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http://www.3com.com/ EtherLink ® XL PCI 10 Mbps Network Interface Cards User Guide Member of the 3Com EtherLink XL family of network interface cards

2 ABOUT THIS GUIDEConventionsTable 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.Table 1 Notice IconsIcon Notice Type Descripti

1INSTALLING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD This chapter describes the 3Com® EtherLink® XL PCI 10 Mbps 3C900B network interface cards (NICs). Procedures ar

1-2 CHAPTER 1: INSTALLING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARDPreparing for InstallationBefore you install the 3C900B NIC, verify that you have all of the compo

Inserting the NIC 1-3Inserting the NICThe following instructions apply to installing the 3C900B NIC in most PCs. If these instructions are not appropr

1-4 CHAPTER 1: INSTALLING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARDFigure 1-2 Installing the 3C900B NIC4 Remove and discard the backplate.5 Ensure that the shape a

Connecting to the Network 1-5Connecting to the NetworkThis section describes how to connect the 3C900B NIC to an Ethernet network using an RJ-45, BNC,

1-6 CHAPTER 1: INSTALLING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARDBNC PortFollow these steps to connect the BNC port on the COMBO NIC to the network:1 Connect the B

Connecting to the Network 1-7AUI PortFollow these steps to connect the AUI port (Figure 1-5) on the 3C900B COMBO NIC to the network:1 Locate the 15-pi

1-8 CHAPTER 1: INSTALLING THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARDInterpreting the Link LEDThe 3C900B NICs have one light-emitting diode (LED). When the LED is on (

2INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERThis chapter describes how to install the network driver that allows the 3C900B NIC to transmit and receive data over an

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2-2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERFollow these steps to determine the Windows 95 version installed on your PC:1 Right-click the My Computer

Windows 95 2-3 Your workgroup nameA workgroup (for example, your department name) is composed of the PCs you usually communicate with and the workgro

2-4 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERWindows 95 OSR2Follow these steps to install the network driver in a PC running the OSR2 version of Window

Windows 95 2-5If you use peer-group networking, the workgroup name is your peer group. Peers can see each other when they look in the Network Neighbor

2-6 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERConfirming InstallationFollow these steps to confirm that the NIC is installed and functioning correctly:1 R

Windows NT 2-7 The name of the Windows NT server domain or workgroup that you belong to The IP address that you will use if your network does not ha

2-8 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER8 Click OK.The 3Com NIC Diagnostics window appears, confirming successful driver installation. 9 Click Clos

Windows NT 2-9d Click OK in the Network Settings window and then click Restart Now.e After rebooting, repeat step 2.3 Click Add Adapter.The Add Networ

2-10 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERNovell NetWare Client DriverThis section describes how to install the Novell NetWare client driver for a

Novell NetWare Server Driver 2-116 When the auto installation process is completed, remove EtherDisk diskette 1 and reboot the PC. If you are running

iii C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Finding Specific Information in This Guide 1Conventions 2 1 I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK I NTERFACE C ARD

2-12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER3 Add the following two lines to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file:load C:\NWSERVER\3C90X.LAN slot=<slot> NAME=&

Novell NetWare Server Driver 2-13For example, if the server uses Ethernet_802.2, the workstation must also use Ethernet_802.2.The values <net1>

2-14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERSupported Network DriversTable 2-1 provides the text file and driver names for supported network drivers.

3TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMSThis chapter explains how to use troubleshooting techniques and 3Com diagnostic programs to isolate and solve pr

3-2 CHAPTER 3: TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMS3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramUse the 3Com DOS diagnostic program to troubleshoot problems or change

Running Diagnostic Programs 3-3If the 3Com icon has been disabled and is not visible in the system tray, follow these steps:a Click Start in the Windo

3-4 CHAPTER 3: TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMSFigure 3-2 Diagnostics Screen4 Click Start.A six-test sequence begins. The test status is displa

Running Diagnostic Programs 3-5Follow these steps to run the Echo test:1 On both PCs:a Click the Windows Start menu. b Select Programs.c Select 3Com N

3-6 CHAPTER 3: TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMSFigure 3-4 Echo Test Sender Screenb Click Start on the Echo Test Sender screen (Figure 3-4).Test

Running Diagnostic Programs 3-73Com Support ServicesThe Support screen of the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program provides access to several support services

iv 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program 3-23Com NIC Diagnostics Program 3-2Running NIC Tests 3-2Running the Echo Test 3-43Com Support Services

