Contents
 Adapters
Fast Etherlink Parallel Tasking
Network Adapter
User Guide
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 Contents
 Configuring Software Settings
 Cispr B Compliance
 Figures
 Tables
 About this Guide
How to Use This Guide
Introduction
 Print Autolink.log
Conventions
 Introduction
Adapter automatically senses and switches to either
 10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter
 Adapter Features
 PCI Technology
 Inspecting the Adapter
Installing the Adapter
3C59X EtherDisk diskette version 5.1 or above
 Installing the Adapter
Installing the Boot Prom
 PCI Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots
Connecting to the Network
 RJ-45 connector
 Connecting to the Network
 Loading the Network
Summary of Driver Loading Procedures
Drivers
 Accessing DOS
Using the EtherDisk Diskette
 Using Windows
 This confirms the adapter’s installation
Confirming Adapter Installation for Windows
System Properties box appears, detailing your system setup
Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as follows
 One Adapter in a Client
Using NetWare ODI
AutoLink Requirements
 At the prompt, type
AutoLink Installation
Alternatively, at the prompt, type
 Read the screen and press Enter
ESC=Cancel
 Multiple Adapters in a Client
 FEA0
 Main menu appears
Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press Enter
 One or More Adapters in a Server
Loading Ndis Drivers
 Auto Select Media Type
Updating Ndis Drivers
Follow the instructions displayed in the subsequent screens
 Desktop Management Interface
Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents
 Troubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests
Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests
 Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter
After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computer
Before Running the Tests
Types of Tests
 Running the Group 1 Tests
Starting the Diagnostic Program
 Running the Group 3 Test
 Setting Up an Echo Server
 3C59XCFG
 Getting Help If a Test Fails
 To print the file, type
 Miscellaneous Checks
Changing the Test Setup
To change the test parameters, follow these steps
 LED
LEDs
 Adapter Cabling Requirements
Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector
When properly connected to a 10BASE-T network,
Cabling
 Twisted-Pair Cable
 10BASE-T Specifications
10BASE-T Operation
 100BASE-TX Operation
100BASE-T Standard
100BASE-TX designates the Ieee 802.3 specification for
 100BASE-FX Operation
100BASE-T4 Operation
 Figure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
 Settings
 To change the software option settings, follow these steps
Changing Software Settings
Type at the prompt
 Select Adapter Installed Adapters
 Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter
Continue this procedure with any of the other options
 \CONFIG\3C595.SET
 Adapter Specifications
Specifications
 3Com Bulletin Board Service
On-line Technical Services
Technical Support
 Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu
World Wide Web Site
3ComForum on CompuServe
To use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServe
 Support from Your Network Supplier
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
Local numbers are available within the following countries
 Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
Returning Products for Repair
To obtain an RMA number, call or fax
 100BASE-T
Glossary
 Bus
Auto Select Media Type
 EMM386
EIA/TIA
 MAC
 STP
 Numerics
Index
 DOS Ndis
 Network Driver Optimization option setting B-2
 Windows 3.X 3-3 Windows
 Limited Warranty
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 Interference Handbook
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