Compaq PC CARD ADAPTER manual 3C689 Adapter Features, 3C689 Adapter Requirements

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1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

3C689 Adapter Features

The 3C689 adapter ships with an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable and a shielded twisted-pair (STP) connector. The 3C689 adapter features include:

■Automatic adapter conﬁguration.

■Compliance with IEEE 802.5 standards.

■100% IBM® compatibility (uses IBM-designed chip set).

■Compliance with PCMCIA Release 2.01 standard, Type II form factor.

■Integrated Card Services support (also works without Card Services).

■“Hot Swap” support (you can remove and reinsert the adapter without rebooting the computer).

The TokenDisk® diskette is supplied with the adapter. It includes the AutoLink™ automatic installation program, the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program, DOS and OS/2 drivers, and driver agents for Transcend PC Link SmartAgent software.

3C689 Adapter Requirements

Before you can install the adapter successfully, you must meet the following requirements:

■Your computer must have the PCMCIA Release 2.01, 16-bit Type II or Type III card slot and a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive.

■Your computer must be running DOS 3.1 or higher.

■Your computer must have an 80286 or higher processor.

■You must be physically connected to a UTP or STP network port.

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Contents PC Card Adapter User Guide Member of the TokenLink III product family3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty France, Israel Contents Using the Autolink Feature for Netware About Card Services Page Figures Tables Introduction How to Use This GuideAbout this Guide Install ConventionsIntroduction 3C689 Adapter3C689 Adapter Features 3C689 Adapter RequirementsStandard Installation and Conﬁguration Installation and Conﬁguration OptionsAutoLink Installation Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software Card ServicesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Money-Back Guarantee 100% CompatibilityInstalling the 3C689 AdapterInserting the Adapter STP connectorUnpacking the Adapter Connecting the Adapter to the Cable Inserting the 3C689 AdapterConnecting the 3C689 Cable to the Network UTP Cable Network ConnectionUse the supplied STP connector to connect STP Network ConnectionStore the adapter card in its original or similar packaging Removing the AdapterRemove the adapter from your computer Using the Auto Link Feature for N ET WareAutoLink Requirements AutoLink OptionsAvoiding Memory Manager Conﬂicts CIS memory 4 K Mmio memory 8 K Shared RAM page size 16 KUsing the AutoLink Feature Type at the promptStandard Installation ConfigurationConﬁguration Requirements Using Auto Conﬁguration Select the correct ring speed and press Enter I N N UChanging Conﬁguration Settings I/O Base Address parameter is automatically highlightedSaving Settings to Use for Installing Other Adapters Drivers Installing NetworkInstallation steps Installing the Novell NetWare DOS ODI Driver DEC PathworksMain Menu with Network Drivers Option Selected Updating the Computer Startup Files LSL 3C689 Ipxodi VLM H Login Installing the Ndis 2.01 Driver Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWareBuild a PROTOCOL.INI ﬁle in the Lanman subdirectory Drivername = TLPC3$ Primary Interrupt = Mmio = 0XCC00 Follow the instructions on the screen Using the 3C689 Adapter with Windows for WorkgroupsExecute the WFW setup program. Type To specify the directory, type Using IBM LAN Support Program Drivers Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for Ndis Updating the Current Ndis DriverTroubleshooting Using the TokenDisk Diskette Diagnostic ProgramDiagnostic Test Types Depicts how to use the TokenDisk diskette diagnostic programRunning Diagnostic Tests Group 1 DiagnosticsI N N U Tests Menu Changing the Test Setup Press Enter to start the testsWhen Tests Fail Adapter Information Adapter Statistics and InformationAdapter Statistics Troubleshooting Tips Make sure that your computer is running DOS 3.1 or higherTo print the ﬁle, press Alt+F+P or type Boot Screen Display About Card ServicesVerifying Card Services Is Installed CONFIG.SYS FileSave the CONFIG.SYS ﬁle and reboot the computer If Your Computer Does Not Have Card ServicesTo edit out this command, type REM in front of it At the prompt, typeWrite down the memory ranges that the 3C689 adapter is using Where x stands for exclude, followed by the memory rangeSpecifications Base Address Conﬁguration OptionsRing Speed Mmio Address LocationShared RAM Page Size and Address Range KB / CE000-CFFFFInterrupt Request Level Technical Support On-line Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Ask3Com on CompuServe 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceWorld Wide Web Site To use Ask3Com Log on to CompuServeSupport from Your Network Supplier Details about recent conﬁguration changes, if applicableReturning Products for Repair To obtain an RMA number, call or faxAutoLink Card ServicesGlossary Card Information Structure CISDriver IeeePacket Personal Computer Memory Card International AssociationShielded twisted-pair Token ring Unshielded twisted-pairIndex NumericsGroup 1 diagnostic test 6-3 Group 2 diagnostic test Drivers UTP cable network connection Limited Warranty FCC Class a Verification Statement