3Com 3C319 Parallel Tasking architecture, Plug and Play PnP, Protocol layers, Token ring

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4GLOSSARY

Parallel Tasking architecture

A proprietary technique developed and patented by 3Com that provides significant performance improvement by allowing network interchanges of data to occur in parallel.

Plug and Play (PnP)

A standard that defines automatic techniques for making PC configuration simple and straightforward. Read-only memory (ROM) chips with unique identification numbers are added to each NIC, and the NIC can then arbitrate conflicts with interrupts, input/output ports, and memory.

Protocol

A formalized set of rules that PCs use to communicate. Because of the complexity of communications between PCs and the need for different communication requirements, protocols have been divided into modular layers, in which each layer performs a specific function for an adjacent layer.

Protocol layers

A model for describing the hierarchical set of or levels of protocols in which each protocol layer obtains services from the layer below it and performs services for the layer above it.

PROTOCOL.INI

An ASCII file containing control information for network protocol elements of NDIS network stations and servers.

Token ring

A network that employs a ring topology and passes tokens for ring access.

TSR

Terminate and stay resident. A program that upon execution, loads itself (or an executable portion of itself) into PC working memory (RAM).

WAN

Wide area network. A network covering large distances (50 square miles or more) that may include packet-switched, or public data, and value-added networks.

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Contents User Guide Member of the high-performance TokenLink Velocity familyFor units of the Department of Defense For civilian agenciesLifetime Limited Warranty Japan Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal MaltaAustralia, New Zealand Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg Sweden, Finland, NorwayContents Installing a Network Driver for Windows NT Configuring Dynamicaccess Class of Service Specifications Vii Page Figures Page Tables Page Introduction How to Use This GuideAbout this Guide If you are looking for Turn toConventions Icon Alerts you toConvention Description Introduction High-Performance FeaturesDynamicAccess Class of Service Parallel Tasking ArchitectureOther Features Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring SupportOther Features 100% IBM Compatibility Installation Requirements 3C319 NICSafety Precautions Inspecting the 3C319 NICInserting the 3C319 NIC Insert the 3C319 NIC in an empty ISA or Eisa expansion slotBefore Configuring the NIC and Installing the Driver Plug in the PC and turn the power onDefault Settings PCs without Option PCs with PnP Support 6CHAPTER 2 Installing the 3C319 NIC NetWare Step DOS Client Windows Windows NT Others Page Installing Netware DOS Clients Automatically AutoLink Software FunctionsBefore Using the AutoLink Configuration Utility Modifying AutoLink Default SettingsAvoiding Memory Manager Conflicts Running the AutoLink Program Insert TokenDisk diskette #1 in the floppy drive and typeType Enter the ring speed and configuration mode and press Enter Log in to the NetWare server with your ID and passwordTo accept the terms and conditions, type y Installing a Network Driver for WindowsAbout Microsoft Windows 95 Versions Before Installing the DriverInstalling the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows Retail Version of WindowsOSR2 Version of Windows Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Retail WindowsWhen Windows 95 PnP Detects the NIC Finding the Windows 95 VersionWhen Windows 95 Does Not Detect the NIC Windows 95 desktop, double-click the My Computer iconInstalling the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows 95 OSR2 Install the 3C319 NIC and start the computerClick Next Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows Page NIC Manually Before Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program At the prompt, type install EnterConfiguring the 3C319 NIC in a PC Without PnP Support To accept the displayed terms and conditions, type y Main MenuPress Enter Press Esc to exit the Configuration and Diagnostic Program3Com Mode IBM Mode Press any key to continueChanging Configuration Option Settings NIC Configuration F1=HelpChanging the Configuration of Multiple NICs Configuration OptionsConfiguration Mode Plug and Play PnPRing Speed Base AddressA20h BIOS/MMIO Address Location Shared RAM Page Size and Address RangeInterrupt Request Level Other Configuration OptionsKB / D8000-DBFFF Configuration Options Page Driver for Windows NT Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows NT Windows NTClick OK to select the NIC Remove the TokenDisk diskette and click Restart nowSelect Network Adapter dialog box, click Have Disk Configuring Dynamicaccess Class of Service Before Starting ConfigurationActivating Class of Service Control Panel group, double-click the Class of Service iconAdding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols Click the Additional Ranges tab2Initial Class of Service Additional Ranges Screen Select the protocol that the application usesUsing Class of Service Advanced Options Click OK when you are finishedAccessing Class of Service Advanced Options 4Class of Service Advanced Options ScreenConcurrent UDP Streams Class of Service Advanced Options SettingsFifo Packet Threshold Low-Priority RatioAuto Ring Speed Detection Disable Switch Packet PrioritizationDisable Receive Packet Buffering Natural Packet IntervalUsing Windows 95 to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection 53Com TokenLink Velocity ISA Adapter Dialog BoxUsing Windows NT to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection Disabling Auto Ring Speed DetectionSetting a Locally Administered Network Address Page Manually Installing Miscellaneous Network Drivers Examining Driver Files on the TokenDisk DiskettesTokenDisk Diskette #1 Contents Before Installing Drivers Installing the Client Driver for NetWareTokenDisk Diskette #2 Contents Network Drivers Edit your CONFIG.SYS file and include these statements Installing the Ndis 2.01 Driver Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWareInstalling the Server Driver for NetWare Installing a Driver for Windows for WorkgroupsBefore Installing the Driver Viewing the Driver Installation InstructionsUsing IBM Drivers Using Remote Program Load RPLBefore Using RPL Enabling RPLDisabling RPL 3C319 NIC LEDs NIC LEDsUsing the Configuration and Diagnostic Program Diagnostic Test TypesGroup 1 Diagnostics To start the diagnostic program, type Group 2 DiagnosticRunning the Diagnostic Tests Ring Operations TestSelect Run Tests Changing the Test Setup Press Enter to start the testsTroubleshooting Tips Select OK and press EnterTo run the tests, select Start and press Enter Check that the ring speed 4 or 16 matches the network speed Troubleshooting Tips Page Specifications CablingPin Assignments Figure A-1DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments Online Technical Services World Wide Web SiteAccess by Digital Modem 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 408 654 2706 or 408 654Telephone 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceCountry Telephone Number Country NumberLog on to your CompuServe account 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from 3Com 3Com Ireland Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH3Com Iberia 3Com Latin AmericaReturning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Fax NumberPage Glossary Hexadecimal IBM modeFull-duplex IeeeLobe Lobe cableNetwork Protocol Parallel Tasking architecturePlug and Play PnP Protocol layersIndex NumbersTokenDisk #1 TokenDisk #2 TLNK3.DOS TokenDisk diskette #1 contents 8-2 #2 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