WaveRunner ISA and Micro Channel

  In this chapter you will only see the WaveRunner techn. highlights. For a complete HW/SW install.-instruction, it's a must, to order the above referenced manual. (more than 150 pages !).

                          FRU P/N    OPT P/N
 -----------------------|---------|----------
 WaveRunner ISA adapter | 73G1392 |  73G1393  U.S. only
                        |         |
 ----- EMEA ------------|---------|----------
 WaveRunner ISA adapter | 13H5520 |  13H5391  Not for Germany/France/Swiss
 WaveRunner MC  adapter | 13H5540 |  13H5411  Not for Germany/France/Swiss


Introduction to the WaveRunner Digital Modem

The IBM WaveRunner Digital modem is an adapter that provides a digital connection to a personal computer system for communications over an intgrated services digital network (ISDN). It communicates with most ISDN devices at 64Kbps and some proprietary configurations at 128Kbps, while maintaining the ability to communicate through an ISDN to analog modems and facsimile (FAX) machines connected to an existing telephone network.

 

The Waverunner is the only digital modem that provides these capabilities on a single adapter. It's patented technology lets you take full advantage of today's emerging, high-speed digital communications networks without abandoning existing technology.

ISDN is a network architecture that uses digital technology to support integrated voice, data, and image applications through standard interfaces over regular telephone lines served by digital switches. This feature enables customers to have a mix of different devices (ISDN and analog) in their establishment or enterprise and still maintain communications between all these devices.

Summarized features of the WaveRunner

•  Communication with standard modems
•  Hayes-AT compatible command set
•  Bell 103J, Bell212A, V.22bis, V.32, V.32bis
•  MNP4/MNP5
•  V.42 to V.42bis
•  G3 FAX capability with a FAX application for Windows (packaged with the adapter)
•  A COMM Port Accelerator program (packaged with the adapter)
•  V.120 encapsulation of asynchronous data
•  Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) serial  line internet protocol (SLIP) to synchronous TCP/IP translation (TCP/IP application sold seperately)
•  Interoperability with non-ISDN switch digital services of 56Kbps
•  Worldwide networks supported
•  Network driver specifications (NDIS) interface capable of up 128Kbps data transfer rates using dual B Channel,  unordered packet aggregation.

 

Connecting the WaveRunner to the NT1

1.  To attach the WaveRunner to the NT1, you will need the cable with RJ-45 connectors (incl. with adapter).  connect one end of the cable to the adapter
   Warning Do not connect a headset or handset to the WaveRunner. Doing so may cause damage to the headset or handset.

2.  Connect the other end of the cable to the NT1 in the slot marked TE or S/T. Or, if the NT1 is part of the ISDN, connect the  other end of the cable to the wall socket.

Installation Prerequesites

To install either WaveRunner adapter, you need:

•  The WaveRunner adapter for ISA or Micro Channel.
•  Set of Installation Diskettes (ISA or MC)
•  The WaveRunner Startup Option Diskette (ISA or MC)
•  An ISDN Network Termination Unit (NT1) to provide the interface  between the WaveRunner and the ISDN line. (NT1 - IBM 7845 P/N 82G6060)
•  A Category 3 data cable with RJ-45 connectors (incl. in Option) to connect to NT1.
•  Information received from the local phone company.
•  one of the following personal computer systems:
  •  ISA or EISA system bus (ISA WaveRunner)
  •  16MHz 386SX or higher system processor
  •  Support for Direct Memory Access (DMA) bus master operation
  •  8MB RAM (OS/2) or 4MB or more (Windows 3.1)
  •  10MB or more Hard Disk space
  •  VGA or higher resolution display monitor
  •  PS/2 or Microsoft compatible mouse
  •  Micro Channel architecture
  •  A copy of the Reference Diskette
     Model 50/60 V-1.06 or higher
     Model 55/65 V-1.04 or higher
     Model 70/80 V-1.10 or higher
     Model 70-486 V-1.04 or higher

