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3Com TokenLink Velocity TokenLink VelocityTM XL PCI Network Interface Card User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Part No. 09-1116-000 Published November 1997 TokenLink PCI Network Interface Card User Guide A member of the high-performance TokenLink Velocity family Velocity ® ™...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 ™ FDDILink 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 4 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS BOUT UIDE Finding Specific Information in This Guide Conventions NTRODUCTION High-Performance Features of the 3C359 NIC Parallel Tasking II Performance DynamicAccess Class of Service Support for Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring Wake-up On LAN Capability Other Features of the 3C359 NIC Installation Overview NSTALLING THE Installation Requirements...
  • Page 6 Installing DOS Client32 Installing an OS/2 Client Driver for NetWare Selecting the Appropriate NIC Address Displaying the Universal Address Installing the Novell OS/2 Requester Configuring the Novell OS/2 Requester Installing a NetWare Server Driver Driver Support Installation Instructions Installing the Driver in an Existing NetWare Environment Installing the Driver as Part of a New Server Installation or Upgrade to NetWare 4.1x...
  • Page 7 Configuring Class of Service Before Starting Class of Service Configuration Enabling Class of Service Adding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols Using Class of Service Advanced Options Class of Service Advanced Options Settings IBM E NVIRONMENTS Installing a Driver for Various IBM Environments Installing the IBM LAN Support Program (DXMAID) and the DOS NDIS 2.01 Driver Installing a Driver for IBM DOS LAN Services...
  • Page 8 Memory Limit of 1 Megabyte Changing Configuration for Multiple NICs 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 9 FCC C LASS TATEMENT FCC D ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY OFTWARE ICENSE GREEMENT...
  • Page 11 Network Window PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window: Driver Tab Displaying Ring Speed Setting Manually Setting Ring Speed 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box Configuration and Diagnostic Program Window Network Window PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window: Driver Tab...
  • Page 12 Configuration and Diagnostic Program Screen Install Menu NIC Configuration Screen Configuration Option Setting Dialog Box...
  • Page 13 ABLES Notice Icons Text Conventions Location of NetWare Support Modules TLNKPODI.LAN Load Parameters Initial Settings of 3C359 NIC Configuration Options 3-13 3-16...

  • Page 15: About This Guide

    BOUT About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you where to look for specific information. This guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the 3C359 TokenLink network interface card (NIC). This NIC is referred to as the 3C359 NIC in this guide.

  • Page 16: Conventions

    BOUT UIDE If you are looking for Host connectivity configuration procedures for IBM environments Troubleshooting tips and procedures Specifications for cabling and connector pin assignments Instructions about changing configuration settings for the 3C359 NIC through the DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program Technical support information Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used...
  • Page 17 Table 2 Text Conventions (continued) Convention The words “enter” and “type” Menu commands and buttons Words in italicized type Description When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type something, and then press the Return or Enter key. Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction simply says “type.”...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION ® ™ The 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI network interface card (NIC) is a high-performance token ring network adapter for personal computers (PCs) with a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus. The 3C359 NIC provides a high-performance 32-bit PCI local bus interface with bus mastering that runs at a clock speed of 33 MHz.

  • Page 20: High-Performance Features Of The 3C359 Nic

    DynamicAccess Class of Service 3Com’s DynamicAccess 3C359 NIC for optimized performance and control. With DynamicAccess Class of Service (Traffic Prioritization), you can select time-critical applications that require the highest-priority access to your network—such as multimedia...

  • Page 21: Support For Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring

    Support for Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring Full-duplex/Dedicated Token Ring (DTR) is an enhancement to the IEEE 802.5 standard that allows a token ring switch port to be dedicated to a station. In full-duplex mode, a station can simultaneously transmit and receive independent data streams for potential data throughput of 32 Mbps.

  • Page 22: Installation Overview

    1: I HAPTER NTRODUCTION AutoLink 16-bit client drivers. Plug and Play for worry-free installation. Promiscuous mode support for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare drivers. While operating in this mode, the NIC receives and forwards all network packets that arrive (regardless of the node to which they are addressed), allowing you to easily identify and resolve problems on the network.
  • Page 23 3 Configure features that are appropriate for your installation, if necessary. For example: Auto Ring Speed Detection: Automatically enabled for all drivers, this feature can be disabled (recommended for servers) if necessary. Class of Service: Automatically disabled, this feature can be enabled for the NDIS 4 driver running under Windows NT or Windows 98.

  • Page 25: Installing The 3C359 Nic

    3C359 NIC This chapter describes inserting the 3C359 NIC in a PC and connecting the PC to a network. Installation Requirements Installing the 3C359 NIC requires the following: A PCI-bus personal computer with an 80486, Pentium, or other Intel-compatible processor A 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot that supports bus mastering A high-density 3.5-inch disk drive or CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 26: Unpacking And Inspecting The 3C359 Nic

    4 If you have purchased the separate TriROM accessory, install it in the 3C359 NIC’s boot ROM socket according to instructions supplied with the TriROM. Complete the Product Registration Card and return it to 3Com, or call 1-800-NET-3Com for immediate registration. 3C359 NIC...

  • Page 27: Inserting The 3C359 Nic

    Inserting the 3C359 NIC Follow these steps to insert the 3C359 NIC: 1 Remove the computer’s cover and select a PCI expansion slot that supports bus mastering. You can install the 3C359 NIC in either a standard bus master 32-bit slot, as shown in Figure 2-1, or a newer bus master 64-bit slot.
  • Page 28 2: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE 3 Insert the 3C359 NIC in an empty PCI bus master slot and secure the mounting screw, as shown in Figure 2-2. Make sure the NIC is completely seated in the slot by pushing down firmly on both ends of the NIC. When the NIC is correctly seated, the gold connecting fingers inserted in the slot do not show.

  • Page 29: Cable Requirements

    Dedicated Token Ring (DTR)-enabled switch. Full-duplex mode is enabled automatically. 8 Return all packing materials to the shipping container. If it is necessary to return the 3C359 NIC to 3Com, pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material to maintain the warranty.

  • Page 31: Novell Net Ware Environments

    Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Driver This section describes installing the DOS 16-bit client driver using two methods: Automatically, using the 3Com AutoLink software utility Manually, using a NetWare installation utility and TokenDisk diskette or CD Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Automatically The 3Com AutoLink software utility automatically configures one 3C359 NIC and installs the DOS 16-bit ODI...

  • Page 32: Before Using The Autolink Configuration Utility

    3: N HAPTER OVELL The AutoLink installation utility is a DOS application. It cannot run in a Windows NT or Windows 95 DOS window, and it cannot be used to install an OS/2, Windows NT, or Windows 95 client. For these operating systems, use the manual installation procedure described later in this chapter.
  • Page 33 An AutoLink information window is displayed. 5 From the AutoLink Information window, press Enter. The first time you use AutoLink, the 3Com software license appears. 6 To accept the terms and conditions, enter: To view the full text of the license agreement, press F1.

  • Page 34: Autolink Troubleshooting

    CD-ROM drive and enter the location of the DOS 16-bit client driver: <drive>\netware\nwclient 5 Select 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI and press Enter. The program copies all relevant files and makes required changes to the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. NVIRONMENTS...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Dos 16-Bit Client Driver

    6 Copy the microcode file TLNKP.MAC to the NetWare client directory on the hard drive. For example, if you are using the 3.5-inch TokenDisk diskettes, enter: copy a:\tlnkp.mac c:\nwclient If you are using the TokenDisk CD, substitute the appropriate drive in the path. 7 Restart your PC to start the NetWare 16-bit client.

  • Page 36: Installing Dos Client32

    3: N HAPTER OVELL Installing DOS Client32 This section describes installing the TLNKPODI.LAN DOS Client32 driver for a NetWare Client32 environment. For the driver installation procedure, you need the Novell Client32 diskettes and either the TokenDisk CD or TokenDisk diskette #1. 1 Insert the Novell Client32 setup diskette #1 into a drive, switch to that drive, and enter the Install command.

  • Page 37: Installing An Os/2 Client Driver For Netware

    11 When the path for the configuration files is displayed, verify that the path is correct and press Enter. 12 Press Enter again to return to DOS and edit the STARTNET.BAT file. 13 Add the NIC’s slot number in the STARTNET.BAT file as follows: load c:\novell\client32\tlnkpodi.lan frame=token-ring msb slot=<nnnn>...

  • Page 38: Selecting The Appropriate Nic Address

    3: N HAPTER OVELL Selecting the Appropriate NIC Address Before starting the OS/2 ODI client driver installation process, you should decide whether the 3C359 NIC will use the universal address or a locally administered address. Universal address (UAA)—A default address for the NIC.

  • Page 39: Installing The Novell Os/2 Requester

    Figure 3-1 Configuration and Diagnostic Program Window 4 Record for future reference the 12-digit universal token ring address displayed on the Diagnostic and Configuration Program window (Figure 3-1). For example: Network Addr = 00600891CCA8 Next, continue with the next section to install Novell OS/2 Requester and the ODI LAN driver TLNKPODI.SYS.
  • Page 40 3-10 3: N HAPTER OVELL 4 Select Installation from the menu and then Requester on Workstation. 5 Select a target directory for the Requester files. The default is C:\NETWARE. Select OK. A new menu appears with four options: Edit CONFIG.SYS and Copy All Files (default) Only Edit CONFIG.SYS Only Copy Requester Files Only Copy ODI LAN Driver Files...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Novell Os/2 Requester

    12 Click COPY and follow the displayed instructions. Continue the installation and insert the appropriate OS/2 Requester diskettes when prompted. After the OS/2 Utility diskette is installed, a window appears that requests information about the ODI LAN drivers. The default ODI LAN driver is TLNKPODI.SYS. 13 Insert TokenDisk diskette #1 or the TokenDisk CD in the appropriate drive.

  • Page 42: Installing A Netware Server Driver

    3-12 3: N HAPTER OVELL Your NET.CFG file should look similar to the following: LINK DRIVER TLNKPODI Node Address 00608C112233 Frame Token-Ring MSB Frame Token-Ring_SNAP MSB The node address should be set to the UAA or the LAA. Modify and save the NET.CFG file if the node address and frame type are not correct.

  • Page 43: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions This section has instructions for installing TLNKPODI in two ways: On a file server in an existing NetWare environment running NetWare 3.12 or 4.1x. These instructions also apply to a new installation or upgrade to NetWare 3.12. As part of a new NetWare 4.1x installation or an upgrade to NetWare 4.1x.
  • Page 44 3-14 3: N HAPTER OVELL Deciding If Modules Need to Be Replaced At the server command prompt, enter MODULES. The resulting display shows what drivers and modules are currently running on the server. Locate the entries for MSM.NLM and TOKENTSM.NLM. (MSM31X.NLM appears as MSM.NLM.) If any of the versions currently running is earlier than 2.50, you must replace modules MSM31X.NLM, MSM.NLM, or TOKENTSM.NLM.
  • Page 45 NetWare 3.12 servers: load a:\netware\nwserver\3.12\msm31x load a:\netware\nwserver\3.12\tokentsm load a:\netware\nwserver\3.12\monitor Copying Support Modules and the Driver to the File Server This section explains how to copy support modules and TLNKPODI.LAN to the file server. If you have replaced existing support modules, follow this procedure, so that the most current versions of the support modules load whenever you load a server driver.
  • Page 46 3-16 3: N HAPTER OVELL Table 3-2 summarizes the Load parameters that can be used with TLNKPODI.LAN. Detailed descriptions of the parameters begin after the table. Table 3-2 TLNKPODI.LAN Load Parameters Parameter Units SLOT= Decimal FRAME= Text NODE= NAME= SLOT=<value> Required if there is more than one 3C359 NIC installed in the server;...
  • Page 47 Installing a NetWare Server Driver 3-17 At system boot, the PCI BIOS determines slot numbers for all PCI NICs. Adding or removing PCI NICs can cause the slot numbers of all other PCI NICs to change. Therefore, after adding or removing PCI NICs in your machine, you should verify the slot numbers used by all PCI NICs (including the 3C359 NIC) and change the Load command SLOT= parameters for them accordingly.
  • Page 48 Memory Basic Address = FFDFFC00 IRQ = 11 Select board to bind:2 IPX LAN protocol bound to 3Com 3Com TokenLink PCI Server MLID FS1: Once you have determined the values for the NICs installed in the server, you can use the SLOT= parameter to load the driver either from the command line or by placing the load command in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file to load automatically...
  • Page 49 Installing a NetWare Server Driver 3-19 Using the Bind Command After loading the driver, use the Bind command to bind each NIC to a protocol. Enter the command from the server console command prompt, or include the command in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file to automatically bind the driver when you start the SERVER program.

