3Com 3CR990-FX-97 manual Technical Support, Online Technical Services, World Wide Web Site

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Technical Support

3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services.

Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the most recent information, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site.

Online Technical Services

3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the following online systems:

World Wide Web site

3Com Knowledgebase Web Services

3Com FTP site

World Wide Web Site

To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this URL into your Internet browser:

http://www.3com.com/

This service provides access to online support information, such as technical documentation and a software library, as well as support options that range from technical education to maintenance and professional services.

3Com Knowledgebase Web Services

The 3Com Knowledgebase is a database of technical information to help you install, upgrade, configure, or support 3Com products. The Knowledgebase is updated daily with technical information discovered by 3Com technical support engineers. This complimentary service, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to 3Com customers and partners, is located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site at:

http://knowledgebase.3com.com

3Com FTP Site

Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into your FTP client:

Hostname: ftp.3com.com

Username: anonymous

Password: <your Internet e-mail address>

NOTE: With Web browser software, such as Netscape Navigator and

Internet Explorer, you do not need a user name and password.

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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