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3Com EtherLink 3CR990-TX-95 User Manual (190 pages)

10/100 PCI Network Interface Card with 3XP Processor

Brand: 3Com | Category: Network Card | Size: 1.13 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

11
- Conventions
  12
Introduction

13
- Overview
  13
  - Onboard 3XP Processor
    14
  - Data Encryption
    14
    
    LAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98
    14
    
    High Encryption Pack for Windows 2000
    15
- 3CR990 NIC Features
  15
  - Advanced Server Features
    17
    
    Load Balancing
    18
    
    Self-Healing Drivers
    18
    
    Failover
    18
    
    Vlans
    19
    
    TrafﬁC Prioritization
    20
  - Server Features Using Other Nics
    21
  - Remote Wake-Up
    21
    
    Remote Wake-Up Requirements
    21
    
    Remote Wake-Up Cable
    22
  - Remote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations
    22
  - Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
    22
  - Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0
    23
  - DHCP Server Prevention
    24
  - Remote System Alerts
    24
  - Hot Plug NIC Installation
    24
  - Ofﬂine Diagnostics
    25
  - Dynamicaccess LAN Agent
    25
  - Windows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features
    26
Installing and

27
- Onnecting the
  27
- Overview
  27
- Installing from Diskette
  29
  - Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette
    30
  - Creating Installation Diskettes
    30
- Product Registration
  31
- Preparing the NIC and the Computer
  32
- Installing and Connecting the NIC
  34
- Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable
  36
- Installing Software
  38
Installing Nic Drivers in Windows

39
- Overview
  39
- Software Installation Requirements
  39
- Getting Help
  40
- Installing the Network Driver Using the Ethercd
  40
  - Windows 2000
    40
  - Windows NT 4.0
    41
  - Windows 98
    43
  - Windows 95
    44
  - New Hardware Found
    45
- Update Device Driver Wizard
  46
- Verifying Successful Installation
  48
- Windows 2000
  48
- Windows NT 4.0
  53
4 Installingdynamicaccesssoftwareinwindows

55
5 Installingnetwareclientandserverdrivers

89
- Installing and Conﬁguring the Netware Server Driver
  89
- Conﬁguring Groups
  100
- Verifying the Installation and Conﬁguration
  102
- Changing Netware Driver Conﬁguration Parameters
  103
- Maintaining Groups
  104
- Planning the Conﬁguration
  104
- Adding a Secondary NIC to a Group
  105
- Adding a Group
  106
- Server Feature Commands
  108
- Group
  108
- Display Status
  108
  - Help
    109
  - Link Timeout
    109
  - Probe Interval
    109
  - Receive Timeout
    110
  - Retry Count
    110
  - Send Timeout
    110
  - Ungroup
    111
  - Wait Timeout
    111
  - Troubleshooting a Group Conﬁguration
    112
  - Default NIC Settings
    113
  - Overview
    113
  - Conﬁguration Methods
    116
6 Configuringthenic

113
- Changing General NIC Conﬁguration Settings
  117
  - Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
    117
  - Using the 3Com DOS Conﬁguration Program
    118
- Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
  120
  - Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting
    120
  - Booting from the Network
    120
    
    BBS BIOS-Compatible Pcs
    121
    
    Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible Pcs
    122
- Disabling the 3Com Logo
  122
  - Overview
    123
  - Creating a Security Policy
    124
  - Deﬁning the Console
    124
  - Creating the Policy
    125
  - Creating a Filter
    126
  - Binding the Filter
    127
  - Binding the Filter Action
    127
  - Creating the Filter Action
    127
  - Disabling Encryption
    128
  - Enabling Encryption
    128
8 Troubleshootingthenic

129
- Interpreting the Leds
  129
- Overview
  129
- Viewing the NIC Leds in the Diagnostics Program
  130
- Accessing 3Com Support Databases
  131
  - Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase
    131
  - Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System
    131
  - Questions
    131
- Troubleshooting the NIC Installation
  132
  - Problems/Error Messages
    132
  - Cleaning up a Failed Installation
    132
- Troubleshooting the Network Connection
  133
- Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up
  135
- Troubleshooting a Network Connection
  136
  - Troubleshooting Hubs
    137
  - Cabling Pinouts
    137
- Removing the Network Driver
  138
  - Windows 2000
    138
  - Windows NT 4.0
    139
  - Windows 95 and Windows 98
    139
- Removing Dynamicaccess Server Features
  140
  - Windows 2000
    140
  - Windows NT 4.0
    140
  - Netware
    141
  - Overview
    143
- Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program
  144
- Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests
  144
- Running the Network Test
  145
  - Running the NIC Test
    146
  - Viewing the NIC Leds in the Diagnostics Program
    146
  - Viewing Network Statistics
    147
  - Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray
    148
  - Enabling the Icon
    148
  - Displaying Network Statistics
    148
  - Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
    149
B Specificationsandcablingrequirements

153
- CR990 NIC Speciﬁcations
  153
- Cabling Requirements
  154
  - Twisted-Pair Cable
    154
  - BASE-T Operation
    155
  - BASE-TX Operation
    156
- RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
  156
- Flow Control
  157
  - Pause Frames
    157
  - Link Negotiation
    157
100 C Installingthe3Comdmi Agent

159
- About the 3Com DMI Agent
  159
- Overview
  159
- System Requirements
  160
  - Client PC Requirements
    160
  - Network Management Requirements
    161
- Installing the 3Com DMI Agent
  161
- Ethercd Navigation
  163
  - Root Subdirectories
    164
  - Auto Insert
    164
  - Text Files
    164
- Windows Fresh Installation
  167
  - Windows NT
    167
- Windows 2000
  167
- Netware Fresh Installation
  167
- Requirements
  167
- Installation Instructions
  168
  - Support from Your Network Supplier
    173
  - Support from 3Com
    174
  - Returning Products for Repair
    175

3Com EtherLink 3CR990-TX-95 User Manual (90 pages)

EtherLink 3CR990 Series 10/100 PCI Network Interface Card with 3XP processor

Brand: 3Com | Category: Network Card | Size: 0.86 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Before You Begin

9
- Product Registration
  9
- Ethercd Navigation
  10
  - Root Subdirectories
    10
  - Auto Insert
    11
  - Text Files
    11
- Installation Overview
  12
  - Check List
    12
  - Windows 2000
    12
  - Windows 98/95
    12
  - Windows NT 3.51
    12
  - Windows NT 4.0
    12
  - Netware Server
    12
- Minimum System Requirements
  12
- Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette
  13
- Diskette Installation
  13
  - Making NIC Installation Diskettes
    13
  - Installing from Diskettes
    14
3Cr990 Nics

15
- NIC Overview
  15
- NIC Features
  16
  - Integrated Boot ROM
    16
  - Remote Wake-Up
    17
  - Desktop Management Interface
    18
    
    DHCP Server Prevention
    18
    
    Broadcast Storm Limitation
    18
  - Ofﬂine Diagnostics
    18
- Windows 2000 Ofﬂoad Features
  18
  - Enabling Ofﬂoads
    19
Nic Installation

21
- Installing the NIC
  21
Windows Drivers

27
- Windows 2000
  27
- Windows 98
  28
- Windows 95
  29
  - New Hardware Found
    30
  - Update Device Driver Wizard
    31
- Windows NT 4.0
  32
- Windows NT 3.51
  32
- Verifying Successful Installation
  34
  - Windows 2000
    34
  - Windows 98 and Windows 95
    34
  - Windows NT 4.0
    34
- Windows NT 3.51
  35
- Multiple Nics
  35
  - Windows 2000
    35
  - Windows 95 and Windows 98
    36
  - Windows NT 4.0
    37
Net Ware Drivers

39
- Obtaining Netware Loadable Modules
  39
- Netware Server Driver
  39
  - Netware 3.12
    39
  - Netware 4.10, 4.11, and
    40
- Multiple Nics
  41
  - Upgrading Drivers
    41
  - New Installation
    41
- Verifying the PCI Slot Number
  42
Ip Security

43
- Overview
  43
- Creating a Security Policy
  43
  - Deﬁning the Console
    44
  - Creating the Policy
    44
  - Creating a Filter
    45
  - Binding the Filter
    45
  - Creating the Filter Action
    45
  - Binding the Filter Action
    46
  - Enabling Encryption
    46
  - Disabling Encryption
    46
Upgrading Drivers

47
- Windows 2000
  47
- Windows 98
  47
- Windows 95
  48
  - Determining the Version
    48
  - Windows 95 Version a (Build 950)
    48
  - Windows 95 OSR2
    49
- Windows NT 4.0
  49
- Windows NT 3.51
  50
8 Configuration

51
- Conﬁguration Options
  51
  - Deﬁnitions
    51
- 3Com DOS Conﬁguration Program
  52
- 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
  53
Troubleshooting

55
- Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase
  55
- Troubleshooting the Installation
  55
- Interpreting the Leds
  56
- Running Diagnostics Programs
  56
  - 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program
    57
  - 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
    57
    
    General Tab
    57
    
    Conﬁguration Tab
    57
    
    Statistics Tab
    58
    
    Diagnostics Tab
    58
    
    Support Tab
    58
    
    Flash Update Tab
    58
  - Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System
    58
- Running NIC Diagnostics Tests
  58
  - To Run the Network Test
    59
  - To Run the NIC Test
    60
  - To Run the Remote Wake-Up Test
    60
- Viewing Network Statistics
  61
- Accessing 3Com Support Services
  61
- 3Com Tray Icon
  62
- Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up
  62
  - Remote Wake-Up Cable
    63
- Troubleshooting a Network Connection
  63
  - Troubleshooting Hubs
    64
  - Cabling Pinouts
    64
Specifications

65
- NIC Speciﬁcations
  65
- Network Connection Criteria
  66
- Network Cable
  66
  - Cabling Requirements
    66
  - Twisted-Pair Cable
    66
  - Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable Categories
    66
  - 10BASE-T Description
    66
  - 100BASE-TX Description
    67
  - Connector Pin Assignments
    67
- Flow Control
  68
  - Pause Frames
    68
  - Link Negotiation
    68
Technical Support

69
- Register this Product
  69
- Online Technical Services
  69
  - World Wide Web Site
    69
  - 3Com FTP Site
    69
  - 3Com Bulletin Board Service
    70
  - Access by Analog Modem
    70
  - Access by Digital Modem
    70
  - 3Comfacts Automated Fax Service
    70
- Support from Your Network Supplier
  70
- Support from 3Com
  71
- Returning Products for Repair
  72
Supported Drivers

73
- Additional Drivers
  73
Uninstalling Nic Software

75
- Windows 2000
  75
- Windows 98 and Windows 95
  75
- Windows NT 4.0
  76
- Windows NT 3.51
  76
Mba Boot Rom

77
- Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting
  77
- Booting with the MBA Boot ROM
  77
  - BBS BIOS-Compatible Pcs
    77
  - Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible Pcs
    78
F Dynamic Access Technology

79

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3Com EtherLink 3CR990-TX-95 User Manual (90 pages)

Table of Contents

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Nic Installation

Windows Drivers

Net Ware Drivers

Ip Security

Upgrading Drivers

8 Configuration

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Technical Support

Supported Drivers

Uninstalling Nic Software

Mba Boot Rom

F Dynamic Access Technology

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