SMC Networks 1255FTX-SC User manual

EZ Card 10/100Mbps

Combo Adapter

Installation Manual

SMC1255FTX-SC

V2.0

EZ Card 10/100MBPS Combo Adapter

LED Indicators

The EZ Card network adapter includes at-a-glance LED indicators to

monitor the port connection. Depending on the model, the LEDs are

positioned on the bracket below the port, or are built into the RJ-45

port. All the LED indicators are as described in the following figure

and table.

LED Condition Status

LNK Green Indicates a valid 10BASE-T,

100BASE-TX, or 100BASE-FX link.

Off Power is off or connection is

invalid.

ACT (T/R) Flashing Indicates that the network card

Amber is transmitting or receiveing data.

100 Green Indicates a 100 Mbps connection

to the network card.

Off Indicates a 10 Mbps connection

to the network card.

FDX Amber Indicates the network card is

operating in full-duplex mode.

Flashing Packet collision is occurring in

Amber half-duplex mode.

Off Indicates the network card is

operating in half-duplex mode.

Installing the card

Equipment Checklist

After unpacking the EZ Card, check the contents of the box to be

sure you have received the following components:

• EZ Card 10/100 Mbps Combo Adapter

• Wake-On-LAN Cable

• One Driver and Documentation CD

• SMC Warranty Registration Card

• User Guide

Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect,

missing, or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and

original packing materials in case there is a need to return the

product.

Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or

lifetime warranty.

Hardware Installation

1. Switch off all computer system components, unplug the computer,

and remove the computer cover.

2. Work in a static-free area and touch the computer chassis often to

equalize static charges.

3. Install the network card into an available bus-mastering PCI slot.

4. Make sure the network card is completely seated so that no “gold

fingers” are exposed.

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7. This model supports a Wake-On-LAN connector. The Wake-On-

LAN (WOL) cable allows a WOL-enabled PC to be managed

remotely. Software can be loaded and updated, configurations

changed, data backed up, inventory checked, viruses removed,

and device conflicts eliminated. This decreases user downtime

and increases overall productivity. For using the WOL function,

connect one end of the 3-pin WOL cable to connector J1 on the

card, and the other end to the “5V Standby” connector on the

computer’s motherboard, as shown in the following figure.

(Refer to your computer’s installation manual to locate the 5V

Standby connector.)

PCI Configuration

In most cases, your network card is automatically configured when

you power-up your computer. In certain computers, however, you

must modify your BIOS by entering your CMOS SETUP utility. For

more information, refer to “PCI Compatibility” on page 27.

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5. Connect the SMC1255FTX-SC directly to your switch, hub or

cable/dsl modem using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10BASE-

T; Category 5 for 100BASE-TX). The maximum allowable length of

UTP cable connections is 100 meters (328ft). When inserting an

RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to

ensure that it is properly seated. The SMC1255FTX-SC comes with

an SC connector that supports 100Base-FX fiber connections using

62.5/125 or 50/ 125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling.

Because SC connections are keyed, they can only be attached in

one orientation. Connect one end of the fiber cable to the card’s

SC connector and the other end of the cable to the fiber connector

on the other device. Make certain that the device you are

connecting to is specified for 100 Mbps operation.

6. Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The SMC1255FTX-

SC should be automatically configured by the host computer’s

BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to

manually configure the computer’s BIOS settings. The RJ-45

connector supports auto-negotiation, so the port can configure

itself automatically to run at the highest possible data transfer

rate (10 or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex) providing the link

partner also supports Auto-Negotiation. The SC fiber connector

enables the SMC1255FTX-SC model to support 100 Mbps

transmissions at full and half duplex over 62.5/50/125 micron

multimode fiber cable. A fiber cable link operating in full-duplex

mode can extend to remote sites up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away.

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INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS

Windows 95/98/Me/2000 Installation

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your

version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots

were created from Windows 98. Windows 95, Windows Millennium

Edition, and Windows 2000 are very similar, but not identical, to

Windows 98.

Notes:

A.For Windows NT and Window XP installations, please skip

to page 13 for instructions.

B. Installation processes such as these usually require the

use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please

have your Windows CD on hand BEFORE proceeding with

the installation.

1. After you have inserted the SMC1255FTX-SC in your machine, the

Windows operating system will automatically recognize the adapter

and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the “Next” button

to begin the installation.

2. Insert the Driver CD and select the “Search for the best driver

for your device” option and click “Next”.

3. Clear all checkboxes except for “Specify a location:” Then press

the “Browse” button and look for the drivers on your CD-ROM.

(“[CD drive]:\. In most cases, this is D:\.)

4. The system should find the drivers. Now click the “Next” button

to continue the installation.

Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the “Back”

button, and select the “Display a list of all the drivers...” option.

Select “Network Adapters” from the list of devices, press “Have

Disk” and once again browse to the location of the drivers.

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5. Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the CD, it may

then request files from your original Windows disk. Please insert

the Windows CD at this time.

6. The system will copy the files. Do NOT press “Cancel.”

7. Once all the necessary files are copied from the Windows disk,

the driver install process will be complete. Click “Finish” to exit

the wizard.

8. You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Please press

“Yes. ” Upon reboot, the SMC1255FTX-SC will be initialized and

ready for use.

Optional Procedures to Modify Card Settings and Add

Network Protocols

• Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and

“Network” icons. The “Network” dialog box appears. If the

correct network protocols are not installed in the “Primary

Network Logon” list box, select the primary network to which

you will be attaching. Click on “Add.” The “Select Network

Component Type” dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen

directions to select network protocols.

• For peer-to-peer networks, you may wish to enable “File and

Print Sharing” in the “Network” dialog box.

• To modify other network card properties, select the appropriate

tab or click on the “Properties” button from the “Network”

dialog box and modify properties as desired.

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Windows NT 4.0 Installation

First-Time Installation

If you have already installed a network card, configured Windows

NT Networking, or configured a network driver, refer to the

procedure titled “Secondary Installation.”

1. Windows NT is not a Plug-and-Play operating system. You will

need to manually install the adapter.

2. Shut down your PC, install the SMC network card, and attach the

network cable. Restart Windows NT.

3. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and

“Network” icons. The “Network Configuration” window appears,

prompting you to install Windows NT Networking..

Select the “Wired to the network” option and click the “Next”

button to continue.

4. When prompted to “Search for a Network Adapter,” click on

“Select from List.”

5. When prompted to “Select a Network Adapter,” click on “Have

Disk.” Insert the installation CD and enter “D:\winnt.” (“[CD

drive]:\. In most cases, this is D:\.)

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6. Select the SMC1255FTX-SC adapter, and click on “Next.”

7. Select network protocols when prompted and click “Next.”

Note: To complete a TCP/IP installation, you will need to know your

IP Address and Subnet Mask. For further information, contact your

network administrator or Internet service provider.

8. Click on “Next” and then “Next” again when prompted to

“Install Network Components.” When prompted for Windows NT

files, type the path to your Windows NT files on CD-ROM (e.g.,

D:\i386), or change the path to those files on your hard drive,

and click on “OK.”

9. You are presented with the “Network Card Setup” window where

you can specify the network card data rate. “AUTONEGOTIATE” is

the recommended setting for the network card. Select “Continue”

after verifying the network card settings.

10.Click on “Next” and then “Next” again when prompted to “Start

the Network.”

11.Enter the “Workgroup” or “Domain” names (optional) when

prompted and click on “Next.”

12.Select “Finish” when prompted, and click on “Yes” when

prompted to reboot.

For Further Customization

You can modify card settings via the “Network” applet. Install

additional protocols and network components by selecting the

appropriate folder (e.g., Customizing Protocols, Services,

Identification, or Bindings).

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Secondary Installation

Follow this procedure if you have already installed another

network card, configured Windows NT Networking, or loaded

another driver.

1. Install the SMC network card (if not already installed), attach

the network cable, and boot Windows NT.

2. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and

“Network” icons. From the “Network” window, select the

Adapter tab.

3. Do not select any of the network cards listed. Select “Add.”

4. You are presented with the “Select Network Adapter” window.

Click on “Have Disk.”

5. You are presented with the “Insert Disk” window. Specify the

path to the NT directory of the installation CD (e.g.,

D:\winnt) and click on “OK.”

6. Select the SMC1255FTX-SC adapter, and click on “Next.”

7. You are presented with the “Network Card Setup” window

where you can specify the network card data rate.

“AUTONEGOTIATE” is the recommended setting for the network

card. Select “OK” after verifying the network card settings.

8. You are presented with the “Network” window where the SMC

network card is now listed as an installed adapter. At this

point you can select “Close” to exit the Network applet and

follow the prompts to restart Windows NT.

9. Select “Yes” when prompted to reboot for the changes to take

effect.

For Further Customization

You can modify card settings via the “Network” applet. Install

additional protocols and network components by selecting the

appropriate folder (e.g., Customizing Protocols, Services,

Identification, or Bindings).

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Windows XP Installation

1. After you have inserted the SMC1255FTX-SC in your machine

and turned it back on, the OS will automatically recognize the

adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the

“Next” button to begin the installation.

2. Insert the Driver CD and check the “Include this location in

the search” option. Make sure the “Search removable media”

option is not checked. Click “Browse” and find the location of

the drivers. This should be “[CD drive]:\.” (In most cases, this

is D:\.) Then click “Next >.”

3. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue the installation. Please

do NOT click “STOP Installation” as this will cancel the driver

wizard and the card will not be installed properly.

4. This process will be completed once the drivers are copied to

the hard drive and installed. Please click “Finish” to exit the

wizard.

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After clicking “Finish,” you will see the following message in

your system tray:

Latest Drivers

Driver updates can be downloaded from SMC’s web site (see the

back cover of this guide).

Testing the Network Card

This section will help you verify that the adapter is installed

properly.

Windows 95/98/Me

1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and click

“Properties.”

2. Then go to the “Device Manager” tab and open the “Network

adapters” section. You should see your SMC1255FTX-SC in this

menu. Highlight it and click “Properties.”

3. The Device Status shows that the “This device is working

properly.” If there are any error messages displayed here, you

will need to click the SMC adapter and click “Remove.” Then

reboot the machine and go through the installation process

again.

Windows NT

1. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and

“Network” icons. From the “Network” window, select the

Adapter tab.

2. Click on the “Properties” button to verify that the

SMC1255FTX-SC adapter is listed in the “Adapters” section.

3. Click “Start,” click “Run” and type “eventvwr.” This will bring

up the entire System Log in the Event Viewer. Make sure that

there are no error messages regarding the initialization of the

SMC adapter.

4. Open your NT diagnostics utility and make sure that the SMC

adapter is listed under the “Resources” tab. This will verify

that the adapter was successfully initialized using the IRQ

specified in this section.

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