EtherWORKS Router Hardware Installation

This document is the Hardware Installation Guide for the EtherWORKS Router (DE206) by Digital Equipment Corporation, published in February 1992.

Its primary purpose is to provide instructions on how to configure, install, and maintain the EtherWORKS router.

Key information covered includes:

• Product Overview: Describes the EtherWORKS router as a PC AT-bus (ISA/EISA) 16-bit option card designed for low-cost, flexible wide area network (WAN) packet routing and transport, connecting small office local area networks (LANs). It supports Thin Wire Ethernet and features a 68-pin connector for two serial ports (synchronous/asynchronous DDCMP protocol), with programmable line speeds up to 64 Kbps and various EIA/CCITT standards.
• Installation Steps: A detailed guide on pre-installation tasks (e.g., powering down the PC, attaching antistatic kit), physically installing the router board, connecting it to a network (Ethernet and serial lines), and powering up the system.
• Configuration: Information on setting default jumper settings for I/O addresses and PC bus reset, and checking for conflicts with other PC option modules.
• Troubleshooting: A section on common problems and their solutions, such as PC boot failures or the router not loading its routing code, suggesting checks for proper seating, I/O address conflicts, power supply limits, and cable connections.
• Appendices: Detailed specifications (physical dimensions, environmental, electrical), a list of compatible serial line port adapter cables and extensions, comprehensive I/O address and Interrupt Request (IRQ) line information, and a configuration record-keeping sheet.

The guide emphasizes the importance of using an antistatic kit during handling and installation.