Transcend Information III manual Configuring the Adapter, Using a NOS Other Than Windows

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3-2 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER

EtherDisk Diskette

The EtherDisk diskette supplied with the 3C592 EISA adapter contains the following:

An adapter configuration file (!TCM5920.CGF) used by the EISA configuration utility on the EISA diskette

The Configuration and Diagnostic Program for running diagnostics on the adapter and changing the Media Type, Network Driver Optimization, or Full Duplex settings (if desired) after initial configuration

Adapter drivers and instructions for driver installation

Configuring the Adapter

You must run the EISA configuration utility program as part of the adapter configuration process.

If your computer is running Windows 95, skip the next section and follow the instructions in the section “Using Windows 95.”

If you are using a network operating system (NOS) other than Windows 95, follow the instructions in the next section.

Using a NOS Other Than Windows 95

To run the EISA configuration utility program, follow these steps:

1Install the 3C592 EISA adapter in your EISA computer. (Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions.)

Make sure the adapter is firmly seated in the slot.

2Insert the EISA configuration diskette provided with your computer into the floppy drive.

The EISA configuration diskette that came with your computer contains a utility program that automatically configures the EISA adapter.

3Turn on the power.

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Adapters 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty France, Israel Contents Performing Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables How to Use This Guide About this GuideIntroduction Conventions Print autolink.logIntroduction Features Optional Installing the Eisa AdapterInstalling the Boot Prom Inspecting the AdapterInserting the Adapter PCI and Eisa Bus Slots in an Eisa Computer Confirming Adapter Installation Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown belowList of devices appears, arranged by type Connecting to the Network Connecting to the On-board TransceiverConnecting to Thin Ethernet Cable Connecting to an External Transceiver Slide Latch Auto Select Media Type Configuring Adapter Configuration OverviewUsing a NOS Other Than Windows Configuring the AdapterUsing Windows Software Option Settings Media Type Network Driver OptimizationFull Duplex Changing the Settings Type at the promptI N N U Continue this procedure with any of the other options Press Tab to highlight OK. Press EnterSelect Adapter Installed Adapters Loading Network DriversAccessing DOS Locating the Network DriversLoading NetWare ODI Drivers One Adapter in a ClientAutoLink Requirements At the prompt, type Alternatively, at the prompt, typeAutoLink Information Screen Multiple Adapters in a Client To print the file, typeWhen the program has finished a Save the configuration Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot Number Repeat a for the second adapterMain menu appears One Adapter in a Server Multiple Adapters in a Server For NetWare 3.12, 4.0x, orFinding the Adapter’s Port Address for Multiple Adapters Bind IPX to X NET=XXXX Bind IPX to Y NET=XXXX Loading Windows 95 Drivers Click OK This imports the driver from the EtherDisk disketteLoading Drivers in Non-NetWare Environments Ndis DriversUsing Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software Additional DriversDesktop Management Interface Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Troubleshooting OverviewTroubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests Starting the Diagnostic Program Starting the Diagnostic ProgramRunning the Group 1 Tests Running the Group 2 Test Assembling a Loopback PlugSetting Up an Echo Server Running the Group 3 TestStart the diagnostic program on the echo server Getting Help If a Test Fails If this test fails, try another loopback plug Changing the Test Setup To change the test parameters, follow these stepsMiscellaneous Checks Link Beat LEDSpecifications Adapter SpecificationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments AUI Connector Pin AssignmentsCable Requirements For unshielded twisted-pair UTP connections 100 ohmRG59 B/U 50 ohm On-line Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Modem Technical Support3ComFacts Automated Fax Service World Wide Web SiteThreeComForum on CompuServe To use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServeSupport from Your Network Supplier Local numbers are available within the following countriesReturning Products for Repair To obtain an RMA number, call or faxGlossary AUI cableBackbone BackplaneBus Echo serverEMM386 EthernetTwisted-pair Symbols IndexNumerics Eisa fiber-optic Windows 3.X 4-3 Windows 95 1-2, 3-3 Limited Warranty Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145 408 Interference Handbook CE Notice