3Com 3CSOHO100 manual Nic

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F

Fast Ethernet protocol characteristics of 59 overview 14

fax service (3ComFacts) 63 frequently asked questions 48

viewing online 44

H

hardware, required 16 Help, accessing 43 hub 13

I

installing drivers

verifying successful installation 32 Windows 95 23

Windows 98 28

Windows NT 30 installing the NIC 17 interrupts 49

ISA slots 18, 49

K

KnowledgeBase, viewing online 44

L

LEDs description 15

for troubleshooting 36

M

media type changing 54 default setting 51 viewing 52

MIBs 61

N

network architectures client/server 14 peer-to-peer 13

network cable, maximum length 17 network driver optimization

changing 54 default setting 51 viewing 52

network interface		57
network interface cards, overview					15
network operating system (NOS)					13
network supplier support				63
network, connecting to			20
networking, overview			12
NIC
conﬁguration settings				51
connecting to the network 20
handling	18
installing drivers 23
installing in the PC			18
LEDs 15, 36
self-tests	39
software, removing			46
speciﬁcations		57
NOS (network operating system)					13

O

online support services 44 online technical services 61 operating voltage requirements 57

P

PCI slots 18, 19, 49 peer-to-peer networks 13 physical dimensions 57 power requirements 57

R

release notes, viewing online			44
removing NIC software		46
requirements
cabling 16, 17, 57
hardware	16
software	16
returning products for repair			65
running diagnostic tests		39

S

self-tests, NIC 39 server 13

shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable 58 software, required 16 speciﬁcations 57

static electricity 18 STP cable 58 support services 44

system tray, removing 3Com icon from 49

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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-duplex Unshielded twisted pair UTP cabling Switch Peer-to-peer network ServerPage Numbers IndexNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity