3Com Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX manual If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No

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3-2CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER

Follow these steps to install the network driver in a PC running Windows 95:

1Install and conﬁgure Windows 95 before installing the 3C905B-TX NIC.

2Install the 3C905B-TX NIC and connect it to the network, as described in Chapter 2.

3Restart the PC.

Windows 95 automatically detects the NIC in the PC.

If Windows 95 does not detect the 3C905B-TX NIC, see Chapter 4,“Troubleshooting.”

4Select Driver from disk provided by the hardware manufacturer and click OK.

5Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2 in your drive and, if the diskette is in drive A, click OK.

Otherwise, supply the correct drive letter and click OK.

Once the 3Com installation ﬁles are read, Windows 95 prompts you for the Windows 95 network installation ﬁles.

6Enter the correct path to the Windows 95 ﬁles (CAB ﬁles) and click OK.

If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No.

7Open the Windows 95 Control Panel.

8In the Control Panel, double-click Network. The Network screen appears.

9For Microsoft networks, select the Conﬁguration tab. For Novell NetWare networks, go to step 10.

The default Microsoft network setup contains the following components:

Client for Microsoft Networks Client for Novell Networks 3Com EtherLink XL Adapter

3Com dRMON SmartAgent PC software IPX/SPX compatible protocol NetBEUI protocol

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Contents PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables Lifetime Limited Warranty Denmark Asia JapanAustralia, New Zealand Sweden, Finland, Norway Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg United Kingdom, EireFinding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide About this GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Icon Description ConventionsConvention Description Introduction 13C905B-TX NICDynamicAccess Software Industry-Leading Performance10/100 Mbps Support Installation and ConﬁgurationRemote Wake-up PC and Server RequirementsHow Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC? 3C905B-TX NICInstalling the NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier 1Inserting the NICConnecting to the Network 2Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 PortConnecting the Remote Wake-up Cable Reconnect all cables and replace the PC coverInstalling WindowsIf Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click Yes Conﬁrming InstallationClick OK Click the Device Manager tabWindows NT Version Windows NTUpdating the Network Driver Click Update Installing the Network DriverNetwork Settings window, click Close Click CancelClick Continue AutoLink Requirements Run the Install program. Enter ainstallNetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS Running the AutoLink ProgramInstalling the Novell NetWare Server Driver NetWare VersionMultiple NICs Press Enter to continue the server installationAt the A\ prompt, enter nwserver Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemTroubleshooting Status LEDs3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Description Flashing Steady OffAccessing the 3C905B-TX Help System Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics HelpSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Running the NIC Self-TestEeprom Fifo Running the Echo Test On both PCs3Com Support Services 43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support ScreenGenerating a Problem Report 5Problem Report Main Screen To exit the program, click Cancel Windows 95 and Windows NT Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareChecking the Remote Wake-up Function Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove ProgramsVerify the driver version 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hubTroubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Frequently Asked Questions Question AnswerAdd/Remove Programs Question Answer What is a Magic Packet? QuestionAnswerAccessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page Conﬁguration Settings Changing ConfigurationOption Default Setting Available Settings Changing Conﬁguration Settings Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsClick NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Changing Conﬁguration Settings Changing Pace Conﬁguration Selecting Pace ApplicationsChanging Pace Ranges and Protocols Select the protocol that the application usesSetting Fast IP Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramPace Advanced Options Specifications SpeciﬁcationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments3Com Bulletin Board Service Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site Access by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 408 654Log on to your CompuServe account Type 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from 3Com 3Com Latin America Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH3Com Iberia 3Com MediterraneoReturning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Fax NumberDRMON DynamicAccess softwareGlossary Full scatter gather10/100 auto-negotiation NWay Inﬁnite burstingNetwork interface card NIC Pace technologyIndex NumbersNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity Page