Index, Numbers | 3Com 3CR990-TX-95, 3CR990-TX-97, 3CR990SVR97

INDEX

Numbers

10 LNK LED troubleshooting with 129

100 LNK LED troubleshooting with 130

100BASE-TX

cable requirements 33 Link LED 130 operation 156

10BASE-T

cable requirements 33 Link LED 129 operation 155

3C99X.LAN ﬁle 89

3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) 172

3Com Conﬁguration and Diagnostics Program for DOS 116

3Com DMI Agent

client PC requirements 160 installing 161

network management requirements 161

overview 159, 167

3Com icon, in Windows system tray removing 148

showing 148

3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 172

3Com logo, disabling 122 3Com NIC Diagnostics program

installing 50 removing 149 starting 116, 148

3Com support services, accessing 131

3Com URL	171
3ComFacts	173
3CR990 NIC
features	16

speciﬁcations 153

802.1p packet priority ofﬂoad 26, 73

802.1p support property 61

A

accessing Help 131 ACT (activity) LED

troubleshooting with 130 activity on the network, verifying 147,

148

adding NICs to a group NetWare 105, 106 Windows 66

administration with DynamicAccess software 68

Alert Type 115 alerts, remote system

overview 24 requirements 24

auto play, CD-ROM 164 AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle 93, 98 AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle, samples 102,

106, 107

B

bidirectional load balancing		19, 60,
105
failure	19
BIOS 29
boot disk	30
boot ROM, MBA
booting from network		120
default setting 113

enabling or disabling 120 overview 22

bulletin board service 172

C

cabling

Remote Wake-Up 22 requirements 154 speciﬁcations, RJ-45 port 33 troubleshooting 134 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) 33

Image 177

3Com 3CR990-TX-95, 3CR990-TX-97, 3CR990SVR97, 3CR990SVR95 manual Index, Numbers

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 Guide Conventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description Product Name/Description Model Number Overview Onboard 3XP Processor Data EncryptionLAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98 High Encryption Pack for Windows 3CR990 NIC Features 3XP Processor Advanced Server Features Load Balancing Self-Healing DriversFailover Primary failure VLANs Trafﬁc Prioritization Remote Wake-Up Server Features Using Other NICsWindows NT and Windows 2000-Planning the Conﬁguration on Remote Wake-Up Requirements Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Remote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC InstallationsRemote Wake-Up Cable Desktop Management Interface DMI Hot Plug NIC Installation Remote System AlertsDhcp Server Prevention Ofﬂine Diagnostics DynamicAccess LAN Agent Windows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Safety Precautions Installation Overview RAM Installation Requirements Installing Multiple NICs Installing From DisketteUpgrading Windows 95 to Windows Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software Creating Installation Diskettes Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette Product Registration Preparing the NIC and the Computer Follow the prompts as they appearDecide whether you want to use Remote Wake-Up Network Envi Cable Required Maximum Ronment Cable Length Make sure that cable requirements are met Installing and Connecting the NIC Carefully insert the NIC in the empty PCI slot, as shown Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord Connecting the cable to the NIC backplate Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord Installing Software Software Installation Requirements Installing NIC Drivers Windows Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Getting HelpWindows Windows NT Click NextClick Finish Click Close Click Add Click Yes to restart the PC Turn the PC power on Click Yes to restart your computer You must restart your computer to complete the installation New Hardware Found Update Device Driver Wizard Do one of the followingClick Yes Enter the path to the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties Verifying Successful Installation Select the Resources tab Windows 95 and Windows Installing 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 Windows Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Installing Multiple NICs Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installed Select the Adapters tab Click AddInsert the EtherCD Close the Network screen Client PC Requirements Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC Installing the LAN Agent Verifying Successful Installation Conﬁguring the DynamicAccess LAN AgentRestart the PC Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC Removing the DynamicAccess LAN AgentStart Windows Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC Planning the Conﬁguration Conﬁguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC Conﬁguring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC Number of VLANs Windows Working With Server Features Windows NT Double-click the DynamicAccess SW Server icon To disable all load balancing-ClearCreating a Group Specifying a Dedicated IP Address Adding NICs to a GroupClick the Load Balance/RSL tab Load Balance/RSL window Click Add NIC Creating a Vlan Changing an IP Address Specifying Trafﬁc Priorities Saving the ConﬁgurationClick the appropriate tab Changing the Primary NIC Disabling Load Balancing for a GroupRemoving a NIC from a Group Click the Load Balance/RSL tab Displaying NIC Properties Deleting or Editing a VlanDisplaying Group Properties Specifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCI Disable load balancing for the group Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConﬁgurationSymptom Tip Add 3Com server NICs to the group Identifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN Connections Changing Windows 2000 Property Settings Using Windows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features Enabling Ofﬂoads Click Conﬁgure Value Offload Function Enabled Conﬁguring Ofﬂoads for a Group of Different NICs Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software Installing LAN Encryption Software on Windows Minimum Installation RequirementsHardware Requirements Software Requirements Click NIC Software Click Yes to continue With the Winsock2 Setup screen displayed, click OK Click OK Enter your network password when promptedClick Yes Click OK 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 Software Uninstalling LAN Encryption Software Page Installing and Conﬁguring the NetWare Server Driver Using the Latest Support PacksNetWare Version Required Support Pack Latest patch files Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules NetWare Version Required Support PackNetWare Server NLM Name Before installing NICs After installing two NICs Server Software Installation RequirementsNetware Packet Receive Buffers Slot Numbers for Multiple NICs Obtaining Slot Numbers Installing the NetWare 3.12 Server Driver Save 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 Enter Press Enter to save the changes Press Esc to ExitSelect Reinitialize System Press Enter to select the driver Loading the 3Com EtherCD Loading the Driver Specifying the Slot Number Load 3C99X.LAN slot=slot1 NAME=name1 FRAME=frametype1 Installing Multiple Server NICs Boot the NetWare server with the -na option Installing Server FeaturesVerifying the PCI Slot Number From the Conﬁguration Options screen select Product options Enter this command Conﬁguring GroupsMake the following changes to the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle Save the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle and return to the server prompt Verifying the Installation and Conﬁguration At the system prompt, enter load monitorSelect a driver to view its associated statistics Changing NetWare Driver Conﬁguration Parameters Log in or map to the serverParameter Range of Values Description Maintaining Groups Install the new secondary NIC Reboot the serverAdding a Secondary NIC to a Group Adding a Group Install the NICs 107 Server Feature Commands GroupDisplay status Link timeout HelpProbe interval Receive timeout Send timeoutRetry count Ungroup Wait timeout Troubleshooting a Group Conﬁguration Option Description Settings Default NIC Settings Auto Select ALL Method Description Requirements Conﬁguration Methods Changing General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramMethod Description Click OK to save the changes and exit the program Using the 3Com DOS Conﬁguration Program Enter the following at the DOS prompt d\3c99xcfg.exe Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingBooting From the Network Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsSet the MBA manually as the ﬁrst boot device Reboot the PC Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Change the MBA default boot setting from Local to NetworkDisabling the 3Com Logo Encryption Description Type Level Configuring IP Security Deﬁning the Console Creating a Security Policy Creating the Policy Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click AddClick Next and then Finish Creating a Filter Select a Speciﬁc IP Address in the pull-down listEnter destination IP address, and then click Next Binding the Filter Accept the default, and then click NextCreating the Filter Action Binding the Filter Action Disabling Encryption Enabling Encryption State Meaning Interpreting the LEDs LNK Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting the NIC Installation Problems/Error MessagesCleaning Up a Failed Installation Click Proceed Click OK Troubleshooting the Network Connection Tip 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 connection Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting a Network Connection Cabling Pinouts Troubleshooting Hubs Exit the Device Manager and shut down Windows Removing the Network Driver Click the Device Manager tab From the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel Removing DynamicAccess Server Features NetWare Enter this command at the promptPage Running NIC Diagnostics Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsReboot the computer using a DOS-bootablediskette Tab Description Running the Network Test Running the NIC Test Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Click the Statistics tab. The Statistics screen appears Viewing Network Statistics Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Enabling the IconDisplaying Network Statistics Click Proceed, and then follow the prompts on the screen Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramPage Obtaining Drivers Page 3CR990 NIC Speciﬁcations Specifications Twisted-Pair Cable Cabling Requirements Category Use 10BASE-T Operation 100BASE-TX Operation RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Flow Control Pause FramesLink Negotiation Page About the 3Com DMI Agent 3C OM DMI a Gent System Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Network Management RequirementsFollow the prompts on the screen Restart the PC when prompted LinksDescription EtherCD Navigation Auto Insert Root SubdirectoriesText Files Subdirectory Description File Name File Description 165Page Windows Fresh Installation NetWare Fresh InstallationRequirements Driver Summary screen, select 3C990.LAN and press Enter Installation Instructions When the installation is ﬁnished, edit the STARTUP.NCF ﬁle Page World Wide Web Site Online Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board Service 3Com Knowledgebase Web ServicesAccess by Analog Modem 3Com FTP Site Access by Digital Modem 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier 847 262 Support from 3Com Country Region Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc RimEurope Country Region Returning Products for RepairEurope, South Africa, and Middle East Latin America Country Region Telephone Number Fax Number To obtain an authorization number, call or fax Numbers Index MBA 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