3Com 3CR990-FX-97 manual Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray, Enabling the Icon

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Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray

Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray

The 3Com icon, which can be enabled to appear in the Windows system tray, allows you to start the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program. It also allows you to view the NIC’s link speed and number of frames sent and received.

Enabling the Icon

To display the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray:

1Make sure the NIC, the network driver, and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program are installed.

2Open the Windows Start menu.

3Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.

4Click 3Com NIC Doctor.

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears.

5On the General screen, select the check box next to Show Icon in System Tray.

6Close the 3Com NIC Diagnostic program.

The NIC icon appears in the Windows system tray.

When you double-click the icon, the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program starts.

Displaying Network Statistics

When you drag the mouse pointer over the icon (but do not double-click the icon) a network statistics box appears, displaying the following information:

Frames Sent and Received—A count of the number of frames (packets) sent and received through the NIC since the last time statistics were reset.

Link Speed—The speed (100 Mbps) at which the NIC is connected to the network.

The information is updated each time you move your mouse pointer over the 3Com icon.

Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program can be removed using the Add/Remove Programs

Wizard in Windows, or by using the EtherCD.

For instructions on using the Add/Remove Programs Wizard in Windows, refer to your

Windows documentation.

To remove the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program using the EtherCD:

1Start Windows.

2Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive. The EtherCD Welcome screen appears.

3Click NIC Software.

4Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics.

5Click Installation Utilities.

6Click Remove Diagnostics.

7Click Proceed, and then follow the prompts on the screen.

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Contents 3CR990-FX-97 User GuideUnited States Government Legend Contents Contents Troubleshooting the NIC Installing NetWare DriversConﬁguring the NIC Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Running NIC DiagnosticsEtherCD Content and Navigation Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOSIndex Regulatory Compliance Information Page Conventions About This GuideIcon Information That Convention Description About This GuideOnboard 3XP Processor IntroductionData Encryption Product Name/Description Model NumberSupported NIC Feature Description 3CR990-FX-97 NIC FeaturesIntroduction 3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features Ofﬂoad FeaturesRemote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations Remote Wake-UpDesktop Management Interface DMI Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBAHot Plug NIC Installation Remote ControlFlow Control Features Keep-AliveLink Negotiation Ofﬂine DiagnosticsSafety Precautions Installation OverviewInstalling Multiple NICs Installation RequirementsInstalling and Connecting the NIC Upgrading Windows 95 to WindowsMaking a DOS-Bootable Diskette Installing From DisketteCreating Installation Diskettes Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows MeClick Register Product, and then Register Online Product RegistrationPreparing the NIC and the Computer Connector Cable Maximum Network SegmentPreparing the NIC and the Computer Installing and Connecting the NIC Description Flashing Steady Off Understanding the LEDsInstalling Software Getting Help Software Installation RequirementsClick Downloads Before Installing the Network Driver Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDInstalling NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Installing the DriverVerifying the Driver Installation Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDWindows Click Device ManagerClick 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 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 Value Offload Function Enabled Using Windows Ofﬂoad FeaturesConﬁguring IPSec Ofﬂoads Conﬁguring Ofﬂoads for a Group of Different NICsAuto-Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Ofﬂoading Encryption ProcessingConﬁguring IPSec for Windows Conﬁguring IPSec OfﬂoadsSelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Creating a Security PolicyEncryption 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 Installing and Conﬁguring the NetWare Driver Installing NetWare DriversUsing the Latest Support Packs NetWare Version Required Support PackInstalling NetWare Drivers NetWare Driver Installation RequirementsObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules Netware Packet Receive BuffersInstalling and Conﬁguring the NetWare Driver Installing the NetWare DriverSlot Numbers for Multiple NICs Obtaining Slot NumbersFor 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 Option Description Settings Default NIC SettingsConﬁguring the NIC MbpsConﬁguring the NIC Conﬁguration MethodsOption Description Method Description RequirementsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Changing General NIC Conﬁguration SettingsChanging General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Using the 3Com DOS Conﬁguration Program Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBABooting From the Network Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBANon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs 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 Troubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing the 3Com NIC Help SystemProblems/Error Messages Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationCleaning Up a Broken Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationTip Description Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionTroubleshooting 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 Network Statistics Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Test Click Perform NIC TestRemoving the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Enabling the IconPage Hardware 3CR990-FX-97 NIC SpeciﬁcationsNetwork Interface EnvironmentCabling Requirements Network cable connector TransceiverSpeciﬁcations and Cabling Requirements SpeedAbout the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentSystem Requirements Client PC RequirementsClick Install 3Com DMI Agent Now Page Links Description EtherCD Content and NavigationRoot Subdirectories List EtherCD Content and NavigationEnabling Auto Insert Subdirectory ContainsText Files List Text Files ListFile Name File Description Page NetWare Fresh Installation Windows Fresh InstallationInstallation Instructions Requirements\nwserver Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS3Com Knowledgebase Web Services Online Technical ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web SiteSupport from 3Com Support from Your Network SupplierReturning Products for Repair Technical SupportNumerics IndexMediaselect IndexVerbose Index FCC Class B Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationModelDescription Regulatory Compliance Information