HP Embedded Firewall manual Changing General NIC Configuration Settings

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11Configuring the NIC

Changing General NIC Configuration Settings

This section describes two NIC configuration methods. Depending on your computer operating system, you can use one of the following configuration programs:

•3Com NIC Diagnostics Program—for computers running Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 98 SE.

•3Com Configuration and Diagnostics Program for DOS—for computers running DOS or NetWare.

Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

This section describes how to install the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program after you have already installed the network driver. This program is for computers running Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 98 SE.

NOTE: If you manually install the network driver by selecting options on the 3Com Installation CD Welcome Screen, you have the option of installing the network driver with or without the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program. If you have already installed the network driver together with the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program for Windows, you can ignore this section.

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics program allows you to run tests that determine the status of your network and the NIC. It also allows you to configure the NIC, view network statistics and LEDs, and access support databases.

NOTE: When you install the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program, the network driver is automatically updated to the latest version on the installation CD.

To install the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program:

1Turn on the power to the PC and start Windows.

2Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: If the Welcome screen does not appear, auto insert is probably not enabled for your CD-ROM drive.

3Click NIC Software.

4Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics.

5Click Update NIC Driver.

6Click Update Drivers and Diagnostic Program.

The Update screen appears, displaying a message indicating the 3Com NIC Update Kit has successfully updated the network software, and informing you that you must restart your computer.

NOTE: If the Update screen does not appear automatically, click the Update button displayed at the bottom of the window.

7Click OK to return to the Update NIC drivers screen.

8Restart Windows if prompted to do so. The installation is complete.

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Contents User Guide 10/100 Secure Network Interface CardUnited 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 Installing the Network Driver Verifying the Network Driver InstallationInstall 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 Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation Click Have DiskVerifying 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 Installation with Novell Already Installed Identifying the Slot NumberChoose Select a driver Select Save parameters and load driverVerifying or Modifying NIC Parameters Load ODINEB.NLMRemoving Drivers from Autoexec.ncf Installing the Driver in Novell NetWare Server Page Linux 2.4 Driver Installation Cd /tmp/3c990/3c990 makeLinux 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 Clear the Activate the default response rule check box Defining the ConsoleCreating the Policy Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click AddBinding the Filter Creating a FilterCreating the Filter Action Binding the Filter Action Enabling EncryptionDisabling 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 Load Balancing FailoverServer Features Using Other NICs VLANsInstalling 3Com Advanced Server Software Verifying the InstallationConfiguring Groups and VLANs Planning the ConfigurationWorking With Server Features Number of VLANsWindows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Creating a GroupWindows NT Adding NICs to a Group Specifying a Dedicated IP AddressClick Configure Creating a VlanChanging an IP Address Specifying Traffic PrioritiesSaving the Configuration Disabling Load Balancing for a GroupChanging the Primary NIC Removing a NIC from a GroupTroubleshooting a Load Balancing Configuration SymptomTipDisplaying NIC Properties Displaying Group PropertiesDouble-clickNetwork Adapters Value Offload Function Enables Enabling OffloadsConfiguring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs Configuring the NIC Default NIC Settings Option Description Settings DisabledConfiguring the NIC AllConfiguration Methods Method Description RequirementsChanging General NIC Configuration Settings Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramStarting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramUsing the 3Com DOS Configuration Program Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingBooting From the Network BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Disabling the 3Com LogoTroubleshooting the NIC Interpreting the NIC LEDs3CR990B-97 NIC State MeaningTroubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Accessing 3Com Support Databases Accessing the 3Com KnowledgebaseAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsProblems or Error Messages Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationCleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the Network Connection Tip DescriptionTroubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Troubleshooting a Network ConnectionTroubleshooting Hubs RJ-45 Cabling Pinouts Copper NIC OnlyWindows 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 NIC Diagnostics Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests Tab DescriptionRunning 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 3CR990B-97 NIC Specifications HardwareNetwork Interface Standards Conformance3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Specifications Cabling Requirements RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Installing the 3Com DMI Agent About the 3Com DMI AgentInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent Click NIC Software Click Install 3Com DMI Agent NowSystem Requirements Network Management 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