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Contents
Installing a Network Driver for Windows NT
Configuring Dynamicaccess Class of Service
Specifications
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Tables
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Introduction
How to Use This Guide
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Introduction
High-Performance Features
DynamicAccess Class of Service
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
Before Using the AutoLink Configuration Utility
Modifying AutoLink Default Settings
Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts
Running the AutoLink Program
Insert TokenDisk diskette #1 in the floppy drive and type
Type
Enter the ring speed and configuration mode and press Enter
Log in to the NetWare server with your ID and password
To accept the terms and conditions, type y
Installing a Network
Driver for Windows
About Microsoft Windows 95 Versions
Before Installing the Driver
Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows
Retail Version of Windows
OSR2 Version of Windows
Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Retail Windows
When Windows 95 PnP Detects the NIC
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
Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows 95 OSR2
Install the 3C319 NIC and start the computer
Click Next
Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows
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NIC Manually
Before Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program
At the prompt, type install Enter
Configuring the 3C319 NIC in a PC Without PnP Support
To accept the displayed terms and conditions, type y
Main Menu
Press Enter
Press Esc to exit the Configuration and Diagnostic Program
3Com Mode IBM Mode
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
Ring Speed
Base Address
A20h
BIOS/MMIO Address Location
Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range
Interrupt Request Level
Other Configuration Options
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
Concurrent UDP Streams
Class of Service Advanced Options Settings
Fifo Packet Threshold
Low-Priority Ratio
Auto Ring Speed Detection
Disable Switch Packet Prioritization
Disable Receive Packet Buffering
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
Before Installing Drivers
Installing the Client Driver for NetWare
TokenDisk Diskette #2 Contents
Network Drivers
Edit your CONFIG.SYS file and include these statements
Installing the Ndis 2.01 Driver
Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWare
Installing the Server Driver for NetWare
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
To start the diagnostic program, type
Group 2 Diagnostic
Running the Diagnostic Tests
Ring Operations Test
Select Run Tests
Changing the Test Setup
Press Enter to start the tests
Troubleshooting Tips
Select OK and press Enter
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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Specifications
Cabling
Pin Assignments
Figure A-1DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments
Online Technical Services
World Wide Web Site
Access by Digital Modem
3Com Bulletin Board Service
Access by Analog Modem
408 654 2706 or 408 654
Telephone
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
Country Telephone Number
Country Number
Log on to your CompuServe account
3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service
Support from Your Network Supplier
Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu
Support from 3Com
3Com Ireland
Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH
3Com Iberia
3Com Latin America
Returning Products for Repair
Country Telephone Number Fax Number
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Glossary
Hexadecimal
IBM mode
Full-duplex
Ieee
Lobe
Lobe cable
Network
Protocol
Parallel Tasking architecture
Plug and Play PnP
Protocol layers
Index
Numbers
TokenDisk #1 TokenDisk #2
TLNK3.DOS
TokenDisk diskette #1 contents 8-2 #2 contents
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