GLOSSARY 3
EISA
Extended Industry Standard Architecture. The EISA 32-bit extended AT personal computer bus architecture is backward-compatible with the 16-bit ISA architecture.
EMM386
Expanded Memory Manager. A dual-purpose memory manager that comes with MS-DOS. It provides access to the upper memory area, which enables you to free conventional memory by running device drivers in upper memory. EMM386 also uses extended memory to simulate expanded memory. Refer to Microsoft documentation for additional information.
Ethernet
A local area network standard defining a physical medium and its method of placing data, or packet signaling, on a cable. Access to the cable is based on CSMA/CD (carrier sense multiple access with collision detection).
ISA
Industry Standard Architecture. A 16-bit extension of the original IBM PC bus architecture. The IBM Personal Computer AT bus.
Loopback
A type of diagnostic test in which the transmitted signal is returned to the sending device after passing through all, or a portion of, a data communications link or network. A loopback test permits the comparison of a returned signal with the transmitted signal.
NDIS
Network Driver Interface Specification. Defines the LAN Manager network driver architecture and interfaces that let a DOS or OS/2 system support network adapters. This architecture provides a standardized way to write drivers for network adapters.
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Contents
Performing Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests
Cispr B Compliance
Figures
Tables
How to Use This Guide
About this Guide
Introduction
Print autolink.log
Conventions
Introduction
Features
Optional
Adapter
Installing the Eisa
Installing the Boot Prom
Inspecting the Adapter
Inserting the Adapter
PCI and Eisa Bus Slots in an Eisa Computer
Confirming Adapter Installation
Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown below
List of devices appears, arranged by type
Connecting to the Network
Connecting to the On-board Transceiver
Connecting to Thin Ethernet Cable
Connecting to an External Transceiver
Slide Latch
Auto Select Media Type
Adapter Configuration Overview
Configuring
Configuring the Adapter
Using a NOS Other Than Windows
Using Windows
Software Option Settings
Media Type
Network Driver Optimization
Full Duplex
Type at the prompt
Changing the Settings
I N N U
Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter
Continue this procedure with any of the other options
Select Adapter Installed Adapters
Drivers
Loading Network
Locating the Network Drivers
Accessing DOS
One Adapter in a Client
Loading NetWare ODI Drivers
AutoLink Requirements
Alternatively, at the prompt, type
At the prompt, type
AutoLink Information Screen
To print the file, type
Multiple Adapters in a Client
When the program has finished a Save the configuration
Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot Number
Repeat a for the second adapter
Main menu appears
One Adapter in a Server
For NetWare 3.12, 4.0x, or
Multiple Adapters in a Server
Finding 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 Drivers
Ndis Drivers
Loading Drivers in Non-NetWare Environments
Additional Drivers
Using Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software
Desktop Management Interface
Troubleshooting Overview
Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests
Troubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests
Starting the Diagnostic Program
Starting the Diagnostic Program
Running the Group 1 Tests
Assembling a Loopback Plug
Running the Group 2 Test
Running the Group 3 Test
Setting Up an Echo Server
Start 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 Setup
Link Beat LED
Miscellaneous Checks
Adapter Specifications
Specifications
AUI Connector Pin Assignments
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
Cable Requirements
For unshielded twisted-pair UTP connections 100 ohm
RG59 B/U 50 ohm
3Com Bulletin Board Service
On-line Technical Services
Access by Modem
Technical Support
World Wide Web Site
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
ThreeComForum on CompuServe
To use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServe
Local numbers are available within the following countries
Support from Your Network Supplier
To obtain an RMA number, call or fax
Returning Products for Repair
AUI cable
Glossary
Backplane
Backbone
Bus
Echo server
Ethernet
EMM386
Twisted-pair
Symbols
Index
Numerics
Eisa
fiber-optic
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