  • Page 50: Installing The Driver As Part Of A New Server Installation Or Upgrade To Netware 4.1X

    3-20 3: N HAPTER OVELL Installing the Driver as Part of a New Server Installation or Upgrade to NetWare 4.1x This section has instructions for loading TLNKPODI.LAN as part of a new NetWare server installation or an upgrade to NetWare 4.1x. The procedure shows the essential steps for installing the server driver only.
  • Page 51 9 Press Enter to view a list of supported options for the selected parameter. Additional help for the parameter is also displayed in the lower text box. You can also find a description of parameters and explanations earlier in this chapter in “Using the Load Command.”...

  • Page 53: Microsoft

    This chapter describes how to install a 3C359 NIC network device driver for various Microsoft Windows environments. Drivers Available for Windows 3Com provides the following network device drivers for the 3C359 NIC in these Microsoft Windows environments: NDIS 4 miniport driver...

  • Page 54: Ndis 3 Miniport Driver

    4: M HAPTER ICROSOFT Auto ring speed detection is enabled by default during NDIS 4 driver installation. You can disable this feature during installation if desired. Promiscuous mode is automatically enabled and controlled for the 3C359 NIC by applications that require this feature. No user control is necessary.

  • Page 55: Installing A Driver For Windows 95

    Installing a 3C359 NIC Driver for Windows Environments If your network environment uses the TCP/IP communications protocol, you must obtain from your network administrator all the information you will need to define an IP address during the installation process. Installing a Driver for Windows 95 This section describes installing the 3C359 NIC NDIS 4 driver or NDIS 3 driver for the following Microsoft Windows 95 versions:...

  • Page 56: Installing A Driver For Windows 95 Version 950

    4: M HAPTER ICROSOFT Installing a Driver for Windows 95 Version 950 Follow these steps to install the NDIS 3 driver for Windows 95 (version 950). It is assumed that you have completed the 3C359 NIC installation procedure described in Chapter 2. 1 Turn on the computer and start Windows 95.

  • Page 57: Installing A Driver For Windows 95 Version 950B, Osr2

    If you are using the TokenDisk CD, substitute the appropriate drive in the path. 6 Verify that the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box lists 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter, and click Finish. Have the Windows 95 software accessible in case the installation utility requests files from the Windows 95...

  • Page 58: Installing A Driver For Windows Nt 4.0

    “Defining the LAA Address for Windows 95” for more details. Installing a Driver for Windows NT 4.0 Follow these steps to install the 3Com NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT 4.0. If your network environment uses the TCP/IP communications protocol, obtain from your network administrator all the information you need to define an...

  • Page 59: Installing A Driver For Windows Nt 3.51

    This path identifies the location of the NDIS 4 driver files for Windows NT 4.0. The Select OEM Option dialog box appears. 8 Select 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter and click OK. 9 Verify that 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter appears in the list in the Network Adapters tab and click Close.

  • Page 60: Selecting Ring Speed

    4: M HAPTER ICROSOFT 3 In the Control Panel group, double-click the Network icon. 4 In the Network Settings dialog box, click Add Adapter. 5 In the Add Network Adapter dialog box, scroll to the bottom of the Network Adapter Card selection list. Select <Other>...
  • Page 61 Figure 4-1 Network Window 3 In the Configuration tab, select 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter and click Properties. The Driver tab of the 3Com PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties window appears, as shown in Figure 4-2. Selecting Ring Speed...
  • Page 62 ICROSOFT Figure 4-2 PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window: Driver Tab 4 Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab of the 3Com PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties window appears, as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 Displaying Ring Speed Setting...
  • Page 63 The default setting for Ring Speed is Auto. 5 To manually set the ring speed, select Ring Speed in the Property list. 6 Position the mouse pointer on the down arrow button in the Value field. Press and hold down the left mouse button.

  • Page 64: Setting Ring Speed For Windows Nt 4.0

    2 In the Control Panel group, double-click the Network icon. 3 In the Network dialog box, click the Adapters tab. 4 In the Adapters tab, select 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter and click Properties. The 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 4-5.
  • Page 65 Figure 4-5 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box 6 Select one of the following values: 16 — Disables auto ring speed detection and sets NIC ring speed at 16 Mbps 4 — Disables auto ring speed detection and sets NIC ring speed at 4 Mbps Auto —...

  • Page 66: Defining A Locally Administered Network Address

    4-14 4: M HAPTER ICROSOFT Defining a Locally Administered Network Address A default network address is encoded for the 3C359 NIC during manufacturing. This address is called the universal address (UAA), or “burned-in” address. To customize the address for your network administration needs, you can assign a locally administered address (LAA) that overrides the NIC’s universal address.

  • Page 67: Setting The Laa Address For Windows 95

    Defining a Locally Administered Network Address 3 Enter the following command: 3pcid The Configuration and Diagnostic Program window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6 Configuration and Diagnostic Program Window 4 Record for future reference the 12-digit universal token ring address displayed in the Configuration and Diagnostic Program window.
  • Page 68 Figure 4-7 Network Window 3 In the Configuration tab, select 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter and click Properties. The Driver tab of the 3Com PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties window appears, as shown in Figure 4-8. 4 Click the Advanced tab.
  • Page 69 Defining a Locally Administered Network Address 4-17 Figure 4-8 PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window: Driver Tab Figure 4-9 Entering Current Network Address...

  • Page 70: Defining The Laa Address For Windows Nt

    2 In the Control Panel group, double-click the Network icon. 3 In the Network dialog box, click the Adapters tab. 4 In the Adapters tab, select 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter and click Properties. The 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 4-10.

  • Page 71: Configuring Class Of Service

    Figure 4-10 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box 6 Click OK. You can click the Priority button to access the DynamicAccess: Select Adapter window (Figure 4-11) to enable and configure Class of Service. For more information about Class of Service, see “Configuring Class of Service”...

  • Page 72: Before Starting Class Of Service Configuration

    The Class of Service feature is disabled by default. To enable Class of Service in a Windows NT 4.0 environment, follow these steps: 1 In the Control Panel group, double-click the 3Com Class of Service icon. The DynamicAccess: Select Adapter window appears (Figure 4-11). INDOWS...
  • Page 73 The 3Com Class of Service icon is loaded automatically with the NDIS 4 driver installation. In a Windows NT environment, you can also access the DynamicAccess: Select Adapter window by clicking the Priority button on the 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter window (Figure 4-5).
  • Page 74 4-22 4: M HAPTER ICROSOFT Figure 4-12 3Com Class of Service Setup Window If an application is not listed in the Supported Applications tab (Figure 4-12), you can obtain the necessary port or socket range from the application’s manufacturer, and manually enter the information in the Additional Ranges tab (Figure 4-13);...

  • Page 75: Adding Class Of Service Ranges And Protocols

    You can add information for Class of Service applications that you want to prioritize but which are not listed on the 3Com Class of Service Setup window (Figure 4-12). You must specify port or socket ranges as well as the network protocol being used.
  • Page 76 4-24 4: M HAPTER ICROSOFT Figure 4-13 Class of Service Additional Ranges Window 2 Enter the beginning of the port or socket range for the application in the Range Start box. The range start should be a hexadecimal value with a maximum of four digits.

  • Page 77: Using Class Of Service Advanced Options

    Class of Service traffic. The advanced options are set to certain default values recommended by 3Com. In general, you do not need to change these values, but you can do so if you wish. Contact network administration before changing these options.

  • Page 78: Class Of Service Advanced Options Settings

    4-26 4: M HAPTER ICROSOFT To access the advanced options, follow these steps: 1 Click the Advanced Options tab. The Class of Service Advanced Options window appears, as shown in Figure 4-15. Figure 4-15 Class of Service Advanced Options Window 2 Enter new information as required.
  • Page 79 Configuring Class of Service 4-27 Concurrent UDP Streams This option controls the number of simultaneous multimedia UDP packet streams the network driver can handle at any time. For many applications, the number of UDP streams is the same as the number of connections. For example, for videoconferencing with three people, applications use three UDP streams for the video data.

  • Page 81: Ibm Environments

    IBM E This chapter describes how to install a 3C359 NIC network device driver for various IBM operating system environments. This chapter also describes configuring 3C359 NIC connectivity to an IBM host computer (mainframe or AS/400) for various Windows environments. Installing a Driver for Various IBM Environments This section describes how to install a 3C359 NIC network device driver for various IBM operating system environments.

  • Page 82: Installing A Driver For Ibm Dos Lan Services

    HAPTER 6 Insert the IBM LAN Support Program diskette in the drive when prompted. The Primary Adapter Driver shown is 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI. 7 Press F4 to install the driver. 8 If you are using the 3.5-inch TokenDisk diskettes, insert TokenDisk diskette #1 in the drive when prompted.

  • Page 83: Using Ibm Mpts To Install A Driver For Os/2

    9 Enter the path of the temporary directory for the OEMSETUP.INF file: c:\temp 10 The 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI NIC is selected. Press Enter. 11 Enter the machine ID, user name, and domain name. 12 Press Enter to accept the list of options chosen.
  • Page 84 Configure at the bottom of the panel. 8 In the Configure panel in the Network Adapters group box, select 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI and click ADD. You can edit parameter settings for the 3C359 NIC. Select the 3C359 NIC in the Current Configuration list box and...

  • Page 85: Configuring Ibm Host Connectivity

    12 Click Exit in the MPTS dialog box. 13 Click Exit in the Update CONFIG.SYS panel to update the CONFIG.SYS file. 14 When you get the message that the CONFIG.SYS file has been successfully updated, click OK. 15 Click Exit in the Exiting MPTS panel. 16 If you are using the 3.5-inch TokenDisk diskettes, insert TokenDisk diskette #1 in the drive.

  • Page 86: Adding The Ms-Dlc Network Protocol For Windows For Workgroups

    2 In the Network window, double-click the Network Setup icon. 3 In the Network Setup window, click Network Drivers. 4 In the Network Drivers window, make sure that 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter is displayed. Click Add Protocol. 5 In the Add Network Protocol window, select Unlisted or Updated Protocol.

  • Page 87: Adding The 32-Bit Dlc Network Protocol For Windows 95

    1 On the Windows 95 desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2 Double-click the Control Panel icon. 3 Double-click the Network icon. 4 In the Network window, select 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter in the Configuration tab. Click Add. Configuring IBM Host Connectivity...
  • Page 88 Microsoft 32-bit DLC protocol in the Install From Disk window. Click OK. 9 Verify that Microsoft 32-bit DLC is displayed for the 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter in the Configuration tab of the Network window. Click OK. Windows copies the protocol files.The System Settings...

  • Page 89: Adding The 32-Bit Dlc Network Protocol For Windows Nt

    Adding the 32-Bit DLC Network Protocol for Windows NT Follow the steps in this section to add the Microsoft 32-bit DLC network protocol to the Windows NT Network Protocols list for the 3C359 NIC. The 32-bit DLC protocol is required for connectivity between your PC and an IBM host computer.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes how to isolate and solve 3C359 NIC hardware and network cabling problems. 3C359 NIC LEDs Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the backplate of the 3C359 NIC, shown in Figure 6-1, indicate the configured ring speed and whether or not the 3C359 NIC is inserted into the ring.

  • Page 92: Using The Diagnostic Program

    6: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Using the Diagnostic Program You can troubleshoot the 3C359 NIC configuration and test for physical board problems by running the DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program. Configuration instructions are described in Appendix B. The diagnostic part of the program tests the 3C359 NIC, not the network.

  • Page 93: Open Nic For Ring Operation Test

    Using the Diagnostic Program Open NIC for Ring Operation Test This test prepares the 3C359 NIC for a NIC ring operation test and verifies the 3C359 NIC’s ability to transmit and receive data over the network. This test requires you to connect to an STP or a UTP cable with a DAU, MAU, CAU, or token ring switch at the other end.
  • Page 94 6: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 6-2 Test Menu 2 From the Test pull-down menu shown in Figure 6-2, select Run Tests. The Run Tests dialog box appears, similar to the one shown in Figure 6-3. Figure 6-3 DOS Diagnostic Program Run Tests Dialog Box 3 Press Enter to start the tests.

  • Page 95: Changing The Dos Test Setup

    To run the tests continuously, select the Continuous option in the Test Setup dialog box, as described in the next section, “Changing the DOS Test Setup.” Changing the DOS Test Setup To change the test parameters, follow these steps: 1 Select Test Setup in the Run Tests dialog box and press Enter.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    This appendix lists 3C359 NIC specifications, connector pin assignments, and cable requirements. 3C359 NIC Specifications The 3C359 NIC provides a high-performance 32-bit PCI local bus interface with bus mastering that runs at a clock speed of 33 MHz. Network Interface IEEE 802.5 token ring network with 16 Mbps or 4 Mbps transmission rate.
  • Page 98 A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Compatibility PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.1 PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, Revision 1.0 (Draft) Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification, Revision 1.0 Bus Data Interface 32-bit bus mastering Interrupts (IRQs) Automatically allocated by system Node ID Globally administered node ID allocated by IEEE Locally administered node ID optional...

  • Page 99: Db-9 Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments You can connect the 3C359 NIC to a network through the NIC’s DB-9 connector or RJ-45 connector. Pin assignments for both connector types are shown in the following sections. DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments You can use the 3C359 NIC’s DB-9 connector to connect to shielded twisted-pair (STP) cabling (Type 1 or 6).

  • Page 100: Cable Requirements

    A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS 4 Mbps 16 Mbps Figure A-2 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Cable Requirements The 3C359 NIC supports industry-standard token ring cabling that meets IEEE 802.5 specifications. Connect shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables (type 1 or 6) to the 3C359 NIC’s DB-9 connector (Figure A-1). Connect unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables (category 3, 4, or 5) to the 3C359 NIC’s RJ-45 connector (Figure A-2).

  • Page 101: Using The Configuration Program

    You can change the 3C359 NIC’s configuration settings through a DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program provided on TokenDisk diskette #1 and on the TokenDisk CD. This appendix provides configuration instructions. Instructions for testing the NIC with the diagnostic part of the DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program are located in Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”...
  • Page 102 B: C PPENDIX HANGING Figure B-1 Configuration and Diagnostic Program Screen 3 Press Tab to select the Install pull-down menu shown in Figure B-2. You can use a mouse instead of keys to select options, provided a mouse driver is installed on your PC. When using a mouse, click the desired option.
  • Page 103 Using the Configuration Program The NIC Configuration screen appears, as shown in Figure B-3. Figure B-3 NIC Configuration Screen 5 Use the arrow (scroll) keys to select a configuration option that you want to change. Press Enter. A dialog box similar to the one shown in Figure B-4 appears to allow you to choose from available configuration settings.

