IBM EtherLink XL specification

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IBM EtherLink XL manual

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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 Conﬁrming Installation Click OKClick Yes 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 Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver Press Enter to continue the server installationNetWare Version 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 Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Changing Conﬁguration SettingsSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics 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 Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/Remove Removing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareChecking the Remote Wake-up Function 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 DynamicAccess software Glossary10/100 auto-negotiation NWay DRMON Full scatter gather Inﬁnite burstingNetwork interface card NIC 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