Running the AutoLink Program | IBM EtherLink XL guide

NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS 3-11

Running the AutoLink Program

1Install the adapter and connect it to the network, as described in Chapter 2.

2Reboot, using a DOS diskette.

3Insert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive A.

4Run the Install program. Enter: a:install

This opens the main menu.

5From the main menu, select Auto Install and Conﬁg for NetWare (AutoLink) and press Enter.

6Select DOS, Windows 3.1x, or Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and follow the instructions.

7When the auto installation process is ﬁnished, remove EtherDisk Diskette #1 and reboot the PC.

If you are running Windows 3.1x, after you connect to the NetWare server, run the WSINSTALL program for full Windows support. Contact your MIS department for the location of this NetWare utility.

If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program, display or print the AUTOLINK.LOG ﬁle. The AUTOLINK.LOG ﬁle contains a list of all the events that occurred during the AutoLink installation and conﬁguration process.

■To display the ﬁle, enter: type autolink.log more

■To print the ﬁle, enter: print autolink.log

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IBM EtherLink XL manual Running the AutoLink Program, Insert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive a

Contents

IBM 10/100 Fast EtherLink XL Adapters by 3Com User Guide Page Contents Specifications Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System B-6 Page Figures Tables Finding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide About this Guide List conventions that are used throughout this guide Conventions 13C905B-TX Adapter Introduction Industry-Leading Performance DynamicAccess Software 10/100 Mbps Support Installation and ConﬁgurationRemote Wake-Up PC and Server Requirements How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX Adapter? Installing the Adapter 1Inserting the Adapter Secure the adapter with the screw you removed earlier Proceed to the next section, Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Network Reconnect all cables and replace the PC cover Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Windows Installing If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click OK Conﬁrming InstallationClick Yes Click the Device Manager tab Windows Windows NT Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows Select 3Com EtherLink XL NIC Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updatedWindows NT Version Click Add Adapter Click Continue Click Cancel AutoLink Requirements NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS Insert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive a Run the Install program. Enter ainstallRunning the AutoLink Program Press Enter to continue the server installation Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverNetWare Version Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NIC Multiple Adapters Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network Drivers Conﬁguration Settings Changing Configuration Changing Conﬁguration Settings Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Changing Conﬁguration Settings Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace Conﬁguration Select the protocol that the application uses Changing Pace Ranges and Protocols Pace Advanced Options Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramSetting Fast IP Speciﬁcations Specifications Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Technical Support Help and Service Information Problem Solving Placing the Call to IBM Preparing for the Call Additional Technical Support Resources TroubleshootingStatus LEDs LED Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramAccessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System Running the Self-Test Figure B-23Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen Eeprom Fifo Running the Echo Test On both PCs 3Com Support Services 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11 Removing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/RemoveChecking the Remote Wake-up Function Windows 95 and Windows NT Remove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramVerify the driver version Cabling Crossover Cable Troubleshooting TipsConnect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable QuestionAnswer Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Answer Frequently Asked Questions B-19 Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Glossary DynamicAccess software10/100 auto-negotiation NWay DRMON Inﬁnite bursting Full scatter gatherNetwork interface card NIC Pace technology Numbers Index Version World Wide Web WWW Statement of Limited Warranty Extent of Warranty Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad Electromagnética 3COM END User Software License Agreement