Contents
Fast Etherlink Parallel Tasking
Network Adapter
User Guide
Adapters
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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