3Com 10/100BASE-T4 PCI manual Multiple Adapters in a Client

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3-8 CHAPTER 3: LOADING THE NETWORK DRIVERS

Auto installation may take a few moments. Several messages appear while the AutoLink program is running. A final message indicating successful installation appears.

If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program, access the AUTOLINK.LOG file, as described in the section “Getting Help If a Test Fails” in Chapter 4.

7When the auto installation process is finished, remove the diskette and reboot the computer.

When you do this, a DOS ODI client starts.

This concludes the procedure for installing a single adapter in a NetWare DOS ODI client using the AutoLink program.

Multiple Adapters in a Client

Use multiple adapters in a client only if you plan to run multiple protocols or to connect to more than one network. For information on running multiple protocols, refer to the documentation accompanying your operating system.

Before proceeding, make sure you know each adapter’s port number. To find the adapter’s port number, refer to the next section, “Finding the Adapter’s Port Number.”

If you are running NetWare and you need to install multiple 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapters in a client computer, follow these steps to load the NetWare ODI drivers:

1Make sure your computer is turned off. Install the first adapter.

2Connect the network cable to the adapter.

3Turn on the computer, insert the EtherDisk diskette, and run the AutoLink program.

Refer to the section “AutoLink Installation” earlier in this chapter for instructions.

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Contents Fast Etherlink Parallel Tasking Network AdapterUser 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 Conventions Print Autolink.logAdapter automatically senses and switches to either Introduction10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter Adapter Features PCI Technology Inspecting the Adapter Installing the Adapter3C59X EtherDisk diskette version 5.1 or above Installing the Boot Prom Installing the AdapterConnecting to the Network PCI Computer with PCI and Eisa SlotsRJ-45 connector Connecting to the Network Loading the Network Summary of Driver Loading ProceduresDrivers Using the EtherDisk Diskette Accessing DOSUsing Windows Confirming Adapter Installation for Windows System Properties box appears, detailing your system setupName of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as follows This confirms the adapter’s installation One Adapter in a Client Using NetWare ODI AutoLink Requirements At the prompt, type AutoLink InstallationAlternatively, at the prompt, type ESC=Cancel Read the screen and press EnterMultiple Adapters in a Client FEA0 Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press Enter Main menu appearsLoading Ndis Drivers One or More Adapters in a ServerAuto Select Media Type Updating Ndis DriversFollow the instructions displayed in the subsequent screens Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents Desktop Management InterfacePerforming Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Troubleshooting with the Diagnostic TestsAfter performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computer Before Running the TestsTypes of Tests Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapterStarting the Diagnostic Program Running the Group 1 TestsRunning 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 LEDs LEDPin assignments for the RJ-45 connector When properly connected to a 10BASE-T network,Cabling Adapter Cabling RequirementsTwisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T Operation 10BASE-T Specifications100BASE-TX Operation 100BASE-T Standard100BASE-TX designates the Ieee 802.3 specification for 100BASE-T4 Operation 100BASE-FX OperationRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignmentsSettings To change the software option settings, follow these steps Changing Software SettingsType at the prompt Select Adapter Installed Adapters Continue this procedure with any of the other options Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter\CONFIG\3C595.SET Specifications Adapter Specifications3Com Bulletin Board Service On-line Technical ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web Site 3ComForum on CompuServeTo 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 Glossary 100BASE-TAuto Select Media Type BusEIA/TIA EMM386MAC STP Index NumericsDOS Ndis Network Driver Optimization option setting B-2 Windows 3.X 3-3 Windows Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook CE Notice