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