3Com 3C905C-TX-M, 3C905C-TX Verifying Successful Installation, Configuring DynamicAccess Software

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After DynamicAccess software is installed, the following changes are visible in the Windows Network control panel:

For each physical NIC installed in the PC, a virtual NIC entry appears in the list of network adapters.

All protocols are re-bound to the virtual NIC. The bindings to the physical NIC are still intact.

A 3Com DynamicAccess software entry appears as a protocol.

A 3Com DynamicAccess software icon is installed in the Windows Control Panel.

Configuring DynamicAccess Software

Contact your system administrator about using

DynamicAccess software at your site.

DynamicAccess software configuration instructions are intended for network administrators who have experience installing software and using management tools for an Ethernet network.

The instructions in this section are for configuring DynamicAccess software on a local PC. You can obtain the complete configuration instructions by expanding the downloadable file that contains the DynamicAccess software from the 3Com World Wide Web site:

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

To view the complete configuration instructions you need a Web browser. You do not need to reinstall the software.

To configure DynamicAccess software on a local PC:

1Double-click the 3Com DynamicAccess icon in the Windows Control Panel.

The Traffic Prioritization tab of the DynamicAccess Software Setup screen (Figure 15) appears.

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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 About this Guide ConventionsIcon Description Convention Description Year 2000 Compliance3C905C NIC Overview IntroductionUsing Remote Wake-Up FeaturesUsing the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Software Multiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-UpRemote Wake-Up Requirements Using DynamicAccess Software Supported Remote System Alerts Using the Workgroup Keep-Alive PacketUsing Remote System Alerts Remote System Alerts RequirementsUsing Desktop Management Interface DMI Network Interface Card Installation Installation Task InstructionsOverview 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 SOS or SMBus Cables for Remote System Alerts Connecting to the NetworkNetwork Cable Required Maximum Environment Cable Length Connecting to the Network Page Windows Driver InstallationInstalling the Driver Windows NTTurn on the power to the PC. Windows 95 detects the NIC If the Update Device Driver Wizard startsIf 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 OKWindows NT Click the Adapters tabClick Add Click Close Click Add Adapter Verifying Successful Installation Windows 95 and WindowsClick 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 promptedInstalling the NetWare Client Driver About 3Com Intelligent Auto Install SoftwareNET Ware Client Running the Intelligent Auto Install Program Intelligent Auto Install RequirementsNetWare Server NLM Name Installing the NetWare Server DriverObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules NetWareSave and exit the file, and then reboot the server NetWare 4.10Multiple NICs Verifying the PCI Slot Number Selected NIC Screen Method Description Requirements Configuration MethodsDefault NIC Settings Method DescriptionOption Description Option Description Settings Changing General NIC Configuration SettingsGeneral Screen Click the Configuration tabClick OK to save the changes and exit the program Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Under Network Parameter, select the setting to be changedMake sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled Booting From the NetworkClick OK to save the setting and exit the program BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsReboot the PC Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsChange the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Page Troubleshooting Diagnostics Troubleshooting the InstallationTip Description Accessing 3Com Support Databases Accessing the 3Com KnowledgebaseAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Click the Support tab Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsInterpreting the LEDs Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests Ensure that the hub or switch is powered onClick the Diagnostics tab To Run the Network Test Diagnostics ScreenOn the second PC, run the Remote Wake-Up Test On the first PC, enable Auto EchoTo Run the NIC Test To Run the Remote Wake-Up TestClick Test Remote Wake-Up Restart. The PC shuts down Perform the Remote Wake-Up Test Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpMake sure that Remote Wake-Up is enabled on the NIC Check the PC BiosClick 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 SpecificationsStandards Conformance Cabling RequirementsTwisted-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 System Requirements Client PC RequirementsNetwork Management Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Page Online Technical Services Support from Your Network SupplierWorld Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog Modem3Com FTP Site 408 727 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 847 262Page 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