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1 INTRODUCTION
The 3Com® 3C905B-TX network interface card (NIC) provides a high-performance connection to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. This NIC operates at 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps automatically, depending on the speed of the connected hub.
Figure 1-13C905B-TX NIC
There are two types of 3C905B-TX NICs: the 3C905B-TX NIC and the 3C905B-TX-NM NIC.
The 3Com Remote Wake-Up NIC (3C905B-TX), shown in Figure 1-1, operates as a wake-up NIC only in PCs with the Remote Wake-Up connector attached to the PC motherboard. This NIC provides a network connection with or without the Remote Wake-Up connector installed.
The 3C905B-TX-NM NIC does not have the Remote Wake-Up connector or functionality.
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How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?
Installing the NIC
1Inserting the NIC
Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier
2Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 Port
Connecting to the Network
Reconnect all cables and replace the PC cover
Connecting the Remote Wake-up Cable
Windows
Installing
If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No
Network components should now include
Click OK
Confirming Installation
Click Yes
Click the Device Manager tab
Windows NT Version
Windows NT
Updating the Network Driver
Installing the Network Driver
Click Update
Click Cancel
Network Settings window, click Close
Click Continue
NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS
Run the Install program. Enter ainstall
AutoLink Requirements
Running the AutoLink Program
NetWare Version
Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver
Multiple NICs
Press Enter to continue the server installation
At the A\ prompt, enter nwserver
Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System
Supported Network Drivers
Status LEDs
Troubleshooting
Description Flashing Steady Off
3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help
Accessing the 3C905B-TX Help System
Running the NIC Self-Test
Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics
Eeprom Fifo
On both PCs
Running the Echo Test
43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support Screen
3Com Support Services
Generating a Problem Report
5Problem Report Main Screen
To exit the program, click Cancel
Checking the Remote Wake-up Function
Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software
Windows 95 and Windows NT
Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs
Verify the driver version
3Com DOS Diagnostic Program
Remove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection
Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub
Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable
Question Answer
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Add/Remove Programs
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What is a Magic Packet?
Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web
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Configuration Settings
Changing Configuration
Option Default Setting Available Settings
Changing Configuration Settings
Displaying Configuration Settings
Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen
Changing Configuration Settings
Selecting Pace Applications
Changing Pace Configuration
Select the protocol that the application uses
Changing Pace Ranges and Protocols
Setting Fast IP
Using the DOS Configuration Program
Pace Advanced Options
Specifications
Specifications
Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
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Returning Products for Repair
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10/100 auto-negotiation NWay
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