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Page 1: User Guide
Part No. 09-1128-000 Published February 1998 Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Server Network Interface Card User Guide... - Page 2 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NSTALLATION Safety Precautions Installation Requirements Installation Instructions Before You Install Software OFTWARE NSTALLATION Obtaining the Latest Drivers Installing the NetWare Server Driver NetWare 3.12 NetWare 4.1x Installing the Windows NT Driver Windows NT 3.51 Windows NT 4.0 ROUBLESHOOTING LEDs DOS Diagnostic Tests About the Configuration and Diagnostic Program... - Page 4 NIC Specifications RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments ECHNICAL Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service Support from Your Network Supplier...
- Page 5 IGURES Basic TR-in-FE System Larger-Scale TR-in-FE System Inserting the NIC in a PCI Slot Connecting the Cable NIC LEDs at Power Up 3C395 NIC RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments...
- Page 6 ABLES Notice Icons Text Conventions Installation Requirements 3C395 NIC LED Descriptions DOS Diagnostic Tests Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program Troubleshooting Tips Configuration Settings Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program...
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Page 7: Lifetime Limited Warranty
Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Server network interface cards have a Lifetime Limited Warranty. For further details, please see 3Com’s Limited Warranty statement in this guide. To ensure the very best 3Com service and support, take the time to complete the product registration card. ®... - Page 8 Customers in other non-U.S. locations should send the registration card to the U.S. address on the front of the card. Asia 3Com Asia Ltd., Marketing Department Room 2506-07, 25/F. Citibank Tower Citibank Plaza, Central...
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Page 9: About This Guide
BOUT This guide contains installation procedures and technical information about the 3Com Server network interface card (3C395 NIC). This guide is for those who install the card as part of a 3Com Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE) network configuration. It is assumed that users are familiar with NICs and with Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and token ring network operations. -
Page 10: Related Documentation
BOUT UIDE Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Screen displays The words “enter” and “type” Keyboard key names Menu commands and buttons Words in italicized type Words in bold-face type Related Documentation The following document contains information about installing and using a TR-in-FE network configuration: SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module (part number 99045) Description... -
Page 11: Introduction
Fast Ethernet servers without the use of bridging, routing, or proprietary code. A basic TR-in-FE system, shown in ring clients access to a 100 Mbps server. Such a system requires these components: Fast Ethernet switch (SuperStack II Switch 3000) - Page 12 Such a system allows both token ring and Ethernet devices to share the same Fast Ethernet physical wiring infrastructure and server base. Servers that are to be used for both token ring and Fast Ethernet clients must be equipped with both 3C395 and Fast Ethernet NICs.
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Page 13: Hardware Installation
The 3C395 NIC is only part of an entire TR-in-FE system. This guide only describes how to install the NIC in a Fast Ethernet server. For details on installing and setting up the TR-in-FE module, see the documentation for the TR-in-FE module: SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module (part number 99045). -
Page 14: Installation Requirements
One slot that conforms to PCI 32-bit specifications, revision 2.0 or higher. High-density 3.5-inch floppy diskette. UTP Category 5. RJ-45. One 3Com software diskette containing TR-in-FE drivers. Novell NetWare version 3.12 with LANDR9.EXE and 312PTA.EXE upgrade patches for ODI 3.3. - Page 15 If you find a problem, contact the network supplier and the carrier that delivered the package. If you need to return a NIC to 3Com, pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material to maintain the warranty. Complete the Product Registration Card and return it to 3Com.
- Page 16 PC BIOS. However, you can set other parameters or run diagnostics with the Configuration and Diagnostic Program, which is provided on the 3Com diskette. Check that the 100 LNK LED on the NIC is green, which indicates that the NIC is functioning properly. See The NIC must be connected to the network before you can install drivers or run diagnostics.
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Page 17: Before You Install Software
Configuration and Diagnostic Program, as described in Chapter See the instructions in the 3Com diskette. For information on LED states after the software is installed, see Be sure that the NIC hardware and software are installed correctly before replacing the computer cover. -
Page 19: Software Installation
Web site. To access the site, set your Internet browser to the 3Com URL: http://www.3com.com/ You can also obtain the latest drivers on the 3Com bulletin board (3ComBBS). For information on how to access 3ComBBS, see Installing the NetWare Server Driver... -
Page 20: Netware 3.12
Novell. These patches upgrade the server to ODI 3.3 specifications. Then follow these steps to install the driver: 1 Insert the 3Com diskette in the drive and copy all of the files from the \NWSERVER\3.12 directory on the diskette to the server hard disk. -
Page 21: Installing The Windows Nt Driver
Driver Options: Configure Network Drivers Additional Driver Actions: Select a Driver The installation proceeds. 4 At the Select a Driver menu, insert the 3Com diskette in the drive. 5 Press Insert to add a driver from the diskette. 6 Press F3 to change the path to the drive that contains the 3Com diskette. -
Page 22: Windows Nt 4.0
3: S HAPTER OFTWARE 6 In the Select OEM Option box, select 3Com TIF Server NIC (3C395) for NDIS 3 and click OK. If you are prompted for network information, contact your system administrator. 7 In the Network Settings window, click OK. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
This chapter describes how to use the 3C395 NIC LEDs and diagnostic tests as troubleshooting aids. It also provides tips for troubleshooting. LEDs Before the LEDs can be used for troubleshooting, the NIC must be connected to the network (see network driver must be installed (see Table 4-1 Table 4-1 3C395 NIC LED Descriptions... -
Page 24: Dos Diagnostic Tests
To run this test, you need another PC to set up as an echo server that receives packets from the NIC being tested and echoes them back to the NIC. summarizes how to select items and move... -
Page 25: Running Group 1 Tests
It must be run in DOS, not in a DOS window. It will not run if memory managers or other device drivers have been loaded. 2 Insert the 3Com diskette in the drive and make that the active drive. 3 Enter this command at the DOS prompt to start the Configuration and Diagnostic Program:... -
Page 26: Running The Group 3 Test
The Group 3 test requires another PC set up as an echo server to receive packets from the NIC being tested and echo them back to the NIC. This echo server must have a 3C395 NIC running at 100 Mbps. -
Page 27: Changing The Test Setup
Changing the Test Setup You may want to change certain aspects of a test; for example, the number of times the test repeats or whether the test halts when it encounters an error. If you need to change the test setup, follow these steps: 1 From the Test menu, select Test Setup. -
Page 28: Further Testing
If you need to test the NIC further, you can use the troubleshooting tips in troubleshooting tips at the 3Com World Wide Web site on the Customer Support page. To access the site, set your Internet browser to the 3Com URL: http://www.3com.com/... - Page 29 NIC is connected to an inactive, properly cabled network, and that an echo server is set up on the network. Replace the failed NIC with a working NIC. Run the diagnostic tests again, using the same option settings as those used on the failed NIC.
