3Com 3CSOHO100 guide

Connecting the NIC to Your Network

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2Insert the other end of the UTP cable into an active network port.

An active network port may be on a network hub or switch, or a peripheral device (such as a printer) that is network-ready (that is, it already has a NIC inside it).

Do not turn on the power to the PC.

The next step is to install the network driver. Go to Chapter 3.

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3Com 3CSOHO100 manual Next step is to install the network driver. Go to Chapter

Contents

Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card User Guide Lifetime Limited Warranty Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malta Australia, New Zealand JapanSweden, Finland, Norway Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg Denmark Member of the 3Com OfficeConnect family 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Configuring the NIC Technical Support Page Figures Tables Conventions Icon Description Year 2000 Compliance Convention Description What This Guide Covers What This Chapter Covers Understanding Networking Sample Network Computer 1Computer Printer Peer-to-Peer Networks Client/Server Networks Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Networking Protocols Understanding Network Interface Cards About the OfﬁceConnect NIC Required Hardware Required CablingRequired Software Preparing for Installation Type Maximum Network Cable Required Cable Length Inserting the NIC See your PC documentation for details Do not turn on the power to the PC Connecting the NIC to Your Network Connecting the Network Cable to the NIC RJ-45 port Next step is to install the network driver. Go to Chapter Page Windows Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties Turn on the power to the PC Windows 95 Version a You must reboot your PC to complete the installation Click OK Enter your user name and password, and then click OK Windows 95 Version B Click Finish To install the network driver in a PC running Windows Click Yes to restart the PC Windows NT Windows NT Click Add Adapter Verifying Successful Installation Windows 95 and WindowsRemove the EtherDisk diskette from drive a Double-clickNetwork adapters Double-click the File Manager icon Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Tips Interpreting the LEDs State Meaning Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Double-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray Click Cancel to exit the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program General Screen Click the Diagnostics tab Running the NIC Self-Tests Running the Echo Test Click Start in the Self-Test panel On both PCs On the ﬁrst PC the sending PC Echo Test Sender Screen Accessing the Help System From the Windows Start menu, select Programs Accessing 3Com Support Services Click OK Click the Support tab. The Support screen appears Click OK Click the Support tab Support Screen Removing NIC Software Click the Device Manager tab Click Yes Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Question Answer Page Option Description Available Settings NormalAuto Select Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details Changing Conﬁguration Settings Click OK to exit this screenClick OK Click the Properties tab Change the NIC’s conﬁguration Page Speciﬁcations Cabling Requirements Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T OperationCategory Use 10BASE-T Speciﬁcations 100BASE-TX Operation100BASE-TX Speciﬁcations Page Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site3Com FTP Site 3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 847 262 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3Com 408 727 Country Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim Europe Returning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Latin AmericaNorth America Country Telephone Number Fax Number Latin America 408 326 A. and Canada 800 NET 3Com 800 638 Bus mastering Client/server networkEthernet Fast Ethernet Full-duplexHalf-duplex Hub Switch Peer-to-peer networkServer Unshielded twisted pair UTP cablingPage Index Numbers NIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity