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Software Option Settings

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Media Type

A variety of media types are available, depending upon the adapter as indicated in Table 3-1. For information about the Auto Select setting, refer to the section “Auto Select Media Type” in Chapter 2.

Network Driver Optimization

This option speciﬁes whether to optimize the network driver for a normal environment, minimize CPU utilization, or maximize network performance environment. You may choose to use a larger percentage of CPU resources under DOS in order to improve network throughput.

In multitasking environments, choosing the Minimized CPU Utilization option saves the resources of the CPU for other tasks. If no other applications are making major demands on CPU resources, you may choose the Maximized Network Performance option.

Full Duplex

Full duplex refers to data communication sent and received at the same time. Full duplex operation is possible when used in an environment where the switch supports it. Do not enable the Full Duplex option unless your switching hub is set for full duplex.

CAUTION: Setting the adapter to full duplex in a hub that only supports half duplex may bring down the network.

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Contents 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 Print autolink.log ConventionsIntroduction Features Optional Adapter Installing the EisaInstalling 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 Adapter Conﬁguration Overview ConfiguringConﬁguring the Adapter Using a NOS Other Than WindowsUsing Windows Software Option Settings Media Type Network Driver OptimizationFull Duplex Type at the prompt Changing the SettingsI N N U Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Continue this procedure with any of the other optionsSelect Adapter Installed Adapters Drivers Loading NetworkLocating the Network Drivers Accessing DOSOne Adapter in a Client Loading NetWare ODI DriversAutoLink Requirements Alternatively, at the prompt, type At the prompt, typeAutoLink Information Screen To print the ﬁle, type Multiple Adapters in a ClientWhen 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 For NetWare 3.12, 4.0x, or Multiple Adapters in a ServerFinding the Adapter’s Port Address for Multiple Adapters Bind IPX to X NET=XXXX Bind IPX to Y NET=XXXX Click OK This imports the driver from the EtherDisk diskette Loading Windows 95 DriversNdis Drivers Loading Drivers in Non-NetWare EnvironmentsAdditional Drivers Using Transcend PC Link SmartAgent SoftwareDesktop Management Interface Troubleshooting Overview Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic TestsTroubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests Starting the Diagnostic Program Starting the Diagnostic ProgramRunning the Group 1 Tests Assembling a Loopback Plug Running the Group 2 TestRunning the Group 3 Test Setting Up an Echo ServerStart the diagnostic program on the echo server Getting Help If a Test Fails If this test fails, try another loopback plug To change the test parameters, follow these steps Changing the Test SetupLink Beat LED Miscellaneous ChecksAdapter Speciﬁcations SpecificationsAUI Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsCable Requirements For unshielded twisted-pair UTP connections 100 ohmRG59 B/U 50 ohm Technical Support On-line Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by ModemTo use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServe 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceWorld Wide Web Site ThreeComForum on CompuServeLocal numbers are available within the following countries Support from Your Network SupplierTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Returning Products for RepairAUI cable GlossaryEcho server BackboneBackplane BusEthernet EMM386Twisted-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