3Com 3C319 manual 100% IBM Compatibility

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1-4CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

■OS/2 version 1.x or later (Novell NetWare OS/2 Requester)

■IBM OS/2 EE version 1.1 or later (IBM LAN Server/LAN Requester, Communications Manager)

■MS-OS/2 version 1.x or later (Microsoft OS/2 LAN Manager)

■IBM OS/2 Warp or OS/2 Warp Connect

100% IBM Compatibility

The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC is 100% compatible with any commercially available driver or application that functions with the legacy TROPIC chip-based IBM adapters.

If a 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC is not 100% compatible (as deﬁned above) with any driver or application written to function on any IBM ISA Token Ring adapter, 3Com will refund the purchase price of the NIC.

If you believe your TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC is not compatible, contact the support group of the organization from which you purchased the NIC. For information about 3Com technical support, see Appendix B.

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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 Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal Malta Australia, New ZealandJapan 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 How to Use This Guide About this GuideIntroduction If you are looking for Turn toConvention Description ConventionsIcon Alerts you to High-Performance Features DynamicAccess Class of ServiceIntroduction 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 FunctionsAvoiding Memory Manager Conﬂicts Before Using the AutoLink Conﬁguration UtilityModifying AutoLink Default Settings Type Running the AutoLink ProgramInsert TokenDisk diskette #1 in the ﬂoppy drive and type To accept the terms and conditions, type y Enter the ring speed and conﬁguration mode and press EnterLog in to the NetWare server with your ID and password Installing a Network Driver for WindowsBefore Installing the Driver Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for WindowsAbout Microsoft Windows 95 Versions Retail Version of WindowsInstalling the Ndis 4 Driver for Retail Windows When Windows 95 PnP Detects the NICOSR2 Version of Windows 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 Click Next Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows 95 OSR2Install the 3C319 NIC and start the computer Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows Page NIC Manually Conﬁguring the 3C319 NIC in a PC Without PnP Support Before Using the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic ProgramAt the prompt, type install Enter To accept the displayed terms and conditions, type y Main MenuPress Esc to exit the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program 3Com Mode IBM ModePress Enter Press any key to continueChanging Conﬁguration Option Settings NIC Configuration F1=HelpChanging the Conﬁguration of Multiple NICs Conﬁguration OptionsConﬁguration Mode Plug and Play PnPA20h Ring SpeedBase Address BIOS/MMIO Address Location Shared RAM Page Size and Address RangeKB / D8000-DBFFF Interrupt Request LevelOther Conﬁguration Options 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 ScreenClass of Service Advanced Options Settings Fifo Packet ThresholdConcurrent UDP Streams Low-Priority RatioDisable Switch Packet Prioritization Disable Receive Packet BufferingAuto Ring Speed Detection 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 TokenDisk Diskette #2 Contents Before Installing DriversInstalling the Client Driver for NetWare Network Drivers Edit your CONFIG.SYS ﬁle and include these statements Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWare Installing the Server Driver for NetWareInstalling the Ndis 2.01 Driver 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 Group 2 Diagnostic Running the Diagnostic TestsTo start the diagnostic program, type Ring Operations TestSelect Run Tests Changing the Test Setup Press Enter to start the testsTo run the tests, select Start and press Enter Troubleshooting TipsSelect OK and press Enter Check that the ring speed 4 or 16 matches the network speed Troubleshooting Tips Page Pin Assignments SpecificationsCabling Figure A-1DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 408 654 2706 or 408 6543ComFacts Automated Fax Service Country Telephone NumberTelephone Country Number3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service Support from Your Network SupplierLog on to your CompuServe account Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from 3Com Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH 3Com Iberia3Com Ireland 3Com Latin AmericaReturning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Fax NumberPage Glossary IBM mode Full-duplexHexadecimal IeeeNetwork LobeLobe cable Parallel Tasking architecture Plug and Play PnPProtocol Protocol layersIndex NumbersTokenDisk #1 TokenDisk #2 TLNK3.DOS TokenDisk diskette #1 contents 8-2 #2 contents 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 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