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Starting the Diagnostic Program

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3Start the diagnostic program on the echo server.

The diagnostic program that you use depends on the adapter that is installed in the echo server. After the system prompt of the drive containing the Configuration and Diagnostic Program, enter the name of the appropriate program (for example, 3C523) from Table 5-1.

Table 5-1 Diagnostic Programs

Diagnostic

 

Program Name

Adapter in the Echo Server

 

 

3C503.EXE

EtherLink IIor II TP, EtherLink II/16 or II/16 TP

3C505.EXE

EtherLink Plus

3C507.EXE

EtherLink 16 or EtherLink 16 TP

3C5X9CFG.EXE

EtherLink III family

3C523.EXE

EtherLink/MC

3C523TP.EXE

EtherLink/MC TP

3C527.EXE

EtherLink/MC 32

3C59XCFG.EXE

EtherLink III EISA, EtherLink III PCI, Fast EtherLink

 

PCI, and Fast EtherLink EISA

 

 

The diagnostic programs listed above come on the EtherDisk diskette that accompanied the adapter.

4Select Echo Server Setup on the main menu.

The program notifies you that your computer is now set up as an echo server.

Starting the Group 3 Test

To run the Group 3 test on a 3C592 EISA adapter, follow these steps:

1Start the Configuration and Diagnostic Program.

This program must be on the computer containing the adapter you want to test.

2Select Test Setup from the Test menu.

3Select Group 3 from the Group Select box.

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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 About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Print autolink.log ConventionsIntroduction Features Optional Adapter Installing the EisaInspecting the Adapter Installing the Boot PromInserting the Adapter PCI and Eisa Bus Slots in an Eisa Computer Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown below Confirming Adapter InstallationList of devices appears, arranged by type Connecting to the On-board Transceiver Connecting to the NetworkConnecting 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 Network Driver Optimization Media TypeFull 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 Repeat a for the second adapter Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot NumberMain 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 AssignmentsFor unshielded twisted-pair UTP connections 100 ohm Cable RequirementsRG59 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 Index SymbolsNumerics 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