3Com 3CR990SVR97, 3CR990-TX-97, 3CR990-TX-95, 3CR990SVR95 manual

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 About this Guide NIC/Description Model NumberConventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description Overview Product Name/Description Model NumberOnboard 3XP Processor Data EncryptionLAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98 3CR990 NIC Features High Encryption Pack for Windows3XP Processor Advanced Server Features Load Balancing Self-Healing DriversFailover VLANs Primary failureTraffic Prioritization Windows NT and Windows 2000-Planning the Configuration on Server Features Using Other NICsRemote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up RequirementsIntegrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Remote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC InstallationsRemote Wake-Up Cable Desktop Management Interface DMI Hot Plug NIC Installation Remote System AlertsDhcp Server Prevention DynamicAccess LAN Agent Offline DiagnosticsWindows 2000 Offload Features Installation Overview Safety PrecautionsInstallation Requirements RAMUpgrading Windows 95 to Windows Installing From DisketteInstalling Multiple NICs Updating the Network Driver and NIC SoftwareMaking a DOS-Bootable Diskette Creating Installation DiskettesProduct Registration Preparing the NIC and the Computer Follow the prompts as they appearDecide whether you want to use Remote Wake-Up Make sure that cable requirements are met Network Envi Cable Required Maximum Ronment Cable LengthInstalling and Connecting the NIC Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord Carefully insert the NIC in the empty PCI slot, as shownConnecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Connecting the cable to the NIC backplateReplace the PC cover and plug in the power cord Installing Software Installing NIC Drivers Windows Software Installation RequirementsInstalling the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Getting HelpWindows Windows NT Click NextClick Finish Click Add Click CloseTurn the PC power on Click Yes to restart the PCYou must restart your computer to complete the installation Click Yes to restart your computerNew Hardware Found Update Device Driver Wizard Do one of the followingClick Yes Enter the path to the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK Verifying Successful Installation Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click PropertiesWindows 95 and Windows Select the Resources tabInstalling the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramDouble-click the 3Com NIC Diagnostics icon Restart WindowsInstalling Multiple NICs Windows 2000, Windows 98, and WindowsRepeat the process for each additional NIC to be installed Select the Adapters tab Click AddInsert the EtherCD Close the Network screen Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC Client PC RequirementsInstalling the LAN Agent Verifying Successful Installation Configuring the DynamicAccess LAN AgentRestart the PC Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC Removing the DynamicAccess LAN AgentStart Windows Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC Configuring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC Planning the ConfigurationConfiguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC Number of VLANs Working With Server Features WindowsWindows NT Double-click the DynamicAccess SW Server icon To disable all load balancing-ClearCreating a Group Click the Load Balance/RSL tab Load Balance/RSL window Adding NICs to a GroupSpecifying a Dedicated IP Address Click Add NICChanging an IP Address Creating a VlanSpecifying Traffic Priorities Saving the ConfigurationClick the appropriate tab Removing a NIC from a Group Disabling Load Balancing for a GroupChanging the Primary NIC Click the Load Balance/RSL tabDisplaying Group Properties Deleting or Editing a VlanDisplaying NIC Properties Specifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCISymptom Tip Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConfigurationDisable load balancing for the group Add 3Com server NICs to the groupChanging Windows 2000 Property Settings Identifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN ConnectionsUsing Windows 2000 Offload Features Enabling Offloads Value Offload Function Enabled Click ConfigureInstalling DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different NICsHardware Requirements Minimum Installation RequirementsInstalling LAN Encryption Software on Windows Software RequirementsClick NIC Software Click Yes to continue With the Winsock2 Setup screen displayed, click OK Click OK Enter your network password when promptedClick 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 Starting DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software Viewing the Administrator’s Guide OnlineUninstalling LAN Encryption Software Page Installing and Configuring the NetWare Server Driver Using the Latest Support PacksNetWare Version Required Support Pack Latest patch files Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules NetWare Version Required Support PackNetWare Server NLM Name Netware Packet Receive Buffers Server Software Installation RequirementsBefore installing NICs After installing two NICs Slot Numbers for Multiple NICsInstalling the NetWare 3.12 Server Driver Obtaining Slot NumbersSave and exit the file, and then reboot the server Select 3C99x, and then press Enter Press EnterPress Insert again Type the name of the NIC and press EnterPress Enter to save the changes Press Esc to ExitSelect Reinitialize System Loading the 3Com EtherCD Press Enter to select the driverSpecifying the Slot Number Loading the DriverInstalling Multiple Server NICs Load 3C99X.LAN slot=slot1 NAME=name1 FRAME=frametype1Verifying the PCI Slot Number Installing Server FeaturesBoot the NetWare server with the -na option From the Configuration Options screen select Product optionsEnter this command Configuring GroupsMake the following changes to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file Save the AUTOEXEC.NCF file and return to the server prompt Verifying the Installation and Configuration At the system prompt, enter load monitorSelect a driver to view its associated statistics Changing NetWare Driver Configuration Parameters Log in or map to the serverParameter Range of Values Description Maintaining Groups Install the new secondary NIC Reboot the serverAdding a Secondary NIC to a Group Install the NICs Adding a Group107 Server Feature Commands GroupDisplay status Link timeout HelpProbe interval Receive timeout Send timeoutRetry count Wait timeout UngroupTroubleshooting a Group Configuration Default NIC Settings Option Description SettingsAuto Select ALL Configuration Methods Method Description RequirementsChanging General NIC Configuration Settings Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramMethod Description Using the 3Com DOS Configuration Program Click OK to save the changes and exit the programEnter the following at the DOS prompt d\3c99xcfg.exe Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingBooting From the Network Set the MBA manually as the first boot device BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsMake sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled Reboot the PCNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Change the MBA default boot setting from Local to NetworkDisabling the 3Com Logo Configuring IP Security Encryption Description Type LevelCreating a Security Policy Defining the ConsoleCreating the Policy Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click AddClick Next and then Finish Creating a Filter Select a Specific IP Address in the pull-down listEnter destination IP address, and then click Next Creating the Filter Action Accept the default, and then click NextBinding the Filter Binding the Filter ActionEnabling Encryption Disabling EncryptionInterpreting the LEDs State MeaningViewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program LNKAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting the NIC Installation Problems/Error MessagesCleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the Network Connection Click Proceed Click OKTip Description Check the computer Bios Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpMake sure that you are using the latest driver for the NIC Check the Remote Wake-Up cable connectionTroubleshooting a Network Connection Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hubTroubleshooting Hubs Cabling PinoutsRemoving the Network Driver Exit the Device Manager and shut down WindowsClick the Device Manager tab Removing DynamicAccess Server Features From the Start menu, select Settings/Control PanelEnter this command at the prompt NetWarePage Running NIC Diagnostics Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsReboot the computer using a DOS-bootablediskette Running the Network Test Tab DescriptionViewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Running the NIC TestViewing Network Statistics Click the Statistics tab. The Statistics screen appearsUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Enabling the IconDisplaying Network Statistics Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Click Proceed, and then follow the prompts on the screenPage Obtaining Drivers Page Specifications 3CR990 NIC SpecificationsCabling Requirements Twisted-Pair Cable10BASE-T Operation Category UseRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX OperationFlow Control Pause FramesLink Negotiation Page 3C OM DMI a Gent About the 3Com DMI AgentSystem Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Network Management RequirementsFollow the prompts on the screen Restart the PC when prompted EtherCD Navigation LinksDescriptionText Files Root SubdirectoriesAuto Insert Subdirectory Description165 File Name File DescriptionPage Windows Fresh Installation NetWare Fresh InstallationRequirements Installation Instructions Driver Summary screen, select 3C990.LAN and press EnterWhen the installation is finished, edit the STARTUP.NCF file Page Online Technical Services World Wide Web SiteAccess by Analog Modem 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services3Com Bulletin Board Service 3Com FTP SiteSupport from Your Network Supplier 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 847 262Support from 3Com Country Region Telephone Number Asia Pacific RimEurope Europe, South Africa, and Middle East Returning Products for RepairCountry Region Latin AmericaTo obtain an authorization number, call or fax Country Region Telephone Number Fax NumberIndex NumbersMBA 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