3Com 10/100BASE-T4 PCI manual Loading Ndis Drivers, One or More Adapters in a Server

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Loading NDIS Drivers 3-11

One or More Adapters in a Server

If you are running NetWare and have installed one or more adapters in a PCI computer that is functioning as a server, follow the instructions in the readme ﬁle on the EtherDisk diskette to load the NetWare 4.x server driver.

The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains the NetWare 4.x server driver (3C59X.LAN) and the NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) that enable the NetWare 4.x server driver to be used with NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.0x, or 4.1 software.

For complete details on loading the NetWare 4.x server driver, refer to the following readme ﬁles in the \NETWARE\SERVER subdirectory:

README.40X

README.41

README.311

README.312

Loading NDIS Drivers

To load the NDIS driver in a computer running one of the following network operating systems, complete these steps.

■DEC PATHWORKS

■Banyan VINES client

■IBM LAN Server

■Microsoft LAN Manager

■Artisoft LANtastic

1Follow steps 1 through 5 in the section “AutoLink Installation” earlier in this chapter.

2When the main menu screen shown in Figure 3-2 appears, select Network Drivers and press [Enter].

3When the Network Drivers screen appears, select NDIS Driver Installation and Information and press [Enter].

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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