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Page 1 - Users Guide

iSPAN™ Serial WAN AdapterUsers GuideDocument No. UG05535-002-A2Release Date: July 2002

Page 3 - Trademark Acknowledgments

Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters80 Interphase CorporationSetting Up WAN PropertiesThe following illustration shows the WAN section of the Chan

Page 4 - Assistance

Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 81PPP WAN PropertiesThe PPP Properties dialog box enables you to set up WAN

Page 5 - Safety Precautions

Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters82 Interphase CorporationFor each authentication method chosen, a tabbed section appears under the checkbox fi

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 83Next, if you want to set up PPP port properties, skip to Setting Up Port P

Page 7 - END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters84 Interphase Corporationremote peer along with the local address (which is generally automatically provided),

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 85For incoming calls, this number determines from which group the incoming c

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Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters86 Interphase CorporationFor detailed information about setting up protocol parameters using this dialog box,

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 87PPP Serial Port PropertiesThe following illustration shows the Port sectio

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Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters88 Interphase Corporationb. Specify the clock, coding, and DSR Timer properties for the serial line. c. Click

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 89b. On the X.25 protocol properties dialog box, configure the X.25 network

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide i1ContentsUsing This Guide...

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Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters90 Interphase Corporation1. In the Card field, if more than one physical iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter is installed

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 91Viewing Channel StatusTo view channel status information, do the following

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Deleting Channels from Logical Adapters92 Interphase CorporationThe following table describes channel status parameters.Deleting Channels from Logical

Page 17 - 2Using This Guide

Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 932. In the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box, select the

Page 18 - Text Conventions

Manually Disconnecting a Channel94 Interphase CorporationTo manually disconnect an active channel, do the following:1. If needed, start the NDIS drive

Page 19 - Documentation Updates

6iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 956 Logging NDIS DriverEventsOverviewThe NDIS Driver Log utility is installed when you install the NDIS driver.

Page 20 - Driver Updates

Accessing Online Help96 Interphase CorporationAccessing Online HelpFor detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this cha

Page 21 - 1Introduction

Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver EventsiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 97Viewing Events in the NDIS Driver LogThe events displayed on the NDIS Driv

Page 22 - Hardware Overview

Customizing NDIS Driver Log Settings98 Interphase CorporationLog MenuFigure 6-2. Log MenuUse the Log menu to navigate to the Windows NT Log or the ND

Page 23 - Software Overview

Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver EventsiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 99Parameters MenuFigure 6-3. Parameters MenuUse the Parameters menu to cust

Page 24 - NDIS Driver

ii Interphase CorporationDB25 Connector...20V.24 Interface ...

Page 25 - Chapter 1: Introduction

Customizing NDIS Driver Log Settings100 Interphase CorporationThe Configure Logging dialog box appears.Figure 6-4. Configure Logging Dialog Box2. Sel

Page 26 - Software Features

Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver EventsiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 101The Display dialog box appears.Figure 6-5. Display Dialog Box2. Select t

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Customizing NDIS Driver Log Settings102 Interphase Corporation4. To change the font, click the Font button. Then on the Windows NT Font dialog box, ch

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Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver EventsiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 103The Filter dialog box appears.Figure 6-6. Event Filters Dialog Box2. Ent

Page 29 - Minimum System Requirements

Viewing Events in the NT Event Viewer104 Interphase CorporationViewing Events in the NT Event ViewerIn addition to the NDIS Driver Log dialog box, you

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Chapter 6: Logging NDIS Driver EventsiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 105Channel disconnection. Indicates when a channel has been disconnected for

Page 31 - 2Installing the Hardware

Viewing Events in the NT Event Viewer106 Interphase CorporationDouble-clicking one of the events in the list opens the following dialog box, which sho

Page 32 - Installing the Adapter

7iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1077Installing SNA ServerLink Services SoftwareOverviewSNA Server link services allow you to connect a Windows N

Page 33 - Abcdefg Computers

Verifying Minimum Requirements108 Interphase CorporationNOTEThe iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter is named 5535-1P-SR in the software installation and configur

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Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services SoftwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 109Running the Setup Program To install the Base driver so

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide iiiSetting Up Channels for Logical Adapters...75Setting Up General Properties

