Compaq PC CARD ADAPTER manual Unpacking the Adapter, Inserting the Adapter, STP connector

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2-2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE 3C689 ADAPTER

Unpacking the Adapter

The contents of your 3C689 adapter package are listed below. If any of these items are missing, contact your authorized network supplier immediately.

■TokenLink III PC Card adapter

■UTP network cable with an RJ-45 connector

■TokenLink III 16/4 PC Card Adapter User Guide

■TokenDisk diskette

■STP connector

If you need to return the adapter to 3Com, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material, or the warranty will be voided.

Inserting the Adapter

Before you insert the adapter, make sure that you meet the requirements described in the Introduction. The 3C689 adapter can be inserted into a computer whether the power is ON or OFF. Follow these steps:

1Hold the adapter so that the PC Card connector is next to the PC Card slot of your computer, as shown in Figure 2-2.

2Insert the adapter into the adapter slot in the computer and slide it in until it is ﬁrmly seated.

CAUTION: Do not force the 3C689 adapter into the slot.

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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 About Card Services Verifying Card Services Is InstalledBoot Screen Display CONFIG.SYS FileIf Your Computer Does Not Have Card Services To edit out this command, type REM in front of itSave the CONFIG.SYS ﬁle and reboot the computer At the prompt, typeWrite down the memory ranges that the 3C689 adapter is using Where x stands for exclude, followed by the memory rangeSpecifications Conﬁguration Options Ring SpeedBase Address Mmio Address LocationShared RAM Page Size and Address Range KB / CE000-CFFFFInterrupt Request Level Technical Support On-line Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service World Wide Web SiteAsk3Com on CompuServe 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 faxCard Services GlossaryAutoLink 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