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4-8 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS

If you are running NetWare and you have installed multiple 3C592 EtherLink EISA adapters in an EISA-compliant computer, follow these steps to install the NetWare ODI client driver:

1Make sure your computer is turned off. Install the ﬁrst adapter.

2Connect the network cable to the adapter.

3Insert the EISA conﬁguration utility diskette and turn on the computer.

4Run the EISA conﬁguration program.

5When the program has ﬁnished: a Save the conﬁguration.

b Remove the EISA conﬁguration diskette and exit the program.

c Restart the computer.

6Insert the EtherDisk diskette and run the AutoLink program.

Refer to the sections “AutoLink Requirements” and “AutoLink Installation” earlier in this chapter for instructions.

7When the AutoLink installation is complete, remove the diskette, reboot the computer, and physically connect it to the server if you have not already done so.

8Turn off the computer, install the second adapter, and connect the network cable to the adapter.

9Insert the EISA conﬁguration utility diskette and turn on the computer.

10Run the EISA conﬁguration program.

11When the program has ﬁnished: a Save the conﬁguration.

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Transcend Information III manual When the program has ﬁnished a Save the conﬁguration

Contents

Adapters 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty France, Israel Contents Performing Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables How to Use This Guide About this GuideIntroduction Print autolink.log Conventions Introduction Features Optional Adapter Installing the Eisa Installing the Boot Prom Inspecting the AdapterInserting the Adapter PCI and Eisa Bus Slots in an Eisa Computer Conﬁrming Adapter Installation Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown belowList of devices appears, arranged by type Connecting to the Network Connecting to the On-board TransceiverConnecting to Thin Ethernet Cable Connecting to an External Transceiver Slide Latch Auto Select Media Type Adapter Conﬁguration Overview Configuring Conﬁguring the Adapter Using a NOS Other Than Windows Using Windows Software Option Settings Media Type Network Driver OptimizationFull Duplex Type at the prompt Changing the Settings I N N U Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Continue this procedure with any of the other options Select Adapter Installed Adapters Drivers Loading Network Locating the Network Drivers Accessing DOS One Adapter in a Client Loading NetWare ODI Drivers AutoLink Requirements Alternatively, at the prompt, type At the prompt, type AutoLink Information Screen To print the ﬁle, type Multiple Adapters in a Client When the program has ﬁnished a Save the conﬁguration Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot Number Repeat a for the second adapterMain menu appears One Adapter in a Server For NetWare 3.12, 4.0x, or Multiple Adapters in a Server Finding the Adapter’s Port Address for Multiple Adapters Bind IPX to X NET=XXXX Bind IPX to Y NET=XXXX Click OK This imports the driver from the EtherDisk diskette Loading Windows 95 Drivers Ndis Drivers Loading Drivers in Non-NetWare Environments Additional Drivers Using Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software Desktop Management Interface Troubleshooting Overview Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Troubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests Starting the Diagnostic Program Starting the Diagnostic Program Running the Group 1 Tests Assembling a Loopback Plug Running the Group 2 Test Running the Group 3 Test Setting Up an Echo Server Start the diagnostic program on the echo server Getting Help If a Test Fails If this test fails, try another loopback plug To change the test parameters, follow these steps Changing the Test Setup Link Beat LED Miscellaneous Checks Adapter Speciﬁcations Specifications AUI Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Cable Requirements For unshielded twisted-pair UTP connections 100 ohmRG59 B/U 50 ohm Technical Support On-line Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Modem To use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServe 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceWorld Wide Web Site ThreeComForum on CompuServe Local numbers are available within the following countries Support from Your Network Supplier To obtain an RMA number, call or fax Returning Products for Repair AUI cable Glossary Echo server BackboneBackplane Bus Ethernet EMM386 Twisted-pair Symbols IndexNumerics Eisa ﬁber-optic Windows 3.X 4-3 Windows 95 1-2, 3-3 Limited Warranty Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145 408 Interference Handbook CE Notice