3Com manual 10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter

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1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

The 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter connects your PCI-compliant personal computer to an Ethernet network wired with

IEEE 802.3 standard 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T4 twisted-pair cable. For information on the IEEE 802.3 standard as it relates to twisted-pair cable, refer to Appendix A.

The adapter interoperates with all 10BASE-T products and all 10/100 T4 adapters and hub products. It is compatible with 3Com’s SNMP network management software (Transcend® WorkGroup Manager).

The 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter (shown in Figure 1-1) can be installed in any PCI slot, either master or non-bus master. However, the adapter will produce higher levels of performance in a bus master slot.

RJ-45 connector

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Figure 1-1 10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter

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Contents Network Adapter Fast Etherlink Parallel TaskingUser Guide Adapters3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty Asia Contents Configuring Software Settings Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Print Autolink.log ConventionsIntroduction Adapter automatically senses and switches to either10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter Adapter Features PCI Technology Inspecting the Adapter Installing the Adapter3C59X EtherDisk diskette version 5.1 or above Installing the Adapter Installing the Boot PromPCI Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots Connecting to the NetworkRJ-45 connector Connecting to the Network Loading the Network Summary of Driver Loading ProceduresDrivers Accessing DOS Using the EtherDisk DisketteUsing Windows System Properties box appears, detailing your system setup Confirming Adapter Installation for WindowsName of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as follows This confirms the adapter’s installationOne Adapter in a Client Using NetWare ODIAutoLink Requirements At the prompt, type AutoLink InstallationAlternatively, at the prompt, type Read the screen and press Enter ESC=CancelMultiple Adapters in a Client FEA0 Main menu appears Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press EnterOne or More Adapters in a Server Loading Ndis DriversAuto Select Media Type Updating Ndis DriversFollow the instructions displayed in the subsequent screens Desktop Management Interface Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver AgentsTroubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic TestsBefore Running the Tests After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computerTypes of Tests Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapterRunning the Group 1 Tests Starting the Diagnostic ProgramRunning the Group 3 Test Setting Up an Echo Server 3C59XCFG Getting Help If a Test Fails To print the file, type Miscellaneous Checks Changing the Test SetupTo change the test parameters, follow these steps LED LEDsWhen properly connected to a 10BASE-T network, Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectorCabling Adapter Cabling RequirementsTwisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T Specifications 10BASE-T Operation100BASE-TX Operation 100BASE-T Standard100BASE-TX designates the Ieee 802.3 specification for 100BASE-FX Operation 100BASE-T4 OperationFigure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsSettings To change the software option settings, follow these steps Changing Software SettingsType at the prompt Select Adapter Installed Adapters Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Continue this procedure with any of the other options\CONFIG\3C595.SET Adapter Specifications Specifications3Com Bulletin Board Service On-line Technical ServicesTechnical Support 3ComForum on CompuServe World Wide Web SiteTo use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServe Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from Your Network Supplier 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceLocal numbers are available within the following countries Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Returning Products for RepairTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax 100BASE-T GlossaryBus Auto Select Media TypeEMM386 EIA/TIAMAC STP Numerics IndexDOS Ndis Network Driver Optimization option setting B-2 Windows 3.X 3-3 Windows Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook CE Notice