IBM EtherLink XL manual Contents

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

	Finding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide			1
	Conventions 2

1 INTRODUCTION
	Industry-Leading Performance		1-2
	DynamicAccess Software	1-2
	Remote Wake-Up 1-3
	Installation and Conﬁguration		1-3
	10/100 Mbps Support	1-3
	PC and Server Requirements		1-4
	How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX Adapter?			1-4

2 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER
	Connecting to the Network		2-3
	Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable			2-4

3INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER

Windows 95	3-1
Conﬁrming Installation		3-4
Windows 98	3-5
Conﬁrming Installation		3-5

Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 3-6

Windows NT 3-6
Windows NT Version 4.0 3-7
Updating the Network Driver	3-7
Installing the Network Driver	3-7

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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 SoftwareInstallation and Conﬁguration Remote Wake-Up10/100 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 WindowsInsert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updated Windows NT VersionSelect 3Com EtherLink XL NIC Click Add Adapter Click Continue Click CancelAutoLink Requirements NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOSRun the Install program. Enter ainstall Running the AutoLink ProgramInsert 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 ProtocolsUsing the DOS Conﬁguration Program Setting Fast IPPace 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 CallTroubleshooting Status LEDsAdditional Technical Support Resources LED 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help SystemSelect 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 Function3Com DOS Diagnostic Program Verify the driver versionRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hubCabling 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