3Com 10/100BASE-T4 PCI manual RJ-45 connector

Page 19

2-4 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ADAPTER

For both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T4 Ethernet networks, the Fast EtherLink PCI adapter uses Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. Refer to Appendix A for more information on cabling.

Figure 2-2 shows the backplate of an installed adapter with its RJ-45 connector.

L N K	T4
ACT 10 100	T4

RJ-45 connector

Figure 2-2 Connecting Twisted-Pair Cable

The Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter is equipped with an on-board transceiver for connection to twisted-pair cable. To establish a valid 10 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 10BASE-T hub. To establish a valid 100 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 100BASE-T4 hub.

Connect the network cable as follows:

1Make sure that the connector on your cable is wired appropriately for standard 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T4 adapters.

Image 19

Contents Adapters Fast Etherlink Parallel TaskingNetwork Adapter User Guide3Com 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 This conﬁrms the adapter’s installation Conﬁrming Adapter Installation for WindowsSystem Properties box appears, detailing your system setup Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as followsOne 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 TestsFast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computerBefore Running the Tests Types of TestsRunning 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 LEDsAdapter Cabling Requirements Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectorWhen properly connected to a 10BASE-T network, CablingTwisted-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 Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu World Wide Web Site3ComForum on CompuServe To use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServeSupport 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