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3Com 3CR990-TX-95, 3CR990-TX-97, 3CR990SVR97, 3CR990SVR95 Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

Models: 3CR990SVR95 3CR990-TX-95 3CR990SVR97 3CR990-TX-97

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Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program can be removed using the Add/Remove Programs Wizard in Windows, or by using the EtherCD.

For instructions on using the Add/Remove Programs Wizard in Windows, see your Windows documentation.

To remove the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program using the EtherCD:

1Start Windows.

2Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive. The EtherCD Welcome screen appears.

3Click NIC Software.

4Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics.

5Click Installation Utilities.

6Click Remove Diagnostics.

7Click Proceed, and then follow the prompts on the screen.

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3Com 3CR990-TX-95 Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program, Click Proceed, and then follow the prompts on the screen

Contents

Part No -1742-001 Published May 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Installing and Connecting the NIC Installing Dynamicaccess Software in Windows Installing Netware Client and Server Drivers Configuring the NIC Troubleshooting the NIC Ethercd Content and Navigation Technical Support NIC/Description Model Number About this GuideConvention Description ConventionsIcon Description Product Name/Description Model Number OverviewLAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98 Onboard 3XP ProcessorData Encryption High Encryption Pack for Windows 3CR990 NIC Features3XP Processor Advanced Server Features Failover Load BalancingSelf-Healing Drivers Primary failure VLANsTrafﬁc Prioritization Remote Wake-Up Server Features Using Other NICsWindows NT and Windows 2000-Planning the Conﬁguration on Remote Wake-Up RequirementsRemote Wake-Up Cable Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBARemote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations Desktop Management Interface DMI Dhcp Server Prevention Hot Plug NIC InstallationRemote System Alerts Ofﬂine Diagnostics DynamicAccess LAN AgentWindows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Safety Precautions Installation OverviewRAM Installation RequirementsInstalling Multiple NICs Installing From DisketteUpgrading Windows 95 to Windows Updating the Network Driver and NIC SoftwareCreating Installation Diskettes Making a DOS-Bootable DisketteProduct Registration Decide whether you want to use Remote Wake-Up Preparing the NIC and the ComputerFollow the prompts as they appear Network Envi Cable Required Maximum Ronment Cable Length Make sure that cable requirements are metInstalling and Connecting the NIC Carefully insert the NIC in the empty PCI slot, as shown Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cordConnecting the cable to the NIC backplate Connecting the Remote Wake-Up CableReplace the PC cover and plug in the power cord Installing Software Software Installation Requirements Installing NIC Drivers WindowsWindows Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDGetting Help Click Finish Windows NTClick Next Click Close Click AddClick Yes to restart the PC Turn the PC power onClick Yes to restart your computer You must restart your computer to complete the installationNew Hardware Found Click Yes Update Device Driver WizardDo one of the following Enter the path to the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties Verifying Successful InstallationSelect the Resources tab Windows 95 and WindowsInstalling the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Double-click the 3Com NIC Diagnostics icon Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramUpdating the Network Driver and NIC Software Restart WindowsWindows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Installing Multiple NICsInsert the EtherCD Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installedSelect the Adapters tab Click Add Close the Network screen Client PC Requirements Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NICInstalling the LAN Agent Restart the PC Verifying Successful InstallationConﬁguring the DynamicAccess LAN Agent Start Windows Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NICRemoving the DynamicAccess LAN Agent Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC Planning the Conﬁguration Conﬁguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NICConﬁguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC Number of VLANs Windows Working With Server FeaturesWindows NT Creating a Group Double-click the DynamicAccess SW Server iconTo disable all load balancing-Clear Specifying a Dedicated IP Address Adding NICs to a GroupClick the Load Balance/RSL tab Load Balance/RSL window Click Add NICCreating a Vlan Changing an IP AddressClick the appropriate tab Specifying Trafﬁc PrioritiesSaving the Conﬁguration Changing the Primary NIC Disabling Load Balancing for a GroupRemoving a NIC from a Group Click the Load Balance/RSL tabDisplaying NIC Properties Deleting or Editing a VlanDisplaying Group Properties Specifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCIDisable load balancing for the group Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConﬁgurationSymptom Tip Add 3Com server NICs to the groupIdentifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN Connections Changing Windows 2000 Property SettingsUsing Windows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Enabling Ofﬂoads Click Conﬁgure Value Offload Function EnabledConﬁguring Ofﬂoads for a Group of Different NICs Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption SoftwareInstalling LAN Encryption Software on Windows Minimum Installation RequirementsHardware Requirements Software RequirementsClick NIC Software Click Yes to continue Click Yes Click OK With the Winsock2 Setup screen displayed, click OK Click OKEnter your network password when prompted Insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM