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3-2CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER

Follow these steps to install the network driver in a PC running Windows 95:

1Install and conﬁgure Windows 95 before installing the 3C905B-TX adapter.

2Install the 3C905B-TX adapter and connect it to the network, as described in Chapter 2.

3Restart the PC.

Windows 95 automatically detects the adapter in the PC.

If Windows 95 does not detect the 3C905B-TX adapter, see “Troubleshooting” in Appendix B.

4Select Driver from disk provided by the hardware manufacturer and click OK.

5Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2 in your drive and, if the diskette is in drive A, click OK.

Otherwise, supply the correct drive letter and click OK.

Once the 3Com installation ﬁles are read, Windows 95 prompts you for the Windows 95 network installation ﬁles.

6Enter the correct path to the Windows 95 ﬁles (CAB ﬁles) and click OK.

If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No.

7Open the Windows 95 Control Panel.

8In the Control Panel, double-click Network. The Network screen appears.

9For Microsoft networks, select the Conﬁguration tab. For Novell NetWare networks, go to step 10.

The default Microsoft network setup contains the following components:

Client for Microsoft Networks Client for Novell Networks 3Com EtherLink XL Adapter

3Com dRMON SmartAgent PC software IPX/SPX compatible protocol NetBEUI protocol

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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 Conﬁrming Installation Click OKClick Yes 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 Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver Press Enter to continue the server installationNetWare Version Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NICMultiple Adapters Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemChanging Configuration Conﬁguration SettingsDisplaying Conﬁguration Settings Changing Conﬁguration SettingsSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics 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 Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/Remove Removing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareChecking the Remote Wake-up Function 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 DynamicAccess software Glossary10/100 auto-negotiation NWay DRMONFull scatter gather Inﬁnite burstingNetwork interface card NIC 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