IBM manual IBM 10/100 Fast EtherLink XL Adapters by 3Com User Guide

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Contents IBM 10/100 Fast EtherLink XL Adapters by 3Com User Guide Page Contents Specifications Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System B-6 Page Figures Tables Finding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide About this GuideList conventions that are used throughout this guide Conventions13C905B-TX Adapter IntroductionIndustry-Leading Performance DynamicAccess SoftwareRemote Wake-Up Installation and Conﬁguration10/100 Mbps Support PC and Server Requirements How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX Adapter?Installing the Adapter 1Inserting the Adapter Secure the adapter with the screw you removed earlierProceed to the next section, Connecting to the Network Connecting to the NetworkReconnect all cables and replace the PC cover Connecting the Remote Wake-Up CableWindows InstallingIf Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click OK Conﬁrming InstallationClick Yes Click the Device Manager tabWindows Windows NT Upgrading from Windows 95 to WindowsWindows NT Version Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updatedSelect 3Com EtherLink XL NIC Click Add Adapter Click Continue Click CancelAutoLink Requirements NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOSRunning the AutoLink Program Run the Install program. Enter ainstallInsert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive a Press Enter to continue the server installation Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverNetWare Version Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NICMultiple Adapters Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network DriversConﬁguration Settings Changing ConfigurationChanging Conﬁguration Settings Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screenChanging Conﬁguration Settings Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace ConﬁgurationSelect the protocol that the application uses Changing Pace Ranges and ProtocolsSetting Fast IP Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramPace Advanced Options Speciﬁcations SpecificationsFigure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsTechnical Support Help and Service InformationProblem Solving Placing the Call to IBM Preparing for the CallStatus LEDs TroubleshootingAdditional Technical Support Resources LED Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help Running the Self-Test Figure B-23Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen Eeprom Fifo Running the Echo TestOn both PCs 3Com Support Services3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11 Removing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/RemoveChecking the Remote Wake-up Function Windows 95 and Windows NTVerify the driver version 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Crossover Cable Troubleshooting TipsCabling Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable QuestionAnswer Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Answer Frequently Asked Questions B-19 Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Glossary DynamicAccess software10/100 auto-negotiation NWay DRMONInﬁnite bursting Full scatter gatherNetwork interface card NIC Pace technologyNumbers IndexVersion World Wide Web WWW Statement of Limited Warranty Extent of Warranty Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad Electromagnética 3COM END User Software License Agreement