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3-16CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARD

Completing the Installation and Conﬁguration

Procedures for completing the installation and conﬁguration differ for Windows 95 and Windows NT.

Windows 95

This section describes how to complete the NIC installation and conﬁguration under Windows 95 after you close the 3Com Installation Wizard.

The Insert Disk dialog box appears, prompting you for the

Windows 95 CD.

1Insert the Windows 95 CD in your CD-ROM drive and click OK.

2In the Copy ﬁles from box, enter the path to your CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.

A ﬁnal Microsoft Add New Hardware Wizard screen may appear. If this screen appears, click Finish. Otherwise, continue.

The System Settings Change dialog box appears, prompting you to restart. See Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-17System Settings Change Dialog Box

3Click Yes.

You have successfully installed and conﬁgured the NIC under Windows 95.

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics program icon appears in the taskbar tray. To start the program, double-click the tray icon. To disable the tray icon, right-click the icon and select Disable Tray Icon. See Chapter 5 for more information about the 3Com tray icon.

Verify that all existing installed hardware devices are still working. Typical devices to check include a sound card, CD-ROM drive, analog modem, LPT port to a printer, and game ports. If any devices are not working, go to Chapter 5 or the Windows Troubleshooting Help system.

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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 Running the AutoLink Install Program To Conﬁgure Dynamic Access SoftwareTo Not Save Installation Settings To Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyInstalling from a Diskette NIC Test Network Test Uninstalling the NICPerforming Automated Installations ChecklistLow-Priority Ratio Natural Packet Interval Disable Receive Packet BufferingTroubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable C-1 DNS Conﬁguration Screen Update Device Driver Wizard ScreenSelect Device Screen Save Installation Settings Screen Tables Option SettingsDiagnostic Programs Parameters for 3C509B NIC ModelsPage If you are looking for Turn to How to Use This GuideAbout this Guide Icon Alerts you to ConventionsList conventions that are used throughout this guide Convention DescriptionNetwork Interface Card Installation Network Interface Card Overview3Com 3C509B EtherDisk diskettes 1 NIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver Network SegmentBefore You Begin 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 Go to the next section If the NIC LED indicates a problem, check the followingLink LED Describes the LED statesPage Express Installation Setup for Custom InstallationSelecting the Type of Installation Future installations Windows 95 SetupCustom Installation Multiple NIC InstallationsWindows 95 Setup 3Com Installation WizardClick OK Performing the Preinstallation ProcedureFollow these steps to perform the preinstallation procedure Turn the power on and boot Windows Conﬁguring the NIC in a Plug and Play PCClick Finish 3Com Installation Wizard starts. Go to ChapterInsert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive a Click Next DOS Pnpdsabl screen appears, as shown in Figure Plug and Play is disabled on the NICDisabling Plug and Play on the NIC Next step is to conﬁgure the NICSelect No, and then click Next Conﬁguring the NICAdd New Hardware Wizard starts and displays the ﬁrst screen 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 SettingsNetwork Connection Test screen appears, as shown in Figure Follow these steps to test the NICMessage conﬁrms that the NIC is functioning correctly Follow these steps to test the network connectionTo Install TCP/IP Installing TCP/IP Under WindowsTo Not Install TCP/IP Select the No radio button Click NextFollow these steps to obtain an IP address automatically Conﬁguring TCP/IP Under WindowsTo 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 conﬁgurationFollow these steps to obtain a DNS address automatically Conﬁguring DNSTo Obtain a DNS Address Automatically Message conﬁrms that the DNS connection is functioningNew server appears in the Servers list box To Specify a DNS Address ManuallyFollow these steps to specify a DNS address manually Next step is to identify your PC on the networkFollow these steps to enter ﬁeld data Next step is to conﬁgure DynamicAccess softwareIdentifying Your PC on the Network Type the name of your computerConﬁguring DynamicAccess Software To Not Conﬁgure DynamicAccess SoftwareDouble-click the 3Com Pace Conﬁg icon shown in Figure To Conﬁgure DynamicAccess SoftwarePace Support Setup screen appears, as 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 FinishClick Yes Completing the Installation and ConﬁgurationWindows Windows NT Click CloseChoose a method to conﬁgure TCP/IP 19Microsoft TCP/IP Properties ScreenSelect the Specify an IP address radio button Page Under Windows ConfigurationRunning the AutoLink Install Program AutoLink RequirementsAutoLink program menu is displayed I N N UNetWare Server NLM Name Installing Other Supported Network DriversObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemSelect Conﬁgure NIC and press Enter Removing NIC SoftwareNIC software is removed from your PC 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 Resolving Hardware Conﬂicts in Windows 95 and Windows NT Windows 95 Windows NT TroubleshootingChecklist System Properties window is displayed Close all open windows and restart the PCRestart the PC General tab of the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program appearsDouble-click the 3Com icon in the taskbar tray Setup program copies ﬁles, and the Network screen reappears Installing Multiple NICs in a Windows NT PCInstalling the First NIC 3Com EtherLink III 3C509 ISA Adapter Bus screen appearsMicrosoft TCP/IP Properties screen appears Installing Subsequent NICsSetup program displays a warning message Files are copied, and the Network screen reappearsStarting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Windows 95 and Windows NT TroubleshootingDiagnostic Testing Under Windows 95 and Windows NT Messages are displayed, and you are prompted to rebootTab Description General DiagnosticsDynamicAccess ConﬁgurationUninstalling the NIC Running TestsReinstalling NIC Software Click Remove Click OKInstalling from a Diskette Performing Automated InstallationsInstalling from the Hard Disk Click InstallWindows Troubleshooting Diagnostic Testing Under WindowsRunning the Group 1 Tests Starting the DOS Conﬁguration and Diagnostic ProgramIf multiple NICs are installed, each NIC is listed Select the NIC you want to test and press EnterFollow these steps to run the Group 1 tests Failure in this test usually indicates a cabling problemRunning the Group 2 Test Assembling a Loopback PlugRunning the Group 3 Test Setting Up an Echo ServerFollow these steps to set up an echo server Starting the Group 2 TestStarting the Group 3 Test Main window of the diagnostic program is displayedDiagnostic NIC Installed Program Name Echo Server Getting Help If a Test Fails Specifications NIC SpeciﬁcationsPin Function RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsAUI Connector Pin Assignments Cable Speciﬁcations TypeExamplePage Additional Ranges Tab Additional Ranges tab is shown in Figure B-1Advanced Options Tab Click AddLow-Priority Ratio Fifo Packet ThresholdConcurrent UDP Streams Natural Packet IntervalThis option disables the receive packet buffer Disable Switch Packet PrioritizationDisable Receive Packet Buffering 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 PinoutsWorld Wide Web Site Online Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 408 654To use 3ComForum 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Log on to CompuServeSupport from 3Com Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Corporation3Com Ireland Country Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for RepairTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Index NumbersIndex NIC Page 3Com Corporation 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