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User GuideSMC9462SXTigerCard 10001000 Mbps Gigabit EthernetPCI Network CardHigh performance for instant access to network resourcesConforms to IEEE 80

1-1CHAPTER 1INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDIntroductionSMC’s TigerCard 1000 network interface card is a Gigabit Ethernetcard for PCI local bus compliant c

1-2INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDHardware DescriptionThe TigerCard 1000 is a Gigabit Ethernet network card designedfor 32-bit and 64-bit PCI-bus computer

1-3INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDLED IndicatorsThe TigerCard 1000 network card includes three status LEDindicators. The “LNK,” “FDX” and “ACT” LEDs are g

1-4INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDPackage ContentsAfter unpacking the TigerCard 1000, check the contents of thebox to be sure you’ve received the followin

1-5INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDSystem RequirementsBefore you install the TigerCard 1000 card, check your system forthe following requirements:A PC and

1-6INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDInserting the Network CardWARNINGS:• Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect thecard, avoid touchi

1-7INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDFigure 1-3. Inserting the Network Card4. Replace the chassis cover on your PC and power it on.5. The TigerCard 1000 car

1-8INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDPCI ConfigurationIn most cases, your network card is automatically configured whenyou power-up your computer. In certain

1-9INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDConnecting a Fiber CableUse the following procedure to make an SC connection to thenetwork. Note that because SC connect

1-10INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD

TigerCard 1000User GuideFrom SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutionsAugust 1999Pub. # 150017-102 R026 HughesIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (9

2-1This chapter describes how to install and configure networkdrivers for the TigerCard 1000 network card. The drivers for thisTigerCard 1000 network

2-2INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS3. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and“Network” icons. The “Network Configuration” windowappears, pro

2-3INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS12. Enter the “Workgroup” or “Domain” names (optional) whenprompted and click on “Next.”13. Select “Finish” when prompted

2-4INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS9. You are presented with the “Network” window where the SMCnetwork card is now listed as an installed adapter. At this p

2-5INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERSNovell NetWare InstallationNetWare Server 5.0Installing the LAN driver is part of the NetWare installation process.Use th

2-6INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS9. A screen with three dialog boxes is displayed. To change thedriver configuration, tab to the “SMC9462_1 Parameters” di

2-7INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS2. Turn your computer on and boot it to the NetWare 4.11console prompt.3. At the NetWare console prompt Enter the command

2-8INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS11. Tab to the “Board SMC9462_1 Actions” dialog box. Select the“Save Parameters and Load Driver” option and press Enter.1

2-9INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERSTo install the driver:1. Insert SMC’s SuperDisk driver diskette in your PC’s floppydrive (A:).2. Change to the NetWare Se

2-10INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERSLinux 2.0.35 or Later InstallationThis section describes the procedure for manual and automaticloading and configuration

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed tobe accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumedby SMC for its use, nor

2-11INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERSspeed: connection speed, 0 auto-negotiate (default)duplex: duplex mode, 0 auto-negotiate (default), “half” halfduplex,

2-12INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS1. Log into the Unix system as supervisor (root) and enterMaintenance mode. Make sure that the current directory is “/”u

2-13INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERSWindows 98 InstallationThe TigerCard 1000 driver for Windows 98 conforms to theNetwork Driver Interface Specification (N

2-14INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS9. Windows 98 will prompt with “SMC9462SX TigerCard 1000Adapter” in the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box.10. Click t

2-15INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERSOther InstallationsRefer to the installation documents on SMC’s SuperDisk forinstructions on installing drivers for use

2-16INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS

3-1CHAPTER 3CONFIGURING AND TESTINGTHE NETWORK CARDIntroductionThis chapter describes the configuration and diagnostic utilityavailable when using the

3-2CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDHow to Run the Windows NT UtilityFollow these steps from the Windows NT 4.0 desktop.1. Double-click on the

3-3CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDNetwork Card InformationSelect the “Properties” tab in the utility window to view thenetwork card status in

3-4CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDAdvanced PropertiesSelect the “Advanced Properties” tab in the utility window to viewthe network card’s con

Limited WarrantyHARDWARE: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its TigerCard 1000Network Cards to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, u

3-5CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDPacket PropulsionThe Packet Propulsion configuration option sets the packet-sizethreshold at which Propulsi

3-6CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDor logical using VLAN tags, can be implemented to allowcomputers to simultaneously support standard and Jum

3-7CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDAn IEEE 802.1Q VLAN is a group of ports that can be locatedanywhere in the network, but communicate as thou

3-8CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDNote that the IEEE 802.1p standard must be supported by theother devices in the network. Refer to the docum

3-9CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDNetwork Card DiagnosticsSelect the “Diagnostics” tab in the utility window to test the basicfunctions of th

3-10CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE NETWORK CARDSend and Receive TestThis test verifies that the network cable is connected correctly, sothat the network

A-1PCI CompatibilityEarly PCI BIOS versions do not properly support the PCIspecification and may “hang” when a network card driver tries toload. If th

A-2TROUBLESHOOTINGMake sure the PCI slot is configured to support INTA.Be sure that INTA for the slot is assigned to a free interrupt(IRQ) number.Chec

A-3TROUBLESHOOTINGSolutions for Common ProblemsProblems are often caused by cabling errors, conflicts with otherdevices installed in the same computer

A-4TROUBLESHOOTINGNetwork Connection ProblemsThere may be a network connection problem if the Link LED onthe card’s bracket does not light, or if you

by a copy of the dated proof of purchase, to SMC’s Service Center or to anAuthorized SMC Service Center during the applicable warranty period.Standard

B-1Cable SpecificationselbaC)XS-ESAB0001(rebiFedomitluMepyTelbaCrotcennoCerocnorcim521/05ro521/5.26CS* If using the SC-ST Converter, use only 62.5/125

B-2CABLES

C-1General SpecificationsNetwork Interface1000BASE-SX; multimode fiber cableSC connector (62.5/125 or 50/125 micron core)Optical Wavelength:Transmitte

C-2SPECIFICATIONSSize (without bracket)3.11 x 6.50 in (7.9 x 16.5 cm)Weight2.8 oz (80g)Operating Voltage+5 VDC @ 900 mA maximumTemperatureOperating 32

E-1AAuto-Negotiation 2-2, 3-4BBIOS settings 1-8, A-1Ccablefiber 1-5, 1-9Gigabit Ethernet 1-5guidelines 1-8maximum length 1-8requirements 1-8com

Index-2INDEXother 2-15Windows 98 2-13Windows NT 2-1installation instructions 1-6installation problems A-3internal tests 3-9JJumbo Frames 3-5Lla

Index-3INDEXTtags, VLAN 3-8testing the network card 3-9troubleshootingbasic A-3hardware problems A-3network connections A-4PCI compatibility A-1

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Publication Number: 150017-102 E0899-R026 HughesIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 707-2400FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:From U.S.A. and Canada (8:30 AM - 8:0

iTABLE OF CONTENTS1 Installing the Network Card ... 1-1Introduction ...

iiTABLE OF CONTENTS3 Configuring and Testingthe Network Card ... 3-1Introduction ...

iiiFCC - Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

ivCOMPLIANCESJapan VCCI Class BClass I Laser Safety ComplianceWarning: Fiber Optic Port SafetyNever look at the transmit laser while it is powered on.