3Com 3CR990-TX-95 manual Verifying Successful Installation, Conﬁguring the DynamicAccess LAN Agent

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Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC

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8Do one of the following:

■If you selected Windows 95/98, click Install DynamicAccess Technology for Windows 95/98.

■If you selected Windows NT 4.0, click Install DynamicAccess Technology for Windows NT 4.0.

The DynamicAccess Software Installation program starts.

9When the DynamicAccess Technology installation is ﬁnished, exit the EtherCD, and then exit Windows.

10Restart the PC.

You must restart the PC to complete the installation.

Verifying Successful Installation

After the DynamicAccess LAN agent is installed on the client PC, the following changes are visible in the Windows Network control panel:

■For each physical NIC installed in the client PC, a virtual NIC entry appears in the list of network adapters.

All protocols are re-bound to the virtual NIC. The bindings to the physical NIC are still intact.

■A 3Com DynamicAccess LAN agent entry appears as a protocol.

■A 3Com DynamicAccess LAN agent icon is installed in the Windows Control Panel.

Conﬁguring the DynamicAccess LAN Agent

Contact your system administrator about using

DynamicAccess technology at your site.

The DynamicAccess LAN agent conﬁguration instructions are intended for network administrators who have experience installing software and using management tools for an Ethernet network.

The instructions in this section are for conﬁguring the DynamicAccess LAN agent on a local client PC. You can obtain the complete conﬁguration instructions by accessing the DynamicAccess Software User Guide on the EtherCD.

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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 GuideConventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description Product Name/Description Model Number OverviewOnboard 3XP Processor Data EncryptionLAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98 High Encryption Pack for Windows 3CR990 NIC Features3XP Processor Advanced Server Features Load Balancing Self-Healing DriversFailover Primary failure VLANsTrafﬁc Prioritization Remote Wake-Up Server Features Using Other NICsWindows NT and Windows 2000-Planning the Conﬁguration on 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 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 Preparing the NIC and the Computer Follow the prompts as they appearDecide 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 WindowsInstalling the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Getting HelpWindows Windows NT Click NextClick 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 Update Device Driver Wizard Do one of the followingClick 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 NICsRepeat the process for each additional NIC to be installed Select the Adapters tab Click AddInsert the EtherCD Close the Network screen Client PC Requirements Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NICInstalling 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 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 Double-click the DynamicAccess SW Server icon To disable all load balancing-ClearCreating 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 AddressSpecifying Trafﬁc Priorities Saving the ConﬁgurationClick 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 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 Viewing the Administrator’s Guide Online Starting DynamicAccess LAN Encryption SoftwareUninstalling 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 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 Enter to save the changes Press Esc to ExitSelect 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 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 Adding a Group Install the NICs107 Server Feature Commands GroupDisplay status Link timeout HelpProbe interval Receive timeout Send timeoutRetry count Ungroup Wait timeoutTroubleshooting a Group Conﬁguration Option Description Settings Default NIC SettingsAuto Select ALL Method Description Requirements Conﬁguration MethodsChanging General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramMethod 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 Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingBooting 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 PCNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Change the MBA default boot setting from Local to NetworkDisabling the 3Com Logo Encryption Description Type Level Configuring IP SecurityDeﬁning the Console Creating a Security PolicyCreating 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 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 QuestionsTroubleshooting the NIC Installation Problems/Error MessagesCleaning 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 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsReboot 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 StatisticsUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Enabling the IconDisplaying 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 AssignmentsFlow Control Pause FramesLink Negotiation Page About the 3Com DMI Agent 3C OM DMI a GentSystem Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Network Management RequirementsFollow the prompts on the screen Restart the PC when prompted LinksDescription EtherCD NavigationAuto Insert Root SubdirectoriesText Files Subdirectory DescriptionFile Name File Description 165Page Windows Fresh Installation NetWare 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 262Support from 3Com Country Region Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc RimEurope 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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