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About This Guide

This guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the 3Com® 100 Secure

Fiber-FX-97 network interface card (NIC).

This guide is intended for those who install and configure Ethernet NICs. Some familiarity with Ethernet networks and NICs is assumed.

NOTE: If release notes are shipped with your product and the information there differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.

Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable

Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site:

http://www.3com.com/

You can download Acrobat Reader from the EtherCD or from the Adobe Systems

Incorporated Web site:

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The following tables list conventions that are used throughout this guide.

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Contents 3CR990-FX-97 User GuideUnited States Government Legend Contents Contents Installing NetWare Drivers Troubleshooting the NICConfiguring 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 About This Guide ConventionsIcon Information That Convention Description About This GuideOnboard 3XP Processor IntroductionData Encryption Product Name/Description Model Number3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features Supported NIC Feature DescriptionIntroduction 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 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 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 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 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 OffloadsCreating 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 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 RequirementsChanging General NIC Configuration Settings Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramChanging 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 Troubleshooting the NIC Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramInterpreting 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 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsRunning NIC Diagnostics Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests Running the Network TestTab 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