3Com EISA 10/100BASE-T manual Connecting to the Network, Connecting Twisted-Pair Cable

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Connecting to the Network

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Connecting to the Network

This section describes how to connect 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network cables to the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter.

You must connect the adapter to the network before loading drivers.

The backplate of the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter contains one RJ-45 connector. The adapter automatically senses and switches speed based on the type of hub to which it is connected.

For 10BASE-T Ethernet networks, the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter uses Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. For 100BASE-TX Ethernet networks the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter supports Category 5 UTP cabling. Refer to Appendix A for more information on cabling.

Figure 2-3 shows the backplate of the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter with its RJ-45 connector.

Three LEDs are located to the left of the RJ-45 connector. From left to right the LEDs are 100 Mbps, 10 Mbps, and ACT. Refer to Table 5-2 for a summary of LED functions.

100	10	ACT
L N K

RJ-45 connector

Figure 2-3 Connecting Twisted-Pair Cable

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Contents User Guide Fast Etherlink Parallel TaskingNetwork Adapter Adapters3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty France, Israel Contents Loading Network Drivers Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables How to Use This Guide About this GuideIntroduction Conventions Print Autolink.logAdapter Features IntroductionSingle-slot, 32-bit half-card Procedures described in this guide are shown in Figure Procedure OverviewInstalling the Hardware Hardware Installation OverviewInstalling the Boot Prom Inspecting the AdapterInserting the Fast EtherLink Eisa Adapter Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots Conﬁrming Adapter Installation Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown belowList of devices appears, arranged by type Connecting to the Network Installing the Hardware Auto Select Media Type Configuring the Adapter Adapter Conﬁguration OverviewUsing a NOS Other Than Windows Conﬁguring the AdapterUsing Windows Software Option Settings Complete one of the following instructionsFull Duplex Media TypeNetwork Driver Optimization Multitasking environments, choosingChanging the Settings At the prompt, typeI N N U Continue this procedure with any of the other options Second dialog box appearsPress Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Select Adapter Installed Adapters Loading Network DriversAccessing DOS Locating the Network DriversDescribes how to access DOS from various operating systems Loading NetWare ODI DriversOne Eisa Adapter in a Client Loading Network Drivers Alternatively, at the prompt, type To view the full text of the license agreement, press F1Have only one 3Com Bus Master adapter installed Multiple Eisa Adapters in a Client To print the ﬁle, typeWhen the program has ﬁnished a Save the conﬁguration Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot Number Repeat a for the second adapterMain menu appears One Eisa Adapter in a Server Multiple Eisa Adapters in a Server Loading NetWare ODI DriversFinding the Adapter’s Port Address for Multiple Adapters For NetWare 3.12, 4.0, or For the latest NLMs, contact NovellLoading Windows 95 Drivers Loading Non-NetWare DriversTo load other types of network drivers, follow these steps Windows NT, version Ndis DriversNdis Windows for Workgroups WindowsTranscend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents Desktop Management InterfaceAdditional Drivers Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Illustrates how the procedures in this chapter might be usedDiagnostic Tests Overview Before Running the TestsStarting the Diagnostic Program Types of TestsTo run the Group 1 tests, follow these steps Command Line AccessRunning the Group 1 Tests Press Enter to start the testsRunning the Group 3 Test Mbps or 100 MbpsSetting Up an Echo Server Enable the Group 3 test by selecting the Enable Group button Getting Help If a Test Fails Changing the Test Setup To change the test parameters, follow these stepsMiscellaneous Checks LEDs LEDPerforming Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests CSMA/CD local area network SpecificationsAdapter Card Speciﬁcations Local area networkCabling Requirements RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsWhen properly connected to a 10BASE-T network, Maximum UTP cable distance is 100 meters at either speedAccess by Modem On-line Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Technical SupportThreeComForum on CompuServe 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceWorld Wide Web Site To use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServeSupport from Your Network Supplier Local numbers are available within the following countriesDetails about recent conﬁguration changes, if applicable Returning Products for Repair To obtain an RMA number, call or faxGlossary AUI cableBus BackboneBackplane DriverEcho server EMM386Ethernet Transceiver Parallel TaskingServer Twisted-pairSymbols IndexNumerics Diagnostic tests NLMs 4-10, 4-12 NETWARE\SERVER subdirectory 4-11 network Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook Cispr B Compliance