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Page 31: Configuration
This chapter describes configuration settings for the 3C395 NIC and how to change them using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program. Table 5-1 Table 5-1 Configuration Settings Option Description Network Driver Allows trade-offs Optimization between network performance and CPU utilization. † Full-Duplex Controls whether the NIC runs in full-duplex... -
Page 32: Changing Configuration Settings
It must be run in DOS, not in a DOS window. It will not run if memory managers or other device drivers have been loaded. 3 Insert the 3Com diskette in the drive and make that the active drive. 4 Enter this command at the DOS prompt to start the Configuration and Diagnostic Program:... -
Page 33: Changing The Windows Nt Registry
7 To save settings, select OK. You can save the configuration settings to a default file 3C395.SET in the CONFIG directory. Select Save under File Options in the Adapter Configuration dialog box and enter the location for the file. For example, if the CONFIG directory is on drive C, enter: c:\config\3c395.set 8 When all changes are complete, exit the program. -
Page 35: Specifications
This appendix lists the NIC specifications and RJ-45 connector pin assignments for the 3C395 NIC. NIC Specifications Network Interface 100BASE-TX Ethernet IEEE 802.3u industry standard for a 100 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network. Physical Dimensions Height: Length: Environmental Operating Range Operating temperature: Humidity: Power Requirements... -
Page 36: Connector Pin Assignments
A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1 The 3C395 NIC only uses connections 1, 2, 3, and 6. The bidirectional connections (4, 5, 7, and 8) are not used. A C T 1 0 0 Figure A-1 3C395 NIC RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments. -
Page 37: Technical Support
3Com Bulletin Board Service 3ComBBS contains patches, software, and drivers for all 3Com products, as well as technical articles. This service is available through analog modem or digital modem (ISDN) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -
Page 38: Access By Analog Modem
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 3Com Corporation’s interactive fax service, 3ComFacts, provides data sheets, technical articles, diagrams, and troubleshooting instructions on 3Com products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 3ComFacts using your Touch-Tone telephone using one of these international access numbers: Country U.K. -
Page 39: 3Comforum On Compuserve Online Service
Italy 1678 99085 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service 3ComForum contains patches, software, drivers, and technical articles about all 3Com products, as well as a messaging section for peer support. To use 3ComForum, you need a CompuServe account. To use 3ComForum: 1 Log on to your CompuServe account. -
Page 40: Support From 3Com
Support from 3Com If you are unable to receive support from your network supplier, technical support contracts are available from 3Com. Contact your local 3Com sales office to find your authorized service provider using one of these numbers: Regional Sales Office 3Com Corporation P.O. - Page 41 Regional Sales Office 3Com GmbH Czech Republic/Slovak Republic Germany (Central European HQ) Hungary Poland 3Com Iberia Portugal Spain 3Com Latin America U.S. Headquarters Northern Latin America Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia Mexico Peru Venezuela 3Com Mediterraneo Italy 3Com Middle East 3Com Nordic AB...
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Page 42: Returning Products For Repair
PPENDIX ECHNICAL Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Products sent to 3Com without RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. -
Page 43: Index
312PTA.EXE patch 3-2 3C395 NIC configuration 5-1 defined 1-1 features 1-2 installation 2-1 software 3-1 troubleshooting 4-1 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) B-1 3Com sales offices B-4 3Com URL B-1 3ComFacts B-2 3ComForum B-3 ACT LED 4-1 automatic configuration 2-4 base I/O address configuration 2-4... -
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CompuServe service B-3 fax service B-2 network suppliers B-3 product repair B-6 temperature A-1 Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE), defined 1-1 TR-in-FE module 1-1 TR-in-FE server 1-1 troubleshooting 4-1 LEDs 4-1 tips 4-6 URL B-1 voltage A-1 Windows NT 3.51 driver installation 3-3 4.0 driver installation 3-4... - Page 45 ARDWARE 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its Authorized Reseller: Network interface cards...
- Page 46 IMITATION OF IABILITY TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, 3COM ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF...
- Page 47 Software. 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 connection with a 3Com adapter. You may reproduce and provide one (1) copy of the Software and supporting documentation for each such workstation or network server on which the Software is used as permitted hereunder.
- Page 48 TRADE SECRETS; TITLE: You acknowledge and agree that the structure, sequence and organization of the Software are the valuable trade secrets of 3Com and its suppliers. You agree to hold such trade secrets in confidence. You further acknowledge and agree that ownership of, and title to, the Software and all subsequent copies thereof regardless of the form or media are held by 3Com and its suppliers.