3Com 3CR990SVR95, 3CR990-TX-97, 3CR990-TX-95 manual About this Guide, NIC/Description Model Number

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide describes how to install, conﬁgure, and troubleshoot the following 3Com® EtherLink® PCI network interface cards (NICs):

NIC/Description	Model Number

EtherLink 10/100 Mbps PCI with	3CR990-TX-95
3XP Processor
Client NIC for DES (56-bit)
encryption

EtherLink 10/100 Mbps PCI with	3CR990-TX-97
3XP Processor
Client NIC for 3DES (168-bit) and
DES (56-bit) encryption

EtherLink Server 10/100 Mbps	3CR990SVR95
PCI NIC with 3XP Processor
Server NIC for DES (56-bit)
encryption

EtherLink 10/100 Mbps PCI	3CR990SVR97
server NIC with 3XP Processor
Server NIC for 3DES (168-bit)
and DES (56-bit) encryption

This guide is intended for those who install and conﬁgure Ethernet NICs. Some familiarity with Ethernet networks and NICs is assumed.

If release notes are shipped with your product and the information there differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.

Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site:

http://www.3com.com/

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Contents Part No -1742-001 Published May 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Installing and Connecting the NIC Installing Dynamicaccess Software in Windows Installing Netware Client and Server Drivers Configuring the NIC Troubleshooting the NIC Ethercd Content and Navigation Technical Support NIC/Description Model Number About this GuideConvention Description ConventionsIcon Description Product Name/Description Model Number OverviewLAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98 Onboard 3XP ProcessorData Encryption High Encryption Pack for Windows 3CR990 NIC Features3XP Processor Advanced Server Features Failover Load BalancingSelf-Healing Drivers Primary failure VLANsTrafﬁc Prioritization Remote Wake-Up Requirements Server Features Using Other NICsRemote Wake-Up Windows NT and Windows 2000-Planning the Conﬁguration onRemote Wake-Up Cable Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBARemote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations Desktop Management Interface DMI Dhcp Server Prevention Hot Plug NIC InstallationRemote System Alerts Ofﬂine Diagnostics DynamicAccess LAN AgentWindows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Safety Precautions Installation OverviewRAM Installation RequirementsUpdating the Network Driver and NIC Software Installing From DisketteInstalling Multiple NICs Upgrading Windows 95 to WindowsCreating Installation Diskettes Making a DOS-Bootable DisketteProduct Registration Decide whether you want to use Remote Wake-Up Preparing the NIC and the ComputerFollow the prompts as they appear Network Envi Cable Required Maximum Ronment Cable Length Make sure that cable requirements are metInstalling and Connecting the NIC Carefully insert the NIC in the empty PCI slot, as shown Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cordConnecting the cable to the NIC backplate Connecting the Remote Wake-Up CableReplace the PC cover and plug in the power cord Installing Software Software Installation Requirements Installing NIC Drivers WindowsWindows Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDGetting Help Click Finish Windows NTClick Next Click Close Click AddClick Yes to restart the PC Turn the PC power onClick Yes to restart your computer You must restart your computer to complete the installationNew Hardware Found Click Yes Update Device Driver WizardDo one of the following Enter the path to the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties Verifying Successful InstallationSelect the Resources tab Windows 95 and WindowsInstalling the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Restart Windows Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramDouble-click the 3Com NIC Diagnostics icon Updating the Network Driver and NIC SoftwareWindows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Installing Multiple NICsInsert the EtherCD Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installedSelect the Adapters tab Click Add Close the Network screen Client PC Requirements Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NICInstalling the LAN Agent Restart the PC Verifying Successful InstallationConﬁguring the DynamicAccess LAN Agent Start Windows Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NICRemoving the DynamicAccess LAN Agent Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC Planning the Conﬁguration Conﬁguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NICConﬁguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC Number of VLANs Windows Working With Server FeaturesWindows NT Creating a Group Double-click the DynamicAccess SW Server iconTo disable all load balancing-Clear Click Add NIC Adding NICs to a GroupSpecifying a Dedicated IP Address Click the Load Balance/RSL tab Load Balance/RSL windowCreating a Vlan Changing an IP AddressClick the appropriate tab Specifying Trafﬁc PrioritiesSaving the Conﬁguration Click the Load Balance/RSL tab Disabling Load Balancing for a GroupChanging the Primary NIC Removing a NIC from a GroupSpecifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCI Deleting or Editing a VlanDisplaying NIC Properties Displaying Group PropertiesAdd 3Com server NICs to the group Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConﬁgurationDisable load balancing for the group Symptom TipIdentifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN Connections Changing Windows 2000 Property SettingsUsing Windows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Enabling Ofﬂoads Click Conﬁgure Value Offload Function EnabledConﬁguring Ofﬂoads for a Group of Different NICs Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption SoftwareSoftware Requirements Minimum Installation RequirementsInstalling LAN Encryption Software on Windows Hardware RequirementsClick NIC Software Click Yes to continue Click Yes Click OK With the Winsock2 Setup screen displayed, click OK Click OKEnter your network password when prompted Insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM and click OK Installing LAN Encryption Software on Windows Click Yes to continue Installing Dynamicaccess Software in Windows Adding the Entrust File Viewing the Administrator’s Guide Online Starting DynamicAccess LAN Encryption SoftwareUninstalling LAN Encryption Software Page NetWare Version Required Support Pack Latest patch files Installing and Conﬁguring the NetWare Server DriverUsing the Latest Support Packs NetWare Server NLM Name Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesNetWare Version Required Support Pack Slot Numbers for Multiple NICs Server Software Installation RequirementsBefore installing NICs After installing two NICs Netware Packet Receive BuffersObtaining Slot Numbers Installing the NetWare 3.12 Server DriverSave and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the server Type the name of the NIC and press Enter Press EnterPress Insert again Select 3C99x, and then press EnterSelect Reinitialize System Press Enter to save the changesPress Esc to Exit Press Enter to select the driver Loading the 3Com EtherCDLoading the Driver Specifying the Slot NumberLoad 3C99X.LAN slot=slot1 NAME=name1 FRAME=frametype1 Installing Multiple Server NICsFrom the Conﬁguration Options screen select Product options Installing Server FeaturesBoot the NetWare server with the -na option Verifying the PCI Slot NumberMake the following changes to the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle Enter this commandConﬁguring Groups Save the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle and return to the server prompt Select a driver to view its associated statistics Verifying the Installation and ConﬁgurationAt the system prompt, enter load monitor Parameter Range of Values Description Changing NetWare Driver Conﬁguration ParametersLog in or map to the server Maintaining Groups Adding a Secondary NIC to a Group Install the new secondary NICReboot the server Adding a Group Install the NICs107 Display status Server Feature CommandsGroup Probe interval Link timeoutHelp Retry count Receive timeoutSend timeout Ungroup Wait timeoutTroubleshooting a Group Conﬁguration Option Description Settings Default NIC SettingsAuto Select ALL Method Description Requirements Conﬁguration MethodsMethod Description Changing General NIC Conﬁguration SettingsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Click OK to save the changes and exit the program Using the 3Com DOS Conﬁguration ProgramEnter the following at the DOS prompt d\3c99xcfg.exe Booting From the Network Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Reboot the PC BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsMake sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled Set the MBA manually as the ﬁrst boot deviceDisabling the 3Com Logo Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsChange the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Encryption Description Type Level Configuring IP SecurityDeﬁning the Console Creating a Security PolicyClick Next and then Finish Creating the PolicySelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Enter destination IP address, and then click Next Creating a FilterSelect a Speciﬁc IP Address in the pull-down list Binding the Filter Action Accept the default, and then click NextBinding the Filter Creating the Filter ActionDisabling Encryption Enabling EncryptionState Meaning Interpreting the LEDsLNK Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramAccessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing the 3Com NIC Help SystemCleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationProblems/Error Messages Click Proceed Click OK Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionTip Description Check the Remote Wake-Up cable connection Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpMake sure that you are using the latest driver for the NIC Check the computer BiosConnect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting a Network ConnectionCabling Pinouts Troubleshooting HubsExit the Device Manager and shut down Windows Removing the Network DriverClick the Device Manager tab From the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel Removing DynamicAccess Server FeaturesNetWare Enter this command at the promptPage Running NIC Diagnostics Reboot the computer using a DOS-bootablediskette Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests Tab Description Running the Network TestRunning the NIC Test Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramClick the Statistics tab. The Statistics screen appears Viewing Network StatisticsDisplaying Network Statistics Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayEnabling the Icon Click Proceed, and then follow the prompts on the screen Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramPage Obtaining Drivers Page 3CR990 NIC Speciﬁcations SpecificationsTwisted-Pair Cable Cabling RequirementsCategory Use 10BASE-T Operation100BASE-TX Operation RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsLink Negotiation Flow ControlPause Frames Page About the 3Com DMI Agent 3C OM DMI a GentSystem Requirements Follow the prompts on the screen Installing the 3Com DMI AgentNetwork Management Requirements Restart the PC when prompted LinksDescription EtherCD NavigationSubdirectory Description Root SubdirectoriesAuto Insert Text FilesFile Name File Description 165Page Requirements Windows Fresh InstallationNetWare Fresh Installation Driver Summary screen, select 3C990.LAN and press Enter Installation InstructionsWhen the installation is ﬁnished, edit the STARTUP.NCF ﬁle Page World Wide Web Site Online Technical Services3Com FTP Site 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog Modem847 262 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem Support from Your Network SupplierEurope Support from 3ComCountry Region Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim Latin America Returning Products for RepairCountry Region Europe, South Africa, and Middle EastCountry Region Telephone Number Fax Number To obtain an authorization number, call or faxNumbers IndexMBA PCI NIC 131 NLMs Displaying, Windows Self-healing drivers SHDs OSR2 Index Page FCC Class B Statement Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Page Product Registration

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