Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver | IBM EtherLink XL

3-12CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER

Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver

This driver is installed on a Novell NetWare server running NetWare 4.1.

The \NWSERVER subdirectory on EtherDisk Diskette #1 contains the driver (3C90X.LAN ﬁle) and NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) needed for NetWare 4.1.

The NetWare server driver can also be used on a NetWare version 3.12 server. Contact Novell to obtain the NLM ﬁles and for instructions for installing the driver in a 3.12 environment. The NetWare 3.11 server is not supported by the 3C905B-TX adapter.

NetWare Version 4.1

This section describes how to install the NetWare server driver on EtherDisk Diskette #1 on a NetWare version 4.1 server.

To import the server driver into a NetWare 4.1 server, follow these steps:

1Install the NetWare server software.

2When the NIC Selection menu appears, insert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in the drive.

3Press Insert to add a driver externally.

4Press F3 to change the path.

5At the A:\ prompt, enter: nwserver

The installation program gathers the ﬁles and prompts you for an adapter selection.

6Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NIC.

7Press Enter to continue the server installation.

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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 About this Guide Finding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide Conventions List conventions that are used throughout this guide Introduction 13C905B-TX Adapter DynamicAccess Software Industry-Leading Performance Installation and Conﬁguration Remote Wake-Up10/100 Mbps Support How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX Adapter? PC and Server Requirements Installing the Adapter Secure the adapter with the screw you removed earlier 1Inserting the Adapter Connecting to the Network Proceed to the next section, Connecting to the Network Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Reconnect all cables and replace the PC cover Installing Windows If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click Yes Conﬁrming InstallationClick OK Click the Device Manager tab Windows Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows Windows NT Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updated Windows NT VersionSelect 3Com EtherLink XL NIC Click Add Adapter Click Cancel Click Continue NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS AutoLink Requirements Run the Install program. Enter ainstall Running the AutoLink ProgramInsert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive a NetWare Version Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverPress Enter to continue the server installation Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NIC Multiple Adapters Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Changing Configuration Conﬁguration Settings Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsChanging Conﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Changing Conﬁguration Settings Changing Pace Conﬁguration Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace Ranges and Protocols Select the protocol that the application uses Using the DOS Conﬁguration Program Setting Fast IPPace Advanced Options Specifications Speciﬁcations RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Help and Service Information Technical Support Problem Solving Preparing for the Call Placing the Call to IBM Troubleshooting Status LEDsAdditional Technical Support Resources LED 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help SystemSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help Running the Self-Test Figure B-23Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen Running the Echo Test Eeprom Fifo 3Com Support Services On both PCs 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11 Checking the Remote Wake-up Function Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/RemoveRemoving the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software Windows 95 and Windows NT 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program Verify the driver versionRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hubCabling Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Frequently Asked Questions QuestionAnswer Question Answer Answer Frequently Asked Questions B-19 Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web 10/100 auto-negotiation NWay DynamicAccess softwareGlossary DRMON Network interface card NIC Full scatter gatherInﬁnite bursting Pace technology Index Numbers 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