3Com XLPCI manual Network Driver, Windows

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2	INSTALLING THE
	NETWORK DRIVER

This chapter describes how to install the network driver that allows the 3C900B NIC to transmit and receive data over an Ethernet network.

To obtain the latest shipping version of a network driver, go to the 3Com World Wide Web site:

http://www.3com.com/

Before attempting to install a network driver, ask your network administrator which driver to install.

Go to the appropriate section in this chapter for the procedure describing how to install the driver for the network used at your site.

Windows 95

This section describes how to install the 32-bit protected-mode driver in a PC running Microsoft Windows 95. This driver can be used in both Microsoft and NetWare environments, and it supports dRMON and PACE™ technology.

Do not use the AutoLink software to install the network driver under Windows 95. To install the network driver under Windows 95, you need the Windows 95 installation ﬁles. These ﬁles may be on a CD or standard diskettes, or they may have been copied to your hard disk when Windows 95 was installed on your system.

The version of Windows 95 installed on your PC determines which of the following driver installation procedures to use.

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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 Finding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide About this GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Bold-face type ConventionsIcon Description Convention DescriptionNetwork Interface Card InstallingNIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver Network Segment Preparing for InstallationMaximum Inserting the NIC 2Installing the 3C900B NIC RJ-45 Port Connecting to the NetworkBNC Port 4Connecting to the BNC Port on the 3C900B-COMBO NICAUI Port 5Connecting to the AUI Port on the 3C900B-COMBO NICOff Interpreting the Link LEDMeaning RJ-45 StateWindows Network DriverSpeciﬁed ﬁelds of the Identiﬁcation tab screen, enter Windows 95 BuildClick Close Enter your user name and password, and then click OKClick Yes Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 in drive a and click Next Windows 95 OSR2Click Finish Windows 95 prompts you to reboot Windows NT Conﬁrming InstallationClick the Adapters tab Windows NTClick Add 8CHAPTER 2 Installing the Network Driver Click Add Adapter Click Close Click OK in the Network Settings windowRunning AutoLink Software Novell NetWare Client DriverNetWare Novell NetWare Server DriverNetWare 4.10 Save and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the serverMultiple NICs 3c90xcfg.exe Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network DriversRunning Diagnostic Programs TroubleshootingDouble-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Running NIC Tests13Com NIC Diagnostics General Screen Click the Diagnostics tabRunning the Echo Test Click StartOn the responding PC On both PCsOn the sending PC Close all open windows when the Echo test is ﬁnished 63Com NIC Diagnostics Support Screen 3Com Support ServicesClick the Support tab Accessing the Help SystemWindows 95 and Windows NT Removing NIC SoftwareQuestionAnswer Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Make sure that your IP protocol does not compute the CRC Fast IP is designed to bypass the router, particularly where Page Option Default Setting Available Settings Changing Configuration SettingsRunning the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramDisplaying Conﬁguration Settings Running the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 33Com NIC Diagnostics Properties Screen Changing Conﬁguration SettingsEnabling Pace Support 43Com DynamicAccess Setup ScreenPage Speciﬁcations SpecificationsCabling Requirements 10BASE-T Operation Twisted-Pair CableCategory Use 10BASE-T Speciﬁcations RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsPage Fifo Packet Threshold Operational SettingsConcurrent UDP Streams Natural Packet Interval Disable Switch Packet PrioritizationOption Descriptions Low-Priority RatioDisable Receive Packet Buffering Changing Operational SettingsChanging Ranges and Protocols Eliminating Potential Causes of Problems Troubleshooting Network Connection ProblemsConnect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Crossover cable Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover CableSupport from Your Network Supplier Online Technical ServicesAccess by Analog Modem 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld Wide Web Site 408 727 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 408 654Page Numbers IndexLANSRV.TXT 10BASE-TA-3 Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity