3Com XLPCI manual Novell NetWare Client Driver, Running AutoLink Software

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2-10CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER

Novell NetWare Client Driver

This section describes how to install the Novell NetWare client driver for a PC running DOS, Windows 3.x, or Windows for Workgroups. You use 3Com AutoLink software to install DOS client software and drivers for Novell NetWare 3.1x or 4.x.

Do not use the AutoLink driver installation software if you are running Windows 95 or Windows NT. See the previous sections in this chapter for procedures to install network drivers under these operating systems.

AutoLink software modiﬁes the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT ﬁles. It adds several lines to the AUTOEXEC.BAT ﬁle and saves the old ﬁle as AUTOEXEC.3CM. It also adds lines to the CONFIG.SYS ﬁle and saves the old ﬁle as CONFIG.3CM.

AutoLink software logs on to the server and updates the client software if your MIS department has already conﬁgured a 3Install account on your server.

To use AutoLink software, your PC should have only one 3C900B NIC installed and at least 1 MB of available hard disk space.

Running AutoLink Software

Follow these steps to run AutoLink software to install the DOS client software and drivers for a NetWare network:

1Install the NIC, connect to the network, and reboot using a DOS diskette.

2Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A.

3Run the Install program. Enter: a:install

The main menu is displayed.

4Select Auto Install and Conﬁg for NetWare (AutoLink) and press Enter.

5Select DOS, Windows 3.1x, or Windows for Workgroups 3.11, and follow the instructions.

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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 Conventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description Bold-face typeInstalling Network Interface CardNIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver Network Segment Preparing for InstallationMaximum 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, enterClick 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 Conﬁrming Installation Windows NTClick the Adapters tab Windows NTClick 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 NetWareNetWare 4.10 Save and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the serverMultiple 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 the responding PC On both PCsOn 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 SettingsRunning the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the DOS Conﬁguration 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 10BASE-T Operation Twisted-Pair CableCategory Use RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 10BASE-T SpeciﬁcationsPage Fifo Packet Threshold Operational SettingsConcurrent UDP Streams Disable Switch Packet Prioritization Option DescriptionsLow-Priority Ratio Natural Packet IntervalChanging Operational Settings Disable Receive Packet BufferingChanging Ranges and Protocols Eliminating Potential Causes of Problems Troubleshooting Network Connection ProblemsConnect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Crossover cableOnline Technical Services Support from Your Network SupplierAccess by Analog Modem 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld 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