IBM EtherLink XL manual Installing, Windows

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3	INSTALLING THE
	NETWORK DRIVER

This chapter describes how to install the network driver that completes your PC connection to the network. The 3C905B-TX adapter software is installed with the network driver.

Instructions are provided for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and NetWare DOS client and server driver installation. Table 3-1 provides a complete list of supported drivers and text ﬁles that describe how to install them.

Go to the section your MIS department recommends and follow the instructions to install the network driver on your PC.

You can obtain the latest network drivers on 3Com’s World Wide Web site. To access the Web site, enter the 3Com URL into your Internet browser:

http://infodeli.3com.com/infodeli/swlib/n_i_c.htm/

The drivers are in the Support area. On the Support Welcome screen, scroll down to Latest Drivers and click.

Windows 95

This section describes how to install the network driver when your PC is running Windows 95. This driver supports dRMON and PACE technology.

This driver can be used in Microsoft and NetWare environments, and instructions are included for both.

You need the Windows 95 system installation ﬁles (CAB ﬁles) to complete the installation.

Do not use the AutoLink software to install the driver if you are running Windows 95.

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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 the Device Manager tab Conﬁrming InstallationClick OK Click YesWindows 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 Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NIC Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverPress Enter to continue the server installation NetWare VersionMultiple Adapters Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network DriversConﬁguration Settings Changing ConfigurationClick NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsChanging Conﬁguration Settings Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC DiagnosticsChanging 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 Windows 95 and Windows NT Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/RemoveRemoving the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software Checking the Remote Wake-up FunctionVerify 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 DRMON DynamicAccess softwareGlossary 10/100 auto-negotiation NWayPace technology Full scatter gatherInﬁnite bursting Network interface card NICNumbers 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