3Com Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX specs

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Local access numbers are available within the following countries:

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Australia	1800 123 853
Belgium	0800 71279
Denmark	800 17319
Finland	98 001 4444
France	0800 908158
Germany	0130 81 80 63
Italy	1678 99085

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Netherlands	0800 0228049
Norway	800 11062
Portugal	0505 442 607
Russia (Moscow only)	956 0815
Spain	900 964 445
Sweden	020 792954
U.K.	0800 626403

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Support from Your Network Supplier

If additional assistance is required, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualiﬁed to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services.

When you contact your network supplier for assistance, have the following information ready:

■A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels

■Diagnostic error messages

■Details about recent conﬁguration changes, if applicable

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3Com Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX manual Support from Your Network Supplier, 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service

Contents

PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables Lifetime Limited Warranty Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg United Kingdom, Eire Asia JapanAustralia, New Zealand Sweden, Finland, Norway Denmark About this Guide Finding Speciﬁc Information in This GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Conventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description 13C905B-TX NIC Introduction Industry-Leading Performance DynamicAccess Software PC and Server Requirements Installation and ConﬁgurationRemote Wake-up 10/100 Mbps Support 3C905B-TX NIC How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC? Installing the NIC 1Inserting the NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier 2Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 Port Connecting to the Network Reconnect all cables and replace the PC cover Connecting the Remote Wake-up Cable Windows Installing If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click the Device Manager tab Conﬁrming InstallationClick OK Click Yes Windows NT Windows NT VersionUpdating the Network Driver Installing the Network Driver Click Update Click Cancel Network Settings window, click Close Click Continue Running the AutoLink Program Run the Install program. Enter ainstallNetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS AutoLink Requirements NetWare Version Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver Press Enter to continue the server installation Multiple NICsAt the A\ prompt, enter nwserver Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network Drivers Status LEDs Troubleshooting Description Flashing Steady Off 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help Accessing the 3C905B-TX Help System Running the NIC Self-Test Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Eeprom Fifo On both PCs Running the Echo Test 43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support Screen 3Com Support Services Generating a Problem Report 5Problem Report Main Screen To exit the program, click Cancel Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareChecking the Remote Wake-up Function Windows 95 and Windows NT 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program Verify the driver versionRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Question Answer Frequently Asked Questions Add/Remove Programs Question Answer QuestionAnswer What is a Magic Packet? Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page Changing Configuration Conﬁguration SettingsOption Default Setting Available Settings Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Changing Conﬁguration SettingsClick NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Changing Conﬁguration Settings Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace Conﬁguration Select the protocol that the application uses Changing Pace Ranges and Protocols Using the DOS Conﬁguration Program Setting Fast IPPace Advanced Options Speciﬁcations Specifications Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Online Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld Wide Web Site 408 654 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Log on to your CompuServe account Type Support from 3Com 3Com Mediterraneo Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH3Com Iberia 3Com Latin America Country Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for Repair Full scatter gather DynamicAccess softwareGlossary DRMON Pace technology Inﬁnite burstingNetwork interface card NIC 10/100 auto-negotiation NWay Numbers Index NIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity Page