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diagnostic tests 144 driver installation 89 duplex setting 114 foreign

deﬁned 21

designating as primary 61 in NetWare groups 104 in Windows groups 61

groups 17 primary 18, 61, 69 properties

displaying, Windows 70 editing, Windows 70

secondary 18

software, removing 138 speed setting 115 test, running 146 virtual 18

NIC diagnostic program Conﬁguration tab 145 Diagnostics tab 145 Flash Update tab 145 General tab 145 starting 51 Statistics tab 145 Support tab 145

Node Address 103 Novell NetWare

server driver 89 Novell, see NetWare

O

ofﬂoad support 61 ofﬂoading

802.1P packet priority for Windows

2000 26, 73 disabling 74 enabling 74

IP and TCP checksum for Windows 2000 26, 73

IPSec for Windows 2000 26, 73 TCP segmentation for Windows

2000 26, 73

Windows 2000 networking and security tasks 26, 73

ofﬂoads

conﬁguring for a group of different NICs 76

disabling 74 enabling 74

enabling TCP/IP checksum for NetWare 103

support 61 online Help 131

online Knowledgebase 131 online technical services 171

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packet priority (802.1p) ofﬂoad			26, 73
packet receive buffers, NetWare			91
packets, viewing	147, 148
PC requirements	28
PCI slot, identifying 33
pin assignments	156
pinouts, crossover cable		137
primary NIC 18, 61, 69
binding protocol, NetWare			100
changing, Windows		69
probe interval command		109
properties
group, displaying, Windows			70
NIC
displaying, Windows 70
editing, Windows		70

property settings, changing in Windows 2000 72

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Receive LED, viewing 130, 147 receive overruns, viewing 147 receive timeout command 110 received frames, viewing 148 red X in Windows Device

Manager 132

release notes, accessing 132 remote monitoring (RMON) 25 Remote Wake-Up

cable connecting 36 obtaining 22

multiple NIC Installations 22 overview 21 requirements 21 troubleshooting 135

removing

DynamicAccess LAN agent 58 NIC from a group, Windows 69 NIC software 138, 139

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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 About this Guide NIC/Description Model NumberConvention Description ConventionsIcon Description Overview Product Name/Description Model NumberLAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98 Onboard 3XP ProcessorData Encryption 3CR990 NIC Features High Encryption Pack for Windows3XP Processor Advanced Server Features Failover Load BalancingSelf-Healing Drivers VLANs Primary failureTrafﬁc Prioritization Windows NT and Windows 2000-Planning the Conﬁguration on Server Features Using Other NICsRemote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up RequirementsRemote 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 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 Decide whether you want to use Remote Wake-Up Preparing the NIC and the ComputerFollow the prompts as they appear 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 RequirementsWindows Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDGetting Help Click Finish Windows NTClick Next 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 Click Yes Update Device Driver WizardDo one of the following 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 WindowsInsert the EtherCD Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installedSelect the Adapters tab Click Add Close the Network screen Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC Client PC RequirementsInstalling 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 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 Creating a Group Double-click the DynamicAccess SW Server iconTo disable all load balancing-Clear 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 VlanClick the appropriate tab Specifying Trafﬁc PrioritiesSaving the Conﬁguration 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 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 Starting DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software Viewing the Administrator’s Guide OnlineUninstalling 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 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 EnterSelect Reinitialize System Press Enter to save the changesPress Esc to Exit 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 optionsMake 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 Install the NICs Adding a Group107 Display status Server Feature CommandsGroup Probe interval Link timeoutHelp Retry count Receive timeoutSend timeout Wait timeout UngroupTroubleshooting a Group Conﬁguration Default NIC Settings Option Description SettingsAuto Select ALL Conﬁguration Methods Method Description RequirementsMethod Description Changing General NIC Conﬁguration SettingsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 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 Booting From the Network Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Set the MBA manually as the ﬁrst boot device BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsMake sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled Reboot the PCDisabling the 3Com Logo Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsChange the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Configuring IP Security Encryption Description Type LevelCreating a Security Policy Deﬁning the ConsoleClick 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 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 QuestionsCleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationProblems/Error Messages 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 Reboot the computer using a DOS-bootablediskette Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests 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 appearsDisplaying Network Statistics Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayEnabling the Icon 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 OperationLink Negotiation Flow ControlPause Frames Page 3C OM DMI a Gent About the 3Com DMI AgentSystem Requirements Follow the prompts on the screen Installing the 3Com DMI AgentNetwork Management Requirements Restart the PC when prompted EtherCD Navigation LinksDescriptionText Files Root SubdirectoriesAuto Insert Subdirectory Description165 File Name File DescriptionPage Requirements Windows Fresh InstallationNetWare Fresh Installation 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 262Europe Support from 3ComCountry Region Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim 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

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