PictureTel III ISA manual Windows 95 Setup, Custom Installation, Future installations

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2-2CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATION

Custom Installation

Custom installation is for knowledgeable network users who need to use different conﬁguration settings or change test sequences for automated installations. This option is for network administrators, MIS departments, and value-added resellers (VARs) who need to automate the installation process. Custom installation also enables you to save the conﬁguration settings and test options that you select during the installation for use in

future installations.

Custom installation loads the latest drivers from the EtherDisk diskette, automatically tests the NIC and your network, and conﬁgures TCP/IP (dynamic or static address). The Custom option also allows you to change conﬁguration settings, disable tests, and save installation settings for future installations.

If you are installing the NIC in a Windows 95 PC that does not have a Plug and Play BIOS installed, you must install the NIC using the Custom installation option.

Multiple NIC Installations

■For Windows 95—Install and conﬁgure each NIC individually according to the appropriate procedures (Plug and Play or non–Plug and Play). See Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3.

■For Windows NT—Follow the procedure “Installing Multiple NICs in a Windows NT PC” in Chapter 5.

Windows 95 Setup

This section describes how to set up your Windows 95 environment to install and conﬁgure the 3C509B NIC using the 3Com Installation Wizard Custom installation option. This section includes procedures for PCs with or without a Plug and Play BIOS.

Figure 2-1 provides a graphical overview of the steps required for installing and conﬁguring the 3C509B NIC under Windows 95.

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Contents EtherLink III ISA Network Interface Card User Guide 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Limited Warranty Sweden, Finland, Norway Contents To Conﬁgure Dynamic Access Software To Not Save Installation SettingsRunning the AutoLink Install Program To Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyNIC Test Network Test Uninstalling the NIC Performing Automated InstallationsInstalling from a Diskette ChecklistDisable Receive Packet Buffering Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable C-1Low-Priority Ratio Natural Packet Interval Update Device Driver Wizard Screen Select Device ScreenDNS Conﬁguration Screen Save Installation Settings Screen Option Settings Diagnostic ProgramsTables Parameters for 3C509B NIC ModelsPage How to Use This Guide About this GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Conventions List conventions that are used throughout this guideIcon Alerts you to Convention DescriptionNetwork Interface Card Installation Network Interface Card OverviewNIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver Network Segment Before You Begin3Com 3C509B EtherDisk diskettes 1 MaximumInstalling the NIC 2Installing the 3C509B NIC Connecting to the Network Go to Link LED later in this chapter4Connecting to the BNC Port on the 3C509B-TPC NIC If the NIC LED indicates a problem, check the following Link LEDGo to the next section Describes the LED statesPage Setup for Custom Installation Selecting the Type of InstallationExpress Installation Windows 95 Setup Custom InstallationFuture installations Multiple NIC InstallationsWindows 95 Setup 3Com Installation WizardPerforming the Preinstallation Procedure Follow these steps to perform the preinstallation procedureClick OK Turn the power on and boot Windows Conﬁguring the NIC in a Plug and Play PC3Com Installation Wizard starts. Go to Chapter Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive a Click NextClick Finish Plug and Play is disabled on the NIC Disabling Plug and Play on the NICDOS Pnpdsabl screen appears, as shown in Figure Next step is to conﬁgure the NICConﬁguring the NIC Add New Hardware Wizard starts and displays the ﬁrst screenSelect No, and then click Next 8Install from Disk Screen Windows NT Setup 10I/O Range Assigned to the NIC ScreenWindows NT Setup Network screen appears Select OEM Option screen appearsCustom Installation Follow these steps to perform a Custom installationTo Accept Conﬁguration Settings Conﬁguring the NICTesting the NIC and the Network Connection To Modify Conﬁguration SettingsFollow these steps to test the NIC Message conﬁrms that the NIC is functioning correctlyNetwork Connection Test screen appears, as shown in Figure Follow these steps to test the network connectionInstalling TCP/IP Under Windows To Not Install TCP/IPTo Install TCP/IP Select the No radio button Click NextConﬁguring TCP/IP Under Windows To Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyFollow these steps to obtain an IP address automatically Go to Conﬁguring DNS later in this chapterTo Specify an IP Address Manually Click Add New Gateway to add the new gateway conﬁgurationConﬁguring DNS To Obtain a DNS Address AutomaticallyFollow these steps to obtain a DNS address automatically Message conﬁrms that the DNS connection is functioningTo Specify a DNS Address Manually Follow these steps to specify a DNS address manuallyNew server appears in the Servers list box Next step is to identify your PC on the networkNext step is to conﬁgure DynamicAccess software Identifying Your PC on the NetworkFollow these steps to enter ﬁeld data Type the name of your computerConﬁguring DynamicAccess Software To Not Conﬁgure DynamicAccess SoftwareTo Conﬁgure DynamicAccess Software Pace Support Setup screen appears, as shown in FigureDouble-click the 3Com Pace Conﬁg icon shown in Figure Repeating a Previous Installation To Not Save Installation SettingsTo Save Installation Settings Select the Yes radio button, and then click NextInstallation Complete screen appears, as shown in Figure Click FinishCompleting the Installation and Conﬁguration WindowsClick Yes Windows NT Click CloseChoose a method to conﬁgure TCP/IP 19Microsoft TCP/IP Properties ScreenSelect the Specify an IP address radio button Page Configuration Running the AutoLink Install ProgramUnder Windows AutoLink RequirementsAutoLink program menu is displayed I N N UInstalling Other Supported Network Drivers Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesNetWare Server NLM Name Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemRemoving NIC Software NIC software is removed from your PCSelect Conﬁgure NIC and press Enter NIC Conﬁguration screen is displayed, as shown in FigureReconﬁguring the NIC Select Auto Conﬁgure and press EnterChanging NIC Conﬁguration from ISA to Eisa Follow these steps to conﬁgure the 3C509B ISA NIC for anChanging NIC Conﬁguration from Eisa to ISA Changing Conﬁguration Settings Option Default Setting Supported SettingsFollow these steps to change the conﬁguration settings Page Windows 95 Windows NT Troubleshooting ChecklistResolving Hardware Conﬂicts in Windows 95 and Windows NT System Properties window is displayed Close all open windows and restart the PCGeneral tab of the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program appears Double-click the 3Com icon in the taskbar trayRestart the PC Installing Multiple NICs in a Windows NT PC Installing the First NICSetup program copies ﬁles, and the Network screen reappears 3Com EtherLink III 3C509 ISA Adapter Bus screen appearsInstalling Subsequent NICs Setup program displays a warning messageMicrosoft TCP/IP Properties screen appears Files are copied, and the Network screen reappearsWindows 95 and Windows NT Troubleshooting Diagnostic Testing Under Windows 95 and Windows NTStarting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Messages are displayed, and you are prompted to rebootDiagnostics DynamicAccessTab Description General ConﬁgurationUninstalling the NIC Running TestsReinstalling NIC Software Click Remove Click OKPerforming Automated Installations Installing from the Hard DiskInstalling from a Diskette Click InstallWindows Troubleshooting Diagnostic Testing Under WindowsStarting the DOS Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program If multiple NICs are installed, each NIC is listedRunning the Group 1 Tests Select the NIC you want to test and press EnterFailure in this test usually indicates a cabling problem Running the Group 2 TestFollow these steps to run the Group 1 tests Assembling a Loopback PlugSetting Up an Echo Server Follow these steps to set up an echo serverRunning the Group 3 Test Starting the Group 2 TestMain window of the diagnostic program is displayed Diagnostic NIC Installed Program Name Echo ServerStarting the Group 3 Test Getting Help If a Test Fails Specifications NIC SpeciﬁcationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments AUI Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Function Cable Speciﬁcations TypeExamplePage Additional Ranges Tab Additional Ranges tab is shown in Figure B-1Advanced Options Tab Click AddFifo Packet Threshold Concurrent UDP StreamsLow-Priority Ratio Natural Packet IntervalDisable Switch Packet Prioritization Disable Receive Packet BufferingThis option disables the receive packet buffer Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Crossover CableTo make a crossover cable, connect TD+ to RD+ and TD- to RD Figure C-1Straight-Through and Crossover Cable PinoutsOnline Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld Wide Web Site 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 408 6543ComForum on CompuServe Online Service Support from Your Network SupplierTo use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServeSupport from 3Com Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Corporation3Com Ireland Returning Products for Repair To obtain an RMA number, call or faxCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Index NumbersIndex NIC Page 3Com 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