HP Embedded Firewall manual Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows

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Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows

This chapter explains the following tasks for a computer running Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 with the 3Com 10/100 Secure (3CR990B) NIC installed.

NOTE: Windows 98 does not support the advanced server features.

Sections include:

•About the Advanced Server Features

•Installing 3Com Advanced Server software for a server NIC

•Configuring groups and VLANs for a server NIC

3Com Advanced Server (DynamicAccess) features include:

•Fault tolerance

•Bi-directional load balancing

•Resilient server links (RSL)

•Multiple virtual LANs (MVLANs) support

About the Advanced Server Features

The 3CR990B NIC and accompanying software provide a variety of features that relieve network congestion and ensure high performance and maximum bandwidth availability.

NOTE: Only system administrators should configure these settings.

3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server Features

3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server software adds intelligence to the NIC to improve network performance, management, and control. Advanced server features relieve network congestion and ensure high performance and maximum bandwidth availability.

•Load Balancing groups share the network load over resilient server links (RSLs) that keep traffic flowing even if a NIC in a group is temporarily disconnected.

•Failover fault tolerance provides a backup solution in the event of a NIC failure.

•VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q multiple virtual LANs) let you divide network segments into logical partitions that simplify configuration changes, organize work groups efficiently, help to control traffic, and provide extra security.

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Contents 10/100 Secure Network Interface Card User GuideUnited States Government Legend Contents Installing and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads Configuring the NIC Running NIC Diagnostics Installation Overview Installing and Connecting the NICMinimum Installation Requirements Network Environment Cable Required Maximum Cable Length Safety PrecautionsPreparing the NIC and the Computer Installing and Connecting the NIC 3CR990B-97 NIC Double click Network Connections Installing the Network DriverVerifying the Network Driver Installation Install without Diagnostic Program-installs the driver onlyWindows 2003 Server Driver Installation Windows XP Driver Installation Windows XP Driver Installation Windows 2000 Driver Installation Windows 2000 Driver Installation Click Have Disk Windows NT 4.0 Driver InstallationVerifying the Network Driver Installation Windows 98 SE Driver Installation Windows 98 SE Driver Installation Installation During Novell OS Installation Novell NetWare Driver InstallationInstalling the Driver in Novell NetWare Server 5.1 Select Save parameters and load driver Installation with Novell Already InstalledIdentifying the Slot Number Choose Select a driverLoad ODINEB.NLM Verifying or Modifying NIC ParametersRemoving Drivers from Autoexec.ncf Installing the Driver in Novell NetWare Server Page Cd /tmp/3c990/3c990 make Linux 2.4 Driver InstallationLinux 2.4 Driver Installation Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing OverviewOffloading Encryption Processing Encryption Type Level Description Configuring IPSec in Windows 2003, Windows XP, and WindowsCreating a Security Policy Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Clear the Activate the default response rule check boxDefining the Console Creating the PolicyCreating the Filter Action Creating a FilterBinding the Filter Select Un-assign Binding the Filter ActionEnabling Encryption Disabling EncryptionInstalling and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads 3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server Features Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for WindowsAbout the Advanced Server Features Failover Load BalancingVLANs Server Features Using Other NICsVerifying the Installation Installing 3Com Advanced Server SoftwarePlanning the Configuration Configuring Groups and VLANsNumber of VLANs Working With Server FeaturesWindows NT Creating a GroupWindows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Specifying a Dedicated IP Address Adding NICs to a GroupSpecifying Traffic Priorities Click ConfigureCreating a Vlan Changing an IP AddressRemoving a NIC from a Group Saving the ConfigurationDisabling Load Balancing for a Group Changing the Primary NICDisplaying Group Properties Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConfigurationSymptomTip Displaying NIC PropertiesDouble-clickNetwork Adapters Enabling Offloads Value Offload Function EnablesConfiguring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs Disabled Configuring the NICDefault NIC Settings Option Description SettingsAll Configuring the NICMethod Description Requirements Configuration MethodsInstalling the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Changing General NIC Configuration SettingsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramUsing the 3Com DOS Configuration Program BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Booting From the NetworkDisabling the 3Com Logo Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsState Meaning Troubleshooting the NICInterpreting the NIC LEDs 3CR990B-97 NIC3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramTroubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing the 3Com NIC Help SystemCleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationProblems or Error Messages Tip Description Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionTroubleshooting a Network Connection Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpRJ-45 Cabling Pinouts Copper NIC Only Troubleshooting HubsWindows NT Removing the Network DriverWindows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Windows 98 SE NetWare Removing 3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server FeaturesFrom the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program Running NIC DiagnosticsTab Description Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsClick Perform NIC Test Running the Network TestRunning the NIC Test Viewing Network Statistics Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics ProgramUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Displaying Network Statistics Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramEnabling the Icon Running NIC Diagnostics Standards Conformance 3CR990B-97 NIC SpecificationsHardware Network Interface3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Specifications Cabling Requirements RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments About the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentNetwork Management Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI AgentClick NIC Software Click Install 3Com DMI Agent 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