3Com XL PCI manual Windows NT Version, Updating the Network Driver

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Windows NT

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6Double-click the 3C905B-TX name to display a description of the 3C905B-TX NIC and its current status.

The dialog box conﬁrms that the 3C905B-TX NIC is working properly. If a yellow exclamation point or a red X appears next to the 3Com EtherLink XL adapter name, go to “Frequently Asked Questions” in Chapter 4 to troubleshoot the NIC.

7Click Cancel to leave each dialog box and return to the Control Panel.

Windows NT

This section describes how to install the network driver in a PC running Windows NT versions 4.0 or 3.51.

Do not use the AutoLink software to install the driver if you are running Windows NT.

Before you begin, obtain EtherDisk Diskette #2 and Windows NT installation ﬁles (on hard disk, diskettes, or CD).

If Windows NT networking is not installed, you may also need the following information from your MIS department:

■Whether you are on a LAN or are connecting to one through a modem

■Protocol used in the Microsoft Windows Network (typically TCP/IP or NetBEUI)

■Name of the Windows NT server domain or workgroup you belong to

■IP address if you are not using DHCP

Windows NT Version 4.0

If you already have the 3C905B-TX network driver and want to update it, follow the instructions provided in the next section.

Updating the Network Driver

To update the driver, follow these steps:

1Install the 3C905B-TX NIC and connect it to the network, as described in Chapter 2.

2Restart the PC and start Windows NT.

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Contents PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables If you are looking for Turn to About this GuideFinding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide Convention Description ConventionsIcon Description 13C905B-TX NIC IntroductionIndustry-Leading Performance DynamicAccess SoftwarePC and Server Requirements Installation and ConﬁgurationRemote Wake-up 10/100 Mbps Support3C905B-TX NIC How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?Installing the NIC 1Inserting the NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier2Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 Port Connecting to the NetworkReconnect all cables and replace the PC cover Connecting the Remote Wake-up CableWindows InstallingIf Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click the Device Manager tab Conﬁrming InstallationClick OK Click YesUpdating the Network Driver Windows NTWindows NT Version Installing the Network Driver Click UpdateClick Cancel Network Settings window, click CloseClick Continue Running the AutoLink Program Run the Install program. Enter ainstallNetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS AutoLink RequirementsNetWare Version Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverAt the A\ prompt, enter nwserver Press Enter to continue the server installationMultiple NICs Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network DriversStatus LEDs TroubleshootingDescription Flashing Steady Off 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help Accessing the 3C905B-TX Help SystemRunning the NIC Self-Test Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC DiagnosticsEeprom Fifo On both PCs Running the Echo Test43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support Screen 3Com Support ServicesGenerating a Problem Report 5Problem Report Main Screen To exit the program, click Cancel Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareChecking the Remote Wake-up Function Windows 95 and Windows NTRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramVerify the driver version Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Crossover Cable Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Question Answer Frequently Asked QuestionsAdd/Remove Programs Question Answer QuestionAnswer What is a Magic Packet?Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page Option Default Setting Available Settings Changing ConfigurationConﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsChanging Conﬁguration Settings Changing Conﬁguration Settings Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace ConﬁgurationSelect the protocol that the application uses Changing Pace Ranges and ProtocolsPace Advanced Options Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramSetting Fast IP Speciﬁcations SpecificationsFigure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsSupport from Your Network Supplier Online Technical ServicesCountry Data Rate Telephone Number 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem World Wide Web SiteCountry Telephone Number 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 408 654Page Full scatter gather DynamicAccess softwareGlossary DRMONPace technology Inﬁnite burstingNetwork interface card NIC 10/100 auto-negotiation NWayNumbers IndexNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity