HP Embedded Firewall manual Installing the 3Com DMI Agent, About the 3Com DMI Agent

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Installing the 3Com DMI Agent

This appendix explains how to install the 3Com Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Agent on your PC.

The 3Com DMI Agent allows any DMI-compatible browser or network management application that supports DMI 2.0 to remotely manage and configure advanced features of a 3CR990B NIC.

NOTE: For detailed information about the 3Com DMI Agent, refer to the 3Com DMI Agent User Guide included with the 3Com DMI Agent software on the 3Com Installation CD.

About the 3Com DMI Agent

The 3Com DMI Agent allows you to obtain basic NIC information, including:

Node address

MAC address

Driver version

Additionally, depending on the features of your NIC, the 3Com DMI Agent allows you to view and configure advanced NIC features, including:

Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) software

Remote Wake-Up events

Workgroup keep-alive packet

Remote system alerts (including heartbeat)

Each PC that contains a 3CR990B NIC and the 3Com DMI Agent generates a Management Information Format (MIF) file that contains information about the PC and the NIC. DMI applications use the information from the MIF to manage the PC and the NIC.

The content of the MIF is based on the capabilities of the NIC driver found in the PC. For example, if a NIC with an MBA boot ROM is found, all groups related to the boot ROM are included in the MIF for that particular NIC. This ensures that the network management application does not receive irrelevant information for the NIC.

For a description of each MIF supported by the 3Com DMI Agent, refer to the

3Com DMI Agent User Guide included with the 3Com DMI Agent software on the 3Com Installation CD.

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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 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 Installation During Novell OS Installation Novell NetWare Driver InstallationInstalling the Driver in Novell NetWare Server 5.1 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 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 Defining the Console Clear the Activate the default response rule check boxCreating the Policy Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click AddCreating the Filter Action Creating a FilterBinding the Filter Enabling Encryption Binding the Filter ActionDisabling Encryption Select Un-assignInstalling 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 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 Meaning3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramTroubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsCleaning 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 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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