3-8 CHAPTER 3: TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMSAccessing the Help SystemThe 3C900B NIC Help system is a Windows Help application that includes 3C

Removing NIC Software 3-9Click the Help button on the screen to obtain general information about the function of the screen. To obtain specific informa

3-10 CHAPTER 3: TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMS3 Click Yes.The Network Settings window is displayed. The 3C900B NIC no longer appears in the Ins

Frequently Asked Questions 3-11What interrupts should I avoid?You should avoid using any interrupts used by ISA/EISA boards that do not properly suppo

3-12 CHAPTER 3: TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION PROBLEMSDoes the 3C900B NIC support Windows NT version 3.51 on the DEC Alpha PC?The 3C900B NIC network dr

Frequently Asked Questions 3-13What are the PC and network requirements to run Fast IP? Client requirements:PC running Windows 95 or Windows NT (vers

4CHANGING CONFIGURATION SETTINGSThis chapter describes how to display and change configuration settings for the 3C900B NIC using 3Com diagnostic progra

4-2 CHAPTER 4: CHANGING CONFIGURATION SETTINGSUsing the DOS Configuration Program The configuration section of the DOS diagnostic program is used to con

Running the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 4-3Figure 4-1 3Com NIC Diagnostics General Screen3 Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen, as

v Changing Ranges and Protocols B-4 C T ROUBLESHOOTING N ETWORK C ONNECTION P ROBLEMS Eliminating Potential Causes of Problems C-1Troubles

4-4 CHAPTER 4: CHANGING CONFIGURATION SETTINGSIf a Help button appears on a screen, click the Help button to obtain general information about the func

Enabling PACE Support 4-5Enabling PACE SupportPACE technology enables you to establish class-of-service ranking to prioritize multimedia and real-time

ASPECIFICATIONS AND CABLING REQUIREMENTSThis appendix lists the specifications, cable requirements, and connector pin assignments for the 3C900B NIC. S

A-2 APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS AND CABLING REQUIREMENTSTwisted-Pair Cable Twisted-pair cable consists of copper wires surrounded by an insulator. Two

RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-310BASE-T SpecificationsThe 10BASE-T name indicates a signaling speed of 10 Mbps and twisted-pair wiring. Base stands

BCONFIGURING ADVANCED PACE OPTIONSThis appendix describes how to use advanced PACE options to configure operational settings and additional ranges and

B-2 APPENDIX B: CONFIGURING ADVANCED PACE OPTIONSAlthough a video server can support up to 32 connections, a client may want to conference with only f

Changing Operational Settings B-3Disabling switch packet prioritization affects only the switch; it does not change the behavior of the PACE driver in

B-4 APPENDIX B: CONFIGURING ADVANCED PACE OPTIONSChanging Ranges and ProtocolsFollow these steps to change PACE ranges and protocols:1 Place the curso

CTROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMSThis appendix provides information about using a crossover cable to troubleshoot network problems when you

C-2 APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMSTroubleshooting Hubs with Crossover CableA crossover cable can be used to identify the type

DTECHNICAL SUPPORTSupport from Your Network SupplierIf assistance is required, contact your computer supplier for support and service of your 3Com net

D-2 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORTWorld Wide Web SiteAccess the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site by entering t

Online Technical Services D-3Access by Digital ModemISDN users can dial in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 56 Kbps. To acc

INDEXNumbers10BASE-Tspecifications A-3twisted-pair cable A-23C90X.LAN file 2-113Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) D-23Com NIC Diagnostics pr

2 INDEXWindows for Workgroups 2-10Windows NTversion 3.51 2-8version 4.0 2-6, 2-7EEcho test 3-4EIA/TIA 568 standards A-1Ethernet cablethick c

INDEX 3Oonline technical services D-1operating voltage requirements A-1PPACEdriver 4-5enabling support for 4-5option description 4-1technolo

vii F IGURES 1-1 3C900B Network Interface Cards 1-1 1-2 Installing the 3C900B NIC 1-4 1-3 Connecting to the RJ-45 Port on the 3C900B NIC

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WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and th

The Software is licensed to be used on any workstation or any network server owned by or leased to you, provided that the Software is used only in con

viii T ABLES 1 Notice Icons 2 2 Text Conventions 2 1-1 3C900B NIC Models 1-2 1-2 LED Interpretation 1-8 2-1 Network Driver Text Fil

A BOUT T HIS G UIDE About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you where to look for specific infor