DynamicAccess software | 3Com 3C905C-TX-M, 3C905C-TX instruction

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connector, Remote Wake-Up (RWU) 11, 23

connector, SOS 11

connector, System Management Bus (SMB) 11

conventions

notice icons, About This Guide 9 text, About This Guide 10

CRC errors, viewing 63

E

efﬁcient multicast control conﬁguring 76 overview 14

EIA/TIA 568 standards 70 EtherDisk software, updating 18 Ethernet protocol, characteristics of 71 excessive collisions, viewing 63

D

default NIC settings 46

Desktop Management Interface (DMI),

overview	16
diagnostics tests, running			57
distributed RMON (dRMON)				14
DMI (Desktop Management Interface),
overview	16
DOS
3Com Conﬁguration and
Diagnostics Program			45
Novell client driver, installing 39
drivers
NetWare client, installing				39
NetWare server, installing				41
Windows 95, installing			27
Windows 98, installing			30
Windows NT
version 3.51, installing 33
version 4.0, installing				32
dRMON (distributed RMON)				14
duplex mode
conﬁguring 47
default setting 46
DynamicAccess software
administration 76
client requirements		73
conﬁguring 75
features	14
Help, accessing 76
installing	74
overview	14
removing 76
verifying installation		75

F

Fast Ethernet protocol, characteristics of 72

Fast IP conﬁguring 76 overview 14, 68

fax service (3ComFacts) 83 features 12

frame alignment errors, viewing 63 frames, sent and received, viewing 63 frequently asked questions 66

accessing in Help 56 full-duplex 46

G

generic PCI Ethernet controller 66

H

half-duplex 46

Help system, accessing 54

I

installation

3Com DMI Agent 79 connecting to the network 24 DynamicAccess software 74 multiple NICs 36, 42

NIC 19 overview 17 preinstallation program,

running 19

Remote Wake-Up cable 22 troubleshooting 53 verifying 35

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3Com 3C905C-TX-M, 3C905C-TX manual DynamicAccess software

Contents

Part No -1488-000 Published March 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Driver Installation Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3COM DMI Agent Installation Figures Tables Icon Description About this GuideConventions Year 2000 Compliance Convention Description Introduction 3C905C NIC Overview Features Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up Requirements Using the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA SoftwareMultiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-Up Using DynamicAccess Software Remote System Alerts Requirements Using the Workgroup Keep-Alive PacketUsing Remote System Alerts Supported Remote System Alerts Using Desktop Management Interface DMI Overview Network Interface Card InstallationInstallation Task Instructions Preparing for Installation Running the Preinstallation Program Inserting the NIC To install the NIC in your PC Installing the NIC Remove slot cover Insert NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed in step Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Contact your PC manufacturer for the Remote Wake-Up cable Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Network Cable Required Maximum Environment Cable Length Connecting SOS or SMBus Cables for Remote System AlertsConnecting to the Network Connecting to the Network Page Windows NT Driver InstallationInstalling the Driver Windows If the New Hardware Found dialog box appears Turn on the power to the PC. Windows 95 detects the NICIf the Update Device Driver Wizard starts You must restart the PC to complete the installation Insert the Windows 95 CD or diskette, and then click OK Turn on the power to the PC Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A, and then click Next Insert the Windows 98 CD or diskette, and then click OK Click Finish Click Add Windows NTClick the Adapters tab Click Close Click Add Adapter Click OK Verifying Successful InstallationWindows 95 and Windows Installing Multiple NICs Double-click the File Manager icon Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installed Select the Adapters tab Click Add Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 when prompted Close the Network screen NET Ware Client Installing the NetWare Client DriverAbout 3Com Intelligent Auto Install Software Intelligent Auto Install Requirements Running the Intelligent Auto Install Program NetWare Installing the NetWare Server DriverObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules NetWare Server NLM Name Multiple NICs Save and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the serverNetWare 4.10 Verifying the PCI Slot Number Selected NIC Screen Conﬁguration Methods Method Description Requirements Option Description Default NIC SettingsMethod Description Changing General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Option Description Settings Click the Conﬁguration tab General Screen Under Network Parameter, select the setting to be changed Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Click OK to save the changes and exit the program BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Booting From the NetworkClick OK to save the setting and exit the program Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled Change the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Reboot the PCNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Page Tip Description Troubleshooting DiagnosticsTroubleshooting the Installation Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Click the Support tab Interpreting the LEDs Click the Diagnostics tab Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsEnsure that the hub or switch is powered on Diagnostics Screen To Run the Network Test To Run the Remote Wake-Up Test On the ﬁrst PC, enable Auto EchoTo Run the NIC Test On the second PC, run the Remote Wake-Up Test Click Test Remote Wake-Up Restart. The PC shuts down Check the PC Bios Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpMake sure that Remote Wake-Up is enabled on the NIC Perform the Remote Wake-Up Test Viewing Network Statistics Click the Statistics tab Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Removing NIC Software Click the Device Manager tab Removing NIC Software Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer QuestionAnswer Fast IP, part of 3Coms DynamicAccess software, improves Specifications Hardware Speciﬁcations Twisted-Pair Cable Standards ConformanceCabling Requirements 10BASE-T Operation Category Use RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX Operation Configuration Client PC Requirements Installing DynamicAccess Software Restart the PC Conﬁguring DynamicAccess Software Removing DynamicAccess Software Fast IP Allows you to enable and conﬁgure Fast IP 3COM DMI Agent Network Management Requirements System RequirementsClient PC Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Page World Wide Web Site Online Technical ServicesSupport from Your Network Supplier 3Com FTP Site 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 847 262 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 408 727Page Index Numbers DynamicAccess software NIC Online Help Online Knowledgebase Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Obtaining Warranty Service FCC Class B Statement 3COM END User Software License Agreement Product Registration