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installing drivers NetWare client for DOS,

Windows 3.1x, and Windows for Workgroups 39

NetWare server 41 Windows 95 27 Windows 98 30 Windows NT 3.51 33 Windows NT 4.0 32

installing multiple NICs NetWare server 42 Windows 95/98 36 Windows NT 4.0 37

Intelligent Auto Install software requirements 40 running 40

using 39 interrupts to avoid 67

K

keep-alive packet, workgroup overview 15

Knowledgebase topics accessing through diagnostics

program 56

accessing through Web site 54

L

late collisions, viewing 63 LEDs

description 56 picture of 11 troubleshooting 57

link LED description 56 picture of 11 troubleshooting 56

link speed, checking 63

M

Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) software

configuring 49 network booting 50 overview 13

media type configuring 47 default setting 47

 

 

 

 

INDEX

87

MIBs 82

 

 

 

 

 

 

multiple collisions, viewing 63

 

multiple NIC installations

 

 

NetWare server

42

 

 

Windows 95/98

36

 

 

Windows NT 4.0

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

NetWare

 

 

 

 

 

 

NLMs 41

 

 

 

 

 

server driver

41

 

 

 

version 3.12

42

 

 

 

version 4.10

42

 

 

 

version 4.11

42

 

 

 

Netware Loadable Modules (NLMs) 41

network

 

 

 

 

 

 

activity, verifying

62, 63

 

booting

50

 

 

 

 

 

connecting to

24

 

 

connection, testing

58

 

statistics, viewing

62

 

test, running

58

 

 

 

network driver optimization

 

configuring

47

 

 

 

default setting

46

 

 

description 46

 

 

 

network interface specifications

69

network supplier support

81

 

NIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

configuration

 

45

 

 

default settings

46

 

 

diagnostics tests

57

 

 

driver installation

27, 39

 

installing

19

 

 

 

 

 

network interface

69

 

not active in list of adapters

66

software, removing

64

 

specifications

69

 

 

test, running

59

 

 

 

troubleshooting

66

 

 

Novell NetWare

 

 

 

 

 

client driver

39

 

 

 

multiple NICs

42

 

 

server driver

41

 

 

 

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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