Compaq PC CARD ADAPTER manual Introduction, 3C689 Adapter

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1 INTRODUCTION

The 3Com® TokenLink® III PC Card™ network adapter (referred to as the 3C689 adapter in this guide) lets you connect a DOS or OS/2® computer to an IEEE 802.5 standard token ring network. The 3C689 adapter, shown in Figure 1-1, operates in computers containing Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) Release 2.01, Type II or Type III slots.

Figure 1-1 3C689 Adapter

This introduction provides general information about the adapter features, requirements, installation and conﬁguration options, Card Services, troubleshooting, and Transcend

PC Link SmartAgent™ software. Figure 1-2, an installation and conﬁguration ﬂowchart, can help you choose the installation option you need to install the 3C689 adapter quickly and successfully.

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Contents Member of the TokenLink III product family PC Card Adapter User Guide3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty France, Israel Contents Using the Autolink Feature for Netware About Card Services Page Figures Tables About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Conventions Install3C689 Adapter Introduction3C689 Adapter Requirements 3C689 Adapter FeaturesAutoLink Installation Installation and Conﬁguration OptionsStandard Installation and Conﬁguration Troubleshooting Card ServicesTranscend PC Link SmartAgent Software Troubleshooting 100% Compatibility Money-Back GuaranteeAdapter Installing the 3C689Unpacking the Adapter STP connectorInserting the Adapter Inserting the 3C689 Adapter Connecting the Adapter to the CableUTP Cable Network Connection Connecting the 3C689 Cable to the NetworkSTP Network Connection Use the supplied STP connector to connectRemove the adapter from your computer Removing the AdapterStore the adapter card in its original or similar packaging Feature for N ET Ware Using the Auto LinkAutoLink Options AutoLink RequirementsCIS memory 4 K Mmio memory 8 K Shared RAM page size 16 K Avoiding Memory Manager ConﬂictsType at the prompt Using the AutoLink FeatureConfiguration Standard InstallationConﬁguration Requirements Using Auto Conﬁguration I N N U Select the correct ring speed and press EnterI/O Base Address parameter is automatically highlighted Changing Conﬁguration SettingsSaving Settings to Use for Installing Other Adapters Installation steps Installing NetworkDrivers DEC Pathworks Installing the Novell NetWare DOS ODI DriverMain Menu with Network Drivers Option Selected Updating the Computer Startup Files LSL 3C689 Ipxodi VLM H Login Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWare Installing the Ndis 2.01 DriverBuild a PROTOCOL.INI ﬁle in the Lanman subdirectory Drivername = TLPC3$ Primary Interrupt = Mmio = 0XCC00 Execute the WFW setup program. Type Using the 3C689 Adapter with Windows for WorkgroupsFollow the instructions on the screen To specify the directory, type Using IBM LAN Support Program Drivers Updating the Current Ndis Driver Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NdisUsing the TokenDisk Diskette Diagnostic Program TroubleshootingDepicts how to use the TokenDisk diskette diagnostic program Diagnostic Test TypesGroup 1 Diagnostics Running Diagnostic TestsI N N U Tests Menu Press Enter to start the tests Changing the Test SetupWhen Tests Fail Adapter Statistics Adapter Statistics and InformationAdapter Information Make sure that your computer is running DOS 3.1 or higher Troubleshooting TipsTo print the ﬁle, press Alt+F+P or type Verifying Card Services Is Installed About Card ServicesBoot Screen Display CONFIG.SYS FileTo edit out this command, type REM in front of it If Your Computer Does Not Have Card ServicesSave the CONFIG.SYS ﬁle and reboot the computer At the prompt, typeWhere x stands for exclude, followed by the memory range Write down the memory ranges that the 3C689 adapter is usingSpecifications Ring Speed Conﬁguration OptionsBase Address Mmio Address LocationKB / CE000-CFFFF Shared RAM Page Size and Address RangeInterrupt Request Level 3Com Bulletin Board Service On-line Technical ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web Site 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAsk3Com on CompuServe To use Ask3Com Log on to CompuServeDetails about recent conﬁguration changes, if applicable Support from Your Network SupplierTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Returning Products for RepairGlossary Card ServicesAutoLink Card Information Structure CISIeee DriverPersonal Computer Memory Card International Association PacketUnshielded twisted-pair Shielded twisted-pair Token ringNumerics IndexGroup 1 diagnostic test 6-3 Group 2 diagnostic test Drivers UTP cable network connection Limited Warranty FCC Class a Verification Statement