3Com 3CSOHO100 manual Accessing the Help System, From the Windows Start menu, select Programs

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■If the values of the Bytes Received, Bytes Transmitted, Packets Received, or Packets Transmitted statistics increase, the two PCs are successfully transmitting data over the network.

■If the values of the statistics remain at zero, or if there are excessive collisions, the two PCs aren’t transmitting data successfully over the network. Check the following:

■Ensure that the network hub or device to which the NIC is connected and the cable connecting to your NIC comply with the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX speciﬁcations. (See Appendix A.)

■Ensure that the network hub or device to which the NIC is connected is powered on.

For a description of each statistic, click the Help button on the screen or click the question mark (?) at the top of the screen, move it over the topic, and click once. A pop-up box displays information about the statistic.

cClose all open windows when the Echo test is ﬁnished.

Accessing the Help System

The OfﬁceConnect NIC Help system is a Windows Help application that includes numerous Help topics about the OfﬁceConnect NIC.

To access the OfﬁceConnect NIC Help system:

1From the Windows Start menu, select Programs.

2Select 3Com NIC Utilities.

3Click 3nichelp.

For PCs running Windows NT 3.51, from the File menu, select Run. At the command prompt, enter the path for the 3Com NIC Help system. The default path is C:\WINNT35\SYSTEM32\3NICDIAG.HLP.

The main Help screen appears, displaying information about the 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen.

4Click Help Topics to display a list of Help topics or click Find to search for a Help topic.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card User Guide Lifetime Limited Warranty Sweden, Finland, Norway Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, MaltaAustralia, New Zealand Japan 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 Cabling Required HardwareRequired Software 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 Windows 95 and Windows Verifying Successful InstallationRemove the EtherDisk diskette from drive a 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 Normal Option Description Available SettingsAuto Select Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details Click OK to exit this screen Changing Conﬁguration SettingsClick OK Click the Properties tab Change the NIC’s conﬁguration Page Speciﬁcations Cabling Requirements10BASE-T Operation Unshielded Twisted-Pair CableCategory Use 100BASE-TX Operation 10BASE-T Speciﬁcations100BASE-TX Speciﬁcations Page World Wide Web Site Online Technical Services3Com FTP Site Access by Digital Modem 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 847 262Support from 3Com 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier 408 727Country Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim EuropeNorth America Returning Products for RepairCountry Telephone Number Latin America Country Telephone Number Fax NumberLatin America 408 326 A. and Canada 800 NET 3Com 800 638 Client/server network Bus masteringEthernet Half-duplex Fast EthernetFull-duplex HubServer SwitchPeer-to-peer network Unshielded twisted pair UTP cablingPage Index NumbersNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity