3Com 3C589D manual PC Card, Socket Services, Transceiver, Twisted-pair

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2GLOSSARY

NDIS

Network Driver Interface Specification, developed by Microsoft and 3Com. A software specification used in network operating systems, such as IBM LAN Server or Microsoft LAN Manager, to create drivers for network adapters. NDIS drivers support multiple protocols and multiple adapters and can be unloaded from memory to conserve conventional DOS RAM space.

PCMCIA

Personal Computer Memory Card International

Association.

PC Card

A new global standard that replaced the PCMCIA standard in 1994. The standard is designed to enhance compatibility and functionality among PC Cards (credit card-sized devices). It also provides for future high-performance PC Card applications through CardBus, a new 32-bit bus-mastering interface.

Socket

In the PC Card environment, the hardware in the host computer where the PC Card is placed. The socket maps the host’s internal bus signals to the PC Card interface signals.

Socket Services

The software layer that provides a standardized interface to manipulate PC Cards, sockets, etc.

Transceiver

A hardware device that links a node to a baseband network cable and functions as both a transmitter and a receiver.

Twisted-pair

Wiring similar to that found in the telephone system, consisting of two insulated wires loosely twisted around each other to help cancel out induced noise in balanced circuits.

URL

Universal resource locator. This is the internet address of a web site.

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Contents LAN PC Card User Guide 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Content IntroductionTroubleshooting Glossary Index FCC Class B Certification Statement CE Notice About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Conventions Convention DescriptionIntroduction 13C589D PC Card23CXE589DC LAN PC Card Features RequirementsNetwork Driver Installation Options TroubleshootingCard Services Transcend PC Link SmartAgent SupportPC C ARD Connecting the LAN PC Cards You must supply your own BNC T-connector 4CHAPTER 2 Installing the LAN PC Card Connecting the LAN PC Cards Which Driver Installation Instructions Should You Use? Installing the Network DriverBefore You Install the Network Driver WindowsWhich Windows 95 Version Are You Running? Windows 95 Version 4.00.95B Restart the PC to login to the networkWindows 95 Version 4.00.950A Click OK to copy the manufacturers files from A\Click Finish to accept the driver Remove the EtherDisk diskette and click YesConfirming Installation Windows NTPlace a checkmark in the Wired to the network box Windows NT 4 Installation without Networking InstalledClick Next to continue Enter the settings for the PC card Click NextWindows NT 4 Installation with Networking Installed Select the transport appropriate for the network clientWindows NT Version Select Other Requires disk from manufacturer from the listMicrosoft Windows for Workgroups WFW Network Setup dialog box, select the Networks... button Installing the Network DriverUsing the Windows menu, select Network Before You BeginAutoLink for Windows 3.x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS To display the file, type Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemTroubleshooting Testing the 3C589D PC Card Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts Troubleshooting Tips \Type AutoLink.Log More Enter Changing Configuration Settings Option Default Setting Available SettingsClick the Control Panel icon Click Systems Changing Power Management with WindowsChanging Configurations Settings with DOS Highlight the 3Com EtherLink III LAN PC CardCIS Memory Address Configuration Settings DescriptionsBase Address Transceiver Type Power ManagementInterrupt Request Level Network Driver OptimizationUsing the 3C589D PC Card Without Card Services Verifying That Card Services Is InstalledAvoiding Memory Manager Conflicts 2APPENDIX a about Card Services Specifications SpecificationsPower Requirements Glossary Socket Socket ServicesPC Card TransceiverIndex NumbersIndex FCC Class B Certification Statement CE Notice