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4-8 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS

If you are running NetWare and you need to install multiple 3C597-TX Fast EtherLink EISA adapters in an EISA-compliant computer, follow these steps to install the NetWare ODI client driver:

1Make sure your computer is turned off. Install the first adapter.

2Connect the network cable to the adapter.

3Insert the EISA configuration utility diskette and turn on the computer.

4Run the EISA configuration program.

5When the program has finished: a Save the configuration.

b Remove the EISA configuration diskette and exit the program.

c Restart the computer.

6Insert the EtherDisk diskette and run the AutoLink program.

Refer to the sections “AutoLink Requirements” and “AutoLink Installation” earlier in this chapter for instructions.

7When the AutoLink installation is complete, remove the diskette, reboot the computer, and physically connect it to the server if you have not already done so.

8Turn off the computer, install the second adapter, and connect the network cable to the adapter.

9Insert the EISA configuration utility diskette and turn on the computer.

10Run the EISA configuration program.

11When the program has finished: a Save the configuration.

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Contents Network Adapter Fast Etherlink Parallel TaskingUser Guide Adapters3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty France, Israel Contents Loading Network Drivers Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Print Autolink.log ConventionsIntroduction Adapter FeaturesSingle-slot, 32-bit half-card Procedure Overview Procedures described in this guide are shown in FigureHardware Installation Overview Installing the HardwareInspecting the Adapter Installing the Boot PromInserting the Fast EtherLink Eisa Adapter Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown below Confirming Adapter InstallationList of devices appears, arranged by type Connecting to the Network Installing the Hardware Auto Select Media Type Adapter Configuration Overview Configuring the AdapterConfiguring the Adapter Using a NOS Other Than WindowsUsing Windows Complete one of the following instructions Software Option SettingsNetwork Driver Optimization Media TypeFull Duplex Multitasking environments, choosingAt the prompt, type Changing the SettingsI N N U Second dialog box appears Continue this procedure with any of the other optionsPress Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Select Adapter Installed Adapters Drivers Loading NetworkLocating the Network Drivers Accessing DOSLoading NetWare ODI Drivers Describes how to access DOS from various operating systemsOne Eisa Adapter in a Client Loading Network Drivers To view the full text of the license agreement, press F1 Alternatively, at the prompt, typeHave only one 3Com Bus Master adapter installed To print the file, type Multiple Eisa Adapters in a ClientWhen the program has finished a Save the configuration Repeat a for the second adapter Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot NumberMain menu appears One Eisa Adapter in a Server Loading NetWare ODI Drivers Multiple Eisa Adapters in a ServerFinding the Adapter’s Port Address for Multiple Adapters For the latest NLMs, contact Novell For NetWare 3.12, 4.0, orLoading Non-NetWare Drivers Loading Windows 95 DriversTo load other types of network drivers, follow these steps Ndis Windows for Workgroups Ndis DriversWindows NT, version WindowsDesktop Management Interface Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver AgentsAdditional Drivers Illustrates how the procedures in this chapter might be used Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic TestsBefore Running the Tests Diagnostic Tests OverviewTypes of Tests Starting the Diagnostic ProgramRunning the Group 1 Tests Command Line AccessTo run the Group 1 tests, follow these steps Press Enter to start the testsMbps or 100 Mbps Running the Group 3 TestSetting Up an Echo Server Enable the Group 3 test by selecting the Enable Group button Getting Help If a Test Fails To change the test parameters, follow these steps Changing the Test SetupMiscellaneous Checks LED LEDsPerforming Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests Adapter Card Specifications SpecificationsCSMA/CD local area network Local area networkWhen properly connected to a 10BASE-T network, RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsCabling Requirements Maximum UTP cable distance is 100 meters at either speed3Com Bulletin Board Service On-line Technical ServicesAccess by Modem Technical SupportWorld Wide Web Site 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceThreeComForum on CompuServe To use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServeLocal numbers are available within the following countries Support from Your Network SupplierDetails about recent configuration changes, if applicable To obtain an RMA number, call or fax Returning Products for RepairAUI cable GlossaryBackplane BackboneBus DriverEMM386 Echo serverEthernet Server Parallel TaskingTransceiver Twisted-pairIndex SymbolsNumerics Diagnostic tests NLMs 4-10, 4-12 NETWARE\SERVER subdirectory 4-11 network Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook Cispr B Compliance
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