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3Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows

Software Installation Requirements

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Getting Help 17

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD

18

Before Installing the Network Driver 18

 

 

Windows XP Professional 18

 

 

 

Installing the Driver

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Verifying the Driver Installation

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Windows 2000

 

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Installing the Driver

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Verifying the Driver Installation

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Windows NT 4.0

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Installing the Driver

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Verifying the Driver Installation

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Windows Me

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Installing the Driver

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Verifying the Driver Installation

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Windows 98

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Installing the Driver

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Verifying the Driver Installation

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Windows 95

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Installing the Driver

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Verifying the Driver Installation

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Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

26

Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

27

 

Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software

28

Installing Multiple NICs

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Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 and 95 28

Windows NT 4.0

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4 Using Windows Offload Features

Enabling Offloads 31

 

Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs

32

Configuring IPSec Offloads 32

 

Offloading Encryption Processing 33

 

Auto-Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing

33

Configuring IPSec for Windows 2000 33

 

Creating a Security Policy 34

Downloading the High Encryption Pack for Windows 2000 37

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Contents User Guide 3CR990-FX-97United States Government Legend Contents Contents Troubleshooting the NIC Installing NetWare DriversConfiguring the NIC Running NIC Diagnostics Installing the 3Com DMI AgentEtherCD Content and Navigation Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOSIndex Regulatory Compliance Information Page Conventions About This GuideIcon Information That About This Guide Convention DescriptionIntroduction Onboard 3XP ProcessorData Encryption Product Name/Description Model NumberSupported NIC Feature Description 3CR990-FX-97 NIC FeaturesIntroduction Offload Features 3CR990-FX-97 NIC FeaturesRemote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations Remote Wake-UpIntegrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Desktop Management Interface DMIRemote Control Hot Plug NIC InstallationFlow Control Features Keep-AliveOffline Diagnostics Link NegotiationInstallation Overview Safety PrecautionsInstallation Requirements Installing Multiple NICsInstalling and Connecting the NIC Upgrading Windows 95 to WindowsInstalling From Diskette Making a DOS-Bootable DisketteCreating Installation Diskettes Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows MeProduct Registration Click Register Product, and then Register OnlinePreparing the NIC and the Computer Connector Cable Maximum Network SegmentPreparing the NIC and the Computer Installing and Connecting the NIC Understanding the LEDs Description Flashing Steady OffInstalling Software Getting Help Software Installation RequirementsClick Downloads Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Before Installing the Network DriverInstalling NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Installing the DriverInstalling the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Verifying the Driver InstallationWindows Click Device ManagerWindows NT Click Have DiskInstalling 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 ProgramUpdating the Network Driver and NIC Software Installing Multiple NICsWindows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 Installing Multiple NICs Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Enabling Offloads Using Windows Offload FeaturesClick Configure Using Windows Offload Features Value Offload Function EnabledConfiguring IPSec Offloads Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different NICsOffloading Encryption Processing Auto-Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption ProcessingConfiguring IPSec for Windows Configuring IPSec OffloadsSelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Creating a Security PolicyEncryption Type Level Description Clear the Activate the default response rule check box Left pane, click IP Security Policies on Local MachineUsing Windows Offload Features Downloading the High Encryption Pack for Windows Select Un-assignPage Installing NetWare Drivers Installing and Configuring the NetWare DriverUsing the Latest Support Packs NetWare Version Required Support PackNetWare Driver Installation Requirements Installing NetWare DriversObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules Netware Packet Receive BuffersInstalling the NetWare Driver Installing and Configuring the NetWare DriverSlot Numbers for Multiple NICs Obtaining Slot NumbersInstalling the NetWare Driver Using Inetcfg For NetWare 5.x orVerifying the PCI Slot Number Verifying the Installation and Configuration From the Available Options menu, select LAN/WAN DriversChanging NetWare Driver Configuration Parameters Changing NetWare Driver Configuration ParametersPage Default NIC Settings Option Description SettingsConfiguring the NIC MbpsConfiguration Methods Configuring the NICOption Description Method Description RequirementsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Changing General NIC Configuration SettingsChanging General NIC Configuration Settings Using the 3Com DOS Configuration Program Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingBooting From the Network Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBABBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsDisabling the 3Com Logo Disabling the 3Com LogoPage Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Troubleshooting the NICInterpreting the NIC LEDs Accessing 3Com Support Databases Troubleshooting Problems with the LEDsAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing the 3Com NIC Help SystemTroubleshooting the NIC Installation Problems/Error MessagesCleaning Up a Broken Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationTroubleshooting the Network Connection Tip DescriptionTroubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpRemoving the Network Driver Double-clickNetwork AdaptersWindows 95, 98, and Me Running NIC Diagnostics Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning NIC Diagnostics Running the Network Test Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsTab Description Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics Program Viewing Network StatisticsRunning the NIC Test Click Perform NIC TestUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Enabling the IconPage 3CR990-FX-97 NIC Specifications HardwareNetwork Interface EnvironmentNetwork cable connector Transceiver Cabling RequirementsSpecifications and Cabling Requirements SpeedInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent About the 3Com DMI AgentInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentSystem Requirements Client PC RequirementsClick Install 3Com DMI Agent Now Page EtherCD Content and Navigation Links DescriptionEtherCD Content and Navigation Root Subdirectories ListEnabling Auto Insert Subdirectory ContainsText Files List Text Files ListFile Name File Description Page Windows Fresh Installation NetWare Fresh InstallationInstallation Instructions RequirementsInstalling a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS \nwserverOnline Technical Services 3Com Knowledgebase Web ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web SiteSupport from Your Network Supplier Support from 3ComReturning Products for Repair Technical SupportIndex NumericsIndex MediaselectVerbose Index Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Class B StatementRegulatory Compliance Information ModelDescription
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