HP Embedded Firewall System Requirements, Network Management Requirements, Client PC Requirements

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BInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent

System Requirements

This section lists the client PC and network management requirements for installing and using the 3Com DMI Agent.

Client PC Requirements

Your PC requires the following items to use the 3Com DMI Agent:

•DMI Service Provider 2.0 or greater (such as Smart Technologies Service Provider 2.0)

•NDIS 3, 4, or 5 driver

•Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 98 SE using the latest Service Pack.

Network Management Requirements

The 3Com DMI Agent InstallShield Wizard checks for the presence of a DMI service provider on the computer you are configuring as a network management station. The network management station requires a DMI-compatible browser or a network management application that supports DMI 2.0, such as:

•Hewlett Packard TopTools

•Tivoli Management Suite

•Dell OpenManage

•Compaq Insight Manager Management Station

•Intel LANDesk Client Manager

Installing the 3Com DMI Agent

This section describes how to install the 3Com DMI Agent on a PC running Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 98 SE.

NOTE: Before installing the DMI Agent, logon to the PC with an account that has system administration privileges.

To install the 3Com DMI Agent:

1Make sure that the PC meets the requirements listed in “Minimum Installation Requirements” on page 1.

2Make sure that the 3CR990B NIC is installed in the PC and is connected to the network.

3Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Welcome screen appears.

4Click NIC Software.

5Click Install 3Com DMI Agent Now.

The 3Com DMI Agent setup program prepares the InstallShield Wizard, which allows you to:

•View the latest README.TXT file

•Copy the 3Com DMI Agent User Guide to your computer hard drive.

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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 Installing and Connecting the NIC Minimum Installation RequirementsInstallation Overview Safety Precautions Preparing the NIC and the ComputerNetwork Environment Cable Required Maximum Cable Length Installing and Connecting the NIC 3CR990B-97 NIC Install without Diagnostic Program-installs the driver only Installing the Network DriverVerifying the Network Driver Installation 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 Novell NetWare Driver Installation Installing the Driver in Novell NetWare Server 5.1Installation During Novell OS Installation Choose Select a driver Installation with Novell Already InstalledIdentifying the Slot Number 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 Overview Offloading Encryption ProcessingSelecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Configuring IPSec in Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Creating a Security PolicyEncryption Type Level Description Creating the Policy Clear the Activate the default response rule check boxDefining the Console Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click AddCreating a Filter Binding the FilterCreating the Filter Action Disabling Encryption Binding the Filter ActionEnabling Encryption Select Un-assignInstalling and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows About the Advanced Server Features3Com 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 VLANsCreating a Group Windows 2003, Windows XP, and WindowsWindows NT Adding NICs to a Group Specifying a Dedicated IP AddressChanging an IP Address Click ConfigureCreating a Vlan Specifying Traffic PrioritiesChanging the Primary NIC Saving the ConfigurationDisabling Load Balancing for a Group Removing a NIC from a GroupDisplaying NIC Properties Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConfigurationSymptomTip Displaying Group PropertiesDouble-clickNetwork Adapters Value Offload Function Enables Enabling OffloadsConfiguring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs Option Description Settings Configuring the NICDefault NIC 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 Booting From the Network Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Disabling the 3Com Logo3CR990B-97 NIC Troubleshooting the NICInterpreting the NIC LEDs State MeaningViewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Troubleshooting Problems with the LEDs3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting the NIC Installation Problems or Error MessagesCleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the Network Connection Tip DescriptionTroubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Troubleshooting a Network ConnectionTroubleshooting Hubs RJ-45 Cabling Pinouts Copper NIC OnlyRemoving the Network Driver Windows 2003, Windows XP, and WindowsWindows NT Windows 98 SE Removing 3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server Features From the Start menu, select Settings/Control PanelNetWare Running NIC Diagnostics Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests Tab DescriptionRunning the Network Test Running the NIC TestClick Perform NIC Test Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayViewing Network Statistics Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Enabling the IconDisplaying Network Statistics Running NIC Diagnostics Network Interface 3CR990B-97 NIC SpecificationsHardware Standards Conformance3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Specifications Cabling Requirements RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Installing the 3Com DMI Agent About the 3Com DMI AgentSystem Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI AgentClick NIC Software Click Install 3Com DMI Agent Now Network Management 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