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3CR990-TX-95, 3CR990-TX-97, 3CR990SVR95, 3CR990SVR97
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Conventions
The following tables list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
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Onboard 3XP Processor
Data Encryption
3CR990 NIC Features
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programs for conguring, testing, and troubleshooting NICs. Advanced Server Features
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Server Features Using Other NICs
Remote Wake-Up
Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0
Remote System Alerts
Hot Plug NIC Installation
Ofine Diagnostics
DynamicAccess LAN Agent
Windows 2000 Ofoad Features
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Installation Overview
Safety Precautions
Installation Requirements
Installing Multiple NICs
Upgrading Windows 95 to Windows 98
Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software
Installing From Diskette
Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette
Creating Installation Diskettes
Product Registration
Preparing the NIC and the Computer
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Installing and Connecting the NIC
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Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable
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Installing Software
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Software Installation Requirements
Getting Help
Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD
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Windows 98
Windows 95
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You must restart your computer to complete the installation
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Verifying Successful Installation
Windows 95 and Windows 98
Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software
Installing Multiple NICs
Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows 95
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SOFTWARE IN WINDOWS
Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC
Client PC Requirements
Installing the LAN Agent
Verifying Successful Installation
Conguring the DynamicAccess LAN Agent
Removing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent
Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC
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Verifying Successful Installation
Conguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC
Planning the Conguration
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Working With Server Features
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Creating a Group
Adding NICs to a Group
Specifying a Dedicated IP Address
Changing an IP Address
Creating a VLAN
Specifying Trafc Priorities
Saving the Conguration
Disabling Load Balancing for a Group
Changing the Primary NIC
Removing a NIC from a Group
Deleting or Editing a VLAN
Displaying NIC Properties
Displaying Group Properties
Specifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCI
Troubleshooting a Load Balancing Conguration
Changing Windows 2000 Property Settings
Identifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN Connections
Using Windows 2000 Ofoad Features
Enabling Ofoads
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Conguring Ofoads for a Group of Different NICs
Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software
Minimum Installation Requirements
Installation Overview
Installing LAN Encryption Software on Windows 95
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Installing LAN Encryption Software on Windows 98
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Adding the Entrust File
Starting DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software
Viewing the Administrators Guide Online
Uninstalling LAN Encryption Software
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AND SERVER DRIVERS
Installing and Conguring the NetWare Server Driver
Using the Latest Support Packs
Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules
Server Software Installation Requirements
Installing the NetWare 3.12 Server Driver
Installing the Server Driver for Using INETCFG
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Installing the Server Driver and DynamicAccess Technology Using AUTOEXEC.NCF
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Installing Multiple Server NICs
Verifying the PCI Slot Number
Installing Server Features
Conguring Groups
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Verifying the Installation and Conguration
Changing NetWare Driver Conguration Parameters
Maintaining Groups
Planning the Conguration
Adding a Secondary NIC to a Group
Adding a Group
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Server Feature Commands
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Troubleshooting a Group Conguration
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Default NIC Settings
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Conguration Methods
d:\3c99xcfg.exe
Changing General NIC Conguration Settings
Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
Using the 3Com DOS Conguration Program
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Conguring the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting
Booting From the Network
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Disabling the 3Com Logo
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Creating a Security Policy
Dening the Console
Creating the Policy
Creating a Filter
The IP Protocol Type screen appears.
Binding the Filter
Creating the Filter Action
Binding the Filter Action
Enabling Encryption
Disabling Encryption
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Interpreting the LEDs
Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program
Accessing 3Com Support Databases
Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase
Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System
Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting the NIC Installation
Problems/Error Messages
Cleaning Up a Failed Installation
Troubleshooting the Network Connection
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Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up
Troubleshooting a Network Connection
Troubleshooting Hubs
Cabling Pinouts
Removing the Network Driver
Windows 95 and Windows 98
Removing DynamicAccess Server Features
NetWare
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Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program
Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests
Running the Network Test
Running the NIC Test
Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program
Viewing Network Statistics
Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray
Enabling the Icon
Displaying Network Statistics
Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
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3CR990 NIC Specications
Hardware
Network Interface
Cabling Requirements
Twisted-Pair Cable
10BASE-T Operation
100BASE-TX Operation
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
Flow Control
Pause Frames
Link Negotiation
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About the 3Com DMI Agent
System Requirements
Client PC Requirements
Network Management Requirements
Installing the 3Com DMI Agent
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EtherCD Navigation
Root Subdirectories
Auto Insert
Text Files
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Windows Fresh Installation
Windows NT
NetWare Fresh Installation
Installation Instructions
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Online Technical Services
World Wide Web Site
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services
3Com FTP Site
3Com Bulletin Board Service
3Com Facts Automated Fax Service
Support from Your Network Supplier
Support from 3Com
Returning Products for Repair
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INDUSTRY CANADA CLASS B EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
AVIS DE CONFORMIT LA RGLEMENTATION
VCCI C LASS B S
3COM END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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