Compaq PC CARD ADAPTER manual Glossary, AutoLink, Card Information Structure CIS, Card Services

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GLOSSARY

AutoLink

A menu selection that conﬁgures the 3C689 adapter, installs the DOS ODI client driver, and modiﬁes PC startup ﬁles to allow you to log in to a NetWare server after you reboot your computer. For more information about the AutoLink feature, see Chapter 3, “Using the AutoLink Feature for NetWare.”

Card Information Structure (CIS)

A data structure written on every card that complies with the PC Card standard, containing information about the formatting and organization of the data on the card.

Card Services

A software layer that coordinates PC Card adapter access to sockets and system resources, including device drivers, utilities, and application programs. Card Services assigns the I/O Base Address, Interrupt Request Level, the CIS Memory Base Address, the MMIO Address, and the Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range for the 3C689 adapter. For more information about Card Services, see Appendix A, “About Card Services.”

CAU

Controlled access unit. An intelligent token ring network wiring concentrator. One CAU is needed per ring. It handles the ring/in and ring/out function.

Client

In the PC Card environment, an application program or device driver that uses Card Services and Socket Services.

DAU

Dual access unit.

DB-9

Type of connector that connects the adapter to STP wiring.

Diagnostics

Tests that help troubleshoot PC Card adapter problems.

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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