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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide describes how to install and configure the 3Com 3C389 TokenLink Velocity PC Card, and is intended for the token ring network administrator, operator, or hardware installer. A knowledge of token ring networks and microcomputer hardware configuration procedures is required.

If the information in the README.TXT file or the Release Notes differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the README.TXT file first, the Release Notes second, and the user guide third. The README.TXT files are on the software diskettes; the printed Release Notes are placed in the product box or inserted in the user guide when the product is packed.

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Features of the 3C389 TokenLink Velocity PC Card

Chapter 1

Installing the 3C389 TokenLink Velocity PC Card

Chapter 2

Installing the network device drivers for a specific operating system

Chapter 3

Using LANAID for network device driver configuration

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting and error codes

Chapter 5

Using the diagnostic utility

Chapter 5

Using a Memory Manager

Appendix A

Specifics about SystemSoft Card and Socket Services

Appendix B

Hot-Pluggability and Suspend/Resume

Appendix C

Contacting 3Com technical support

Appendix D

 

 

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Contents TokenLink Velocity Token Ring LAN PC Card User Guide 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Lanaid and IBM LAN Client Using a Memory Manager Figures Tables Lifetime Limited Warranty Denmark Asia JapanAustralia, New Zealand Sweden, Finland, Norway Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg United Kingdom, EireAbout this Guide How to Use This GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Icon Alerts you to ConventionsConvention Description Product Features Introduction2CHAPTER 1 Introduction Pcmcia Advantages Point EnablersDisadvantages Socket Services Card ServicesDisadvantage Card and Socket Services Versus Point Enablers Card Services EnablerSuper Client Drivers Autoset Mode Installation Tips InstallingKit Contents Installing the 3C389 PC Card1Attaching the Cable to the 3C389 PC Card Installing the 3C389 PC Card Connect the PC Card cable to the network port 3Modular UTP Cable for the 3C389 PC CardTurn on the power to the PC Removing the 3C389 PC CardLanaid is not required to configure the following drivers Installing the Network DriversLanaid is required to configure the following drivers Windows 95 Installation Set the displayed parameters Determine if you have OSRFollow the instructions to copy the files When the driver is found, click Finish Set the parameters Windows 95 OSR 2 InstallationWindows for Workgroups/NDIS 2 Installation Follow the displayed instructions to copy the filesSee for information on how to use Lanaid Windows NT 3.51 Installation Using Memory ManagementControl Panel Window, double-click the Network icon Set the displayed parameters and click OKWindows NT 4.0 Installation Click the Adapters tab Click AddClick OK when the Installation Complete message appears Novell NetWare Client 32 for Windows 95 InstallationClick Install TypeClick OK when you have completed your selections for the NIC Click Configure in the main menuDOS Client 16 for Novell NetWare 4.01 and Above Installation Start Mpts by performing either of the following actions Click OK on the Mpts logo panel Click Install IBM LAN Support Program/Native Installation Insert TokenDisk diskette #2 into the floppy drive and typeUsing Memory Management Lanaid IBM LAN Client Net AddressInstalling Lanaid Using Lanaid to Install IBM LAN Client Launch LanaidIBM LAN Client Configuration window appears Client or Protocol DescriptionClick OK and click Close Using Lanaid to Configure the 3C389 PC Card Click Suggest to have Lanaid suggest non-conflicting valuesClick Exit to return to DOS Reboot your PC Running Lanaid From the Command LineClick Done Troubleshooting 2CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Error Codes OS/2 Ndis Error CodesError Code Explanation and Action TOKENCS.COM Dxmcsmod Error Codes DxmcsmodIf EMM386.EXE is in your CONFIG.SYS, comment it out Troubleshooting Windows 95 NdisClick the Resources tab of the dialog box Troubleshooting Windows NT Ndis Running the Diagnostics ProgramSelect Properties Select the Adapter tab Test Options Diagnostics Error Codes and Suggested Actions Initialization Error CodesOpen Errors Open Error CodesSuggested Actions in Response to Open Errors PhasesErrors Value MeaningError Code Explanation Action Error Code Explanation Action Running the Diagnostics Program Transmit Error Codes Number DescriptionStrippedfs Using a Memory Manager Memory Managers with Point EnablerMemory Managers with Card and Socket Services For compatibility modeMemory Managers with Card and Socket Services Phoenix Card Services IBM Card ServicesExpanded Memory Specification DEVICE=C\DOS\EMM386.EXE RAM 1024 X=D000-D1FF FRAME=C000 Socket Services Specifics System Soft CardHOT-PLUGGABILITY and C SUSPEND/RESUME Click the 3C389 PC Card icon on the status bar Windows 95 NdisClick Stop Unload all the drivers DOS ODI Hot-Pluggability and Suspend/ResumeDOS Ndis Hot-Pluggability Remove the card from your machineOS/2 Ndis Hot-Pluggability and Suspend/Resume Online Technical Services World Wide Web SiteAccess by Analog Modem 3Com Bulletin Board Service3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Access by Digital ModemLog on to CompuServe 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServicePress Return to see the 3ComForum main menu Support from 3Com Support from Your Network SupplierRegional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Corporation 3Com Canada Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Asia Limited3Com Benelux B.V 3Com European HQReturning Products for Repair Index NumbersLanaid 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Certification Statement Vcci Class 2 Statement United States Government Legend