3Com EISA 10/100BASE-T manual Changing the Settings, At the prompt, type

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3-6 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER

Changing the Settings

To change the software option settings, follow these steps:

1Make sure the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter has been properly installed in your computer, as explained in Chapter 2, “Installing the Hardware.”

CAUTION: If this computer is an operating server, notify all users of the server to save their work and log out from the network before you begin.The EtherDisk diskette Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program disrupts the normal operation of servers and workstations, so work that is not saved may be lost.

2Boot your computer under DOS, version 3.1 or later.

3Place the EtherDisk diskette in a ﬂoppy drive on your computer and make that drive the active drive. For example:

A:[Enter]

4At the prompt, type:

INSTALL [Enter]

5The ﬁrst time you use the EtherDisk diskette, a license screen appears. To accept the terms and conditions of the 3Com end-user software license agreement, type the following:

Y

6When the Auto Installation screen appears, as shown in Figure 3-2, press [Enter].

7When the main menu appears with a list of options, as shown in Figure 3-3, select Conﬁguration/Diagnostic/ Troubleshooting.

8When the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic screen appears, select Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program.

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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 Introduction How to Use This GuideAbout this Guide Conventions Print Autolink.logSingle-slot, 32-bit half-card Adapter FeaturesIntroduction Procedures described in this guide are shown in Figure Procedure OverviewInstalling the Hardware Hardware Installation OverviewInserting the Fast EtherLink Eisa Adapter Installing the Boot PromInspecting the Adapter Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots List of devices appears, arranged by type Conﬁrming Adapter InstallationName of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown below 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 Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Continue this procedure with any of the other optionsSecond dialog box appears Select Adapter Installed Adapters Loading Network DriversAccessing DOS Locating the Network DriversOne Eisa Adapter in a Client Describes how to access DOS from various operating systemsLoading NetWare ODI Drivers 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 Main menu appears Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot NumberRepeat a for the second adapter 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 NovellTo load other types of network drivers, follow these steps Loading Windows 95 DriversLoading Non-NetWare Drivers Windows NT, version Ndis DriversNdis Windows for Workgroups WindowsAdditional Drivers Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver AgentsDesktop Management Interface 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 CompuServeDetails about recent conﬁguration changes, if applicable Support from Your Network SupplierLocal numbers are available within the following countries Returning Products for Repair To obtain an RMA number, call or faxGlossary AUI cableBus BackboneBackplane DriverEthernet Echo serverEMM386 Transceiver Parallel TaskingServer Twisted-pairNumerics SymbolsIndex Diagnostic tests NLMs 4-10, 4-12 NETWARE\SERVER subdirectory 4-11 network Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook Cispr B Compliance