  •  16MHz 386SX or higher system processor
  •  Support for Direct Memory Access (DMA) bus master operation
  •  8MB RAM (OS/2) or 6MB or more (Windows 3.1)
  •  10MB or more Hard Disk space
  •  VGA or higher resolution display monitor
  •  PS/2 or Microsoft compatible mouse

•  IBM OS/2 (V-2.1) or MS Windows (V-3.1 Enhanced Mode)

1.  Insert the WaveRunner Diagnostics Diskette in drive A.
2.  Power-On the computer.
3.  When the diagnostics appear, follow the displayed instructions.
4.  If the test run w/o error, the WaveRunner is ready for use.  Remove the Diagnostics Diskette from the A drive.
5.  Exit the diagnostics and restart the computer.

Testing the WaveRunner Adapter for Micro Channel

Before running the diagnostics, make sure that the adapter is correctly connected to the ISDN line

1.  Insert the Backup Reference Diskette in drive A.
2.  Power-On the computer.
3.  When the Main Menu appear Press and hold CTRL. Press A while still holding the CTRL key.
4.  From the Advanced Diagnostic Menu, select System Checkout
5.  If the WaveRunner appears in the list, enter Y to confirm that the list is correct.
    If the WaveRunner does not appear in the list, make sure that
   Updating the Reference Diskette where performed correctly.

6.  From the Test Selection Menu, select Run test one time
7.  When the option run the NT1 Loopback and Audio test appear
    enter Y if the connected NT1 supports Loopback.

8.  If the test run w/o error, the WaveRunner is ready for use.  Remove the Backup Reference Diskette from the A drive.
9.  Exit the diagnostics and restart the computer.

Setting the Switches for the WaveRunner adapter for ISA

REVISION A only

 Switch Block 1 (REV A - S-1)
     1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8
     |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |
     |    |    |    |    |    +------------  Not used
     |    |    |    |    |
     |    |    |    |    +------- DMA Re-questet Timer Value
     |    |    |    |                 ON  = 4 usec
     |    |    |    |                 OFF = 1 usec (D)
     |    |    |    |
     |    |    |    +------------ COMM Port Disable
     |    |    |                      ON  = Disabled
     |    |    |                      OFF = Enabled (D)
     |    |    |
     |    |    +----------------- COMM Port Select
     |    |                           ON  = COM1 (03F8-03FF)
  I/O Port Address                    OFF = COM2 (02F8-02FF) (D)
     ON   ON  = Invalid
     ON   OFF = 4E30-4E3F
     OFF  ON  = 8E30-8E3F
     OFF  OFF = CE30-CE3F (D)
 Switch Block 2 (REV A - S-2)
     1    2
     |    |
  DMA Channel Select
     |    |
     ON   ON  = DMA 0
     ON   OFF = DMA 6
     OFF  ON  = DMA 0
     OFF  OFF = DMA 7 (D)
 Switch Block 3 (REV A - S-3)
     1    2    3    4    5
     |    |    |    |    |
     |    |    |   COMM Port IRQ
     |    |    |    ON   ON  = IRQ 5
     |    |    |    ON   OFF = IRQ 3
     |    |    |    OFF  ON  = IRQ 4
     |    |    |    OFF  OFF = IRQ 3 (D)
     |    |    |
     |    |    +-- System IRQ
     |    |         ON  = SYS IRQ 11
     |    |         OFF = SYS IRQ 15 (D)
     |    |
     |    +------- DMA Byte/Word Select
     |              ON  = 8/16 Bit
     |              OFF = 16 Bit only (D)
     |
     +------------ SIO Channel Ready Gated Timing Select
                    ON  = Mod 30-286 Mode
                    OFF = Normal Mode (D)

Setting the Switches for the WaveRunner adapter for ISA

REVISION B only

 Switch Block 1 (REV B - S-1)
     1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8
     |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |
     |    |    |    |    |    |    +-------  Not used
     |    |    |    |    |    |
     |    |    |    |    |    +-- DMA Requested Timer Value
     |    |    |    |    |            ON  = 4 usec
     |    |    |    |    |            OFF = 1 usec (D)
     |    |    |    |    |
     |    |    |    |    +------- COMM Port Disable
     |    |    |    |                 ON  = Disabled
     |    |    |    |                 OFF = Enabled  (D)
     |    |  COMM Port Select
     |    |    ON   ON  = COM2 (02F8-02FF)
     |    |    ON   OFF = COM1 (03F8-03FF)
     |    |    OFF  ON  = COM4 (02E8-02EF)
     |    |    OFF  OFF = COM3 (03E8-03EF) (D)
     |    |
  I/O Port Address
     ON   ON  = 0120-012F
     ON   OFF = 0130-013F
     OFF  ON  = CE20-CE2F
     OFF  OFF = CE30-CE3F (D)
 Switch Block 2 (REV B - S-2)
     1    2
     |    |
  DMA Channel Select
     |    |
     ON   ON  = DMA 0
     ON   OFF = DMA 6
     OFF  ON  = DMA 0
     OFF  OFF = DMA 7 (D)
 Switch Block 3 (REV B - S-3)
     1    2    3    4    5
     |    |    |    |    |
     |    |    |   COMM Port IRQ
     |    |    |    ON   ON  = IRQ 3
     |    |    |    ON   OFF = IRQ 5
     |    |    |    OFF  ON  = IRQ 4
     |    |    |    OFF  OFF = IRQ 5 (D)
     |    |    |
     |    |    +-- System IRQ
     |    |         ON  = SYS IRQ 11
     |    |         OFF = SYS IRQ 15 (D)
     |    |
     |    +------- DMA Byte/Word Select
     |              ON  = 8/16 Bit
     |              OFF = 16 Bit only (D)
     |
     +------------ SIO Channel Ready Gated Timing Select
                    ON  = DMA Gated
                    OFF = Normal Mode (D)

Micro Channel Configuration Parameters-Description and Options

Parameter	Description	Available Options
COMM Port	This parameter assigns the communication (COMM) port a value from COM1 to COM8, or disables the COMM port. Each COMM port value assigned is accompanied by an Interrupt Request (IRQ) value. This value establishes the priority with which the adapter can interrupt the computer. The lowest value is given the highest priority.	COM1, IRQ 4 COM2, IRQ 3 COM3, IRQ 3 COM4, IRQ 3 COM4, IRQ 4 COM5, IRQ 3 COM5, IRQ 4 COM6, IRQ 3 COM6, IRQ 4 COM7, IRQ 3 COM7, IRQ 4 COM8, IRQ 3 COM8, IRQ 4 DISABLED
I/O Address Selection	This parameter selects the I/O address range that is used by the adapter.	0400-041F 04F8-04FF 0800-081F 08F8-08FF 0C00-0C1F 0CF8-0CFF 1000-101F 10F8-10FF 1400-141F 14F8-14FF 1800-181F 18F8-18FF 1C00-1C1F 1CF8-1CFF 2000-201F 20F8-20FF 2400-241F 24F8-24FF 2800-281F 28F8-28FF 2C00-2C1F 2CF8-2CFF 3000-301F 30F8-30FF 3400-341F 34F8-34FF 3800-381F 38F8-38FF 3C00-3C1F 3CF8-3CFF 4000-401F 40F8-40FF 4400-441F 44F8-44FF 4800-481F 48F8-48FF 4C00-4C1F 4CF8-4CFF
System Interrupt Selection	This parameter sets the System Interrupt Level. The value for this parameter establishes the priority by which the WaveRunner can interrupt the computer.	Interrupt Level 15 Interrupt Level 11
Arbitration Level	This parameter selects the arbitration level at which the WaveRunner will operate. Under normal conditions, you should accept the default value for this parameter.	Level 1 Level 3 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level A Level B Level C Level D Level E
Fairness Enable/Disable	This parameter establishes wheter or not the adapter will share the bus with other devices or retain control of the bus as needed. Under normal conditions, Fairness Disable is preferred.	Fairness Disable Fairness Enable

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