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IBM 09-0572-000 manual Using the AutoLink Feature

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Using the AutoLink Feature

3-4 CHAPTER 3: USING THE AUTOLINK FEATURE FOR NETWARE

Using the AutoLink Feature

Follow these steps to use the AutoLink feature:

1Place the TokenDisk diskette in a ﬂoppy drive on your PC and make that drive the active drive. For example, type:

A:[Enter]

2Type at the prompt:

AUTOLINK [Enter]

The ﬁrst time you use the TokenDisk diskette, the 3Com software license appears.

3To accept the terms and conditions of the 3Com end-user software license agreement, type:

Y

To view the full text of the license agreement, press [F1].

A status message appears, followed by a prompt asking for the ring speed of your network.

4Enter the correct ring speed and conﬁguration mode and press [Enter].

This adapter can run at 16 or 4 Mbps. The ring speed for the adapter and the network must be the same. Ask your system administrator for the correct ring speed.

Upon successful completion, a message appears, stating that the AutoLink program has completed the conﬁguration.

5Remove the TokenDisk diskette and press any key to reboot your PC.

The login prompt for a NetWare server appears.

6Log in to the NetWare server using your user ID and password provided by your network administrator.

The 3C619C adapter is now a NetWare DOS ODI client. Installation and conﬁguration are complete. If you have problems, see Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” for help.

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TOKENLINK III 16/4 ISA ADAPTER USER GUIDELIFETIME WARRANTY Shinjuku Sumitomo Building 23F Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malta3Com Australia, Marketing Department 3Com Japan, Marketing Department3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Installing the Adapter CONTENTS4 STANDARD INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Conﬁguration Requirements Adapter LEDs Diagnostic Test TypesUsing the Keyboard CE NOTICE GLOSSARY INDEX LIMITED WARRANTY FCC CLASS A VERIFICATION STATEMENTFIGURES Initial 3Com and IBM Mode Option Settings TABLESCommand Line Keywords ABOUT THIS GUIDE How to Use This GuideIntroduction This Conventionscommands A Install1 INTRODUCTION TokenLink III 16/4 ISA Token Ring Adapter FeaturesAutoLink Installation Installation and Conﬁguration OptionsInstallation and Configuration Options Figure 1-1 Adapter Installation and ConﬁgurationTranscend PC Link SmartAgent Software TroubleshootingStandard Installation and Conﬁguration Windows Installation and Conﬁguration100% Compatibility Money-Back GuaranteeInstalling the Adapter Connecting to the Network INSTALLING THE 3C619CADAPTER PC Requirements Taking Safety Precautions Inspecting the AdapterNetwork UTP cabling type ? Inspect adapter Install adapter Connect cable to installed adapterInstall single No adapter as a NetWare DOS ODI client ? Yes 2-2 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE 3C619C ADAPTERPC Requirements Inspecting the Adapter Taking Safety PrecautionsTokenLink III 16/4 ISA Adapter User Guide 4 Check the adapter for any visible signs of damage Installing the AdapterInstall the 3C619C adapter as follows Installing the Adapter4 Replace the PC’s cover Shielded twisted-pair STP cable Connecting to the NetworkFigure 2-5 and Figure 2-6 show the adapter connectors TypeConnecting to Shielded Twisted-pair STP Cable Do not daisy-chain token ring adapters or connect them back to back Connecting to Unshielded Twisted-pair UTP CableFEATURE FOR NET WARE USING THE AUTO LINKNetWare on the server must be version 2.2 or later AutoLink RequirementsAutoLink Options Verify that you meet the following requirementscopy CONFIG.SYS CONFIG.OLD Avoiding Memory Manager Conﬂicts1 Make a backup copy of the CONFIG.SYS ﬁle. Type 3 Save the CONFIG.SYS ﬁle and exit the text editor 4 Reboot the PCTo view the full text of the license agreement, press F1 Using the AutoLink FeatureAND CONFIGURATION STANDARD INSTALLATIONFigure 4-1 Standard Installation and Conﬁguration Auto Conﬁguring the 3C619C Adapter in an ISA PC Conﬁguration RequirementsDEVICE=C\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D800-DBFF To view the full text of the license agreement, press F1 4 Type at the promptIBM mode, 4 Mbps 3Com mode, 16 Mbps 3Com mode, 4 Mbps IBM mode, 16 MbpsBIOS/MMIO Base Address Changing Software Option Settings4-6 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 Adapters3CTOK.SET Changing Software Option Settings DRIVERS INSTALLING NETWORKFigure 5-1 Network Drivers Installation Process Installing the Novell NetWare Driver M A I N Installing the Novell NetWare DriverF1=Help ESC=Cancel F1=Help ESC=CancelUpdating the PC Startup Files LINK DRIVER 3CTOKEN PORT LINK DRIVER 3CTOKEN PORT Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWareInstalling the Server Driver for NetWare NetWare Systems with Multiple Adapters5-6 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS Installing the NDIS 2.01 Driver2 Build a PROTOCOL.INI ﬁle in the LANMAN subdirectory Updating the PC Startup FilesOptional for ﬁrst adapter installed in NDIS Systems with Multiple AdaptersObtaining IBM Network Drivers Using IBM DriversWith IBM drivers, use only IBM mode settings Updating the Current NDIS DriverUsing Remote Program Load RPL Enabling RPL 5-12 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS Installing the Network Driver for Windows NT INSTALLING THE NETWORKDRIVER FOR WINDOWS Installing the Network Driver for Windows 6 From the Select Network Adapters dialog box, click Have Disk Adapter LEDs 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGUsing the TokenDisk Diskette Diagnostic Program Type 3TOKDIAG Figure 7-2 Diagnostic FlowchartGroup 1 Diagnostics Diagnostic Test TypesDiagnostic Test Types 2 From the Test pull-down menu shown in Figure 7-3, select Run Tests Group 2 DiagnosticRunning the Diagnostic Tests 1 To start the diagnostic program, typeF1=Help F3=Exit F4=Configure Adapter F6=Test Setup Diagnostic Test TypesDiagnostic and Manual Configuration Program TokenLink III 16-bit ISA Adapter ENTER=Run the Diagnostic TestsChanging the Test Setup Adapter Statistics and Information When Tests FailAdapter Statistics Adapter Information When Tests FailShared RAM Boundary/Domain Test Failure Boot PROM Test FailureMMIO Register Write/Read Test Failure AIP Checksum Test FailureRing Operations Test Failure Timer Test FailureShared RAM Write/Read Test Failure Open Adapter for Ring Operation Test FailureClose Adapter Test Failure Troubleshooting TipsAdapter Wrap Test Failure Group Refer to Appendix B, “Speciﬁcations.” Technical Support Error MessagesAdditional Information On-line InformationFigure A-1 Menu Hierarchy USING THE A CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAMSpeed Keys Using the KeyboardChoosing a Menu Item Using the MouseUsing the Mouse Help Using the File OptionsExiting the Program Using the Command LineCabling B SPECIFICATIONSPin Assignments RX RX TX TX Figure B-1 DB-9 Connector Pin AssignmentsFigure B-2 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONSConﬁguration Options Conﬁguration ModeI/O Base Address Ring SpeedC2000-C3FFF BIOS/MMIO Address LocationShared RAM Page Size and Address Range C0000-C1FFFInterrupt Request Level Other Conﬁguration Options 3Com recommends that you not change the setting of these optionsConfiguration Options Messages C ERROR MESSAGESC-2 APPENDIX C ERROR MESSAGES Messages C-3 C-4 APPENDIX C ERROR MESSAGES Messages C-5 3Com Bulletin Board Service On-line Technical ServicesD TECHNICAL SUPPORT World Wide Web Site 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAsk3Com on CompuServe Support from Your Network Supplier To obtain an RMA number, call or fax Returning Products for RepairGLOSSARY IEEE NET.CFG 4 GLOSSARY Numerics INDEXPage Page Page not registered 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza