Contents
 Fast Etherlink Parallel Tasking
Network Adapter
User Guide
Adapters
 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California
 Lifetime Warranty
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 Contents
 Configuring Software Settings
 Cispr B Compliance
 Figures
 Tables
 Introduction
How to Use This Guide
About this Guide
 Conventions
Print Autolink.log
 Adapter automatically senses and switches to either
Introduction
 10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter
 Adapter Features
 PCI Technology
 3C59X EtherDisk diskette version 5.1 or above
Installing the Adapter
Inspecting the Adapter
 Installing the Boot Prom
Installing the Adapter
 Connecting to the Network
PCI Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots
 RJ-45 connector
 Connecting to the Network
 Drivers
Summary of Driver Loading Procedures
Loading the Network
 Using the EtherDisk Diskette
Accessing DOS
 Using Windows
 Confirming Adapter Installation for Windows
System Properties box appears, detailing your system setup
Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as follows
This confirms the adapter’s installation
 AutoLink Requirements
Using NetWare ODI
One Adapter in a Client
 Alternatively, at the prompt, type
AutoLink Installation
At the prompt, type
 ESC=Cancel
Read the screen and press Enter
 Multiple Adapters in a Client
 FEA0
 Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press Enter
Main menu appears
 Loading Ndis Drivers
One or More Adapters in a Server
 Follow the instructions displayed in the subsequent screens
Updating Ndis Drivers
Auto Select Media Type
 Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents
Desktop Management Interface
 Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests
Troubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests
 After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computer
Before Running the Tests
Types of Tests
Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter
 Starting the Diagnostic Program
Running the Group 1 Tests
 Running the Group 3 Test
 Setting Up an Echo Server
 3C59XCFG
 Getting Help If a Test Fails
 To print the file, type
 To change the test parameters, follow these steps
Changing the Test Setup
Miscellaneous Checks
 LEDs
LED
 Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector
When properly connected to a 10BASE-T network,
Cabling
Adapter Cabling Requirements
 Twisted-Pair Cable
 10BASE-T Operation
10BASE-T Specifications
 100BASE-TX designates the Ieee 802.3 specification for
100BASE-T Standard
100BASE-TX Operation
 100BASE-T4 Operation
100BASE-FX Operation
 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
Figure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments
 Settings
 Type at the prompt
Changing Software Settings
To change the software option settings, follow these steps
 Select Adapter Installed Adapters
 Continue this procedure with any of the other options
Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter
 \CONFIG\3C595.SET
 Specifications
Adapter Specifications
 Technical Support
On-line Technical Services
3Com Bulletin Board Service
 World Wide Web Site
3ComForum on CompuServe
To use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServe
Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu
 Local numbers are available within the following countries
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
Support from Your Network Supplier
 To obtain an RMA number, call or fax
Returning Products for Repair
Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
 Glossary
100BASE-T
 Auto Select Media Type
Bus
 EIA/TIA
EMM386
 MAC
 STP
 Index
Numerics
 DOS Ndis
 Network Driver Optimization option setting B-2
 Windows 3.X 3-3 Windows
 Limited Warranty
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 Interference Handbook
 CE Notice