3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11 | IBM EtherLink XL instruction

3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11

1To access the 3Com NIC Diagnostics support screen, click the Support tab on the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program main screen, shown in Figure B-2.

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support screen appears, shown in Figure B-4.

Figure B-43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support Screen

■Click Diagnostics to run the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program. Refer to the beginning of this chapter for information on how to use the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program.

■Click Release Notes to display the 3C905B-TX adapter Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions, and the 3C905B-TX adapter KnowledgeBase.

■Click BBS Information to display the BBS telephone numbers and modem speeds.

■The http... button displays the 3Com World Wide Web address.

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IBM EtherLink XL manual 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11

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 Installation and Conﬁguration Remote Wake-Up10/100 Mbps Support 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 the Device Manager tab Conﬁrming InstallationClick OK Click Yes Windows Windows NT Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updated Windows NT VersionSelect 3Com EtherLink XL NIC Click Add Adapter Click Continue Click Cancel AutoLink Requirements NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS Run the Install program. Enter ainstall Running the AutoLink ProgramInsert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive a Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NIC Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverPress Enter to continue the server installation NetWare Version Multiple Adapters Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network Drivers Conﬁguration Settings Changing Configuration Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsChanging Conﬁguration Settings Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Changing Conﬁguration Settings Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace Conﬁguration Select the protocol that the application uses Changing Pace Ranges and Protocols Using the DOS Conﬁguration Program Setting Fast IPPace Advanced Options 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 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 Eeprom Fifo Running the Echo Test On both PCs 3Com Support Services 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11 Windows 95 and Windows NT Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/RemoveRemoving the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software Checking the Remote Wake-up Function 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 QuestionAnswer Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Answer Frequently Asked Questions B-19 Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web DRMON DynamicAccess softwareGlossary 10/100 auto-negotiation NWay Pace technology Full scatter gatherInﬁnite bursting Network interface card NIC 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