3Com XL PCI manual Glossary, Drmon, DynamicAccess software, Full scatter gather

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GLOSSARY

10BASE-T

The IEEE 802.3 standard for a 10 Mbps baseband network on twisted-pair cable.

100BASE-T

The IEEE 802.3 standard for a 100 Mbps baseband network over twisted-pair cable.

100BASE-TX

The IEEE 802.3 standard for a 100 Mbps baseband network over two-pair Category 5 UTP or STP wire.

dRMON

Distributed RMON. The 3C905B-TX NIC SmartAgent intelligent agents collect remote management information and send it to the Transcend Edge Monitor System to provide full RMON network management in switched and Fast Ethernet networks.

DynamicAccess software

3Com proprietary technology that optimizes network performance. DynamicAccess features include PACE Interactive Access technology, dRMON (distributed RMON) support, Efﬁcient Multicast Control, and support for PACE real-time and multimedia class of service applications.

full scatter gather

Technique that reduces CPU utilization by coordinating multiple storage locations for received data with no CPU utilization and then collecting it from multiple memory locations for transmission.

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Contents PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables About this Guide Finding Speciﬁc Information in This GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Conventions Icon DescriptionConvention 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 YesWindows NT Windows NT VersionUpdating the Network Driver 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 DriverPress Enter to continue the server installation Multiple NICsAt the A\ prompt, enter nwserver 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 NT3Com DOS Diagnostic Program Verify the driver versionRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection 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 Changing Configuration Conﬁguration SettingsOption Default Setting Available Settings Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Changing Conﬁguration SettingsClick NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Changing Conﬁguration Settings Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace ConﬁgurationSelect the protocol that the application uses Changing Pace Ranges and ProtocolsUsing the DOS Conﬁguration Program Setting Fast IPPace Advanced Options 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