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Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)

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Refer to your PC documentation if you do not know which type of PC you have.

BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs

To enable a BBS BIOS-compatible PC to boot from the network using the MBA boot ROM:

1Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled.

See the previous section, Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting, for instructions.

2Set the MBA manually as the ﬁrst boot device in the

PC BIOS.

Refer to your PC documentation for instructions on accessing and conﬁguring the PC BIOS.

3Reboot the PC.

The MBA attempts to boot from the network using the default boot method PXE.

CAUTION: For computers running Windows 98, boot directly to DOS instead of restarting in MS-DOS mode from Windows 98. The MBACFG.EXE program will not work properly if you restart in MS-DOS mode with the 3CR990 NIC drivers loaded.

To change the default method or any other MBA conﬁgurations, press Ctrl+Alt+B when the following message appears:

Initializing MBA. Press Ctrl+Alt+B to configure...

If the network boot fails, the following message appears:

Network boot aborted, press any key to continue

The BIOS continues to the next device in the boot order (for example, the local hard drive).

To cancel the network boot, press Esc anytime during the network boot process.

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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 GuideIcon Description ConventionsConvention Description Product Name/Description Model Number OverviewData Encryption Onboard 3XP ProcessorLAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98 High Encryption Pack for Windows 3CR990 NIC Features3XP Processor Advanced Server Features Self-Healing Drivers Load BalancingFailover Primary failure VLANsTrafﬁc Prioritization Remote Wake-Up Server Features Using Other NICsWindows NT and Windows 2000-Planning the Conﬁguration on Remote Wake-Up RequirementsRemote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBARemote Wake-Up Cable Desktop Management Interface DMI Remote System Alerts Hot Plug NIC InstallationDhcp Server Prevention Ofﬂine Diagnostics DynamicAccess LAN AgentWindows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Safety Precautions Installation OverviewRAM Installation RequirementsInstalling Multiple NICs Installing From DisketteUpgrading Windows 95 to Windows Updating the Network Driver and NIC SoftwareCreating Installation Diskettes Making a DOS-Bootable DisketteProduct Registration Follow the prompts as they appear Preparing the NIC and the ComputerDecide whether you want to use Remote Wake-Up 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 WindowsGetting Help Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDWindows Click Next Windows NTClick Finish 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 Do one of the following Update Device Driver WizardClick Yes 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 Double-click the 3Com NIC Diagnostics icon Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramUpdating the Network Driver and NIC Software Restart WindowsWindows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Installing Multiple NICsSelect the Adapters tab Click Add Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installedInsert the EtherCD Close the Network screen Client PC Requirements Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NICInstalling the LAN Agent Conﬁguring the DynamicAccess LAN Agent Verifying Successful InstallationRestart the PC Removing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NICStart Windows Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive 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 To disable all load balancing-Clear Double-click the DynamicAccess SW Server iconCreating a Group Specifying a Dedicated IP Address Adding NICs to a GroupClick the Load Balance/RSL tab Load Balance/RSL window Click Add NICCreating a Vlan Changing an IP AddressSaving the Conﬁguration Specifying Trafﬁc PrioritiesClick the appropriate tab Changing the Primary NIC Disabling Load Balancing for a GroupRemoving a NIC from a Group Click the Load Balance/RSL tabDisplaying NIC Properties Deleting or Editing a VlanDisplaying Group Properties Specifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCIDisable load balancing for the group Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConﬁgurationSymptom Tip Add 3Com server NICs to the groupIdentifying 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 SoftwareInstalling LAN Encryption Software on Windows Minimum Installation RequirementsHardware Requirements Software RequirementsClick NIC Software Click Yes to continue Enter your network password when prompted With the Winsock2 Setup screen displayed, click OK Click OKClick Yes Click OK 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 Using the Latest Support Packs Installing and Conﬁguring the NetWare Server DriverNetWare Version Required Support Pack Latest patch files NetWare Version Required Support Pack Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesNetWare Server NLM Name Before installing NICs After installing two NICs Server Software Installation RequirementsNetware Packet Receive Buffers Slot Numbers for Multiple NICsObtaining Slot Numbers Installing the NetWare 3.12 Server DriverSave and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the server Press Insert again Press EnterSelect 3C99x, and then press Enter Type the name of the NIC and press EnterPress Esc to Exit Press Enter to save the changesSelect Reinitialize System 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 NICsBoot the NetWare server with the -na option Installing Server FeaturesVerifying the PCI Slot Number From the Conﬁguration Options screen select Product optionsConﬁguring Groups Enter this commandMake the following changes to the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle Save the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle and return to the server prompt At the system prompt, enter load monitor Verifying the Installation and ConﬁgurationSelect a driver to view its associated statistics Log in or map to the server Changing NetWare Driver Conﬁguration ParametersParameter Range of Values Description Maintaining Groups Reboot the server Install the new secondary NICAdding a Secondary NIC to a Group Adding a Group Install the NICs107 Group Server Feature CommandsDisplay status Help Link timeoutProbe interval Send timeout Receive timeoutRetry count Ungroup Wait timeoutTroubleshooting a Group Conﬁguration Option Description Settings Default NIC SettingsAuto Select ALL Method Description Requirements Conﬁguration MethodsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Changing General NIC Conﬁguration SettingsMethod Description 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 Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBABooting From the Network Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsSet the MBA manually as the ﬁrst boot device Reboot the PCChange the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsDisabling the 3Com Logo Encryption Description Type Level Configuring IP SecurityDeﬁning the Console Creating a Security PolicySelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Creating the PolicyClick Next and then Finish Select a Speciﬁc IP Address in the pull-down list Creating a FilterEnter destination IP address, and then click Next Binding the Filter Accept the default, and then click NextCreating the Filter Action Binding the Filter ActionDisabling Encryption Enabling EncryptionState Meaning Interpreting the LEDsLNK Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsProblems/Error Messages Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationCleaning Up a Failed Installation Click Proceed Click OK Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionTip Description Make sure that you are using the latest driver for the NIC Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpCheck the computer Bios Check the Remote Wake-Up cable connectionConnect 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 Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramReboot the computer using a DOS-bootablediskette 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 StatisticsEnabling the Icon Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayDisplaying Network Statistics 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 AssignmentsPause Frames Flow ControlLink Negotiation Page About the 3Com DMI Agent 3C OM DMI a GentSystem Requirements Network Management Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI AgentFollow the prompts on the screen Restart the PC when prompted LinksDescription EtherCD NavigationAuto Insert Root SubdirectoriesText Files Subdirectory DescriptionFile Name File Description 165Page NetWare Fresh Installation Windows Fresh InstallationRequirements 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 Bulletin Board Service 3Com Knowledgebase Web ServicesAccess by Analog Modem 3Com FTP SiteAccess by Digital Modem 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier 847 262Country Region Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim Support from 3ComEurope Country Region Returning Products for RepairEurope, South Africa, and Middle East Latin AmericaCountry 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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