HP Embedded Firewall manual Configuring the NIC, Default NIC Settings, Option Description Settings

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Configuring the NIC

This chapter describes how to configure the 3Com 10/100 Secure (3CR990B) NIC.

NOTE: Before you change the NIC configuration settings, contact your system administrator.

Default NIC Settings

The table below lists the configuration settings for the NIC. The default setting is shown in bold in the Settings column.

Option

Description

Settings

 

 

 

 

NetBoot ROM

Provides the ability to boot a computer over the network.

Disabled

 

Enables or disables the Netboot ROM (if a boot ROM is

Enabled

 

installed on the NIC).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duplex

Determines if the NIC transmits data across the network

Auto Select

 

in both directions simultaneously (full-duplex) or in one

Full-Duplex

 

direction at a time (half-duplex).

Half-Duplex

 

Auto Select allows the NIC to automatically connect

 

 

 

 

 

at the duplex mode of the connected hub or switch.

 

 

 

 

When you select this setting, the Media Type is

 

 

 

automatically set to Auto Select.

 

 

 

Full-Duplexsets the NIC to operate in full-duplex

 

 

 

 

mode. To use this setting, the switch that you are

 

 

 

 

connected to must support full-duplex. You must also

 

 

 

manually set the NIC Media Type setting.

 

 

 

Half-Duplexsets the NIC to operate in half-duplex

 

 

 

 

mode. You must also set the NIC Media Type setting.

 

 

 

 

Note: If you are running Windows 2003,

 

 

 

 

Windows XP, or Windows 2000, changes made to

 

 

 

 

the Duplex setting though the 3Com NIC Diagnostics

 

 

 

 

are not reflected in the registry unless you also change

 

 

 

 

the Media Select property setting in Windows:

 

 

 

1

In the Device Manager window, double-click

 

 

 

 

Network adapters.

 

 

 

2

Right-click the 3CR990B NIC and select Properties.

 

 

 

3

Select the Advanced tab.

 

 

 

4

Select Media Select in the property list, and make the

 

 

 

 

appropriate setting change in the Value list.

 

 

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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 Minimum Installation Requirements Installing and Connecting the NICInstallation Overview Preparing the NIC and the Computer Safety PrecautionsNetwork Environment Cable Required Maximum Cable Length Installing and Connecting the NIC 3CR990B-97 NIC Verifying the Network Driver Installation Installing the Network DriverInstall without Diagnostic Program-installs the driver only Double click Network ConnectionsWindows 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 Installing the Driver in Novell NetWare Server 5.1 Novell NetWare Driver InstallationInstallation During Novell OS Installation Identifying the Slot Number Installation with Novell Already InstalledChoose Select a driver Select Save parameters and load 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 Offloading Encryption Processing OverviewSelecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Creating a Security Policy Configuring IPSec in Windows 2003, Windows XP, and WindowsEncryption Type Level Description Defining the Console Clear the Activate the default response rule check boxCreating the Policy Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click AddBinding the Filter Creating a FilterCreating the Filter Action Enabling Encryption Binding the Filter ActionDisabling Encryption Select Un-assignInstalling and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads About the Advanced Server Features Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows3Com DynamicAccess 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 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Creating a GroupWindows NT Specifying a Dedicated IP Address Adding NICs to a GroupCreating a Vlan Click ConfigureChanging an IP Address Specifying Traffic PrioritiesDisabling Load Balancing for a Group Saving the ConfigurationChanging the Primary NIC Removing a NIC from a GroupSymptomTip Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConfigurationDisplaying NIC Properties Displaying Group PropertiesDouble-clickNetwork Adapters Enabling Offloads Value Offload Function EnablesConfiguring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs Default NIC Settings Configuring the NICOption Description Settings DisabledAll 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 Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBABooting From the Network BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsDisabling the 3Com Logo Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsInterpreting the NIC LEDs Troubleshooting the NIC3CR990B-97 NIC State MeaningTroubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsProblems or Error Messages Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationCleaning Up a Failed Installation Tip Description Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionTroubleshooting a Network Connection Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpRJ-45 Cabling Pinouts Copper NIC Only Troubleshooting HubsWindows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Removing the Network DriverWindows NT Windows 98 SE From the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel Removing 3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server FeaturesNetWare Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program Running NIC DiagnosticsTab Description Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsRunning the NIC Test Running the Network TestClick Perform NIC Test Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics ProgramViewing Network Statistics Enabling the Icon Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramDisplaying Network Statistics Running NIC Diagnostics Hardware 3CR990B-97 NIC SpecificationsNetwork Interface Standards Conformance3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Specifications Cabling Requirements RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments About the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentClick NIC Software Click Install 3Com DMI Agent Now Installing the 3Com DMI AgentSystem Requirements Network 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