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Installing the Base Driver110 Interphase CorporationSetting Up WAN PropertiesAfter the Base driver software is installed as described in Running the S

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Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services SoftwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 111NOTEIf the Cards list is empty, the adapter might not b

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Installing the Base Driver112 Interphase Corporation3. In the Modem signals field, select the method for handling modem signals. (In most cases, the d

Page 39 - 3Connecting to the Line

Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services SoftwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 113A message informs you that the Base driver package has

Page 40 - DB25 Connector

Installing Interphase SNA Link Services114 Interphase CorporationThe Microsoft SNA Server Manager window appears.Figure 7-6. Microsoft SNA Server Man

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Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services SoftwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1153. Click Continue.The Setup Options dialog box appears.

Page 42 - V.24 Interface

Installing Interphase SNA Link Services116 Interphase CorporationThe Link Service Installation dialog box appears, listing available link services. Fi

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Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services SoftwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 117SNA Server setup requests the software path in the Link

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Installing Interphase SNA Link Services118 Interphase Corporation8. The Link Service Installation dialog box reappears, listing Interphase link servic

Page 45 - V.35 Interface

Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services SoftwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 119After all necessary files are copied for the selected l

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iv Interphase CorporationRunning the Setup Program...109Setting Up WAN Properties ...

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Removing Base Driver Software120 Interphase CorporationCAUTIONIf any other software requiring the Base driver (such as the Interphase NDIS driver) is

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Chapter 7: Installing SNA Server Link Services SoftwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1215. When a dialog box prompts you to confirm the card re

Page 49 - V.11 Interface

Removing Base Driver Software122 Interphase Corporation

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8iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1238Setting up SNA ServerLink ServicesOverviewThis chapter explains how to insert and set up Interphase SNA Serv

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Accessing Online Help124 Interphase CorporationAccessing Online HelpFor detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this ch

Page 52 - Back-to-Back Configuration

Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 125Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link ServicesUse the SNA Ser

Page 53 - Connecting to the Network

Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services126 Interphase CorporationFigure 8-2. Insert Link Service Dialog Box5. Select the Interphase link se

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Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 127Editing an Interphase Link ServiceTo edit an existing Interphase

Page 55 - NDIS Software Package

Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services128 Interphase CorporationSetting Up a Frame Relay Link ServiceAfter you insert or select to edit an

Page 56 - Installing the Drivers

Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1293. If you want to change the default firmware or hardware proper

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide vCHAPTER 10 TroubleshootingOverview...

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Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services130 Interphase CorporationThe following dialog box appears, showing Virtual Circuit properties.Figure

Page 59 - D:\5535SR). Then click OK

Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1318. Click OK to save the link service configuration.– If you edit

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Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services132 Interphase CorporationSetting Up an SDLC Link ServiceAfter you insert or select to edit an Interp

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Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 133Configuring SDLC Mode SettingsTo configure SDLC mode settings, d

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Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services134 Interphase CorporationConfiguring SDLC Card Configuration SettingsTo configure SDLC card configur

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Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1354. To configure the Serial line properties for the SDLC link ser

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Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services136 Interphase Corporationthat link service, as described in Setting Up a Frame Relay Link Service on

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Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 137Use this dialog box to configure the inserted link service, as f

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Inserting and Setting Up Interphase Link Services138 Interphase Corporationc. Click OK to save the Frame Relay protocol properties and return to the X

Page 67 - Setting Up IPX/SPX Protocols

Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 139Inserting a ConnectionThe Microsoft SNA Server Manager window di

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vi Interphase CorporationSVCs... 186PVCs...

Page 69 - Setting Up TCP/IP Protocols

Inserting a Connection140 Interphase Corporation3. Select the SNA Service icon. 4. From the Insert menu, select Connection. Then select one of the fol

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Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 141The Connection Properties General dialog box appears.Figure 8-10

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Inserting a Connection142 Interphase CorporationNOTEProperties in the Connection Properties General dialog box apply to the selected Interphase connec

Page 72 - Removing the Drivers

Chapter 8: Setting up SNA Server Link ServicesiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1439. If you need to insert another connection, repeat steps 4 thro

Page 73 - Removing the NDIS Driver

Inserting a Connection144 Interphase Corporation

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9iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 1459Setting up Firmwareand HardwareOverviewThe WAN Adapters Setup utility enables you to manage hardware and fir

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Accessing Online Help146 Interphase CorporationAccessing Online HelpFor detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this ch

Page 76 - Removing the Base Driver

Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 147When you start the utility, the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box appea

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Firmware Management148 Interphase CorporationNOTEIf the Cards list is empty, and the Add button is disabled, the adapter might not be properly install

Page 78 - Completing the Driver Removal

Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 149The firmware status is represented by a general LED color for the f

Page 79 - Removing the Base Driver Only

iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide vii2Using This GuidePurposeThis Users Guide provides information about the Interphase iSPAN™ Serial WAN adapter.

Page 80 - Add/Remove

Firmware Management150 Interphase CorporationSetting Up X.25 Network PropertiesTo connect your adapter to an X.25 network, you must create one or more

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Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 151The X.25 Protocol Properties dialog box appears.Figure 9-2. X.25 P

Page 82 - • Cleans up the registry

Firmware Management152 Interphase CorporationThe X.25 Packet Level Properties dialog box appears.Figure 9-3. X.25 Packet Level Propertiesb. In the Co

Page 83 - 5 Setting Up the NDIS

Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 153The X.25 Frame Level Properties dialog box appears.Figure 9-4. X.2

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Firmware Management154 Interphase CorporationThe Serial Line Properties dialog box appears.Figure 9-5. Serial Line Propertiesb. Specify the serial li

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Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 155Setting Up Frame Relay Network PropertiesTo connect your adapter to

Page 86 - Adapter Functions

Firmware Management156 Interphase CorporationThe Frame Relay protocol properties dialog box appears.Figure 9-6. Frame Relay Protocol Properties Dialo

Page 87 - Channels Functions

Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 157The Frame Relay Data Link Properties dialog box appears.Figure 9-7.

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Firmware Management158 Interphase CorporationThe Serial Line Properties dialog box appears.Figure 9-8. Serial Line Propertiesa. Select the serial lin

Page 89 - Adding a Logical Adapter

Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 159Hardware ManagementThe Cards section of the WAN Adapters Setup dial

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Text Conventionsviii Interphase CorporationCAUTIONThe Caution icon brings to your attention to those items or steps that, if not properly followed, co

Page 91 - Properties

Hardware Management160 Interphase CorporationThe Card properties dialog box appears.Figure 9-9. Card Properties Dialog BoxThe fields in the Bus, Reso

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Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 161Setting Up Serial Port PropertiesUse the SR Port Properties dialog

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Hardware Management162 Interphase CorporationTo display the SR Port Properties dialog box:1. Start the WAN Adapters Setup utility, if needed, as descr

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Chapter 9: Setting up Firmware and HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 163Saving WAN Adapters Setup PropertiesSave any change to WAN adapter

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Saving WAN Adapters Setup Properties164 Interphase Corporation

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10iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 16510TroubleshootingOverviewThis chapter provides possible solutions for common problems you might encounter wh

Page 97 - Setting Up General Properties

Problems and Solutions166 Interphase CorporationProblems and SolutionsProblem Possible Solution(s)Adapter is not detected during NDIS driver installat

Page 98 - Setting Up LAN Properties

Chapter 10: TroubleshootingiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 167Undetected adapter during SNA Server Link Services software setupThis problem assum

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Problems and Solutions168 Interphase CorporationComputer does not boot up or host adapter not foundYour PCI bus automatically configures the hardware

Page 100 - Setting Up WAN Properties

AiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 169ASpecificationsAdapter SpecificationsOperating EnvironmentHost Bus Interface PCI Local Bus Revision 2.1PCI Fo

Page 101 - PPP WAN Properties

Using This GuideiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide ixPressing the return key (↵ Return) at the end of the command line entry is assumed, when not e

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Storage Environment170 Interphase CorporationStorage EnvironmentThis section assumes the adapter is stored in its original anti-static bag and box.Tem

Page 103 - X.25 WAN Properties

BiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 171B SynWatch UtilityOverviewSynWatch is a protocol analyzer that enables you to watch frames exchanged between

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Accessing Online Help172 Interphase CorporationAccessing Online HelpFor detailed information about the functions and dialog boxes described in this ap

Page 105 - Frame Relay WAN Properties

Appendix B: SynWatch UtilityiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 173Figure B-1. Main SynWatch Dialog BoxThe main SynWatch dialog box has two sections

Page 106 - Setting Up Port Properties

Watching the Serial Port174 Interphase CorporationWatching the Serial PortSynWatch provides several options for watching the serial port, which is use

Page 107 - PPP Serial Port Properties

Appendix B: SynWatch UtilityiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 175Stopping and Freezing the Display To stop frame watching and discard all frame inf

Page 108 - X.25 Port Properties

Changing Watch Display Settings176 Interphase CorporationThe Watch dialog box appears.Figure B-2. Watch Settings2. In the Size of a watched frame fie

Page 109 - Frame Relay Port Properties

Appendix B: SynWatch UtilityiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 177Changing Fonts Used for Display TextTo change the font color or style of the text

Page 110 - Interphase Corporation

Modifying Event Buffer Parameters178 Interphase Corporation4. To change the font for all display text, click the Font button. On the Font dialog box,

Page 111 - Viewing Channel Status

Appendix B: SynWatch UtilityiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 179The Buffer dialog box appears:Figure B-4. SynWatch Buffer Settings2. In the Buffe

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NOTESee Appendix F for Regulatory Statements/Conditions that affect the operation of this product.The CE Declaration of Conformity can be found at www

Page 113 - Manually Connecting a Channel

Driver Updatesx Interphase Corporation5. A new web page appears with a list of the latest released user guides available for the product. Click on the

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Saving and Editing Frames180 Interphase CorporationSaving and Editing FramesUse the SynWatch Save option to save all frame information recorded in the

Page 115 - 6 Logging NDIS Driver

CiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 181CQuick Reference ofCommon TasksOverviewThis chapter explains how to complete common tasks associated with the

Page 116 - Starting the NDIS Driver Log

Procedures182 Interphase CorporationIf you want to... Do this...Determine which version of Windows NT Service Pack is installed1. From the Start menu,

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Appendix C: Quick Reference of Common TasksiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 183Make sure that drivers are running1. From the Start menu, select Pr

Page 118 - Log Menu

Procedures184 Interphase CorporationEnable IPX routing First, the RIP for NWLink IPX Service must be installed in the Windows NT Network Services list

Page 119 - Parameters Menu

DiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 185DProtocols OverviewThis appendix provides a short overview of the following protocols used by the iSPAN-Seria

Page 120 - 100 Interphase Corporation

X.25 Protocol186 Interphase CorporationLayer 2: Frame Level LayerThe Frame Level layer is an implementation of the ISO HDLC standard called Link Acces

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Appendix D: Protocols OverviewiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 187PVCsPVCs are similar to leased lines because the connection is always present. T

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PPP Protocol188 Interphase CorporationPPP ProtocolThe Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) provides a standard method for transporting multi-protocol datagra

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EiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 189EPCI/PMC TechnologyOverviewPCI/PMC TechnologyIntel® Corporation’s Architecture Lab, along with leading comput

Page 124 - Successful connection

1iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 11IntroductionAdapter OverviewThe Interphase iSPA N-Serial WAN adapter is a single-slot, Peripheral Component In

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PCI/PMC Technology190 Interphase Corporation• Buffers located between peripherals and the CPU that allow multiple, high-speed peripherals to be attac

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FiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 191FRegulatoryStatementsFCC5535 SR AdapterFCC Part 15 Regulatory ComplianceThis equipment has been tested and fo

Page 127 - Link Services Software

Canadian192 Interphase CorporationCanadianTested to Comply with Canadian StandardsThis Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet a

Page 128 - Installing the Base Driver

Appendix F: Regulatory StatementsiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 193EuropeRegulatory Information for EuropeThis equipment displays the CE 165 X m

Page 129 - Running the Setup Program

Europe194 Interphase Corporation

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 195Glossary2B+D ◆ See BRI (Basic Rate Interface).23B+D ◆ See PRI (Primary Rate Interface).30B+D ◆ See PRI (Pri

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196 Interphase CorporationAsynchronous Transmission ◆ Method of sending data in which the interval between characters may be of unequal length. The c

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 197BRI (Basic Rate Interface) ◆ A defined ISDN interface that includes two B channels and one D channel. Also kn

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198 Interphase CorporationCO (Central Office) ◆ The site where the local Telco switches reside for the telephone system's call routing and all o

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 199(ANSI) Standard T1.618 and the International Telegraph and Tele-phone Consultative Committee (CCITT) Standard

Page 135 - 3. Click Continue

Hardware Overview2 Interphase CorporationThe modular adapter architecture includes a CPU motherboard and a WAN daughtercard. The CPU motherboard is po

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200 Interphase CorporationDistributed Function Terminal (DFT) ◆ 1) A protocol used for com-munication between a terminal and an IBM 3270 or IBM 3174

Page 137 - D:\5535SR)

iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 201Excess Burst Size ◆ (Be) The maximum amount of uncommitted data (in bits) in excess of Bc that a frame relay

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202 Interphase CorporationIEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) ◆ An infor-mation exchange organization. Among other functions, it

Page 139 - Removing Base Driver Software

iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 203LAP-D (Link Access Procedure-D) ◆ For ISDN, Data Link layer pro-cedure using D channel communications. For Fr

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204 Interphase CorporationMbps (Megabits per second) ◆ Transmission speed or rate of one million bits per second.MBps (Megabytes per second) ◆ Trans

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 205NI-1 (National ISDN1) ◆ A specification for a standard ISDN phone line. National ISDN 1 is intended to be a s

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206 Interphase CorporationPMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) ◆ A daughter-card form factor imple-mentation of the PCI bus specification.POTS (Plain Old Telepho

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 207RAI (Remote Alarm Indication) ◆ PRI alarm, also known as Yellow signal. This alarm indicates a carrier failur

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208 Interphase CorporationRS-232 ◆ Universally accepted Electronics Industries Association standard that defines the signals between data terminal eq

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 209of SNMP agents that are embedded in nodes and network devices on the network. SNMP relies on MIBs embedded in

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Chapter 1: IntroductioniSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 3• 4 MB dual port DRAM memory and 128 KB Flash EEPROM• Synchronous serial line with DB25

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210 Interphase CorporationTCP is a reliable stream-delivery, virtual circuit connection-oriented protocol that runs on top of IP. Telnet, FTP, and log

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 211X.21 ◆ (Packet-switched networks) International recommendation that defines a physical interface for X.25, us

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When using this index, keep in mind that a page number indicates onlywhere referenced material begins. It may extend to the page or pagesfollowing the

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214 Interphase CorporationBase driver removal... 59, 119NDIS installation ... 35NDIS setup...

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iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 215channel status... 91deleting channels ... 92manual channel co

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216 Interphase Corporationtroubleshooting... 165UutilitiesNDIS Driver Setup ... 63SynWatch...

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Software Overview4 Interphase Corporation• The Synwatch utility enables you to track connections and data traffic on the Serial port.NDIS DriverThe N

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Chapter 1: IntroductioniSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 5The following figure shows the capabilities of the NDIS driver. Figure 1-2. NDIS Driver

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Software Overview6 Interphase CorporationSNA Server Link Services SoftwareThe SNA Server Link Services software provides Microsoft SNA Server link sup

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Chapter 1: IntroductioniSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 7– IP and IPX support (RFC 1332, RFC 1552)• X.25– ISO 8208, ISO 7776, IUT-T X.25– Packet

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Software Overview8 Interphase CorporationPoint-to-Point and Multipoint ConnectionsThe iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter supports point-to-point and point-to-mu

Page 159 - Inserting a Connection

Chapter 1: IntroductioniSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 9Minimum System RequirementsFollowing are the minimum system requirements for using the bo

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Copyright Notice© 2002 by Interphase Corporation. All rights reserved.Printed in the United States of America, 2002.This manual is licensed by Interph

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Minimum System Requirements10 Interphase Corporation

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2iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 112Installing the HardwareOverviewYou can install the adapter in any suitable PCI expansion slot. To install the

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Installing the Adapter12 Interphase CorporationCAUTIONThe adapter is packed in an antistatic bag to protect it during shipment. Keep the adapter in it

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Chapter 2: Installing the HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 13With a grounding strap connected to your wrist or ankle, do the following to

Page 165 - 9Setting up Firmware

Installing the Adapter14 Interphase Corporation2. Disconnect all cables connected to the main system unit, and remove the computer cover according to

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Chapter 2: Installing the HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 153. Locate a suitable PCI expansion slot, and remove the screw that attaches t

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Installing the Adapter16 Interphase Corporation5. Carefully remove the adapter from its antistatic bag, and position the adapter in the PCI expansion

Page 168 - Firmware Management

Chapter 2: Installing the HardwareiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 177. Replace the computer cover according to the manufacturer’s instructions. T

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Installing the Adapter18 Interphase Corporation

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3iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 193Connecting to the LineOverviewThe iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter can be connected as data terminal equipment (DTE)

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AssistanceProduct Purchased from ResellerContact the reseller or distributor if• You need ordering, service or any technical assistance.• You receiv

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DB25 Connector20 Interphase CorporationCAUTIONIncorrectly wired or installed cabling is the most common cause of communications problems for wide area

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Chapter 3: Connecting to the LineiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 213 RxD (Receive Data)R(A) (Receive Data)RXD(A) (Receive Data)In4 RTS (Ready to

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V.24 Interface22 Interphase CorporationV.24 InterfaceThe following specifications describe the V.24 interface:• Electrical specification: CCITT V.28,

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Chapter 3: Connecting to the LineiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 23The following table and illustrations describe the V.24 signals on the connect

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V.24 Interface24 Interphase CorporationFigure 3-1. V.24 DCE Connector242220171587654321TXCLKoutRIDTRRXCLKTXCLKinDCDGNDDSRCTSRTSRXDTXDShield

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Chapter 3: Connecting to the LineiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 25Figure 3-2. V.24 Cable WiringV.35 InterfaceThe following specifications descr

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V.35 Interface26 Interphase CorporationThe following table and illustrations describe the V.35 signals on the connector.Pin # Tw. Pair Name (CCITT #)

Page 179 - Hardware Management

Chapter 3: Connecting to the LineiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 27Figure 3-3. V.35 DCE ConnectorXVTRJFDBRXC(A)RXD(B)RXD(A)RIDCDCTSGNDRXC(B)WUSP

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V.35 Interface28 Interphase CorporationFigure 3-4. V.35 Cable WiringAdaptersideDCEsideMale DB25connectorISO2593connectorDrain wireBraidYCDEFHJBA15456

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Chapter 3: Connecting to the LineiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 29V.11 InterfaceThe following specifications describe the V.11 interface:• Elect

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Safety PrecautionsThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this equipment. Failure to comply with t

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V.11 Interface30 Interphase CorporationFigure 3-5. V.11 DCE Connector25 --TEST Test In7 - GND Ground Common1 - Shield Shield CommonPin # Tw. Pair Nam

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Chapter 3: Connecting to the LineiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 31Figure 3-6. V.11 Cable WiringAdaptersideDCEsideMale DB25connectorISO4903male

Page 185 - 10Troubleshooting

Back-to-Back Configuration32 Interphase CorporationBack-to-Back ConfigurationThe iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter can be connected to another serial adapter i

Page 186 - Problems and Solutions

Chapter 3: Connecting to the LineiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 33Connecting to the NetworkWARNINGBefore connecting the cable, read the Safety P

Page 187 - Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

Connecting to the Network34 Interphase Corporation

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4iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 354Installing theNDIS Software PackageOverviewThe NDIS driver enables the iSPAN-Serial WAN adapter to emulate a

Page 189 - ASpecifications

Verifying Minimum Requirements36 Interphase Corporation4. Add an NDIS logical adapter.5. Set up network protocol properties.6. Complete the installati

Page 190 - Storage Environment

Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 37and select the Protocols tab to display the Network Protocols di

Page 191 - B SynWatch Utility

Installing the Drivers38 Interphase Corporation4. Click Add to begin loading the drivers. The system creates an adapter list in the Select Network Ada

Page 192 - Starting SynWatch

Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 39Figure 4-3. Insert Disk Dialog Box6. Insert the CD-ROM containi

Page 193 - Appendix B: SynWatch Utility

WARNING The network cable(s) must remain disconnected from the telecommunications system until the card has been installed in the system. The inst

Page 194 - Watching the Serial Port

Installing the Drivers40 Interphase CorporationNOTEIf the Base driver is already installed (for example, if it was installed with Interphase SNA Link

Page 195 - Changing Watch Parameters

Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 41To continue the software installation, set up port properties as

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Setting Up WAN Properties42 Interphase CorporationNOTEIf the Cards list is empty, the board might not be properly installed. See Problems and Solution

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 434. Click OK to return to the WAN Adapters Setup dialog box.5. Wh

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Adding the NDIS Logical Adapter44 Interphase CorporationAdding the NDIS Logical AdapterAfter you respond OK to the message that the driver is running,

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 45The Network Adapters dialog box appears.Figure 4-10. New Logica

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Setting Up Network Protocol Properties46 Interphase CorporationNext, set up network protocols for the logical adapter. Continue to the next section, S

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 47Setting Up IPX/SPX ProtocolsIf the IPX/SPX protocol is installed

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Setting Up Network Protocol Properties48 Interphase CorporationTo set up IPX/SPX properties for the NDIS logical adapter, do the following:1. In the A

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 49Setting Up TCP/IP ProtocolsIf the TCP/IP protocol is installed,

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Setting Up Network Protocol Properties50 Interphase CorporationTo set up TCP/IP properties for the NDIS logical adapter, do the following:1. In the Ad

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 516. Click OK.Completing the Software InstallationAfter you set up

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Removing the Drivers52 Interphase CorporationCAUTIONIf you do not reinstall the Service Pack, the network may fail to start or malfunction when connec

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 53CAUTIONIf any other software requiring the Base driver (such as

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Removing the Drivers54 Interphase CorporationFigure 4-14. Removing the NDIS Adapter Driver 3. Select Interphase 5535 NDIS Adapter, and click Remove.

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 55A warning message informs you that this action will permanently

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Removing the Drivers56 Interphase Corporation6. After the NDIS driver is removed, the Interphase 553X Base Driver dialog box appears. Figure 4-16. Re

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 57To remove the Base driver along with the NDIS driver, do the fol

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Removing the Drivers58 Interphase CorporationCompleting the Driver RemovalWhen the Base driver removal process is finished, the Network Adapters dialo

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 59Next, the following message prompts you to restart your computer

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Removing the Drivers60 Interphase CorporationThe Install/Uninstall dialog box appears.Figure 4-20. Removing the Base Driver3. Select Interphase 553X

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Chapter 4: Installing the NDIS Software PackageiSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 61The Interphase 553X Base Driver dialog box appears. Figure 4-21.

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Removing the Drivers62 Interphase Corporation• Dynamically unloads the drivers from memory• Cleans up the registryWhen the Base driver removal proce

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5iSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 635 Setting Up the NDISDriverOverviewYou can create up to four NDIS driver configurations for connecting the iSP

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Accessing Online Help64 Interphase Corporation• View the status of logical adapter connections• Set up channels for logical adapter connections• De

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 65c. On the Network adapters dialog box, select the Interphase NDIS logical

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Starting the NDIS Driver Setup Utility66 Interphase CorporationThe NDIS Driver Setup dialog box contains two sections: Adapter and Channels.Adapter Fu

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 67Channels FunctionsUse the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog

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Starting the NDIS Driver Setup Utility68 Interphase CorporationUse the following icons in the Channels section of the NDIS Driver Setup dialog box to

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 69Adding a Logical AdapterTo add a new logical adapter to the NDIS driver co

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Adding a Logical Adapter70 Interphase CorporationTo continue, set up WAN Networking properties for the new logical adapter as described in the next se

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 71Setting Up Logical Adapter Network PropertiesAfter you add a new logical a

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Setting Up Logical Adapter Network Properties72 Interphase CorporationThe Properties dialog box appears for the displayed logical adapter. Figure 5-4.

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 73If one or both of the protocols are selected but unavailable, the protocol

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Viewing Logical Adapter Connection Status74 Interphase CorporationViewing Logical Adapter Connection StatusTo view the logical adapter connection stat

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 75Setting Up Channels for Logical AdaptersChannel definitions specify the co

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Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters76 Interphase CorporationTo create or modify a channel for an NDIS logical adapter, do the following:1. In the

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 77Setting Up General PropertiesThe following illustration shows the general

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Setting Up Channels for Logical Adapters78 Interphase CorporationSetting Up LAN PropertiesThe following illustration shows the LAN section of the Chan

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the NDIS DriveriSPAN Serial WAN Adapter Users Guide 79The LAN Properties dialog box appears.Figure 5-10. LAN Properties Dialog

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