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INDEX

Numbers

100BASE-TX cabling 17 link LED 36 operation 59 speciﬁcations 59

10BASE-T cabling 17 link LED 36 operation 58 speciﬁcations 59

3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) 45, 62

3Com icon, in Windows system tray removing 49

showing 38

3Com NIC Diagnostics program changing conﬁguration 54 starting 37

3Com support services 44 3Com URL 61 3ComFacts 63

A

accessing Help 43

online support 44

B

bulletin board service 45, 62

C

cabling

requirements 16, 57 speciﬁcations 17 troubleshooting 35

client 13

client/server networks 14

compliance, Year 2000 10 conﬁguration settings

changing 54 default 51 displaying 52

connecting to the network 20 conventions

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

CPU utilization 51

D

default conﬁguration settings 51 determining Windows 95 version 23 diagnostic tests

NIC Echo test 40 NIC self-tests 39

diagnostics program, starting 37 drivers, installing

Windows 95 version A 24 version B 26

Windows 98 28 Windows NT

version 3.51 31 version 4.0 30

duplex mode changing 54 default setting 51 viewing 52

E

Echo test, running 40 EIA/TIA 568 standards 57 EISA slots 18

environmental operating range 57 Ethernet protocol

characteristics of 58 overview 14

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Contents

Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card User Guide Lifetime Limited Warranty Sweden, Finland, Norway Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, MaltaAustralia, New Zealand Japan 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 Software Required HardwareRequired Cabling 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 Remove the EtherDisk diskette from drive a Verifying Successful InstallationWindows 95 and Windows 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 Auto Select Option Description Available SettingsNormal Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details Click OK Click the Properties tab Changing Conﬁguration SettingsClick OK to exit this screen Change the NIC’s conﬁguration Page Speciﬁcations Cabling Requirements Category Use Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable10BASE-T Operation 100BASE-TX Speciﬁcations 10BASE-T Speciﬁcations100BASE-TX Operation Page 3Com FTP Site Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site Access by Digital Modem 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 847 262 Support from 3Com 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier 408 727 Country Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim Europe North America Returning Products for RepairCountry Telephone Number Latin America Country Telephone Number Fax Number Latin America 408 326 A. and Canada 800 NET 3Com 800 638 Ethernet Bus masteringClient/server network Half-duplex Fast EthernetFull-duplex Hub Server SwitchPeer-to-peer network Unshielded twisted pair UTP cablingPage Index Numbers NIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity