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Running the Echo Test

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To run the Echo test:

1On both PCs:

a From the Windows Start menu, select Programs. b Select 3Com NIC Utilities.

c Click 3nicdiag. d Click OK.

e Click the Diagnostics tab to display the Diagnostics screen, shown in Figure 11.

2On the second PC (the responding PC): a Click Respond in the Echo Test panel.

The Echo Test Responder screen (Figure 12) appears.

Figure 12 Echo Test Responder Screen

bClick Start.

3On the first PC (the sending PC):

a Click Send on the Diagnostics screen.

The Echo Test Sender screen (Figure 13) appears.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card User Guide Lifetime Limited Warranty Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malta Australia, New Zealand JapanSweden, Finland, Norway Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg DenmarkMember of the 3Com OfficeConnect family 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Configuring the NIC Technical Support Page Figures Tables Conventions Icon DescriptionYear 2000 Compliance Convention DescriptionWhat This Guide Covers What This Chapter CoversUnderstanding Networking Sample Network Computer 1Computer PrinterPeer-to-Peer Networks Client/Server Networks Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Networking ProtocolsUnderstanding Network Interface Cards About the OfficeConnect NICRequired Software Required HardwareRequired Cabling Preparing for Installation Type Maximum Network Cable Required Cable LengthInserting the NIC See your PC documentation for detailsDo not turn on the power to the PC Connecting the NIC to Your Network Connecting the Network Cable to the NIC RJ-45 portNext step is to install the network driver. Go to Chapter Page Windows Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click PropertiesTurn on the power to the PC Windows 95 Version aYou must reboot your PC to complete the installation Click OKEnter your user name and password, and then click OK Windows 95 Version BClick Finish To install the network driver in a PC running Windows Click Yes to restart the PC Windows NT Windows NTClick Add Adapter Remove the EtherDisk diskette from drive a Verifying Successful InstallationWindows 95 and Windows Double-clickNetwork adapters Double-click the File Manager icon Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting TipsInterpreting the LEDs State MeaningStarting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Double-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system trayClick Cancel to exit the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program General ScreenClick the Diagnostics tab Running the NIC Self-TestsRunning the Echo Test Click Start in the Self-Test panelOn both PCs On the first PC the sending PCEcho Test Sender Screen Accessing the Help System From the Windows Start menu, select ProgramsAccessing 3Com Support Services Click OK Click the Support tab. The Support screen appearsClick OK Click the Support tab Support ScreenRemoving NIC Software Click the Device Manager tabClick Yes Frequently Asked Questions Question AnswerQuestion Answer Page Auto Select Option Description Available SettingsNormal Displaying Configuration Settings Click NIC Details Click OK Click the Properties tab Changing Configuration SettingsClick OK to exit this screen Change the NIC’s configuration Page Specifications Cabling RequirementsCategory Use Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable10BASE-T Operation 100BASE-TX Specifications 10BASE-T Specifications100BASE-TX Operation Page 3Com FTP Site Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 847 2623ComFacts Automated Fax Service Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3Com 408 727Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific Rim EuropeReturning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Latin AmericaNorth America Country Telephone Number Fax NumberLatin America 408 326 A. and Canada 800 NET 3Com 800 638 Ethernet Bus masteringClient/server network Fast Ethernet Full-duplexHalf-duplex HubSwitch Peer-to-peer networkServer Unshielded twisted pair UTP cablingPage Index NumbersNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity