Network Adapter
Fast Etherlink Parallel Tasking
User Guide
Adapters
3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California
Lifetime Warranty
Asia
Contents
Configuring Software Settings
Cispr B Compliance
Figures
Tables
How to Use This Guide
About this Guide
Introduction
Print Autolink.log
Conventions
Introduction
Adapter automatically senses and switches to either
10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter
Adapter Features
PCI Technology
Installing the Adapter
Inspecting 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
Summary of Driver Loading Procedures
Loading the Network
Drivers
Accessing DOS
Using the EtherDisk Diskette
Using Windows
System Properties box appears, detailing your system setup
Confirming Adapter Installation for Windows
Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as follows
This confirms the adapter’s installation
Using NetWare ODI
One Adapter in a Client
AutoLink Requirements
AutoLink Installation
At the prompt, type
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
Updating Ndis Drivers
Auto Select Media Type
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
Before Running the Tests
After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computer
Types of Tests
Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter
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
Changing the Test Setup
Miscellaneous Checks
To change the test parameters, follow these steps
LED
LEDs
When properly connected to a 10BASE-T network,
Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector
Cabling
Adapter Cabling Requirements
Twisted-Pair Cable
10BASE-T Specifications
10BASE-T Operation
100BASE-T Standard
100BASE-TX Operation
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
Changing Software Settings
To change the software option settings, follow these steps
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
On-line Technical Services
3Com Bulletin Board Service
Technical Support
3ComForum on CompuServe
World Wide Web Site
To use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServe
Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
Support from Your Network Supplier
Local numbers are available within the following countries
Returning Products for Repair
Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
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
3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza
Interference Handbook
CE Notice