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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you where to look for speciﬁc information.

This guide describes how to install, conﬁgure, and troubleshoot the 3C359 TokenLink® Velocity™ XL PCI network interface card (NIC). This NIC is referred to as the 3C359 NIC in this guide.

The HELP directory on TokenDisk® diskette #1 contains the latest technical information.

This guide is intended for network installers who are familiar with local area networking (LAN) technology, token ring technology, and network interface card installation.

If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.

Finding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide

This table shows the location of speciﬁc information in this guide.

If you are looking for		Turn to

3C359	NIC features and product overview	Chapter 1
3C359	NIC installation overview	Chapter 1
3C359	NIC installation and cabling procedures	Chapter 2
Driver installation procedures for Novell NetWare environments		Chapter 3
Driver installation procedures for Microsoft Windows environments		Chapter 4
Class of Service (also known as Traffic Prioritization)		Chapter 4
configuration procedures
Auto ring speed detection information		Chapter 4
Driver installation procedures for IBM environments		Chapter 5

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3Com TokenLink VelocityTM XL PCI Network Interface Card manual About this Guide, Finding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide

Contents

Member of the high-performance TokenLink Velocity family TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Network Interface Card User Guide3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Limited Warranty Sweden, Finland, Norway Contents Microsoft Windows Environment IBM Environments Glossary Index 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty Vii Page Figures Install Menu B-2 Tables Page Finding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide About this GuideList conventions that are used throughout this guide ConventionsConvention Description Page 1TokenLink Velocity XL PCI 3C359 NIC IntroductionHigh-Performance Features of the 3C359 NIC DynamicAccess Class of ServiceParallel Tasking II Performance Other Features of the 3C359 NIC Wake-up On LAN CapabilitySupport for Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring Installation Overview Run diagnostics, if necessary Page Safety Precautions Installation RequirementsUnpacking and Inspecting the 3C359 NIC Reduce any static electricity on your bodyVerify that your tools are nonconducting or insulated 1Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Inserting the 3C359 NIC2Inserting the 3C359 NIC Return all packing materials to the shipping container Page AutoLink Software Functions Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client DriverInstalling a DOS 16-Bit Client Automatically Novell Netware EnvironmentsBefore Using the AutoLink Conﬁguration Utility Modifying AutoLink Default SettingsRunning the AutoLink Program Log in to the NetWare server with your ID and password From the AutoLink Information window, press EnterTo accept the terms and conditions, enter y Enter the following command install Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client ManuallyAutoLink Troubleshooting To display the ﬁle, enter the following DOS commandConﬁguring the DOS 16-Bit Client Driver Restart your PC to start the NetWare 16-bit clientAdd the appropriate keywords as shown below Drive\netware\client32 Installing DOS Client32Restart your workstation to start Client32 Installing an OS/2 Client Driver for NetWareDisplaying the Universal Address Selecting the Appropriate NIC Address1Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program Window Installing the Novell OS/2 RequesterSave the ﬁle as C\CONFIG.SYS and click OK to continue Select ContinueSelect the appropriate protocol and save the conﬁguration Click Copy and follow the displayed instructions Conﬁguring the Novell OS/2 RequesterInstalling a NetWare Server Driver Driver SupportRemove the OS/2 Requester diskette and restart the PC Installing the Driver in an Existing NetWare Environment Installation InstructionsTOKENTSM.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 Page Microsoft Windows Environment Drivers Available for WindowsNdis 4 Miniport Driver Installing a 3C359 NIC Driver for Windows Environments Before Installing a Windows DriverNdis 3 Miniport Driver About Microsoft Windows 95 Versions Installing a Driver for WindowsClick OK Installing a Driver for Windows 95 VersionWhen the setup ﬁle has been read, select Turn on the computer and start WindowsInstalling a Driver for Windows 95 Version 950b, OSR2 Install the 3C359 NIC and start the computerClick Next Installing a Driver for Windows NT Installing a Driver for Windows NT Setting Ring Speed for Windows Selecting Ring SpeedRemove 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 tabSelect one of the following values 4Manually Setting Ring SpeedSetting Ring Speed for Windows NT 53Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box Deﬁning a Locally Administered Network Address Deﬁning the LAA Address for WindowsDisplaying the Current Network Address for Windows 6Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program Window Setting the LAA Address for Windows7Network Window 8PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window Driver Tab Click OK Restart the computer Deﬁning the LAA Address for Windows NT103Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box Conﬁguring Class of ServiceEnabling Class of Service Before Starting Class of Service Conﬁguration11DynamicAccess Select Adapter Window 123Com Class of Service Setup Window Select the Enable radio buttonClick the Additional Ranges tab Adding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols13Class of Service Additional Ranges Window Click OK when you are ﬁnished Using Class of Service Advanced OptionsClick the Advanced Options tab Class of Service Advanced Options SettingsConﬁguring Class of Service Page IBM Environments Installing a Driver for Various IBM EnvironmentsInstalling a Driver for IBM DOS LAN Services Select OK on the Mpts logo panel Using IBM Mpts to Install a Driver for OS/2When the Installation Complete message appears, select OK Select InstallConﬁguring IBM Host Connectivity Network Setup window is displayed Network Setup message window, click OK Windows Setup message window, click Restart ComputerAdding 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 NTPage 3C359 NIC LEDs TroubleshootingRegister Write/Read Test Using the Diagnostic ProgramDOS Diagnostic Tests Timer TestClose NIC Test Running the DOS Diagnostic TestsOpen NIC for Ring Operation Test Ring Operations TestPress Enter to start the tests From the Test pull-down menu shown in -2, select Run Tests4DOS Diagnostic Program Test Setup Dialog Box Changing the DOS Test SetupPage 3C359 NIC Speciﬁcations SpecificationsBus Data Interface Cables and ConnectorsSafety Classiﬁcations CompatibilityConnector Pin Assignments DB-9 Connector Pin AssignmentsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Cable Requirements Figure A-2RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsChanging Using the Conﬁguration ProgramFigure B-1Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program Screen NIC Conﬁguration screen appears, as shown in Figure B-3 Ring Speed Adjusting Conﬁguration SettingsBoot ROM Changing Conﬁguration for Multiple NICsMemory Limit of 1 Megabyte Page Online Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld Wide Web Site 408 654 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Access by Digital ModemPress Return to see the 3ComForum main menu 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Log on to your CompuServe account3Com Asia Limited Support from 3ComSupport from 3Com To obtain an RMA number, call or fax Returning Products for RepairBus mastering Class of Service or Trafﬁc PrioritizationGlossary BusFull-duplex Clean bootDynamicAccess software DriverParallel Tasking architecture LobeLobe cable OnNow/ACPITrafﬁc Prioritization Promiscuous modeParallel Tasking II technology Token ringNumbers IndexDOS NIC Trirom 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity