EtherLink III ISA Network Interface Card User Guide
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Contents
To Not Save Installation Settings
To Configure Dynamic Access Software
Running the AutoLink Install Program
To Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Performing Automated Installations
NIC Test Network Test Uninstalling the NIC
Installing from a Diskette
Checklist
Disable Receive Packet Buffering
Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable C-1
Low-Priority Ratio Natural Packet Interval
Update Device Driver Wizard Screen
Select Device Screen
DNS Configuration Screen
Save Installation Settings Screen
Diagnostic Programs
Option Settings
Tables
Parameters for 3C509B NIC Models
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How to Use This Guide
About this Guide
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Network Interface Card Overview
Network Interface Card Installation
Before You Begin
NIC Model Cable Connector Transceiver Network Segment
3Com 3C509B EtherDisk diskettes 1
Maximum
Installing the NIC
2Installing the 3C509B NIC
Go to Link LED later in this chapter
Connecting to the Network
4Connecting to the BNC Port on the 3C509B-TPC NIC
Link LED
If the NIC LED indicates a problem, check the following
Go to the next section
Describes the LED states
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Setup for Custom Installation
Selecting the Type of Installation
Express Installation
Custom Installation
Windows 95 Setup
Future installations
Multiple NIC Installations
3Com Installation Wizard
Windows 95 Setup
Performing the Preinstallation Procedure
Follow these steps to perform the preinstallation procedure
Click OK
Configuring the NIC in a Plug and Play PC
Turn the power on and boot Windows
3Com Installation Wizard starts. Go to Chapter
Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive a Click Next
Click Finish
Disabling Plug and Play on the NIC
Plug and Play is disabled on the NIC
DOS Pnpdsabl screen appears, as shown in Figure
Next step is to configure the NIC
Configuring the NIC
Add New Hardware Wizard starts and displays the first screen
Select No, and then click Next
8Install from Disk Screen
10I/O Range Assigned to the NIC Screen
Windows NT Setup
Windows NT Setup
Select OEM Option screen appears
Network screen appears
Follow these steps to perform a Custom installation
Custom Installation
Configuring the NIC
To Accept Configuration Settings
To Modify Configuration Settings
Testing the NIC and the Network Connection
Message confirms that the NIC is functioning correctly
Follow these steps to test the NIC
Network Connection Test screen appears, as shown in Figure
Follow these steps to test the network connection
To Not Install TCP/IP
Installing TCP/IP Under Windows
To Install TCP/IP
Select the No radio button Click Next
To Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Configuring TCP/IP Under Windows
Follow these steps to obtain an IP address automatically
Go to Configuring DNS later in this chapter
Click Add New Gateway to add the new gateway configuration
To Specify an IP Address Manually
To Obtain a DNS Address Automatically
Configuring DNS
Follow these steps to obtain a DNS address automatically
Message confirms that the DNS connection is functioning
Follow these steps to specify a DNS address manually
To Specify a DNS Address Manually
New server appears in the Servers list box
Next step is to identify your PC on the network
Identifying Your PC on the Network
Next step is to configure DynamicAccess software
Follow these steps to enter field data
Type the name of your computer
To Not Configure DynamicAccess Software
Configuring DynamicAccess Software
To Configure DynamicAccess Software
Pace Support Setup screen appears, as shown in Figure
Double-click the 3Com Pace Config icon shown in Figure
To Not Save Installation Settings
Repeating a Previous Installation
Select the Yes radio button, and then click Next
To Save Installation Settings
Click Finish
Installation Complete screen appears, as shown in Figure
Completing the Installation and Configuration
Windows
Click Yes
Click Close
Windows NT
19Microsoft TCP/IP Properties Screen
Choose a method to configure TCP/IP
Select the Specify an IP address radio button
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Running the AutoLink Install Program
Configuration
Under Windows
AutoLink Requirements
I N N U
AutoLink program menu is displayed
Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules
Installing Other Supported Network Drivers
NetWare Server NLM Name
Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System
NIC software is removed from your PC
Removing NIC Software
Select Configure NIC and press Enter
NIC Configuration screen is displayed, as shown in Figure
Select Auto Configure and press Enter
Reconfiguring the NIC
Follow these steps to configure the 3C509B ISA NIC for an
Changing NIC Configuration from ISA to Eisa
Changing NIC Configuration from Eisa to ISA
Option Default Setting Supported Settings
Changing Configuration Settings
Follow these steps to change the configuration settings
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Windows 95 Windows NT Troubleshooting
Checklist
Resolving Hardware Conflicts in Windows 95 and Windows NT
Close all open windows and restart the PC
System Properties window is displayed
General tab of the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program appears
Double-click the 3Com icon in the taskbar tray
Restart the PC
Installing the First NIC
Installing Multiple NICs in a Windows NT PC
Setup program copies files, and the Network screen reappears
3Com EtherLink III 3C509 ISA Adapter Bus screen appears
Setup program displays a warning message
Installing Subsequent NICs
Microsoft TCP/IP Properties screen appears
Files are copied, and the Network screen reappears
Diagnostic Testing Under Windows 95 and Windows NT
Windows 95 and Windows NT Troubleshooting
Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
Messages are displayed, and you are prompted to reboot
DynamicAccess
Diagnostics
Tab Description General
Configuration
Running Tests
Uninstalling the NIC
Click Remove Click OK
Reinstalling NIC Software
Installing from the Hard Disk
Performing Automated Installations
Installing from a Diskette
Click Install
Diagnostic Testing Under Windows
Windows Troubleshooting
If multiple NICs are installed, each NIC is listed
Starting the DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program
Running the Group 1 Tests
Select the NIC you want to test and press Enter
Running the Group 2 Test
Failure in this test usually indicates a cabling problem
Follow these steps to run the Group 1 tests
Assembling a Loopback Plug
Follow these steps to set up an echo server
Setting Up an Echo Server
Running the Group 3 Test
Starting the Group 2 Test
Main window of the diagnostic program is displayed
Diagnostic NIC Installed Program Name Echo Server
Starting the Group 3 Test
Getting Help If a Test Fails
NIC Specifications
Specifications
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
AUI Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Function
TypeExample
Cable Specifications
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Additional Ranges tab is shown in Figure B-1
Additional Ranges Tab
Click Add
Advanced Options Tab
Concurrent UDP Streams
Fifo Packet Threshold
Low-Priority Ratio
Natural Packet Interval
Disable Switch Packet Prioritization
Disable Receive Packet Buffering
This option disables the receive packet buffer
Crossover Cable
Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable
Figure C-1Straight-Through and Crossover Cable Pinouts
To make a crossover cable, connect TD+ to RD+ and TD- to RD
Online Technical Services
3Com Bulletin Board Service
World Wide Web Site
Access by Analog Modem
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
Access by Digital Modem
408 654
Support from Your Network Supplier
3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service
To use 3ComForum
Log on to CompuServe
Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Corporation
Support from 3Com
3Com Ireland
Returning Products for Repair
To obtain an RMA number, call or fax
Country Telephone Number Fax Number
Numbers
Index
Index
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