3Com XL PCI manual Confirming Installation, Click OK, Click Yes, Click the Device Manager tab

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3-4CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER

11When the configuration is correct, click the Identification tab.

The computer name is the name of your PC. Give your PC a unique name of up to 15 characters. The PC name cannot include blank spaces.

A workgroup (such as your department) is composed of the PCs you usually communicate with and the workgroup’s shared resources (such as printers).

If you use peer group networking, the workgroup name is your peer group. Peers can see each other when they look in the Network Neighborhood.

For information on peer-to-peer networking, see the W95NDIS3.TXT file in the HELP directory on EtherDisk Diskette #1.

Your computer description is visible to other members of your workgroup in the Network Neighborhood.

12Click OK.

The network connection is configured. Windows 95 prompts you to restart the PC.

13Click Yes.

After the PC restarts, you can log on to your network. If you have problems, see Chapter 4.

Confirming Installation

Complete the following procedure to confirm that the 3C905B-TX NIC is properly installed:

1Double-click the My Computer icon.

2Double-click the Control Panel icon.

3Double-click the System icon.

The System Properties box appears, detailing your system setup.

4Click the Device Manager tab.

A list of devices appears, arranged by type.

5Double-clickNetwork Adapters.

The name of the installed 3C905B-TX NIC appears:

3Com EtherLink XL Adapter (3C905B)

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Contents PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables Finding Specific Information in This Guide About this GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Icon Description ConventionsConvention Description Introduction 13C905B-TX NICDynamicAccess Software Industry-Leading Performance10/100 Mbps Support Installation and ConfigurationRemote Wake-up PC and Server RequirementsHow Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC? 3C905B-TX NICInstalling the NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier 1Inserting the NICConnecting to the Network 2Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 PortConnecting the Remote Wake-up Cable Reconnect all cables and replace the PC coverInstalling WindowsIf Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click Yes Confirming InstallationClick OK Click the Device Manager tabWindows NT Version Windows NTUpdating the Network Driver Click Update Installing the Network DriverNetwork Settings window, click Close Click CancelClick Continue AutoLink Requirements Run the Install program. Enter ainstallNetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS Running the AutoLink ProgramInstalling the Novell NetWare Server Driver NetWare VersionMultiple NICs Press Enter to continue the server installationAt the A\ prompt, enter nwserver Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemTroubleshooting Status LEDs3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Description Flashing Steady OffAccessing the 3C905B-TX Help System Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics HelpSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Running the NIC Self-TestEeprom Fifo Running the Echo Test On both PCs3Com Support Services 43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support ScreenGenerating a Problem Report 5Problem Report Main Screen To exit the program, click Cancel Windows 95 and Windows NT Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareChecking the Remote Wake-up Function Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove ProgramsVerify the driver version 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hubTroubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Frequently Asked Questions Question AnswerAdd/Remove Programs Question Answer What is a Magic Packet? QuestionAnswerAccessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page Configuration Settings Changing ConfigurationOption Default Setting Available Settings Changing Configuration Settings Displaying Configuration SettingsClick NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Changing Configuration Settings Changing Pace Configuration Selecting Pace ApplicationsChanging Pace Ranges and Protocols Select the protocol that the application usesSetting Fast IP Using the DOS Configuration ProgramPace Advanced Options Specifications SpecificationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsOnline Technical Services Support from Your Network SupplierWorld Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Country Data Rate Telephone Number408 654 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem Country Telephone NumberPage DRMON DynamicAccess softwareGlossary Full scatter gather10/100 auto-negotiation NWay Infinite burstingNetwork interface card NIC Pace technologyIndex NumbersNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity