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TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Network Interface Card User Guide
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 Contents
 Microsoft Windows Environment
 IBM Environments
 Glossary Index 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty
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 Figures
 Install Menu B-2
 Tables
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 Finding Specific Information in This Guide
About this Guide
 List conventions that are used throughout this guide
Conventions
 Convention Description
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 1TokenLink Velocity XL PCI 3C359 NIC
Introduction
 DynamicAccess Class of Service
High-Performance Features of the 3C359 NIC
Parallel Tasking II Performance
 Wake-up On LAN Capability
Other Features of the 3C359 NIC
Support for Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring
 Installation Overview
 Run diagnostics, if necessary
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 Safety Precautions
Installation Requirements
 Reduce any static electricity on your body
Unpacking and Inspecting the 3C359 NIC
Verify that your tools are nonconducting or insulated
 1Removing the Expansion Slot Cover
Inserting the 3C359 NIC
 2Inserting the 3C359 NIC
 Return all packing materials to the shipping container
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 Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Automatically
Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Driver
Novell Netware Environments
AutoLink Software Functions
 Modifying AutoLink Default Settings
Before Using the AutoLink Configuration Utility
Running the AutoLink Program
 From the AutoLink Information window, press Enter
Log in to the NetWare server with your ID and password
To accept the terms and conditions, enter y
 AutoLink Troubleshooting
Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Manually
To display the file, enter the following DOS command
Enter the following command install
 Restart your PC to start the NetWare 16-bit client
Configuring the DOS 16-Bit Client Driver
Add the appropriate keywords as shown below
 Drive\netware\client32
Installing DOS Client32
 Restart your workstation to start Client32
Installing an OS/2 Client Driver for NetWare
 Displaying the Universal Address
Selecting the Appropriate NIC Address
 1Configuration and Diagnostic Program Window
Installing the Novell OS/2 Requester
 Select Continue
Save the file as C\CONFIG.SYS and click OK to continue
Select the appropriate protocol and save the configuration
 Click Copy and follow the displayed instructions
Configuring the Novell OS/2 Requester
 Driver Support
Installing a NetWare Server Driver
Remove the OS/2 Requester diskette and restart the PC
 Installing the Driver in an Existing NetWare Environment
Installation Instructions
 TOKENTSM.NLM
 Protocol
 Supported Parameter Units Values Description
 Node=4000123AB678
 This is the Load/Bind sequence for the second of two NICs
 Bind ipx ip to name drivername Net=number addr=number
 TLNKPODI.LAN
 Unbind ipx tlnkpodi name Unload tlnkpodi
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 Drivers Available for Windows
Microsoft Windows Environment
Ndis 4 Miniport Driver
 Before Installing a Windows Driver
Installing a 3C359 NIC Driver for Windows Environments
Ndis 3 Miniport Driver
 About Microsoft Windows 95 Versions
Installing a Driver for Windows
 When the setup file has been read, select
Installing a Driver for Windows 95 Version
Turn on the computer and start Windows
Click OK
 Install the 3C359 NIC and start the computer
Installing a Driver for Windows 95 Version 950b, OSR2
Click Next
 Installing a Driver for Windows NT
 Installing a Driver for Windows NT
 Selecting Ring Speed
Setting Ring Speed for Windows
Remove the TokenDisk diskette or CD and click Restart now
 Network window appears, as shown in Figure
 2PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window Driver Tab
Click the Advanced tab
 Select one of the following values
4Manually Setting Ring Speed
 Setting Ring Speed for Windows NT
 53Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box
 Defining the LAA Address for Windows
Defining a Locally Administered Network Address
Displaying the Current Network Address for Windows
 6Configuration and Diagnostic Program Window
Setting the LAA Address for Windows
 7Network Window
 8PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window Driver Tab
 Click OK Restart the computer
Defining the LAA Address for Windows NT
 103Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box
Configuring Class of Service
 Enabling Class of Service
Before Starting Class of Service Configuration
 11DynamicAccess Select Adapter Window
 123Com Class of Service Setup Window
Select the Enable radio button
 Click the Additional Ranges tab
Adding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols
 13Class of Service Additional Ranges Window
 Click OK when you are finished
Using Class of Service Advanced Options
 Click the Advanced Options tab
Class of Service Advanced Options Settings
 Configuring Class of Service
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 IBM Environments
Installing a Driver for Various IBM Environments
 Installing a Driver for IBM DOS LAN Services
 Select OK on the Mpts logo panel
Using IBM Mpts to Install a Driver for OS/2
 When the Installation Complete message appears, select OK
Select Install
 Configuring IBM Host Connectivity
 Network Setup window is displayed
 Windows Setup message window, click Restart Computer
Network Setup message window, click OK
Adding the 32-Bit DLC Network Protocol for Windows
 Click Yes
 Verify that DLC Protocol is displayed. Click Close
Adding the 32-Bit DLC Network Protocol for Windows NT
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 3C359 NIC LEDs
Troubleshooting
 DOS Diagnostic Tests
Using the Diagnostic Program
Timer Test
Register Write/Read Test
 Open NIC for Ring Operation Test
Running the DOS Diagnostic Tests
Ring Operations Test
Close NIC Test
 Press Enter to start the tests
From the Test pull-down menu shown in -2, select Run Tests
 4DOS Diagnostic Program Test Setup Dialog Box
Changing the DOS Test Setup
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 3C359 NIC Specifications
Specifications
 Safety Classifications
Cables and Connectors
Compatibility
Bus Data Interface
 DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
 Cable Requirements
Figure A-2RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
 Changing
Using the Configuration Program
 Figure B-1Configuration and Diagnostic Program Screen
 NIC Configuration screen appears, as shown in Figure B-3
 Ring Speed
Adjusting Configuration Settings
 Changing Configuration for Multiple NICs
Boot ROM
Memory Limit of 1 Megabyte
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 3Com Bulletin Board Service
Online Technical Services
World Wide Web Site
 Access by Analog Modem
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
Access by Digital Modem
408 654
 Support from Your Network Supplier
3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service
Log on to your CompuServe account
Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu
 3Com Asia Limited
Support from 3Com
 Support from 3Com
 To obtain an RMA number, call or fax
Returning Products for Repair
 Glossary
Class of Service or Traffic Prioritization
Bus
Bus mastering
 DynamicAccess software
Clean boot
Driver
Full-duplex
 Lobe cable
Lobe
OnNow/ACPI
Parallel Tasking architecture
 Parallel Tasking II technology
Promiscuous mode
Token ring
Traffic Prioritization
 Numbers
Index
 DOS
 NIC
 Trirom
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 FCC Class B Statement
 FCC Declaration of Conformity