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3Com LAN User Manual

Megahertz 10 mbps lan pc cards
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Part No. 09-1457-000
October 1998
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  • Page 1 3Com Megahertz 10 Mbps LAN PC Card User Guide http://www.3com.com/ Part No. 09-1457-000 October 1998 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 2 The software described in this documentation is furnished under a license agreement included with the product either as a separate document or on the software distribution diskette in a root directory file named LICENSE.TXT. If you are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LAN PC C NSTALLING THE ARDS Before You Begin Connecting the 3CCE589ET LAN PC Card Connecting the 3CCE589EC PC Card Connecting the 3CXE589ET PC Card Connecting the 3CXE589EC PC Card Detaching the PC Card Cable and PC Card COMBO Cable...
  • Page 4 ROUBLESHOOTING LEDs Accessing the LAN PC Card Help System DOS Diagnostics Program Resolving Hardware Resource Conflicts Windows 98 and Windows 95 Windows NT 4.0 Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Tips HANGING ONFIGURATION Configuration Settings Configuration Setting Descriptions Changing Configuration Windows 98 and Windows 95...
  • Page 5 NDEX ORPORATION IMITED ARRANTY FCC C LASS TATEMENT FCC D ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY NDUSTRY ANADA LASS MMISSION OMPLIANCE TATEMENT VIS DE CONFORMITÉ À LA RÉGLEMENTATION ’I NDUSTRIE ANADA OFTWARE ICENSE GREEMENT Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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  • Page 7 IGURES 3Com Megahertz 10 Mbps LAN PC Cards Connecting the 3CCE589ET PC Card Connecting the 3CCE589EC PC Card Connecting the 3CXE589ET PC Card Connecting the 3CXE589EC PC Card Network Cable and PC Card COMBO Cable LEDs XJACK LAN PC Card LED Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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  • Page 9 ABLES Network Driver Text File Names LED Description Frequently Asked Questions Option Settings PC Cards Specifications Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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  • Page 11: Installing The Lan Pc Cards

    These LAN PC Cards automatically operate at 10 Mbps when connected to an Ethernet hub. This chapter describes how to install a LAN PC Card in your notebook and connect it to the network. After you install the PC Card, follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to install the driver so you can login to the network.

  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    Cable that shipped with your PC Card 3Com Megahertz 10 Mbps LAN PC Card User Guide 2 LAN Installation Disks If any of these items are missing from the LAN PC Card package, contact your PC Card supplier. Connecting the 3CCE589ET LAN PC Card 1 Remove all PC Cards from your notebook and turn it on.

  • Page 13: Connecting The 3Cce589Ec Pc Card

    Connecting the 3CCE589EC PC Card Connecting the 3CCE589EC PC Card 1 Remove PC Cards from your notebook and turn it on. 2 If you are using the RJ-45 connector, connect the PC Card COMBO cable to the 3CCE589EC PC Card. a Connect one RJ-45 connector on the network cable to the PC Card COMBO cable.

  • Page 14: Connecting The 3Cxe589Et Pc Card

    1: I LAN PC C HAPTER NSTALLING THE ARDS You may see prompts for driver installation. Go to Chapter 2 to install the network driver that allows you to login to the network. Connecting the 3CXE589ET PC Card 1 Remove all PC Cards from your notebook and turn it on.

  • Page 15: Connecting The 3Cxe589Ec Pc Card

    Connecting the 3CXE589EC PC Card Connecting the 3CXE589EC PC Card 1 Remove all PC Cards from your notebook and turn it on. 2 If you are using the XJACK RJ-45 connector, connect one RJ-45 connector on the network cable to the 3CXE589EC PC Card XJACK connector , as shown in Figure 4.

  • Page 16: Detaching The Pc Card Cable And Pc Card Combo Cable

    Detaching the PC Card Cable and PC Card COMBO Cable To detach the PC Card cable and PC Card COMBO cable from the PC Card, squeeze the sides of the connector. The cable detaches from the PC Card easily. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 17: Installing The Network Driver

    NSTALLING THE ETWORK RIVER This chapter describes how to install the 3Com network driver for Windows 98, Windows 95,Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS. See Table 1 on the last page of this chapter for information about Banyan Vines, Microsoft LAN Manager, IBM LAN...

  • Page 18: Windows 98 And Windows 95

    Windows 98 or 95 system installation files (either on hard disk, floppy diskettes, or CD) to complete the installation. 3Com includes the NDIS 5, NDIS 4, and the NDIS 3 network drivers on LAN Installation Disk 1. The 3Com software automatically detects which Windows version is installed on your notebook and loads the correct driver.
  • Page 19 5 Select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next. 6 Select Floppy disk drives, insert LAN Installation Disk 1, and click Next. After the hardware wizard finds the installation files on the diskette, it displays 3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card (589E) (Ethernet).

  • Page 20: Windows 95

    If your Windows 95 version is 4.00.950 or 4.00.950A, you are using Windows 95. Windows 95 OSR 2 1 Make sure the LAN PC Card is installed and connected to the network as described in Chapter 1. 2 Turn on your computer.

  • Page 21: Confirming Installation

    3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card (589E) (Ethernet) 6 Double-click 3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card to display a description of LAN PC Card and its current status. The dialog box confirms that the PC Card is working properly. 7 Click the Cancel button to leave each dialog box and return to the Control Panel.

  • Page 22: Windows 95 Version 4.00.950A

    4 Click OK to copy the manufacturers files from a:\. If Windows 95 files are requested, enter the path to the files (typically C:\windows\options\cabs)and click OK. 5 Remove the LAN Installation Disk 1 and restart the PC to log into the network. Windows NT...

