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 Contents
 Installing a Network Driver for Windows NT
 Configuring Dynamicaccess Class of Service
 Specifications
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 How to Use This Guide
About this Guide
Introduction
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Conventions
Convention Description
 High-Performance Features
DynamicAccess Class of Service
Introduction
Parallel Tasking Architecture
 Other Features
Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring Support
 Other Features
 100% IBM Compatibility
 Installation Requirements
3C319 NIC
 Safety Precautions
Inspecting the 3C319 NIC
 Inserting the 3C319 NIC
Insert the 3C319 NIC in an empty ISA or Eisa expansion slot
 Before Configuring the NIC and Installing the Driver
Plug in the PC and turn the power on
 Default Settings PCs without Option PCs with PnP Support
 6CHAPTER 2 Installing the 3C319 NIC
 NetWare Step DOS Client Windows Windows NT Others
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 Installing Netware DOS Clients Automatically
AutoLink Software Functions
 Modifying AutoLink Default Settings
Before Using the AutoLink Configuration Utility
Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts
 Insert TokenDisk diskette #1 in the floppy drive and type
Running the AutoLink Program
Type
 Log in to the NetWare server with your ID and password
Enter the ring speed and configuration mode and press Enter
To accept the terms and conditions, type y
 Installing a Network
Driver for Windows
 Before Installing the Driver
Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows
About Microsoft Windows 95 Versions
Retail Version of Windows
 Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Retail Windows
When Windows 95 PnP Detects the NIC
OSR2 Version of Windows
Finding the Windows 95 Version
 When Windows 95 Does Not Detect the NIC
Windows 95 desktop, double-click the My Computer icon
 Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows
 Install the 3C319 NIC and start the computer
Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows 95 OSR2
Click Next
 Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows
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 NIC Manually
 At the prompt, type install Enter
Before Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program
Configuring the 3C319 NIC in a PC Without PnP Support
 To accept the displayed terms and conditions, type y
Main Menu
 Press Esc to exit the Configuration and Diagnostic Program
3Com Mode IBM Mode
Press Enter
Press any key to continue
 Changing Configuration Option Settings
NIC Configuration F1=Help
 Changing the Configuration of Multiple NICs
Configuration Options
 Configuration Mode
Plug and Play PnP
 Base Address
Ring Speed
A20h
 BIOS/MMIO Address Location
Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range
 Other Configuration Options
Interrupt Request Level
KB / D8000-DBFFF
 Configuration Options
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 Driver for Windows NT
 Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows NT
Windows NT
 Click OK to select the NIC
Remove the TokenDisk diskette and click Restart now
 Select Network Adapter dialog box, click Have Disk
 Configuring Dynamicaccess Class of Service
Before Starting Configuration
 Activating Class of Service
Control Panel group, double-click the Class of Service icon
 Adding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols
Click the Additional Ranges tab
 2Initial Class of Service Additional Ranges Screen
Select the protocol that the application uses
 Using Class of Service Advanced Options
Click OK when you are finished
 Accessing Class of Service Advanced Options
4Class of Service Advanced Options Screen
 Class of Service Advanced Options Settings
Fifo Packet Threshold
Concurrent UDP Streams
Low-Priority Ratio
 Disable Switch Packet Prioritization
Disable Receive Packet Buffering
Auto Ring Speed Detection
Natural Packet Interval
 Using Windows 95 to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection
53Com TokenLink Velocity ISA Adapter Dialog Box
 Using Windows NT to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection
Disabling Auto Ring Speed Detection
 Setting a Locally Administered Network Address
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 Manually Installing Miscellaneous Network Drivers
Examining Driver Files on the TokenDisk Diskettes
 TokenDisk Diskette #1 Contents
 Installing the Client Driver for NetWare
Before Installing Drivers
TokenDisk Diskette #2 Contents
 Network Drivers
 Edit your CONFIG.SYS file and include these statements
 Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWare
Installing the Server Driver for NetWare
Installing the Ndis 2.01 Driver
Installing a Driver for Windows for Workgroups
 Before Installing the Driver
Viewing the Driver Installation Instructions
 Using IBM Drivers
Using Remote Program Load RPL
 Before Using RPL
Enabling RPL
 Disabling RPL
 3C319 NIC LEDs
NIC LEDs
 Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program
Diagnostic Test Types
 Group 1 Diagnostics
 Group 2 Diagnostic
Running the Diagnostic Tests
To start the diagnostic program, type
Ring Operations Test
 Select Run Tests
 Changing the Test Setup
Press Enter to start the tests
 Select OK and press Enter
Troubleshooting Tips
To run the tests, select Start and press Enter
 Check that the ring speed 4 or 16 matches the network speed
 Troubleshooting Tips
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 Cabling
Specifications
Pin Assignments
 Figure A-1DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments
 Online Technical Services
World Wide Web Site
 3Com Bulletin Board Service
Access by Analog Modem
Access by Digital Modem
408 654 2706 or 408 654
 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
Country Telephone Number
Telephone
Country Number
 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service
Support from Your Network Supplier
Log on to your CompuServe account
Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu
 Support from 3Com
 Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH
3Com Iberia
3Com Ireland
3Com Latin America
 Returning Products for Repair
Country Telephone Number Fax Number
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 Glossary
 IBM mode
Full-duplex
Hexadecimal
Ieee
 Lobe cable
Lobe
Network
 Parallel Tasking architecture
Plug and Play PnP
Protocol
Protocol layers
 Index
Numbers
 TokenDisk #1 TokenDisk #2
 TLNK3.DOS
 TokenDisk diskette #1 contents 8-2 #2 contents
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