Installing and Connecting the NIC | HP Embedded Firewall specification

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Installing and Connecting the NIC

This user guide explains how to install the 3Com 10/100 Secure NIC (3CR990B NIC family) in a computer running any of the following operating systems:

•Windows 2003 Server

•Windows XP

•Windows 2000

•Windows NT 4.0

•Windows 98 SE

•NetWare 5.x and 6.x

•Linux 2.4

Your Windows operating system should have the latest service pack installed.

Minimum Installation Requirements

Your client computer or server must meet the following requirements before you can successfully install the 3CR990B NIC:

•Processor (client or server) — Intel Pentium or above

•Available bus-mastering PCI slot, conforming to PCI 32-bit specifications, revision 2.2

•CD-ROM drive

Installation Overview

Installing the NIC involves completing the following tasks:

•Registering the product

•Installing the NIC in the computer

•Connecting the NIC to the network

•Installing the network driver

•Enabling data encryption offloads

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HP Embedded Firewall manual Installing and Connecting the NIC, Minimum Installation Requirements, Installation Overview

Contents

10/100 Secure Network Interface Card User Guide United States Government Legend Contents Installing and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads Configuring the NIC Running NIC Diagnostics Minimum Installation Requirements Installing and Connecting the NICInstallation Overview Preparing the NIC and the Computer Safety PrecautionsNetwork Environment Cable Required Maximum Cable Length Installing and Connecting the NIC 3CR990B-97 NIC Double click Network Connections Installing the Network DriverVerifying the Network Driver Installation Install without Diagnostic Program-installs the driver only Windows 2003 Server Driver Installation Windows XP Driver Installation Windows XP Driver Installation Windows 2000 Driver Installation Windows 2000 Driver Installation Click Have Disk Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation Verifying the Network Driver Installation Windows 98 SE Driver Installation Windows 98 SE Driver Installation Installing the Driver in Novell NetWare Server 5.1 Novell NetWare Driver InstallationInstallation During Novell OS Installation Select Save parameters and load driver Installation with Novell Already InstalledIdentifying the Slot Number Choose Select a driver Load ODINEB.NLM Verifying or Modifying NIC Parameters Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf Installing the Driver in Novell NetWare Server Page Cd /tmp/3c990/3c990 make Linux 2.4 Driver Installation Linux 2.4 Driver Installation Offloading Encryption Processing OverviewSelecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Creating a Security Policy Configuring IPSec in Windows 2003, Windows XP, and WindowsEncryption Type Level Description Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Clear the Activate the default response rule check boxDefining the Console Creating the Policy Binding the Filter Creating a FilterCreating the Filter Action Select Un-assign Binding the Filter ActionEnabling Encryption Disabling Encryption Installing and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads About the Advanced Server Features Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server Features Failover Load Balancing VLANs Server Features Using Other NICs Verifying the Installation Installing 3Com Advanced Server Software Planning the Configuration Configuring Groups and VLANs Number of VLANs Working With Server Features Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Creating a GroupWindows NT Specifying a Dedicated IP Address Adding NICs to a Group Specifying Traffic Priorities Click ConfigureCreating a Vlan Changing an IP Address Removing a NIC from a Group Saving the ConfigurationDisabling Load Balancing for a Group Changing the Primary NIC Displaying Group Properties Troubleshooting a Load Balancing ConfigurationSymptomTip Displaying NIC Properties Double-clickNetwork Adapters Enabling Offloads Value Offload Function Enables Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs Disabled Configuring the NICDefault NIC Settings Option Description Settings All Configuring the NIC Method Description Requirements Configuration Methods Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Changing General NIC Configuration Settings Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com DOS Configuration Program BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Booting From the Network Disabling the 3Com Logo Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs State Meaning Troubleshooting the NICInterpreting the NIC LEDs 3CR990B-97 NIC Troubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System Problems or Error Messages Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationCleaning Up a Failed Installation Tip Description Troubleshooting the Network Connection Troubleshooting a Network Connection Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up RJ-45 Cabling Pinouts Copper NIC Only Troubleshooting Hubs Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Removing the Network DriverWindows NT Windows 98 SE From the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel Removing 3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server FeaturesNetWare Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program Running NIC Diagnostics Tab Description Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests Running the NIC Test Running the Network TestClick Perform NIC Test Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics ProgramViewing Network Statistics Enabling the Icon Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramDisplaying Network Statistics Running NIC Diagnostics Standards Conformance 3CR990B-97 NIC SpecificationsHardware Network Interface 3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Specifications Cabling Requirements RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments About the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Network Management Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI AgentClick NIC Software Click 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