3Com 3CSOHO100 manual Frequently Asked Questions, Question Answer

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48CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMS

4Click OK.

The NIC driver and diagnostic software are removed from the PC.

The Network Settings Change dialog box appears, prompting you to restart.

If you’re physically removing the NIC from the PC, click No. Don’t restart the PC until you shut down the system, turn the power off, and remove the NIC from the PC.

If you’re reinstalling the NIC software, click Restart Now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Table 5 describes some common questions and answers about the OfficeConnect NIC.

To view questions and answers online, follow the instructions in “Viewing Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions, and KnowledgeBase Topics” earlier in this chapter.

To view additional questions and answers, see the text files located in the HELP directory on the EtherDisk diskette.

Table 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Question

Answer

 

 

Why does the

When Windows 95/98 is installed after the OfficeConnect

OfficeConnect NIC

NIC has already been installed, Windows 95/98 installs the

install as a “Generic PCI

NIC as a generic PCI Ethernet controller.

Ethernet Controller”

To work around this problem, follow these steps:

under Other Devices in

1

In the Device Manager, double-click Other Devices.

the Windows 95/98

Device Manager?

2

Click PCI Ethernet Controller.

 

3

Click Remove.

 

4

Restart your PC.

 

 

 

In Windows 95/98,

1

In the Device Manager, double-click Other Devices.

what should I do if a

2

Click PCI Ethernet Controller or the duplicate PCI NIC entry.

yellow exclamation

3

Click Remove.

point (!) appears next

to the NIC name?

4

Restart your PC.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card User Guide Lifetime Limited Warranty Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg Denmark Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, MaltaAustralia, New Zealand Japan Sweden, Finland, NorwayMember of the 3Com OfficeConnect family 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Configuring the NIC Technical Support Page Figures Tables Icon Description ConventionsConvention Description Year 2000 ComplianceWhat This Chapter Covers What This Guide CoversSample Network Computer 1Computer Printer Understanding NetworkingPeer-to-Peer Networks Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Networking Protocols Client/Server NetworksAbout the OfficeConnect NIC Understanding Network Interface CardsRequired Hardware Required CablingRequired Software Type Maximum Network Cable Required Cable Length Preparing for InstallationSee your PC documentation for details Inserting the NICDo not turn on the power to the PC Connecting the Network Cable to the NIC RJ-45 port Connecting the NIC to Your NetworkNext step is to install the network driver. Go to Chapter Page Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties WindowsWindows 95 Version a Turn on the power to the PCClick OK You must reboot your PC to complete the installationWindows 95 Version B Enter your user name and password, and then click OKClick Finish To install the network driver in a PC running Windows Click Yes to restart the PC Windows NT Windows NTClick Add Adapter Verifying Successful Installation Windows 95 and WindowsRemove the EtherDisk diskette from drive a Double-clickNetwork adapters Double-click the File Manager icon Basic Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingState Meaning Interpreting the LEDsDouble-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramGeneral Screen Click Cancel to exit the 3Com NIC Diagnostics programRunning the NIC Self-Tests Click the Diagnostics tabClick Start in the Self-Test panel Running the Echo TestOn the first PC the sending PC On both PCsEcho Test Sender Screen From the Windows Start menu, select Programs Accessing the Help SystemClick OK Click the Support tab. The Support screen appears Accessing 3Com Support ServicesSupport Screen Click OK Click the Support tabClick the Device Manager tab Removing NIC SoftwareClick Yes Question Answer Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Page Option Description Available Settings NormalAuto Select Displaying Configuration Settings Click NIC Details Changing Configuration Settings Click OK to exit this screenClick OK Click the Properties tab Change the NIC’s configuration Page Cabling Requirements SpecificationsUnshielded Twisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T OperationCategory Use 10BASE-T Specifications 100BASE-TX Operation100BASE-TX Specifications Page Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site3Com FTP Site 847 262 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem408 727 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Support from 3ComEurope Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific RimCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for RepairCountry Telephone Number Latin America North AmericaLatin America 408 326 A. and Canada 800 NET 3Com 800 638 Bus mastering Client/server networkEthernet Hub Fast EthernetFull-duplex Half-duplexUnshielded twisted pair UTP cabling SwitchPeer-to-peer network ServerPage Numbers IndexNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity