Farallon CommunicationsメーカーPB 1400の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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PB 1400 Ethernet Card User’ s Guide Chapter 1 – Installation ............................................. 3 Installing the hardware ............................................... 4 Connecting to the network ......................................
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Installation 3 Chapter 1 Installation The Farallon PB 1400 Ethernet Card is an internal Ethernet adapter for the PowerBook 1400 computer. The PB 1400 Ethernet Card connects to traditional 10Base-T networks. The PB 1400 Ethernet Card installs into the expansion slot on the PowerBook 1400.
4 Chapter 1 Installing the hardware Important: The instructions below are general guidelines for hardware installation. It is important to consult your Macintosh PowerBook User’s Manual before installing the PB 1400 Ethernet Card. In your PowerBook manual, look for the section called “Installing Expansion Cards.
Installation 5 8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the five screws that hold down the heat shield. Remove the heat shield. 9. If a RAM card is present, gently lift up the RAM card (located to the right of the keyboard ribbon cable) and set it aside.
6 Chapter 1 13. Place the RAM card beneath the PB 1400 Ethernet Card. (See the illustration below.) If necessary, you can gently raise the PB 1400 Ethernet Card and move it to the left to make room for the RAM card (do not bend the PB 1400 Ethernet Card).
Installation 7 15. To see if the card is properly connected, gently try to lift it out of the slot. It should resist and stay in place. 16. Reassemble your PowerBook according to the instructions in your PowerBook manual. 17. Attach the metal bracket that came with the card over the Ethernet port.
8 Chapter 1 Connecting to the network After the PB 1400 Ethernet Card is installed in your Macintosh, the next step is to connect it to your Ethernet network. 10Base-T The PB 1400 Ethernet Card comes with a 10Base-T cable for connecting to a 10Base-T Ethernet network.
Installation 9 Installing the softwar e After the PB 1400 Ethernet Card is connected to your network, complete the installation process by installing the Farallon software. Software installation for the PB 1400 Ethernet Card involves the following three steps: 1.
10 Chapter 1 Click the Install button. The Installer places networking software in your System folder. Note: The Installer places the EN Driver for the Farallon PB 1400 Ethernet Card in your System file. This driver is an EtherTalk Alternative driver, and it replaces any existing EtherTalk Alternative driver.
Installation 11 Configuring the networking software Note: Network software configuration for Macintosh computers running Open Transport is slightly different than for those running traditional Macintosh operating software with Classic Ethernet. Be sure to follow the appropriate instructions below.
12 Chapter 1 Connecting to network services To connect to network services such as printers and e-mail, open the Chooser. Select the network services that you want, and confirm that AppleTalk is active.
Operation 13 Chapter 2 Operation Once your PB 1400 Ethernet Card is installed, you may want to know more about how it operates. This chapter covers operation in the following sections: n The “Operation checklist” is an overview of the conditions necessary for proper PB 1400 Ethernet Card operation.
14 Chapter 2 Operation checklist For proper PB 1400 Ethernet Card operation, verify the following: □ For Classic Ethernet, EtherTalk Alternative is selected in the Network control panel. For Open Transport, Alternate Ethernet is selected in the AppleTalk control panel.
Operation 15 Using the PB 1400 EN Diagnostics contr ol panel As part of the software installation of your PB 1400 Ethernet Card, the Installer placed the PB 1400 EN Diagnostics control panel into your System folder. This control panel is included as an informational tool.
16 Chapter 2 Once the control panel is open, it shows you the Ethernet address of your card and the version of the driver. The control panel also allows you to view SNMP statistics.
Operation 17 After you’ve finished reviewing Ethernet statistics, click the Cancel button to close the dialog box. Then select the Off radio button in the PB 1400 EN Diagnostics control panel to disable statistics collection. This allows your networking software to work more efficiently.
18 Chapter 2 In the Diagnostics dialog box, click the Test button. If the first test registers a failure, click the Test button again. If a second failure registers, verify that the link LED is lit. If any of the tests fail repeatedly, contact Farallon Technical Support.
Technical Specifications 19 Appendix A T echnical Specifications System requirements The Farallon PB 1400 Ethernet Card works in the PowerBook 1400. To use the PB 1400 Ethernet Card, you need a PowerBook 1400 with an available internal expansion slot and at least 8 MB of RAM, operating under System 7.
20 Appendix A Ports, cables, and connectors 10Base-T port on the card requires EIA/TIA Category 3 (NEMA standard) 10Base-T cable or higher with RJ-45 connectors Regulatory notice—United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Technical Specifications 21 Regulatory notice—European Community This Farallon product conforms to the European Community CE Mark standard for the design and manufacturing of information technology equipment. This standard covers a broad area of product design, including RF emissions and immunity from electrical disturbances.
Technical Support 23 Farallon T echnical Support Farallon Communications is committed to providing its customers with reliable products and excellent technical support. Please take a moment now to fill out the registration card enclosed in your PB 1400 Ethernet Card package so that we can notify you about any relevant updated product information.
24 Technical Support Farallon BBS Farallon Bulletin Board Service: (510) 865-1321 Farallon FAX-Back This service provides technical notes which answer the most commonly asked questions and offer solutions for many common problems encountered with Farallon products.
Technical Support 25 Expanding your network with Farallon Farallon has a variety of networking products that allow you to add PC and Macintosh computers, notebooks, PowerBooks, personal digital assist.
26 Technical Support The Ether10-T Starlet series of hubs are Ethernet hubs with four, eight, or sixteen 10Base-T ports, and one thinnet port. The Ether10-T StarController is an intelligent hub with twelve 10Base-T ports and an uplink port that can be configured for a thinnet, AUI, or twisted-pair connection.
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