3Com XLPCI manual Preparing for Installation, Maximum

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CHAPTER 1: INSTALLING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD

 

Table 1-13C900B NIC Models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum

NIC Model

Cable

Connector

Transceiver

Network

Segment

 

 

 

 

 

3C900B-TPO

Category 3, 4,

RJ-45

On-board

328 ft/100 m

 

 

or 5 unshielded

 

 

 

 

 

twisted-pair

 

 

 

 

 

(10BASE-T)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3C900B-COMBO

Category 3, 4,

RJ-45

On-board

328 ft/100 m

 

 

or 5 unshielded

 

 

 

 

 

twisted-pair

 

 

 

 

 

(10BASE-T)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10BASE5 thick

15-pin AUI

External

1640 ft/500 m

 

 

Ethernet coaxial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10BASE2 thin

BNC

On-board

1000 ft/305 m

 

 

Ethernet coaxial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparing for Installation

Before you install the 3C900B NIC, verify that you have all of the components. If any of these items are damaged or missing, contact your shipper or network supplier.

EtherLink XL PCI NIC (3C900B)

EtherLink XL PCI Network Interface Cards User Guide (this guide)

3Com 3C900B EtherDisk diskettes 1 and 2

You also need to know the following about your network environment:

The kind of network cabling that is used to connect to the network at your site. You must use the same kind of network cable. The NIC that you install in your PC must have a port that matches the connector on the network cable that you use.

Your network protocol (IPX, NetBEUI, or TCP/IP).

The next step is to install the NIC in the PC.

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Contents EtherLink XL PCI 10 Mbps Network Interface Cards User Guide 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Changing Configuration Settings Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems Page Figures Tables About this Guide Finding Specific Information in This GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Conventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description Bold-face typeInstalling Network Interface CardPreparing for Installation NIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver Network SegmentMaximum Inserting the NIC 2Installing the 3C900B NIC Connecting to the Network RJ-45 Port4Connecting to the BNC Port on the 3C900B-COMBO NIC BNC Port5Connecting to the AUI Port on the 3C900B-COMBO NIC AUI PortInterpreting the Link LED Meaning RJ-45State OffNetwork Driver WindowsWindows 95 Build Specified fields of the Identification tab screen, enterEnter your user name and password, and then click OK Click CloseClick Yes Windows 95 OSR2 Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 in drive a and click NextClick Finish Windows 95 prompts you to reboot Confirming Installation Windows NTWindows NT Click the Adapters tabClick Add 8CHAPTER 2 Installing the Network Driver Click Close Click OK in the Network Settings window Click Add AdapterNovell NetWare Client Driver Running AutoLink SoftwareNovell NetWare Server Driver NetWareSave and exit the file, and then reboot the server NetWare 4.10Multiple NICs 3c90xcfg.exe Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemTroubleshooting Running Diagnostic Programs3Com DOS Diagnostic Program 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramRunning NIC Tests Double-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system trayClick the Diagnostics tab 13Com NIC Diagnostics General ScreenClick Start Running the Echo TestOn both PCs On the responding PCOn the sending PC Close all open windows when the Echo test is finished 3Com Support Services 63Com NIC Diagnostics Support ScreenAccessing the Help System Click the Support tabRemoving NIC Software Windows 95 and Windows NTFrequently Asked Questions QuestionAnswerQuestion Answer Make sure that your IP protocol does not compute the CRC Fast IP is designed to bypass the router, particularly where Page Changing Configuration Settings Option Default Setting Available SettingsUsing the DOS Configuration Program Running the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramDisplaying Configuration Settings Running the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Changing Configuration Settings 33Com NIC Diagnostics Properties Screen43Com DynamicAccess Setup Screen Enabling Pace SupportPage Specifications SpecificationsCabling Requirements Twisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T OperationCategory Use RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 10BASE-T SpecificationsPage Operational Settings Fifo Packet ThresholdConcurrent UDP Streams Disable Switch Packet Prioritization Option DescriptionsLow-Priority Ratio Natural Packet IntervalChanging Operational Settings Disable Receive Packet BufferingChanging Ranges and Protocols Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems Eliminating Potential Causes of ProblemsConnect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Crossover cableOnline Technical Services Support from Your Network Supplier3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog ModemWorld Wide Web Site 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Access by Digital Modem408 654 408 727Page Index NumbersLANSRV.TXT 10BASE-TA-3 Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity