IBM EtherLink XL manual Windows

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Windows 98

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6Double-click the 3C905B-TX name to display a description of the 3C905B-TX adapter and its current status.

The dialog box conﬁrms that the 3C905B-TX adapter is working properly. If a yellow exclamation point or a red X appears next to the adapter name, go to “Frequently Asked Questions” in Appendix B to troubleshoot the adapter.

7Click Cancel to leave each dialog box and return to the Control Panel.

Windows 98

To install the network driver in a PC running Microsoft Windows 98, insert EtherDisk Diskette #2 when the Update Device Driver wizard starts and prompts you for a diskette or CD.

Do not insert EtherDisk Diskette #1, because the installation will be unsuccessful.

Continue with the installation by following the prompts on the screen. For instructions, follow the Windows 95 installation steps on page 3-1 of this chapter.

Conﬁrming Installation

To verify that the network driver was successfully installed in a PC running Windows 98:

1From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.

2Double-click the System icon, and then select the Device Manager tab.

3Double-click Network adapters and make sure that the name of the EtherLink or Fast EtherLink XL adapter appears.

If a red X appears next to the name of the adapter, the installation was not successful. If this occurs, verify that the adapter is not disabled by following these steps:

a Double-click the name of the adapter. b Select the General tab.

c Make sure that Disable in this hardware proﬁle is not selected.

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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 Software10/100 Mbps Support Installation and ConﬁgurationRemote Wake-Up 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 WindowsSelect 3Com EtherLink XL NIC Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updatedWindows NT Version Click Add Adapter Click Continue Click CancelAutoLink Requirements NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOSInsert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive a Run the Install program. Enter ainstallRunning the AutoLink Program 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 ProtocolsPace Advanced Options Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramSetting Fast IP 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 CallAdditional 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 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 FunctionRemove 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 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