3Com 3C905C-TX-M, 3C905C-TX manual

Contents Part No -1488-000 Published March 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Driver Installation Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3COM DMI Agent Installation Figures Tables Conventions About this GuideIcon Description Year 2000 Compliance Convention DescriptionIntroduction 3C905C NIC OverviewFeatures Using Remote Wake-UpMultiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-Up Using the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA SoftwareRemote Wake-Up Requirements Using DynamicAccess Software Using the Workgroup Keep-Alive Packet Using Remote System AlertsRemote System Alerts Requirements Supported Remote System AlertsUsing Desktop Management Interface DMI Installation Task Instructions Network Interface Card InstallationOverview Preparing for Installation Running the Preinstallation Program Inserting the NICTo install the NIC in your PC Installing the NIC Remove slot cover Insert NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed in stepConnecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Contact your PC manufacturer for the Remote Wake-Up cableConnecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Connecting to the Network Connecting SOS or SMBus Cables for Remote System AlertsNetwork Cable Required Maximum Environment Cable Length Connecting to the Network Page Driver Installation Installing the DriverWindows NT WindowsIf the Update Device Driver Wizard starts Turn on the power to the PC. Windows 95 detects the NICIf the New Hardware Found dialog box appears You must restart the PC to complete the installation Insert the Windows 95 CD or diskette, and then click OKTurn on the power to the PC Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A, and then click NextInsert the Windows 98 CD or diskette, and then click OK Click FinishClick the Adapters tab Windows NTClick Add Click Close Click Add Adapter Windows 95 and Windows Verifying Successful InstallationClick OK Installing Multiple NICs Double-click the File Manager iconRepeat the process for each additional NIC to be installed Select the Adapters tab Click AddInsert EtherDisk diskette 2 when prompted Close the Network screenAbout 3Com Intelligent Auto Install Software Installing the NetWare Client DriverNET Ware Client Intelligent Auto Install Requirements Running the Intelligent Auto Install ProgramInstalling the NetWare Server Driver Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesNetWare NetWare Server NLM NameNetWare 4.10 Save and exit the file, and then reboot the serverMultiple NICs Verifying the PCI Slot Number Selected NIC Screen Configuration Methods Method Description RequirementsMethod Description Default NIC SettingsOption Description Changing General NIC Configuration Settings Option Description SettingsClick the Configuration tab General ScreenConfiguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingUnder Network Parameter, select the setting to be changed Click OK to save the changes and exit the programBooting From the Network Click OK to save the setting and exit the programBBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is EnabledNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Reboot the PCChange the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Page Troubleshooting the Installation Troubleshooting DiagnosticsTip Description Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Click the Support tabInterpreting the LEDs Ensure that the hub or switch is powered on Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsClick the Diagnostics tab Diagnostics Screen To Run the Network TestOn the first PC, enable Auto Echo To Run the NIC TestTo Run the Remote Wake-Up Test On the second PC, run the Remote Wake-Up TestClick Test Remote Wake-Up Restart. The PC shuts down Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Make sure that Remote Wake-Up is enabled on the NICCheck the PC Bios Perform the Remote Wake-Up TestViewing Network Statistics Click the Statistics tabUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Removing NIC Software Click the Device Manager tabRemoving NIC Software Frequently Asked Questions Question AnswerQuestionAnswer Fast IP, part of 3Coms DynamicAccess software, improves Specifications Hardware SpecificationsCabling Requirements Standards ConformanceTwisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T Operation Category UseRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX OperationConfiguration Client PC RequirementsInstalling DynamicAccess Software Restart the PCConfiguring DynamicAccess Software Removing DynamicAccess Software Fast IP Allows you to enable and configure Fast IP3COM DMI Agent Client PC Requirements System RequirementsNetwork Management Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Page Support from Your Network Supplier Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site Access by Analog Modem 3Com Bulletin Board Service3Com FTP Site 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service Access by Digital Modem847 262 408 727Page Index NumbersDynamicAccess software NIC Online Help Online Knowledgebase Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Obtaining Warranty Service FCC Class B Statement 3COM END User Software License Agreement Product Registration