3Com 3C971-F manual Windows NT Driver, Installation, Overview

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WINDOWS NT DRIVER

 

 

INSTALLATION

Overview

This chapter describes the procedure for installing a 3C971-F ATMLink PCI adapter driver for Microsoft¨ Windows NT™ 3.51 workstations. The 3C971-F adapter driver provides standards-based ATM LAN emulation connectivity to an ATM network. This allows you to run legacy LAN applications, Ethernet networking technologies and Ethernet protocols over an ATM network.

The LAN emulation SVC driver utilizes signaling software to establish connections between two end stations on the ATM network. The driver operates below the host’s Link Level protocol. It provides for broadcast/multicast addressing, along with other LAN-like services, so that host network protocols function as if they were talking to a real MAC layer of an Ethernet interface. Connections are set up and torn down dynamically by the signaling software provided with the 3C971-F adapter. Once the LAN emulation server (LES) has been set up on the ATM network, it is easy to add a LAN emulation client (LEC) to the network.

CAUTION: Your ATM switch must be set to support the UNI 3.0 standard for switched virtual circuits.

Multiple LAN Emulation Clients

The 3C971-F adapter can communicate with up to four LAN emulation servers (LESs) at a time. During installation of the hardware driver, four client

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Contents Network Adapter User Guide PCI 155 FiberLifetime Warranty Sweden, Finland, Norway 3C971-F Atmlink PCI 155 Fiber 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Page Figures Prompt for Additional Channels Introduction How to Use This GuideAbout this Guide Text Description Conventions3C971-F ATMLink PCI Adapter IntroductionProduct Features PCI Technology 3C971-F Adapter Installation KitSoftware Drivers Introduction Tools Required Hardware InstallationInstallation Overview Save the screw for later in this section Installing the 3C971-F AdapterInstalling the 3C971-F Adapter Press down gently and firmly on the board to seat it properly 3SC Duplex Connection Turn on the power to the computer Overview InstallationWindows NT Driver Installation Procedures Overview System Requirements Installing the Adapter Device Driver Select the Add Adapter button. The dialog box in -2 appears 1Network Settings Screen3Selecting the Floppy Drive Insert the device driver diskette in a floppy disk driveSelect the OK button If needed, change the drive designationEdit the PCI adapter parameters 6Configuring the Signaling Transport Edit the signaling transport items7Completed Network Settings Edit the TCP/IP parameters Select the OK button on the Network Settings screenWindows NT Driver Installation Installing the Adapter Device Driver Configuring the LAN Emulation Clients LECs Select OK when the TCP/IP Configuration is completeSelect Restart Now to reboot the computer 10LEC Configuration Set the value in the Interrupt list boxElan Name blank Select the Configure button11LEC ATM Adapter Configuration Edit the LEC ATM Adapter itemsWindows NT Driver Installation Select the OK button to exit the LEC Configuration dialog box When all clients are configured, select the OK button12LECS/LES Reboot Prompt Select OK Exit Windows NT and reboot the computerSelect the Remove button Removing a Windows NT DriverSelect the Control Panel icon from the Main group 14Confirming Adapter and Driver Removal Select the Restart Now button to reboot the computer Click the OK button in the Network Settings screenNetware 4.1 Server Driver Installation Loading the Novell NetWare Server Driver Select Driver options 3Select Additional Driver Press Insert to install an unlisted driver5Notes for Selecting a Drive Insert the 3Com 3C971-F driver diskette in a floppy driveSelect Yes to copy the driver files to the server Configuring Network ChannelsPress Enter to select the driver Configuring Network Channels 9Configuring TCP/IP Network Interface 10Change IPX Frame Type Edit Channel numberEnter the LECS/LES network address Enter Elan NameConfiguring Network Channels Press Enter to accept the assigned number Select Save parameters and load driver15Prompt for Additional Channels Do one of the following17Selecting the NCF Files Editor Editing the AUTOEXEC.NCF FileRemoving a Driver from NetWare From the system prompt, enter the commandSelect NCF files options Startup Problems TroubleshootingApplications Problems Bootup ProblemsAdapter Problems Bus Interface SpecificationsHardware MemoryStandards Compliance Network ConnectionsRange EnvironmentAccess by Modem On-line Technical ServicesCall the telephone number nearest you Access by IsdnPress Return to see the 3ComForum main menu Log on to CompuServeSupport from Your Network Supplier Country Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for RepairATM Forum GlossaryCell Call setupCall control Header Cell switchingConnectionless ATM End systemMbps IlmiNode Packet switchingMulticast MultimodeSignaling Service bit rateVirtual path Token ringVirtual circuit virtual channel VPI Numerics IndexLEC Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation FCC Class a Verification Statement Reader Comment Form 3Com Corporation Business Reply Mail