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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 About this Guide Finding Specific Information in This GuideConventions List conventions that are used throughout this guideIntroduction 13C905B-TX AdapterDynamicAccess Software Industry-Leading Performance10/100 Mbps Support Installation and ConfigurationRemote Wake-Up How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX Adapter? PC and Server RequirementsInstalling the Adapter Secure the adapter with the screw you removed earlier 1Inserting the AdapterConnecting to the Network Proceed to the next section, Connecting to the NetworkConnecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Reconnect all cables and replace the PC coverInstalling WindowsIf Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click Yes Confirming InstallationClick OK Click the Device Manager tabWindows Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows Windows NTSelect 3Com EtherLink XL NIC Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updatedWindows NT Version Click Add Adapter Click Cancel Click ContinueNetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS AutoLink RequirementsInsert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive a Run the Install program. Enter ainstallRunning the AutoLink Program NetWare Version Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverPress Enter to continue the server installation Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NICMultiple Adapters Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemChanging Configuration Configuration SettingsSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Displaying Configuration SettingsChanging Configuration Settings Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screenChanging Configuration Settings Changing Pace Configuration Selecting Pace ApplicationsChanging Pace Ranges and Protocols Select the protocol that the application usesPace Advanced Options Using the DOS Configuration ProgramSetting Fast IP Specifications SpecificationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsHelp and Service Information Technical SupportProblem Solving Preparing for the Call Placing the Call to IBMAdditional Technical Support Resources TroubleshootingStatus LEDs LED Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramAccessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System Running the Self-Test Figure B-23Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen Running the Echo Test Eeprom Fifo3Com Support Services On both PCs3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11 Checking the Remote Wake-up Function Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/RemoveRemoving the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software Windows 95 and Windows NTRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramVerify the driver version Cabling Crossover Cable Troubleshooting TipsConnect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Frequently Asked Questions QuestionAnswerQuestion Answer Answer Frequently Asked Questions B-19 Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web 10/100 auto-negotiation NWay DynamicAccess softwareGlossary DRMONNetwork interface card NIC Full scatter gatherInfinite bursting Pace technologyIndex NumbersVersion 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