3Com 3CR990-FX-97 manual Contents

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Contents

About This Guide

Conventions 1

1	Introduction
	Onboard 3XP Processor			3
	Data Encryption	3
	3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features				4
	Ofﬂoad Features		5
	Remote Wake-Up		5
	Remote Wake-Up Requirements 5
	Remote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations 5
	Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) 6
	Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0 6
	Remote Control		7
	Keep-Alive	7
	Hot Plug NIC Installation				7
	Flow Control Features 7
	Pause Frames		7
	Link Negotiation			8
	Ofﬂine Diagnostics			8

2Installing and Connecting the NIC

Installation Overview 9 Safety Precautions 9

Installation Requirements		10
Installing Multiple NICs		10
Upgrading Windows 95 to Windows 98					10
Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows Me					11
Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software 11
Installing From Diskette 11
Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette				11
Creating Installation Diskettes			11
Product Registration	12
Preparing the NIC and the Computer				13
Installing and Connecting the NIC			14
Understanding the LEDs		15
Installing Software	16

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Contents 3CR990-FX-97 User GuideUnited States Government Legend Contents Contents Installing NetWare Drivers Troubleshooting the NICConﬁguring the NIC Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS Running NIC DiagnosticsInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent EtherCD Content and NavigationIndex Regulatory Compliance Information Page About This Guide ConventionsIcon Information That Convention Description About This GuideProduct Name/Description Model Number IntroductionOnboard 3XP Processor Data Encryption3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features Supported NIC Feature DescriptionIntroduction Remote Wake-Up Ofﬂoad Features3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features Remote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC InstallationsDesktop Management Interface DMI Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBAKeep-Alive Remote ControlHot Plug NIC Installation Flow Control FeaturesLink Negotiation Ofﬂine DiagnosticsSafety Precautions Installation OverviewUpgrading Windows 95 to Windows Installation RequirementsInstalling Multiple NICs Installing and Connecting the NICUpgrading Windows 98 to Windows Me Installing From DisketteMaking a DOS-Bootable Diskette Creating Installation DiskettesClick Register Product, and then Register Online Product RegistrationConnector Cable Maximum Network Segment Preparing the NIC and the ComputerPreparing the NIC and the Computer Installing and Connecting the NIC Description Flashing Steady Off Understanding the LEDsInstalling Software Software Installation Requirements Getting HelpClick Downloads Installing the Driver Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDBefore Installing the Network Driver Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For WindowsClick Device Manager Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDVerifying the Driver Installation WindowsClick Have Disk Windows NTInstalling the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Windows Me Windows Windows Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramInstalling Multiple NICs Updating the Network Driver and NIC SoftwareWindows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 Installing Multiple NICs Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Using Windows Ofﬂoad Features Enabling OfﬂoadsClick Conﬁgure Conﬁguring Ofﬂoads for a Group of Different NICs Using Windows Ofﬂoad FeaturesValue Offload Function Enabled Conﬁguring IPSec OfﬂoadsConﬁguring IPSec Ofﬂoads Ofﬂoading Encryption ProcessingAuto-Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Conﬁguring IPSec for WindowsCreating a Security Policy Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click AddEncryption Type Level Description Left pane, click IP Security Policies on Local Machine Clear the Activate the default response rule check boxUsing Windows Ofﬂoad Features Select Un-assign Downloading the High Encryption Pack for WindowsPage NetWare Version Required Support Pack Installing NetWare DriversInstalling and Conﬁguring the NetWare Driver Using the Latest Support PacksNetware Packet Receive Buffers NetWare Driver Installation RequirementsInstalling NetWare Drivers Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesObtaining Slot Numbers Installing the NetWare DriverInstalling and Conﬁguring the NetWare Driver Slot Numbers for Multiple NICsFor NetWare 5.x or Installing the NetWare Driver Using InetcfgVerifying the PCI Slot Number From the Available Options menu, select LAN/WAN Drivers Verifying the Installation and ConﬁgurationChanging NetWare Driver Conﬁguration Parameters Changing NetWare Driver Conﬁguration ParametersPage Mbps Default NIC SettingsOption Description Settings Conﬁguring the NICMethod Description Requirements Conﬁguration MethodsConﬁguring the NIC Option DescriptionChanging General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramChanging General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Using the 3Com DOS Conﬁguration Program Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Booting From the NetworkNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsDisabling the 3Com Logo Disabling the 3Com LogoPage Troubleshooting the NIC Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramInterpreting the NIC LEDs Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesTroubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Accessing the 3Com KnowledgebaseTroubleshooting the NIC Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationProblems/Error Messages Cleaning Up a Broken InstallationTip Description Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionDouble-clickNetwork Adapters Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpTroubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Removing the Network DriverWindows 95, 98, and Me Running NIC Diagnostics Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsRunning NIC Diagnostics Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests Running the Network TestTab Description Click Perform NIC Test Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics ProgramViewing Network Statistics Running the NIC TestEnabling the Icon Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayRemoving the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayPage Environment 3CR990-FX-97 NIC SpeciﬁcationsHardware Network InterfaceSpeed Network cable connector TransceiverCabling Requirements Speciﬁcations and Cabling RequirementsAbout the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentClient PC Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI AgentInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent System RequirementsClick Install 3Com DMI Agent Now Page Links Description EtherCD Content and NavigationSubdirectory Contains EtherCD Content and NavigationRoot Subdirectories List Enabling Auto InsertText Files List Text Files ListFile Name File Description Page Requirements Windows Fresh InstallationNetWare Fresh Installation Installation Instructions\nwserver Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOSWorld Wide Web Site Online Technical Services3Com Knowledgebase Web Services Technical SupportTechnical Support Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3Com Returning Products for RepairNumerics IndexMediaselect IndexVerbose Index FCC Class B Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationModelDescription Regulatory Compliance Information