  • Page 104: Adjusting Configuration Settings

    B: C PPENDIX HANGING Use the arrow keys to select the option you want, pressing Enter to display the dialog box for each option. 6 When you have completed your configuration changes, press Tab until OK is selected. 7 Press Enter to save the new configuration settings for the NIC.

  • Page 105: Boot Rom

    Boot ROM To use this option, you must have installed the 3C359-TRIROM in the boot ROM socket on the NIC. (The 3C359-TRIROM must be ordered separately. See installation instructions in the TriROM user guide.) When enabled, the NIC allows the system to access BootWare residing in the TriROM, enabling the PC to boot (with or without a hard drive) remotely from a LAN server in TCP/IP, NetWare, and RPL environments.

  • Page 107: C 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 111 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...

  • Page 112: 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 113: Glossary

    CPU. Controlled access unit. An intelligent hub. Class of Service (or Traffic Prioritization) A 3Com DynamicAccess feature that helps to optimize network performance by letting you prioritize your applications for efficient network access. High-priority tokens are requested when the network transmits data...
  • Page 114 Transmissions can be either half-duplex or full-duplex. DynamicAccess software A 3Com set of features that adds intelligence to NICs to optimize network performance and provide enhanced network management and control. full-duplex...
  • Page 115 See also ACPI. Parallel Tasking architecture A proprietary technique developed and patented by 3Com that provides significant performance improvement by allowing network interchanges of data to occur in parallel.
  • Page 116 LOSSARY Parallel Tasking II technology A proprietary PCI bus master interface developed by 3Com that builds on the earlier Parallel Tasking architecture to achieve faster data transfer rates and lower CPU utilization. Parallel Tasking II technology removes any limits on the size of the data bursts across the PCI bus.
  • Page 117 Numbers 32-bit DLC protocol adding for Windows 95 5-7 adding for Windows NT 5-9 3C359 NIC inspecting 2-2 specifications A-1 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) C-1 3Com sales offices C-4 3Com URL C-1 3ComFacts C-2 3ComForum C-3 address locally administered (LAA) 3-8,...
  • Page 118 NDEX DAU. See dual access unit DB-9 connector 2-5 cable types A-3, A-4 illustrated A-3 pin assignments A-3 Dedicated Token Ring (DTR) 1-3 diagnostic program 6-2 diagnostic tests 6-3 dimensions, NIC A-1 16-bit client driver automatic installation 3-1 manual installation 3-4 Client32, installation 3-6 DOS DXMAID installation 5-1 DOS LAN Services.
  • Page 119 LEDs 6-1 lobe cable 6-2 locally administered address (LAA) 3-8, 4-14, 4-18 MAU. See multistation access unit memory base address (illustrated) 4-19 memory limit configuration B-5 Microsoft Windows 95 4-3, 4-7 Microsoft Windows 95 4-6 MMIO address space B-5 MPTS. See IBM MPTS MS-DLC protocol, adding for Windows for Workgroups 5-6 multiple NICs B-5...
  • Page 120 A-3, A-4 slot cover 2-3 slot number (illustrated) 4-19 specifications, NIC A-1 STP. See shielded twisted-pair technical support 3Com URL C-1 bulletin board service C-1 CompuServe service C-3 fax service C-2 network suppliers C-3 product repair C-6 Test Setup dialog box 6-5 TLNKPODI file 3-7...
  • Page 121 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 122 This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. NOTE: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, 3Com requires that you use quality interface cables when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3Com could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 123 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.
  • Page 124 DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in this License Agreement, which is 3Com’s standard commercial license for the Software. Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov.

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