3Com 3CSOHO100 manual Configuring the NIC

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Verifying Successful Installation		32
Windows 95 and Windows 98		32
Windows NT 4.0	34
Windows NT 3.51	34

4TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMS

	Basic Troubleshooting Tips		35
	Interpreting the LEDs	36
	Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 37
	Running the NIC Self-Tests		39
	Running the Echo Test	40
Accessing the Help System			43
Viewing Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions,
and KnowledgeBase Topics			44
Accessing 3Com Support Services				44
Removing NIC Software 46
	Windows 95 and Windows 98			46
	Windows NT 4.0	47
	Windows NT 3.51	47
Frequently Asked Questions			48

5 CONFIGURING THE NIC
	Displaying Conﬁguration Settings			52
Changing Conﬁguration Settings				54

ASPECIFICATIONS AND CABLING REQUIREMENTS

Speciﬁcations 57
Cabling Requirements	57
Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable			58
10BASE-T Operation	58
10BASE-T Speciﬁcations		59
100BASE-TX Operation		59
100BASE-TX Speciﬁcations			59

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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 Cabling Required HardwareRequired 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 Windows 95 and Windows Verifying Successful InstallationRemove 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 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 Cabling Requirements Speciﬁcations10BASE-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 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 Client/server network Bus masteringEthernet 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