3Com 10/100BASE-T4 PCI manual Loading the Network, Drivers, Summary of Driver Loading Procedures

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LOADING THE NETWORK

 

 

DRIVERS

This chapter describes how to load the network drivers required to let the 3C595-T4 PCI adapter operate with your network operating system. This information is arranged according to the following topics:

Summary of driver loading procedures

Using the EtherDisk diskette

Accessing DOS

Loading network drivers

Summary of Driver Loading Procedures

Table 3-1 summarizes the driver loading procedures based on the network operating system running on your computer.

Table 3-1 Summary of Driver Loading Procedures

Network Operating System

Driver Loading Procedure

 

 

Windows 95

Windows 95 will detect the presence of the T4 adapter

 

and request a driver for it. Refer to the section “Using

 

Windows 95.”

NetWare ODI:

AutoLink auto installation software loads all NetWare client

client environment

software, including drivers, if a single adapter is being

 

installed in a NetWare DOS ODI client. Refer to the section

 

“One Adapter in a Client” under “Using NetWare ODI.”

NetWare ODI:

Load the appropriate server drivers from the EtherDisk

server environment

diskette. Refer to the section “One or More Adapters in a

(versions 3.1X, 4.0X, 4.X)

Server” under “Using NetWare ODI.”

DEC® PATHWORKS®

Load the appropriate NDIS driver from the EtherDisk

Banyan® VINES®

diskette. Refer to the section “Loading NDIS Drivers.”

IBM® LAN Server

 

Microsoft® LAN Manager

 

Artisoft® LANtastic®

 

Windows NT 3.5x

Follow the instructions in the README.TXT file on the

Windows for Workgroups

EtherDisk diskette. If updating a driver, refer to the

 

section “Updating NDIS Drivers.”

 

 

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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 How to Use This Guide About this GuideIntroduction Print Autolink.log ConventionsIntroduction Adapter automatically senses and switches to either10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter Adapter Features PCI Technology Installing the Adapter Inspecting 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 Summary of Driver Loading Procedures Loading the NetworkDrivers 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 installationUsing NetWare ODI One Adapter in a ClientAutoLink Requirements AutoLink Installation At the prompt, typeAlternatively, 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 DriversUpdating Ndis Drivers Auto Select Media TypeFollow 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 Changing the Test Setup Miscellaneous ChecksTo 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-T Standard 100BASE-TX Operation100BASE-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 Changing Software Settings To change the software option settings, follow these stepsType 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 SpecificationsOn-line Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceTechnical Support 3ComForum on CompuServe World Wide Web SiteTo use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServe Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Support from Your Network SupplierLocal numbers are available within the following countries Returning Products for Repair Details about recent configuration changes, if applicableTo 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