3Com 10/100BASE-T4 PCI manual Running the Group 3 Test

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2Press [Enter] to start the tests.

Group 1 tests (the default setting) run ten times unless you specify otherwise. The test results are displayed on the screen in the Results column.

To run the tests continuously, go to the Repetitions box on the Test Setup screen, and select Continuous (and deselect Halt on Error in the Errors box).

The Group 1 tests include:

Register Access Test

EEPROM Test

FIFO Loopback Test

Ethernet Core Loopback Test

Encoder/Decoder Loopback Test

Interrupt Test

For a description of each Group 1 test, access help by pressing [F1].

Running the Group 3 Test

The Group 3 test (Echo Exchange Test) tests the adapter’s ability to transmit and receive data while on the network.

To run the Group 3 test on the network, you need a second computer set up as an echo server. The echo server receives packets from the adapter being tested and echoes them back to the adapter.

The second computer must contain a 3Com adapter running at the same speed as the Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps). The diagnostic program that comes with the Fast EtherLink PCI adapter supports the EtherLink III echo server diagnostic program.

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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