ISA ADAPTER USER GUIDE
TOKENLINK III 16/4
LIFETIME WARRANTY
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CONTENTS
Installing the Adapter
4 STANDARD INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Configuration Requirements
Diagnostic Test Types
Adapter LEDs
Using the Keyboard
GLOSSARY INDEX LIMITED WARRANTY FCC CLASS A VERIFICATION STATEMENT
CE NOTICE
FIGURES
Initial 3Com and IBM Mode Option Settings
TABLES
Command Line Keywords
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
How to Use This Guide
Introduction
Conventions
commands
A Install
This
TokenLink III 16/4 ISA Token Ring Adapter Features
1 INTRODUCTION
Installation and Configuration Options
AutoLink Installation
Figure 1-1 Adapter Installation and Configuration
Installation and Configuration Options
Troubleshooting
Standard Installation and Configuration
Windows Installation and Configuration
Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software
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100% Compatibility
INSTALLING THE 3C619C
ADAPTER
PC Requirements Taking Safety Precautions Inspecting the Adapter
Installing the Adapter Connecting to the Network
Inspect adapter Install adapter Connect cable to installed adapter
Install single No adapter as a NetWare DOS ODI client ? Yes
2-2 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE 3C619C ADAPTER
Network UTP cabling type ?
PC Requirements
Inspecting the Adapter
Taking Safety Precautions
TokenLink III 16/4 ISA Adapter User Guide
Installing the Adapter
Install the 3C619C adapter as follows
Installing the Adapter
4 Check the adapter for any visible signs of damage
4 Replace the PC’s cover
Connecting to the Network
Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6 show the adapter connectors
Type
Shielded twisted-pair STP cable
Connecting to Shielded Twisted-pair STP Cable
Connecting to Unshielded Twisted-pair UTP Cable
Do not daisy-chain token ring adapters or connect them back to back
USING THE AUTO LINK
FEATURE FOR NET WARE
AutoLink Requirements
AutoLink Options
Verify that you meet the following requirements
NetWare on the server must be version 2.2 or later
Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts
1 Make a backup copy of the CONFIG.SYS file. Type
3 Save the CONFIG.SYS file and exit the text editor 4 Reboot the PC
copy CONFIG.SYS CONFIG.OLD
Using the AutoLink Feature
To view the full text of the license agreement, press F1
AND CONFIGURATION
STANDARD INSTALLATION
Figure 4-1 Standard Installation and Configuration
Auto Configuring the 3C619C Adapter in an ISA PC
Configuration Requirements
DEVICE=C\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D800-DBFF
4 Type at the prompt
To view the full text of the license agreement, press F1
3Com mode, 16 Mbps 3Com mode, 4 Mbps IBM mode, 16 Mbps
IBM mode, 4 Mbps
Changing Software Option Settings
BIOS/MMIO Base Address
4-6 CHAPTER 4 STANDARD INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
8 Highlight Install and press Enter
Video Conflicts with BIOS/MMIO and Shared RAM Addresses
Changing Settings for Multiple Adapters
3CTOK.SET
Changing Software Option Settings
DRIVERS
INSTALLING NETWORK
Figure 5-1 Network Drivers Installation Process
Installing the Novell NetWare Driver
Installing the Novell NetWare Driver
F1=Help ESC=Cancel
F1=Help ESC=Cancel
M A I N
Updating the PC Startup Files
Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWare
Installing the Server Driver for NetWare
NetWare Systems with Multiple Adapters
LINK DRIVER 3CTOKEN PORT LINK DRIVER 3CTOKEN PORT
Installing the NDIS 2.01 Driver
5-6 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS
Updating the PC Startup Files
2 Build a PROTOCOL.INI file in the LANMAN subdirectory
NDIS Systems with Multiple Adapters
Optional for first adapter installed in
Using IBM Drivers
With IBM drivers, use only IBM mode settings
Updating the Current NDIS Driver
Obtaining IBM Network Drivers
Using Remote Program Load RPL
Enabling RPL
5-12 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS
Installing the Network Driver for Windows NT
INSTALLING THE NETWORK
DRIVER FOR WINDOWS
Installing the Network Driver for Windows
6 From the Select Network Adapters dialog box, click Have Disk
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Adapter LEDs
Using the TokenDisk Diskette Diagnostic Program
Figure 7-2 Diagnostic Flowchart
Type 3TOKDIAG
Diagnostic Test Types
Group 1 Diagnostics
Diagnostic Test Types
Group 2 Diagnostic
Running the Diagnostic Tests
1 To start the diagnostic program, type
2 From the Test pull-down menu shown in Figure 7-3, select Run Tests
Diagnostic Test Types
Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program
TokenLink III 16-bit ISA Adapter ENTER=Run the Diagnostic Tests
F1=Help F3=Exit F4=Configure Adapter F6=Test Setup
Changing the Test Setup
Adapter Statistics and Information
When Tests Fail
Adapter Statistics
When Tests Fail
Adapter Information
Boot PROM Test Failure
MMIO Register Write/Read Test Failure
AIP Checksum Test Failure
Shared RAM Boundary/Domain Test Failure
Timer Test Failure
Shared RAM Write/Read Test Failure
Open Adapter for Ring Operation Test Failure
Ring Operations Test Failure
Close Adapter Test Failure
Troubleshooting Tips
Adapter Wrap Test Failure Group
Refer to Appendix B, “Specifications.”
Error Messages
Additional Information
On-line Information
Technical Support
USING THE A CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM
Figure A-1 Menu Hierarchy
Using the Keyboard
Speed Keys
Choosing a Menu Item
Using the Mouse
Using the Mouse
Using the File Options
Help
Using the Command Line
Exiting the Program
Cabling
B SPECIFICATIONS
Pin Assignments
Figure B-1 DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments
Figure B-2 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
B-2 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS
RX RX TX TX
Configuration Mode
Configuration Options
Ring Speed
I/O Base Address
BIOS/MMIO Address Location
Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range
C0000-C1FFF
C2000-C3FFF
Interrupt Request Level
Other Configuration Options
3Com recommends that you not change the setting of these options
Configuration Options
C ERROR MESSAGES
Messages
C-2 APPENDIX C ERROR MESSAGES
Messages C-3
C-4 APPENDIX C ERROR MESSAGES
Messages C-5
3Com Bulletin Board Service
On-line Technical Services
D TECHNICAL SUPPORT
World Wide Web Site
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
Ask3Com on CompuServe
Support from Your Network Supplier
Returning Products for Repair
To obtain an RMA number, call or fax
GLOSSARY
IEEE
NET.CFG
4 GLOSSARY
INDEX
Numerics
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