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
TABLES
Initial 3Com and IBM Mode Option Settings
Command Line Keywords
How to Use This Guide
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Introduction
A Install
Conventions
commands
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
Windows Installation and Configuration
Troubleshooting
Standard Installation and Configuration
Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software
Money-Back Guarantee
100% Compatibility
PC Requirements Taking Safety Precautions Inspecting the Adapter
INSTALLING THE 3C619C
ADAPTER
Installing the Adapter Connecting to the Network
2-2 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE 3C619C ADAPTER
Inspect adapter Install adapter Connect cable to installed adapter
Install single No adapter as a NetWare DOS ODI client ? Yes
Network UTP cabling type ?
PC Requirements
Taking Safety Precautions
Inspecting the Adapter
TokenLink III 16/4 ISA Adapter User Guide
Installing the Adapter
Installing the Adapter
Install the 3C619C adapter as follows
4 Check the adapter for any visible signs of damage
4 Replace the PC’s cover
Type
Connecting to the Network
Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6 show the adapter connectors
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
Verify that you meet the following requirements
AutoLink Requirements
AutoLink Options
NetWare on the server must be version 2.2 or later
3 Save the CONFIG.SYS file and exit the text editor 4 Reboot the PC
Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts
1 Make a backup copy of the CONFIG.SYS file. Type
copy CONFIG.SYS CONFIG.OLD
Using the AutoLink Feature
To view the full text of the license agreement, press F1
STANDARD INSTALLATION
AND CONFIGURATION
Figure 4-1 Standard Installation and Configuration
Configuration Requirements
Auto Configuring the 3C619C Adapter in an ISA PC
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
Changing Settings for Multiple Adapters
Video Conflicts with BIOS/MMIO and Shared RAM Addresses
3CTOK.SET
Changing Software Option Settings
INSTALLING NETWORK
DRIVERS
Figure 5-1 Network Drivers Installation Process
Installing the Novell NetWare Driver
F1=Help ESC=Cancel
Installing the Novell NetWare Driver
F1=Help ESC=Cancel
M A I N
Updating the PC Startup Files
NetWare Systems with Multiple Adapters
Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWare
Installing the Server Driver for NetWare
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
Updating the Current NDIS Driver
Using IBM Drivers
With IBM drivers, use only IBM mode settings
Obtaining IBM Network Drivers
Using Remote Program Load RPL
Enabling RPL
5-12 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS
INSTALLING THE NETWORK
Installing the Network Driver for Windows NT
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
1 To start the diagnostic program, type
Group 2 Diagnostic
Running the Diagnostic Tests
2 From the Test pull-down menu shown in Figure 7-3, select Run Tests
TokenLink III 16-bit ISA Adapter ENTER=Run the Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic Test Types
Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program
F1=Help F3=Exit F4=Configure Adapter F6=Test Setup
Changing the Test Setup
When Tests Fail
Adapter Statistics and Information
Adapter Statistics
When Tests Fail
Adapter Information
AIP Checksum Test Failure
Boot PROM Test Failure
MMIO Register Write/Read Test Failure
Shared RAM Boundary/Domain Test Failure
Open Adapter for Ring Operation Test Failure
Timer Test Failure
Shared RAM Write/Read Test Failure
Ring Operations Test Failure
Troubleshooting Tips
Close Adapter Test Failure
Adapter Wrap Test Failure Group
Refer to Appendix B, “Specifications.”
On-line Information
Error Messages
Additional Information
Technical Support
USING THE A CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM
Figure A-1 Menu Hierarchy
Using the Keyboard
Speed Keys
Using the Mouse
Choosing a Menu Item
Using the Mouse
Using the File Options
Help
Using the Command Line
Exiting the Program
B SPECIFICATIONS
Cabling
Pin Assignments
B-2 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS
Figure B-1 DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments
Figure B-2 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
RX RX TX TX
Configuration Mode
Configuration Options
Ring Speed
I/O Base Address
C0000-C1FFF
BIOS/MMIO Address Location
Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range
C2000-C3FFF
Interrupt Request Level
3Com recommends that you not change the setting of these options
Other Configuration 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
On-line Technical Services
3Com Bulletin Board Service
D TECHNICAL SUPPORT
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
World Wide Web Site
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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