3Com TokenLink VelocityTM XL PCI Network Interface Card guide

Inserting the 3C359 NIC

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6Connect one of the following network cable types to the 3C359 NIC:

■Shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable with a DB-9 connector

■Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with an RJ-45 connector

TokenLink Velocity NICs support industry-standard token ring Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP or types 1 or 6 STP cabling. These cables meet IEEE 802.5 speciﬁcations. (See Appendix A, “Speciﬁcations,” for detailed information regarding cable requirements and connector pin assignments for the 3C359 NIC.)

7Connect the other end of the cable to a network dual access unit (DAU), a multistation access unit (MAU), controlled access unit (CAU), or a token ring switch.

The 3C359 NIC can operate in full-duplex mode when attached to a Dedicated Token Ring (DTR)-enabled switch. Full-duplex mode is enabled automatically.

8Return all packing materials to the shipping container.

If it is necessary to return the 3C359 NIC to 3Com, pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material to maintain the warranty.

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3Com TokenLink VelocityTM XL PCI Network Interface Card manual Return all packing materials to the shipping container

Contents

Member of the high-performance TokenLink Velocity family TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Network Interface Card User Guide 3Com 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 Guide List conventions that are used throughout this guide Conventions Convention Description Page 1TokenLink Velocity XL PCI 3C359 NIC Introduction Parallel Tasking II Performance High-Performance Features of the 3C359 NICDynamicAccess Class of Service Support for Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring Other Features of the 3C359 NICWake-up On LAN Capability Installation Overview Run diagnostics, if necessary Page Safety Precautions Installation Requirements Verify that your tools are nonconducting or insulated Unpacking and Inspecting the 3C359 NICReduce any static electricity on your body 1Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Inserting the 3C359 NIC 2Inserting the 3C359 NIC Return all packing materials to the shipping container Page Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Automatically Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client DriverNovell Netware Environments AutoLink Software Functions Running the AutoLink Program Before Using the AutoLink Conﬁguration UtilityModifying AutoLink Default Settings To accept the terms and conditions, enter y Log in to the NetWare server with your ID and passwordFrom the AutoLink Information window, press Enter AutoLink Troubleshooting Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client ManuallyTo display the ﬁle, enter the following DOS command Enter the following command install Add the appropriate keywords as shown below Conﬁguring the DOS 16-Bit Client DriverRestart your PC to start the NetWare 16-bit client 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 the appropriate protocol and save the conﬁguration Save the ﬁle as C\CONFIG.SYS and click OK to continueSelect Continue Click Copy and follow the displayed instructions Conﬁguring the Novell OS/2 Requester Remove the OS/2 Requester diskette and restart the PC Installing a NetWare Server DriverDriver Support 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 Page Ndis 4 Miniport Driver Microsoft Windows EnvironmentDrivers Available for Windows Ndis 3 Miniport Driver Installing a 3C359 NIC Driver for Windows EnvironmentsBefore Installing a Windows 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 VersionTurn on the computer and start Windows Click OK Click Next Installing a Driver for Windows 95 Version 950b, OSR2Install the 3C359 NIC and start the computer Installing a Driver for Windows NT Installing a Driver for Windows NT Remove the TokenDisk diskette or CD and click Restart now Setting Ring Speed for WindowsSelecting Ring Speed 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 Displaying the Current Network Address for Windows Deﬁning a Locally Administered Network AddressDeﬁning the LAA 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 Page 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 Adding the 32-Bit DLC Network Protocol for Windows Network Setup message window, click OKWindows Setup message window, click Restart Computer Click Yes Verify that DLC Protocol is displayed. Click Close Adding the 32-Bit DLC Network Protocol for Windows NTPage 3C359 NIC LEDs Troubleshooting DOS Diagnostic Tests Using the Diagnostic ProgramTimer Test Register Write/Read Test Open NIC for Ring Operation Test Running the DOS Diagnostic TestsRing 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 SetupPage 3C359 NIC Speciﬁcations Specifications Safety Classiﬁcations Cables and ConnectorsCompatibility Bus Data Interface RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Connector Pin AssignmentsDB-9 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 Memory Limit of 1 Megabyte Boot ROMChanging Conﬁguration for Multiple NICs Page World Wide Web Site Online Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 408 654 Support from Your Network Supplier 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceLog 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 PrioritizationBus Bus mastering DynamicAccess software Clean bootDriver Full-duplex Lobe cable LobeOnNow/ACPI Parallel Tasking architecture Parallel Tasking II technology Promiscuous modeToken ring Trafﬁc Prioritization Numbers Index DOS NIC Trirom 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity