# Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode

The world's fastest, easiest to install and most versatile Token Ring adapter for ISA PC applications

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## Overview

The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode is a, high performance ISA adapter, suitable for all PC applications where investment protection is key.

The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode delivers proven performance for both older generation 8/16-bit PCs and the latest 32-bit desktops, through its broad range of configuration options. This unique flexibility, coupled with extensive DOS memory management capabilities, makes this adapter universally suited to client, gateway and workgroup server applications.

### Customer Benefits

- Simple and fast installation
- Maximum investment protection for ISA PCs
- Single adapter for ALL ISA applications
- Simplified support and ease of use with Madge LAN Support Software (LSS)

### Key Features

- Bus master DMA and Programmed I/O data transfers
- On-board processing for up to 7 protocols (including TCP/IP)
- Integral FLASH ROM for advanced security and remote booting applications

## Description

- Introduction
- Compatibility
- Easy installation
- Powerful LAN support software
- Remote booting, security and LAA
- Customer support without limits

### Introduction

The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode is a high performance token ring adapter for use in ISA bus PC's.

This adapter reduces the cost of installing re-configuring adapters or relocating PCs, through soft-configurable hardware and automatic media-sensing technology.

The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode provides complete configuration flexibility for any environment with numerous hardware options, a choice of workstation and server drivers and support for the widest selection of LAN protocols on the market.

As with all Madge Token Ring network products, the Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.5 Token Ring standard. It can be mixed freely with IBM adapters and any other Token Ring adapters.

### Compatibility

The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode provides a Token ring network connection for any PC system with the 16-bit Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus. The adapter supports both 4 and 16 Mbit/s networks and is fitted with UTP and STP connectors.

Maximum configuration flexibility is provided by a choice of bus master operation or 16-bit programmed I/O, with numerous IRQ and DMA options. This ensures the Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode is universally suited to workstation, gateway and workgroup server applications.

### Easy installation

The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode can be soft-configured with easy-to-use DOS and OS/2 utilities which are supplied with the adapter. Subsequent re-configuration is easily achieved without needing to re-open the PC.

Alternatively the adapter can be installed using the latest in easy-to-use installation utilities, Madge Wizard. This program provides a structured configuration path for first time users whilst allowing experienced users the shortest possible installation path.

Also featured is Madge's Smart WireSense technology which automatically senses the media type in use, greatly simplifying PC relocation.

### Powerful LAN support software

The Flexible hardware architecture combined with the powerful LAN Support Software supplied with each Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode, provides application versatility and allows optimisation in any environment.

A suite of server and workstation drivers based on Madge's Fastmac Plus technology is provided for optimum throughput with the most widely used network operating systems. Fastmac drivers are also available for the following UNIX systems: SCO, UnixWare, Sun Solaris.

Madge's Smart driver software for DOS/Windows workstation provides the widest choice of LAN protocols in the industry. Unlike Fastmac Plus drivers, Smart software is downloaded to 512 KB of adapter memory and runs on the adapter itself. This unique approach saves DOS memory and delivers high performance with unrivalled multi-protocol flexibility.

The comprehensive driver software also supports 3270/5250 terminal emulators from IBM and other vendors and supports the required interfaces for popular TCP/IP protocol stacks such as LAN Workplace for DOS , FTP and Wollongong. All DOS drivers are compatible with Microsoft Windows and MS DOS 3.3 upwards.

### Remote booting, security and LAA

The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode comes with an on-board Smartrom, Madge's re-programmable boot ROM which provides a range of boot-time security options and a programmed Locally Administered Address in addition to support for NetWare and RPL remote booting schemes.

### Customer support without limits

The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode is backed by Madge's world-renowned expertise in networking. Madge's world-wide service and support organisation continues to satisfy the needs of our world-wide installed base of more than two million network adapters in the most demanding Global 1000 companies.

A world-wide network of field service engineers provide a wide range of technical services including on-site support and software upgrades. Customers can also download up-to-date technical information from on-line services such as CompuServe, or can contact the Madge World Wide Web Home page (http://www.madge.com). The Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode adapter comes with a lifetime* hardware warranty and a 30-day installation guarantee, which includes free technical hot-line support and on-site assistance as required.

*Full details available on request

## Specifications

    Network type:               4 or 16 Mbps IBM and IEEE 802.5 Token Ring
    Supply voltage:             +5V DC
    Power:	                     5.5W Maximum
    Bus interface:              16-bit  ISA compatible
    Data transfer:              Bus master DMA; 16-bit Programmed I/O
    Ring interface:	            9-pin D-type socket (STP);
                                RJ45 socket (UTP)
    EMI compatibility:          FCC Class A; EN55022; EN50082-1
    Memory:                     512 KB dynamic RAM on-board
    IRQ options:                2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15
    DMA options:                3, 5, 6
    I/O options:                0A20-0A3F, 1A20-1A3F, 2A20-2A3F, 3A20-3A3F
    Boot ROM:                   On-board Smartrom for NetWare and RPL
    Dimensions:                 160mm x 90mm
    Weight:                     0.11kg (approx)
    Temperature range:          0 - 50(C)
    Humidity range:             10% - 80% non-condensing
    Warranty period:            Lifetime*

## Ordering Information

    Part No.       Description                      Qty   S/W & manuals
    52-03          Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode       1        1
    52-13          Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode      10        1
    52-23          Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode      20       20
    52-33          Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode      30        3
    52-53          Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode      50     	 50