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DIAGNOSTICS

LAN Diagnostics

The LAN Diagnostics utility includes a self-test program, echo test procedures, and

 

a Card Properties viewer.

1

Click the Windows Start menu.

2

Select Programs.

3

Select 3Com PC Card Utilities.

4

Select LAN Diagnostics.

 

A separate Help utility is available for each page in the diagnostic interface. Help

 

includes descriptions of how to get information about your card and how to run

 

and interpret LAN diagnostics tests.

CAUTION: If you remove the card or shut down your computer while diagnostics are running, you may have to remove and reinstall the card. See the appropriate procedures in the section of this manual on your operating system.

Do not attempt to run other applications while diagnostics are running. After running LAN Diagnostics and the self-test, reboot your computer before attempting to resume normal card operation.

Modem Diagnostics The Modem Diagnostics utility collects information about your card, performs PC card tests (including a dial-up test for Windows 95 and Windows 98), maintains a detailed log file, and provides utilities for editing system files.

1Click the Windows Start menu.

2Select Programs.

3Select 3Com PC Card Utilities.

4Select Modem Diagnostics.

Modem diagnostics includes a separate Help utility with information on how to run modem diagnostics tests.

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