3Com XLPCI manual 2Installing the 3C900B NIC

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1-4CHAPTER 1: INSTALLING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD

Backplate

PCI slot

Figure 1-2Installing the 3C900B NIC

4Remove and discard the backplate.

5Ensure that the shape and length of the edge connector on the NIC match the slot that you intend to use (Figure 1-2).

6Carefully insert the NIC into the slot. Press ﬁrmly with steady pressure to ensure that the NIC is fully seated in the slot.

When the NIC is correctly inserted in the slot, the NIC backplate is ﬂush with the PC backplane.

7Secure the NIC with the backplate screw.

8Replace the PC cover. Reinsert and tighten the cover screws.

9Reconnect all power and peripheral cables.

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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 If you are looking for Turn to About this GuideFinding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide Convention Description ConventionsIcon Description Bold-face typeInstalling Network Interface CardMaximum Preparing for InstallationNIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver Network Segment 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 PortState Interpreting the Link LEDMeaning RJ-45 OffNetwork Driver WindowsWindows 95 Build Speciﬁed ﬁelds of the Identiﬁcation tab screen, enterClick Yes Enter your user name and password, and then click OKClick Close Click Finish Windows 95 OSR2Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 in drive a and click Next Windows 95 prompts you to reboot Conﬁrming Installation Windows NTClick Add Windows NTClick the Adapters tab 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 NetWareMultiple NICs Save and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the serverNetWare 4.10 3c90xcfg.exe Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemTroubleshooting Running Diagnostic ProgramsRunning NIC Tests 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Double-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system trayClick the Diagnostics tab 13Com NIC Diagnostics General ScreenClick Start Running the Echo TestOn the sending PC On both PCsOn the responding 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 SettingsDisplaying Conﬁguration Settings Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramRunning the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Running the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Changing Conﬁguration Settings 33Com NIC Diagnostics Properties Screen43Com DynamicAccess Setup Screen Enabling Pace SupportPage Cabling Requirements SpecificationsSpeciﬁcations Category Use Twisted-Pair Cable10BASE-T Operation RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 10BASE-T SpeciﬁcationsPage Concurrent UDP Streams Operational SettingsFifo Packet Threshold Low-Priority Ratio Disable Switch Packet PrioritizationOption Descriptions Natural Packet IntervalChanging Operational Settings Disable Receive Packet BufferingChanging Ranges and Protocols Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting Network Connection ProblemsEliminating Potential Causes of Problems Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Crossover cableOnline Technical Services Support from Your Network SupplierWorld Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 408 654 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 408 727Page Index NumbersLANSRV.TXT 10BASE-TA-3 Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity