your adapt2. are using the USB Ethernet Adaptor to create a private network for your MAJIC probe s Using the USB Network Adapter to connect to a larger network with your MAJIC probe being just one of the many devices on that network is outside the scope of this application note In a larger network you need to have your Network Administrator allocate a static IP for your MAJIC probe Details on this setup are covered in your MAJIC Probe User s Manual in the section on Ethernet Setup Installing and Configuring the Adapter Software Step 1 Install your USB Ethernet adapter hardware and software using the directions provided by your adapter supplier Step 2 In Step 1 a new Ethernet Network interface was created on your computer If you are setting up a private network via the USB Ethernet adapter then you need to specify some IP address connection information Rev 2 1 25 Oct 06 Page 2 of 11 Rev 2 1 This is done using standard Microsoft Windows interfaces that vary slightly based on the version of Windows that you are using The following images all relate to Window XP but you should be able to follow along when using other Windows versions as well Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop and click Properties Open Explore Search For Computers Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties My Wetwork Places A Network Connections window appears displayin
3. configuring a USB Ethernet Adapter connection to a MAJIC probe please visit http www mentor com supportnet Rev 2 1 25 Oct 06 Page 1 of 11 How it Works The USB to Ethernet adapter uses a Microsoft standard called NDIS to transmit MAJIC Ethernet packets via the USB adapter Debuggers on the host side are not aware they are using a USB port Instead they see it as a software based Ethernet interface The following is a simple diagram showing the connection NOTE 1 The adapter can also be plugged into a USB hub used by the host computer 2 An Ethernet cross over cable can be used in place of the Ethernet switch or hub as shown here Recommended USB to Ethernet Adapters Any USB to Ethernet adapter should work with a MAJIC probe We have tested the following adapters and found them to work well Both are priced less than 30 US at local electronics stores Company FRYS com Product Airlink ASOHOUSB 10 100Mbps Fast Ethernet USB 2 0 Adapter Company FRYS com Product TrendNet TU ET100C 10 100Mbps USB to _ Ethernet Adapter ra _ Installation There are several parts to the installation process First install the adapter and adapter software drivers Second configure the adapter s Ethernet interface Third configure the IP address of your MAJIC probe Lastly you need to configure a debug environment which is covered separately in your MAJIC Probe User s Manual NOTE This application note assumes you
4. AppNote 10017 Sh A P P N O T gt Using a USB Ethernet Adapter with a MAJIC Probe Revision 2 1 Last Modified October 25 2006 Copyright Mentor Graphics Corporation 2006 All rights reserved This document contains information that is proprietary to Mentor Graphics Corporation The original recipient of this document may duplicate this document in whole or in part for internal business purposes only provided that this entire notice appears in all copies In duplicating any part of this document the recipient agrees to make every reasonable effort to prevent the unauthorized use and distribution of the proprietary information Trademarks that appear in Mentor Graphics product publications that are not owned by Mentor Graphics are trademarks of their respective owners Introduction A MAJIC probe can communicate to a host computer over an Ethernet link or with an RS232 serial connection Inexpensive USB to Ethernet adapters are widely available making it easy to connect your MAJIC probe to the USB port on a Windows PC Any such adapter on the market should work There are two main reasons why you might want to use a USB to Ethernet adapter The host PC you re using does not have an Ethernet port or it 1s difficult to allocate an Ethernet static IP address in your network environment NOTE The static IP issue can also be resolved by adding a second Ethernet port to your PC Getting Support For additional assistance
5. ction 3 Properties leg General Advanced Connect using EJ ASI A688172 USB2 to Fast Etheme This connection uses the following themes aos Facket Scheduler W AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 18 3 1 0 1 g Internet Protocol TCFPAF E lristall Uninstall Properties Description Tranemissian Control Protocol nternet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited orno connectivity Step 4 Verify the Connect using description box matches your USB Ethernet Adapter If not then go back and select a different Local Area Connection from the Network and Dial Up Connections window Rev 2 1 25 Oct 06 Page 4 of 11 Step 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP line to highlight it then click the Properties button The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box appears Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altenate Configuration ou can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Othenwse you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses r E ir kit ai e Ton 1i rlicsy CTETETeO Wo Server R
6. er s IP number and the other three numbers should be the same Make sure the Subnet mask is set as shown Then click NEXT Configure MAJIC USB Ethernet Adapter IP Address 1 Configure the IP settings below to be within the subnet used by your LD USBEthernet adapter IF you did not manually choose an IP address For vour adapter then you need to go back and do that step First The default IP address configured below is just a guess IF your USB adapter is connected to a larger network then the you ll need to determine the address below with respect to that network Click the Program IP Settings button bo begin USB Ethernet Adapter IP Settings to Program into MAJIC IP Address More About Subnet Mask 255 a 255 255 gt 0 USB Adapter i Setup Status Log Step 4 Make sure your MAJIC probe is connected to the selected COM port and that no other programs are using it then click Program IP Settings Rev 2 1 25 Oct 06 Page 9 of 11 A console window appears to display the progress of the setup Configure MAJIC USB Ethernet Adapter IP Address Ld q USB Ethernet Adapter IP Settings to Program into MAJIC IP Address ig 1668 10 More About Subnet Mask 255 255 USB Adapter Setup Default Gateway 0D Status Curent MAJIC Ethernet Settings Log IP Address 134 86 176 67 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Updating IP Info Flash update completed successfully statis IP address setting will ta
7. ev 2 1 25 Oct 06 Page 5 of 11 Step 6 Step 7 Rev 2 1 Modify it to match the following example dialog box Then click OK Configure MAJIC USB Ethernet Adapter IP Address l Configure the IP settings below to be within the subnet used by your LD USB Ethernet adapter IF you did not manually choose an IP address For vour adapter then you need to go back and do that step first The default IP address configured below is just a guess IF your USB adapter is connected to a larger network then the you ll need to determine the address below with respect to that network Click the Program IP Settings button to begin USB Ethernet Adapter IP Settings to Program into MAJIT IP Address ig 1668 10 1 o O More About Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 USB Adapter Setup Program IP Settings NOTE The value you choose for the IP address must not collide with the IP range of any other network adapter you are using on your PC If you are unsure what IP range is used within your company then please talk with your network administrator about this issue Close the various network interface dialog boxes by clicking the OK buttons You have now configured the USB Ethernet adapter interface Next you must configure your MAJIC probe to match this new network setup as described in the following section 25 Oct 06 Page 6 of 11 Configuring a MAJIC Probe for a USB Ethernet Adapter Network Step 1 Launch the MAJIC Setup wizard
8. g your existing network interfaces If you have just completed your adapter install the highest number connection is your adapter network interface Please note you may need to click View gt Details in order for this screen to appear s Network Connections Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Name Type Dial up he ForDun Dial up LAN or High Speed Internet Local Area Connection LON or High Speed Inter Local Area Connection 2 LON or High Speed Inter am Local Area Connection 3 LAN or High Speed Inter Ol Wireless Network Connection LON or High Speed Inter Wizard iNew Connection Wizard Wizard 25 Oct 06 i E Back Ei P Search es Folders a 3 x ie Fi Status Disconnected Connected Disabled Limited or no connectivity Mok connected Device Mame Conexant D110 MDC 9x Modem Broadcom Net treme S xx Gigabit Controller Cisco Systems VPN Adapter ASIS 4808172 USB2 to Fast Ethernet Adapter Intel R PROM Wireless 2200665 Network Connection Page 3 of 11 Step 3 Double click on the connection you believe to be your USB Ethernet adapter This displays a status dialog Local Area Connection 3 Status General Support Connection Status Limited or no connectryity Duration 00 22 52 Speed 100 0 Mbps More informatior Activity Received Packets Click the Properties button which brings up the Local Area Connection dialog Local Area Conne
9. ke effect after emulator is rebooted Rebooting MAJIC Please Wait Program IF Settings Rev 2 1 25 Oct 06 Page 10 of 11 The following dialog box should also appear Configure MAJIC USB Ethernet Adapter IP Address IP Settings Applied Successfully USB Ethernet Adapter IP Settings to Program into MAJIC IP Address More About Subnet Mask USB Adapter Setup Status P Address 134 86 176 67 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Log Updating IF Irfo Flash update completed successfully Statis IP address setting will take effect after emulator is rebooted Rebootina MAJIC Please Wait Trying reconnection to 192 168 10 2 8 New MAJIC Ethernet Settings IP Address 192 168 10 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Programming of IP Settings Successfull De ase see TO C Feie sa Program IP Settings Step 5 Follow the directions in the dialog to confirm the configuration is applied You now have completed the setup of your MAJIC probe to work with your USB Ethernet Adapter network NOTE If you encountered any errors during this configuration please contact technical support via an email with the file C najic_ip_settings log attached Configuring a Debug Environment This step is covered in Chapter 3 Debug Environment in your MAJIC Probe User s Manual Please refer to it for details and remember to use the IP address you assigned to your MAJIC probe when specifying the communications parameters for you
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