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