3Com 10/100BASE-T4 PCI manual Auto Select Media Type, Bus

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2GLOSSARY

Auto Select Media Type

A utility that detects the type of network cable connected to the adapter and automatically selects that connection for packet transmission. This function is implemented by all NetWare ODI, Windows for Workgroups, NDIS 2.01, Windows NT, and Windows 95 drivers.

Broadcast architecture

The signaling scheme in which every node receives every broadcast from every other node at the same time.

Bus

An electronic pathway along which signals are transmitted from one area of a computer to another.

Bus master adapter

An adapter that contains its own processor, which allows the adapter to operate independently of the computer’s main processor.

CSMA/CD

Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection.

A media-sharing scheme in which stations listen in to what is happening on the network media. If the cable is not in use, the station is permitted to transmit its message. If two or more nodes simultaneously start to transmit, a collision results. In this case each node stops transmitting for a speciﬁed interval of time, and then transmits the signal when the cable is clear.

DMI

Desktop Management Interface. The management scheme, developed by the Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF), to make management of a PC easier through standardized means of access to information from managed devices.

The standard supported by the DMI deﬁnes how information on PCs is made available and accessible.

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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