3Com 3C905C-TX-M, 3C905C-TX manual Configuration, Client PC Requirements

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B	DYNAMICAccess
B	SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
	AND CONFIGURATION

This chapter explains how to install and conﬁgure DynamicAccess software on a PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT.

For an overview of DynamicAccess software, see

Chapter 1. For detailed information on using, conﬁguring, and troubleshooting DynamicAccess software, access the DynamicAccess Software User Guide from the

3Com World Wide Web site:

http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess

Client PC Requirements

DynamicAccess software can be installed on a PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows NT 3.51.

CAUTION: If you plan to install DynamicAccess software on a multiprocessor PC running Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4, you must ﬁrst download and install the appropriate Microsoft patch available at:

http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess/hotfixes

Failure to install the patch will result in system failure.

Table 12 lists the minimum client requirements and recommended Microsoft Service Packs (if any) for the version of DynamicAccess software that is included with the 3C905C NIC on EtherDisk diskette 2.

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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 Convention Description Year 2000 Compliance3C905C NIC Overview IntroductionUsing Remote Wake-Up FeaturesMultiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-Up Using the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA SoftwareRemote Wake-Up Requirements Using DynamicAccess Software Using Remote System Alerts Using the Workgroup Keep-Alive PacketRemote System Alerts Requirements Supported Remote System AlertsUsing Desktop Management Interface DMI Installation Task Instructions Network Interface Card InstallationOverview Preparing for Installation Inserting the NIC Running the Preinstallation ProgramTo install the NIC in your PC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed in step Installing the NIC Remove slot cover Insert NICContact your PC manufacturer for the Remote Wake-Up cable Connecting 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 Installing the Driver Driver InstallationWindows 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 Insert the Windows 95 CD or diskette, and then click OK You must restart the PC to complete the installationInsert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A, and then click Next Turn on the power to the PCClick Finish Insert the Windows 98 CD or diskette, and then click OKClick the Adapters tab Windows NTClick Add Click Close Click Add Adapter Windows 95 and Windows Verifying Successful InstallationClick OK Double-click the File Manager icon Installing Multiple NICsSelect the Adapters tab Click Add Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installedClose the Network screen Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 when promptedAbout 3Com Intelligent Auto Install Software Installing the NetWare Client DriverNET Ware Client Running the Intelligent Auto Install Program Intelligent Auto Install RequirementsObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules Installing the NetWare Server DriverNetWare 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 Method Description Requirements Conﬁguration MethodsMethod Description Default NIC SettingsOption Description Option Description Settings Changing General NIC Conﬁguration SettingsGeneral Screen Click the Conﬁguration tabEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAUnder Network Parameter, select the setting to be changed Click OK to save the changes and exit the programClick OK to save the setting and exit the program Booting From the NetworkBBS 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 Click the Support tab Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsInterpreting the LEDs Ensure that the hub or switch is powered on Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsClick the Diagnostics tab To Run the Network Test Diagnostics ScreenTo Run the NIC Test On the ﬁrst PC, enable Auto EchoTo 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 Make sure that Remote Wake-Up is enabled on the NIC Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpCheck the PC Bios Perform the Remote Wake-Up TestClick the Statistics tab Viewing Network StatisticsUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Click the Device Manager tab Removing NIC SoftwareRemoving NIC Software Question Answer Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestionAnswer Fast IP, part of 3Coms DynamicAccess software, improves Hardware Speciﬁcations SpecificationsCabling Requirements Standards ConformanceTwisted-Pair Cable Category Use 10BASE-T Operation100BASE-TX Operation RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsClient PC Requirements ConfigurationRestart the PC Installing DynamicAccess SoftwareConﬁguring DynamicAccess Software Fast IP Allows you to enable and conﬁgure Fast IP Removing DynamicAccess Software3COM 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 Access by Digital Modem 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service847 262 408 727Page Numbers IndexDynamicAccess 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