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6GLOSSARY

PVC

Permanent Virtual Circuit. An ATM mode in which the communication circuit between two nodes on a network is manually set up and torn down.

SAR

Segmentation and Reassembly. A procedure that breaks down and reassembles variable-length packets from legacy LAN (Ethernet and token ring) applications. The SAR chip set receives protocol data units (PDUs) from the convergence sublayer and divides them into small segments, typically 44 bytes long. Two header bytes and two trailer bytes are added to these segments. The resulting segment is a 48-byte PDU that ﬁts into the payload of an ATM cell.

SDH

Synchronous Digital Hierarchy. A European body of standards that deﬁnes all aspects of transmitting and managing digital trafﬁc over optical ﬁber.

Service bit rate

The bit rate available to a user for the transfer of data over the network.

Signaling

An ATM connection procedure that implements explicit routes through switches to establish a communication link with another station on the network.

SONET

Synchronous Optical Network. A growing body of standards that deﬁnes all aspects of transmitting and managing digital trafﬁc over optical (ﬁber) facilities.

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Contents PCI 155 Fiber Network Adapter User GuideLifetime 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 How to Use This Guide About this GuideIntroduction Conventions Text DescriptionIntroduction 3C971-F ATMLink PCI AdapterProduct Features 3C971-F Adapter Installation Kit Software DriversPCI Technology Introduction Hardware Installation Installation OverviewTools Required Installing the 3C971-F Adapter Save the screw for later in this sectionInstalling 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 Installation Windows NT DriverOverview Installation Procedures Overview System Requirements Installing the Adapter Device Driver 1Network Settings Screen Select the Add Adapter button. The dialog box in -2 appearsInsert the device driver diskette in a ﬂoppy disk drive 3Selecting the Floppy DriveIf needed, change the drive designation Select the OK buttonEdit the PCI adapter parameters Edit the signaling transport items 6Conﬁguring the Signaling Transport7Completed Network Settings Select the OK button on the Network Settings screen Edit the TCP/IP parametersWindows NT Driver Installation Installing the Adapter Device Driver Select OK when the TCP/IP Conﬁguration is complete Select Restart Now to reboot the computerConﬁguring the LAN Emulation Clients LECs Set the value in the Interrupt list box 10LEC ConﬁgurationSelect the Conﬁgure button Elan Name blankEdit the LEC ATM Adapter items 11LEC ATM Adapter ConﬁgurationWindows NT Driver Installation When all clients are conﬁgured, select the OK button Select the OK button to exit the LEC Conﬁguration dialog boxSelect OK Exit Windows NT and reboot the computer 12LECS/LES Reboot PromptRemoving a Windows NT Driver Select the Control Panel icon from the Main groupSelect the Remove button 14Conﬁrming Adapter and Driver Removal Click the OK button in the Network Settings screen Select the Restart Now button to reboot the computerNetware 4.1 Server Driver Installation Loading the Novell NetWare Server Driver Select Driver options Press Insert to install an unlisted driver 3Select Additional DriverInsert the 3Com 3C971-F driver diskette in a ﬂoppy drive 5Notes for Selecting a DriveConﬁguring Network Channels Press Enter to select the driverSelect Yes to copy the driver ﬁles to the server Configuring Network Channels 9Conﬁguring TCP/IP Network Interface Edit Channel number 10Change IPX Frame TypeEnter Elan Name Enter the LECS/LES network addressConfiguring Network Channels Select Save parameters and load driver Press Enter to accept the assigned numberDo one of the following 15Prompt for Additional ChannelsEditing the AUTOEXEC.NCF File 17Selecting the NCF Files EditorFrom the system prompt, enter the command Removing a Driver from NetWareSelect NCF ﬁles options Troubleshooting Startup ProblemsBootup Problems Applications ProblemsAdapter Problems Memory SpecificationsHardware Bus InterfaceNetwork Connections Standards ComplianceEnvironment RangeOn-line Technical Services Access by ModemAccess by Isdn Call the telephone number nearest youLog on to CompuServe Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from Your Network Supplier Returning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Fax NumberGlossary ATM ForumCall setup Call controlCell End system Cell switchingConnectionless ATM HeaderIlmi MbpsMultimode Packet switchingMulticast NodeService bit rate SignalingToken ring Virtual circuit virtual channelVirtual path VPI Index NumericsLEC Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation FCC Class a Verification Statement Reader Comment Form 3Com Corporation Business Reply Mail