and click OK Installing LAN Encryption Software on Windows Click Yes to continue Installing Dynamicaccess Software in Windows Adding the Entrust File Viewing the Administrator’s Guide Online Starting DynamicAccess LAN Encryption SoftwareUninstalling LAN Encryption Software Page NetWare Version Required Support Pack Latest patch files Installing and Conﬁguring the NetWare Server DriverUsing the Latest Support Packs NetWare Server NLM Name Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesNetWare Version Required Support Pack Before installing NICs After installing two NICs Server Software Installation RequirementsNetware Packet Receive Buffers Slot Numbers for Multiple NICsObtaining Slot Numbers Installing the NetWare 3.12 Server DriverSave and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the server Press Insert again Press EnterSelect 3C99x, and then press Enter Type the name of the NIC and press EnterSelect Reinitialize System Press Enter to save the changesPress Esc to Exit Press Enter to select the driver Loading the 3Com EtherCDLoading the Driver Specifying the Slot NumberLoad 3C99X.LAN slot=slot1 NAME=name1 FRAME=frametype1 Installing Multiple Server NICsBoot the NetWare server with the -na option Installing Server FeaturesVerifying the PCI Slot Number From the Conﬁguration Options screen select Product optionsMake the following changes to the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle Enter this commandConﬁguring Groups Save the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle and return to the server prompt Select a driver to view its associated statistics Verifying the Installation and ConﬁgurationAt the system prompt, enter load monitor Parameter Range of Values Description Changing NetWare Driver Conﬁguration ParametersLog in or map to the server Maintaining Groups Adding a Secondary NIC to a Group Install the new secondary NICReboot the server Adding a Group Install the NICs107 Display status Server Feature CommandsGroup Probe interval Link timeoutHelp Retry count Receive timeoutSend timeout Ungroup Wait timeoutTroubleshooting a Group Conﬁguration Option Description Settings Default NIC SettingsAuto Select ALL Method Description Requirements Conﬁguration MethodsMethod Description Changing General NIC Conﬁguration SettingsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Click OK to save the changes and exit the program Using the 3Com DOS Conﬁguration ProgramEnter the following at the DOS prompt d\3c99xcfg.exe Booting From the Network Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsSet the MBA manually as the ﬁrst boot device Reboot the PCDisabling the 3Com Logo Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsChange the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Encryption Description Type Level Configuring IP SecurityDeﬁning the Console Creating a Security PolicyClick Next and then Finish Creating the PolicySelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Enter destination IP address, and then click Next Creating a FilterSelect a Speciﬁc IP Address in the pull-down list Binding the Filter Accept the default, and then click NextCreating the Filter Action Binding the Filter ActionDisabling Encryption Enabling EncryptionState Meaning Interpreting the LEDsLNK Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsCleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationProblems/Error Messages Click Proceed Click OK Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionTip Description Make sure that you are using the latest driver for the NIC Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpCheck the computer Bios Check the Remote Wake-Up cable connectionConnect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting a Network ConnectionCabling Pinouts Troubleshooting HubsExit the Device Manager and shut down Windows Removing the Network DriverClick the Device Manager tab From the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel Removing DynamicAccess Server FeaturesNetWare Enter this command at the promptPage Running NIC Diagnostics Reboot the computer using a DOS-bootablediskette Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests Tab Description Running the Network TestRunning the NIC Test Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics ProgramClick the Statistics tab. The Statistics screen appears Viewing Network StatisticsDisplaying Network Statistics Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayEnabling the Icon Click Proceed, and then follow the prompts on the screen Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramPage Obtaining Drivers Page 3CR990 NIC Speciﬁcations SpecificationsTwisted-Pair Cable Cabling RequirementsCategory Use 10BASE-T Operation100BASE-TX Operation RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsLink Negotiation Flow ControlPause Frames Page About the 3Com DMI Agent 3C OM DMI a GentSystem Requirements Follow the prompts on the screen Installing the 3Com DMI AgentNetwork Management Requirements Restart the PC when prompted LinksDescription EtherCD NavigationAuto Insert Root SubdirectoriesText Files Subdirectory DescriptionFile Name File Description 165Page Requirements Windows Fresh InstallationNetWare Fresh Installation Driver Summary screen, select 3C990.LAN and press Enter Installation InstructionsWhen the installation is ﬁnished, edit the STARTUP.NCF ﬁle Page World Wide Web Site Online Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service 3Com Knowledgebase Web ServicesAccess by Analog Modem 3Com FTP SiteAccess by Digital Modem 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier 847 262Europe Support from 3ComCountry Region Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim Country Region Returning Products for RepairEurope, South Africa, and Middle East Latin AmericaCountry Region Telephone Number Fax Number To obtain an authorization number, call or faxNumbers IndexMBA PCI NIC 131 NLMs Displaying, Windows Self-healing drivers SHDs OSR2 Index Page FCC Class B Statement Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Page Product Registration