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