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GLOSSARY 3

Packet

The unit of information transmitted over the network, consisting of a preamble, a destination address, a source address, the data being transmitted, and a code that allows testing for correct transmission.

PC Card

The new name (effective 1994) for the standard developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

PCMCIA

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

PROTOCOL.INI

An ASCII ﬁle containing control information for network protocol elements of NDIS network stations and servers.

Release 1.0

In the PC Card environment, the Memory Card Standard Release 1.0, September 1990.

Release 2.0

In the PC Card environment, the release in which I/O capability and software support were added in September 1991.

Release 2.1

In the PC Card environment, the release containing typographical corrections to Release 2.0. There were no technical enhancements.

RJ-45

Type of connector that connects the adapter to UTP wiring.

Socket

In the PC Card environment, the hardware in the host computer where the PC card is placed. The socket maps the host’s internal bus signals to the PC Card interface signals.

Socket Services

The software layer that provides a standardized interface to manipulate PC cards, sockets, etc. It is directly above the hardware.

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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 About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Install ConventionsIntroduction 3C689 Adapter3C689 Adapter Features 3C689 Adapter RequirementsAutoLink Installation Installation and Conﬁguration OptionsStandard Installation and Conﬁguration Troubleshooting Card ServicesTranscend PC Link SmartAgent Software Troubleshooting Money-Back Guarantee 100% CompatibilityInstalling the 3C689 AdapterUnpacking the Adapter STP connectorInserting 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 ConnectionRemove the adapter from your computer Removing the AdapterStore the adapter card in its original or similar packaging 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 Installation steps Installing NetworkDrivers 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 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 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 Statistics Adapter Statistics and InformationAdapter Information 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 3Com Bulletin Board Service On-line Technical ServicesTechnical Support 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