AUI Port | 3Com XLPCI specification

Connecting to the Network

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AUI Port

Follow these steps to connect the AUI port (Figure 1-5) on the 3C900B COMBO NIC to the network:

1Locate the 15-pin AUI port on the NIC and move the slide latch down to the open position.

AUI port

AUI connector

Figure 1-5Connecting to the AUI Port on the 3C900B-COMBO NIC

2Connect the thick Ethernet coaxial cable to the AUI port on the NIC.

This connector attaches in only one way. Orient the AUI connector to match the AUI port on the NIC.

3Move the slide latch up to the closed position to lock the AUI connector in place.

4Connect the other end of the network cable to an external transceiver.

The next step is to install the network driver. Go to the next chapter.

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3Com XLPCI manual 5Connecting to the AUI Port on the 3C900B-COMBO NIC

Contents

EtherLink XL PCI 10 Mbps Network Interface Cards User Guide 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Changing Configuration Settings Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems Page Figures Tables If you are looking for Turn to About this GuideFinding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide Icon Description ConventionsConvention Description Bold-face type Network Interface Card Installing Maximum Preparing for InstallationNIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver Network Segment Inserting the NIC 2Installing the 3C900B NIC RJ-45 Port Connecting to the Network BNC Port 4Connecting to the BNC Port on the 3C900B-COMBO NIC AUI Port 5Connecting to the AUI Port on the 3C900B-COMBO NIC Meaning RJ-45 Interpreting the Link LEDState Off Windows Network Driver Speciﬁed ﬁelds of the Identiﬁcation tab screen, enter Windows 95 Build Click Yes Enter your user name and password, and then click OKClick Close Click Finish Windows 95 OSR2Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 in drive a and click Next Windows 95 prompts you to reboot Windows NT Conﬁrming Installation Click Add Windows NTClick the Adapters tab 8CHAPTER 2 Installing the Network Driver Click Add Adapter Click Close Click OK in the Network Settings window Running AutoLink Software Novell NetWare Client Driver NetWare Novell NetWare Server Driver Multiple NICs Save and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the serverNetWare 4.10 3c90xcfg.exe Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network Drivers Running Diagnostic Programs Troubleshooting 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramRunning NIC Tests Double-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray 13Com NIC Diagnostics General Screen Click the Diagnostics tab Running the Echo Test Click Start On the sending PC On both PCsOn the responding PC Close all open windows when the Echo test is ﬁnished 63Com NIC Diagnostics Support Screen 3Com Support Services Click the Support tab Accessing the Help System Windows 95 and Windows NT Removing NIC Software QuestionAnswer Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Make sure that your IP protocol does not compute the CRC Fast IP is designed to bypass the router, particularly where Page Option Default Setting Available Settings Changing Configuration Settings Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramRunning the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Running the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 33Com NIC Diagnostics Properties Screen Changing Conﬁguration Settings Enabling Pace Support 43Com DynamicAccess Setup ScreenPage Cabling Requirements SpecificationsSpeciﬁcations Category Use Twisted-Pair Cable10BASE-T Operation 10BASE-T Speciﬁcations RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsPage Concurrent UDP Streams Operational SettingsFifo Packet Threshold Option Descriptions Disable Switch Packet PrioritizationLow-Priority Ratio Natural Packet Interval Disable Receive Packet Buffering Changing Operational Settings Changing Ranges and Protocols Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting Network Connection ProblemsEliminating Potential Causes of Problems Crossover cable Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Support from Your Network Supplier Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service408 654 408 727Page Numbers Index LANSRV.TXT 10BASE-TA-3 Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity