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    CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com APRIL 199[...]

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    3 FCC ST A TEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION and INDUSTR Y CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENT Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful [...]

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    4 INTERNET SHARER NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY ST A TEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias [...]

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    5 NOM ST A TEMENT 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se ind[...]

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    6 INTERNET SHARER TRADEMARKS The trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their owners.[...]

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    7 T ABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    8 INTERNET SHARER 1. Specifications System Requirements — Internet dialer software: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Personal Edition, Trumpet Winsock version 2.x, or Windows 95; ISP must support a PPP connection; An external modem (the modem becomes a dedicated Internet modem); Operating system: Windows 3.x or Windows 95 Approvals — CSA, [...]

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    9 INTERNET SHARER 2. Introduction With the Internet Sharer, up to 3 users can access the Internet using only one Internet account. The Internet Sharer provides businesses, schools, homes, and home offices with cost-effective Internet access. It’s compatible with services offered by the majority of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). You can create[...]

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    10 INTERNET SHARER 3. Installation 3.1 What the Package Includes The following is a list of the items included in your package: • (1) Internet Sharer • (3) 15-ft. (4.6-m) serial cables • (1) 15-ft. (4.6-m) telephone cable • (4) DB25 to RJ-45 adapters • (3) DB9 to RJ-45 adapters • (1) power adapter • This user’s manual If anything is[...]

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    11 INTERNET SHARER Figure 3-1. What’s included in your package. Internet Sharer Unit (4) 15-ft. (4.6-m) serial cables Power adapter Male-to-male DB25 adapter (3) DB9 to RJ-45 adapters (4) DB25 to RJ-45 adapters[...]

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    12 INTERNET SHARER 3.2 System Requirements To use the Internet Sharer, you’ll need: • Windows 3.x or Windows 95 for PC or Mac OS 8 or greater • Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) must support a PPP connection (check with your ISP). • An external modem (the modem becomes a dedicated Internet modem) • Modem compatible Mac cables for Mac e[...]

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    13 INTERNET SHARER - DNS (Name-server address for Mac environment) - Provider’s phone number • Let your system detect your modem, or select it from the list. • Verify that the maximum speed is set to 115200 baud. If not, set it to this value. If this speed is not supported select the next highest speed supported by the Internet Sharer unit. T[...]

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    14 INTERNET SHARER Figure 3-2. Attaching the modem to the PC. Your Modem Serial Cable (Do NOT use supplied Internet Sharer cable.)[...]

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    15 INTERNET SHARER 3.4 Installing the Internet Sharer in a PC Environment Having previously confirmed that a direct connection from each PC to the Internet works, connect each PC to the Internet Sharer using supplied serial cables and adapters. Connect the Internet Sharer’s MODEM port to the external modem using the supplied Internet Sharer cable[...]

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    16 INTERNET SHARER For additional cabling information, refer to Appendix A . Figure 3-3. Installing the Inter net Sharer in a PC environment.[...]

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    17 INTERNET SHARER 3.5 Installing the Internet Sharer in a Mac Environment Having previously confirmed that a direct connection from each Mac to the Internet works, connect each Mac to the Internet Sharer using the supplied serial cables and adapters with a modem cable (not supplied). Connect the Internet Sharer’s MODEM port to the external modem[...]

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    18 INTERNET SHARER Figure 3-4. Installing the Inter net Sharer in a Mac environment: 1. Connect the computers to the Internet Sharer. 2. Connect the Internet Sharer to the modem. 3. Plug in the power adapter. See the previous page for detailed instructions. Mac modem cable male DB25 to Mini 8 DIN (not supplied— see Appendix A for pinout) Female D[...]

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    19 INTERNET SHARER Figure 3-5. Macintosh computer (MINI 8 DIN) to the Inter net Sharer cable. M AC D IALER C ONFIGURATION P ARAMETERS If you have problems surfing the Net, check the following parameters on each Mac: Modem port and driver • Click on the Apple menu. • Select Control Panel . • Click on Modem . • Connect via : Select the Mac mo[...]

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    20 INTERNET SHARER • Close the window and save your settings. Figure 3-6. Modem screen.[...]

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    21 INTERNET SHARER TCP/IP Settings • Click on the Apple menu. • Select Control Panel . • Click on TCP/IP. • Select PPP in the Connect via field. • Select Using PPP Server in the Configure field. • Make sure a Name server addr. has been defined. These addresses are normally provided by your ISP. • Close the window and save your setting[...]

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    22 INTERNET SHARER Dialer Settings • Click on the Apple menu. • Select Control Panel . • Click on PPP . • Click on Registered User . • Enter your Name, your Password, and the ISP’s Phone Number. • Close the window and save your settings. Figure 3-8. PPP screen.[...]

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    23 INTERNET SHARER Appendix A: Serial Cables A.1 Cable and Connector Information The following information is provided for those who plan to buy or construct their own cables. A description of the different connectors is also available. A.1.1 C ABLES Use UTP low-capacitance (less than 15 pF per foot) cable for all serial cables. Serial cables may b[...]

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    24 INTERNET SHARER A.1.2 C ONNECTOR T YPES The different connector types used to connect an Internet Sharer to a PC and to a modem are shown in Figure A-1 . Figure A-1. Connector T ypes. Male DB25 Female DB25 Male DB9 Female DB9 Male RJ-45 Female RJ-45[...]

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    25 INTERNET SHARER A.2 Serial Cables Use a female DB25 (or female DB9) to female RJ-45 adapter and an 8-conductor UTP crossed cable to connect a PC to the Internet Sharer. Use a standard Macintosh modem cable, a female DB25 to female RJ-45 adapter and an 8- conductor UTP crossed cable to connect a Macintosh computer to the Internet Sharer. Use fema[...]

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    26 INTERNET SHARER A.2.2 C OMPUTER (DB9) TO THE I NTERNET S HARER Use a female DB9 to female RJ-45 adapter and an 8-conductor UTP crossed cable to connect a PC with a DB9 port to the Internet Sharer. Figure A-3. Computer (DB9) to the Inter net Sharer .[...]

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    27 INTERNET SHARER A.2.3 M ACINTOSH COMPUTER (MINI 8 DIN) TO THE I NTERNET S HARER Use a standard Macintosh modem cable, the supplied female DB25 to female RJ-45 adapter, and the supplied 8-conductor UTP crossed cable to connect a Macintosh to the Internet Sharer. Figure A-4. Macintosh computer (MINI 8 DIN) to the Inter net Sharer .[...]

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    28 INTERNET SHARER A.2.4 I NTERNET S HARER TO THE M ODEM Use female DB25 to female RJ-45 adapters with a male-to-male gender changer and an 8-conductor UTP crossed cable supplied to connect a modem to the Internet Sharer. Figure A-5. Inter net Sharer to the Modem.[...]

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    29 INTERNET SHARER A.3 Using W all Cables If your PCs are far from each other or the Internet Sharer is installed in an equipment room, you can use existing wall cabling or you can install wall cabling. Remember that all cables from the PC to the Internet Sharer or to the modem have to be crossover cables. NOTE You can mix crossover and straight-th[...]

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    30 INTERNET SHARER Figure A-6. Example using wall cabling. DB25 or DB9 to RJ-45 adapters (supplied) Straight- through cables RJ-45 wall outlets RJ-45 wall outlets Crossover cables (supplied) Crossover cables (supplied) Gender changer (supplied) Computer room Equipment room Wall DB25 to RJ-45 adapters (supplied)[...]

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    31 INTERNET SHARER Appendix B: T roubleshooting B.1 Common Problems Here are some of the most common problems you might have with the Internet Sharer. Try the solutions suggested. If you’re still having trouble, see the technical- support information in Section B.2 . Problem Unable to dial. Solution Verify your cabling and connection. Verify your[...]

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    32 INTERNET SHARER You should receive a message from the Internet Sharer confirming the speed. If you do not know the maximum speed of your modem, start by selecting 57600 and try to communicate with your modem. If it still does not work, try the next speed, 38400, and so on. Using a modem that supports 115200 baud will increase the performance of [...]

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    33 INTERNET SHARER Make sure the IP address is the same on all PCs. For example if one PC is set at “IP address is assigned automatically” all the PCs must use this same setting. Attempt to surf again on the Internet. If you are unable to solve your problem with the information provided in this section, please refer to Section B.2 , Contacting [...]

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    34 INTERNET SHARER Select PPP in the Connect via field Select Using PPP Server in the Configure field Make sure a Name server addr. has been defined. These addresses are normally provided by your ISP. Close the window and save your settings. Dialer Settings • Click on Apple menu • Select Control Panel • Click on PPP • Click on Registered Us[...]

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    35 INTERNET SHARER B.2 Contacting T echnical Support If you are unable to solve your problem with the information provided in this appendix, please do the following before calling technical support: Try to recreate the problem; record what you do and what happens. Record the status of the indicator lights at the time the problem occurs. Record any [...]

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