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contained in the README.TXT file located in the \QINSTALL\SERVER directory on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette.

If no 3Install account exists, the drivers will be loaded from the diskette (rather than from the server). In this case, they may not be the most current versions.

DOS ODI client drivers that support the 3Com EISA adapter support shared interrupts. However, since there is no industry standard to support shared interrupts, other adapters may support them differently, or not at all. If another EISA adapter does not support shared interrupts, contact its manufacturer for a shared interrupt driver.

AutoLink Requirements

To use the AutoLink feature to install the NetWare DOS ODI driver, your computer must meet the following requirements:

Use the Novell NetWare 2.x, 3.1x, or 4.x network operating system

Have only one 3C592 EISA adapter installed

Be intended for use as a NetWare DOS ODI client

If this does not describe your network environment, refer to the appropriate section later in this chapter.

AutoLink Installation

To use the AutoLink program to install NetWare DOS ODI client software on a PC with a single adapter, complete the following steps.

You can use the AUTOLINK.CFG file to modify the AutoLink process. The AUTOLINK.CFG file in the root directory contains default settings and descriptions of other control parameters.

1Make sure that you have booted the computer under DOS, version 3.1 or later, and that your computer is connected to the network (refer to Chapter 2).

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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 Introduction How to Use This GuideAbout this Guide Print autolink.log ConventionsIntroduction Features Optional Adapter Installing the EisaInserting the Adapter Installing the Boot PromInspecting the Adapter PCI and Eisa Bus Slots in an Eisa Computer List of devices appears, arranged by type Confirming Adapter InstallationName of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown below Connecting to Thin Ethernet Cable Connecting to the NetworkConnecting to the On-board Transceiver 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 Full Duplex Media TypeNetwork Driver Optimization 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 Main menu appears Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot NumberRepeat a for the second adapter 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 AssignmentsRG59 B/U 50 ohm Cable RequirementsFor unshielded twisted-pair UTP connections 100 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 Numerics SymbolsIndex 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