3Com 10/100BASE-T4 manual Changing the Test Setup, Miscellaneous Checks

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Changing the Test Setup

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Changing the Test Setup

To change the test parameters, follow these steps:

1Choose Test Setup from the Test menu in the main window of the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program, or select the Test Setup button in the Run Tests dialog box.

2Press [Tab] to highlight any of the ﬁelds within the Test Setup dialog box.

3To change a setting in any ﬁeld, follow these steps:

a In the Group Select box, use the arrow keys to select a test group.

b In the Group X Tests box, use the arrow keys to highlight a test. Press the [Space Bar] to enable or disable an individual test.

c In the Repetitions box, specify the number of times you want to run the tests, or use the arrow keys to select the Continuous option.

d In the Errors box, press the [Space Bar] to select or deselect the Halt on Error parameter.

4When you are satisﬁed with the new test setup, highlight the OK button and press [Enter].

5To run the tests, choose Run Tests from the Test menu and select the Start button.

Miscellaneous Checks

Check for speciﬁc hardware problems, such as broken traces or loose/broken solder connections.

If you have installed the adapter correctly and you still experience problems, check the software.

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Contents User Guide Fast Etherlink Parallel TaskingNetwork Adapter 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 Conventions Print Autolink.logAdapter automatically senses and switches to either Introduction10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter Adapter Features PCI Technology Installing the Adapter Inspecting 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 Summary of Driver Loading Procedures Loading the NetworkDrivers Using the EtherDisk Diskette Accessing DOSUsing Windows Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as follows Conﬁrming Adapter Installation for WindowsSystem Properties box appears, detailing your system setup This conﬁrms the adapter’s installationUsing NetWare ODI One Adapter in a ClientAutoLink Requirements AutoLink Installation At the prompt, typeAlternatively, 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 ServerUpdating Ndis Drivers Auto Select Media TypeFollow the instructions displayed in the subsequent screens Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents Desktop Management InterfacePerforming Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Troubleshooting with the Diagnostic TestsTypes of Tests After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computerBefore Running the 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 Changing the Test Setup Miscellaneous ChecksTo change the test parameters, follow these steps LEDs LEDCabling Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectorWhen properly connected to a 10BASE-T network, Adapter Cabling RequirementsTwisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T Operation 10BASE-T Speciﬁcations100BASE-T Standard 100BASE-TX Operation100BASE-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 Changing Software Settings To change the software option settings, follow these stepsType 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 SpeciﬁcationsOn-line Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceTechnical Support To use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServe World Wide Web Site3ComForum on 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 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