  • Page 23: Windows Nt 4.0 Installation Without Networking Installed

    4 Click Select from List. 5 Click Have Disk. 6 Insert LAN Installation Disk 1 into the floppy drive and click OK. 7 When the Select OEM Option window opens, select 3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card (Ethernet) and click OK.
  • Page 24 Continue. On some notebooks, you may be prompted for NT files again when files from LAN Installation Disk 1 are required. If the files in the NT folder are still not found, enter the path to the floppy drive (for example, a:\) and click Continue.

  • Page 25: Windows Nt 4.0 Installation With Networking Installed

    2 Using the Control Panel, double-click Network. Select the Adapters tab and click Add. 3 Click Have Disk. 4 Enter the path a:\, insert LAN Installation Disk 1 in the floppy drive, and click OK. 5 When the SELECT OEM OPTION window opens, select 3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card (Ethernet), and click OK.

  • Page 26: Windows Nt Version 3.51

    OK. The LAN PC Card files are copied to your PC. 8 Click OK to accept the default settings for the LAN PC Card or enter new settings. 9 If networking is already installed, enter the IP Address if prompted, and reboot the PC to activate the network.

  • Page 27: Microsoft Windows For Workgroups (Wfw)

    Click Close. f If prompted, enter the domain or workgroup name for Windows Networking and click OK. g Remove LAN Installation Disk 1 and restart your PC. Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (WFW) LAN Installation Disk 1 contains a subdirectory structure and files that make it an OEM import disk.

  • Page 28: Installing The Network Driver

    A dialog box appears, prompting you to specify the drive or directory where the ELPC3.DOS driver can be found. 8 Insert LAN Installation Disk 2 in the floppy drive. 9 Click OK to accept the default directory. 10 Select 3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card and click OK.

  • Page 29: Autolink For Windows 3.X, Windows For Workgroups, And Dos

    Have only one LAN PC Card installed NetWare DOS ODI client 1 Make sure the LAN PC Card is installed and connected to the network, as described in Chapter 1. 2 Boot the PC under DOS. 3 Insert LAN Installation Disk 2 into the floppy drive and type a:install [Enter] at the DOS prompt 4 Choose Auto Install and Config for NetWare (AutoLink).

  • Page 30: Installing The Windows Ce 2.0 Driver

    Sharp Mobilon Model # HC4100 (MIPS CPU) Phillips Velo Model # 500 (MIPS CPU) Compaq C-Series (MIPS CPU) NEC MobilePRO 750C (MIPS CPU) To install the driver, see the WINCE.TXT file on LAN Installation Disk 1 in the WIN_CE directory. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 31: Supported Network Drivers

    Supported Network Drivers Supported Network Drivers The files in Table 1 are located in the HELP directory on LAN Installation Disk 2. Table 1 Network Driver Text File Names Network Operating System Text File Name Network Driver Name Windows 98 WIN9X.TXT...
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  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Support area. LEDs For the 3CCE589ET and 3CCE589EC LAN PC Cards, the LED is on the connector (Figure 6) on both the network cable and the PC Card COMBO cable.

  • Page 34: Accessing The Lan Pc Card Help System

    The help system includes PC Card release notes, frequently asked questions, and the PC Card KnowledgeBase. 1 Install the LAN PC Card and connect it to the network as described in Chapter 1. 2 Install the network driver as described in Chapter 2.

  • Page 35: Dos Diagnostics Program

    DOS Diagnostics Program You can also copy the TCAUM589 file from LAN Installation Disk 1 to your notebook. The 3Com PC Card Release Notes Screen appears that displays tips about installing and using the LAN PC Card. Click >> button at the top of the Release Notes screen...

  • Page 36: Windows Nt 4.0

    (I/O Base Address and Interrupt values) using Windows NT. 1 From the Control Panel double-click Network. 2 Click the Adapter tab. 3 Select 3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card and click Properties. 4 Change the I/O or IRQ value and click Confirm.

  • Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    EMI, C-tick EMI, and VCCI 2 EMI certification tests. certified? Which PC Card slot is best for my The LAN PC Card is designed to work in any LAN PC Card? PC Card slot. Does the LAN PC Card support full Yes.

  • Page 38: Windows Nt

    Client requirements: network requirements to run Notebook running Windows 98, Windows 95, Fast IP? Windows NT (versions 4.0 or 3.51), 3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card, and the TCP/IP stack. Network requirements: Switched path between stations and single broadcast domain. What are the network configuration...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Tips

    Make sure you have the latest BIOS for your notebook. Try the notebook at a known working location Try the LAN PC Card in a known working notebook If you think you have resource conflicts (I/O base address or interrupts) run the Windows 95 conflict troubleshooter as described earlier in this chapter.
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  • Page 41: Changing Configuration

    HANGING ONFIGURATION This chapter describes how to display and change configuration settings for the LAN PC Card. Before you change these settings, contact your MIS department. Configuration Settings Table 4-1 lists each configuration option, the default setting, and the available settings.

  • Page 42: Configuration Setting Descriptions

    The CIS Memory requires a 256 KB segment of memory for drivers. I/O Base Address The I/O address space is used by the LAN PC Card for communication between the LAN PC Card and the notebook. The LAN PC Card uses 16 bytes of I/O space, starting at the I/O Base Address.

  • Page 43: Changing Configuration

    Memory Range You should only change these settings if you have a resource conflict. 1 Install the LAN PC Card and connect it to the network (Chapter 1) and install the driver (Chapter 2). 2 Double-click the My Computer icon.

  • Page 44: Changing Network Driver Optimization, Duplex, Ndis Driver Version, Or Transceiver Type

    ONFIGURATION Changing Network Driver Optimization, Duplex, NDIS Driver Version, or Transceiver Type 1 Install the LAN PC Card and connect it to the network (Chapter 1) and install the driver (Chapter 2). 2 Double-click the Control Panel icon. 3 Double-click the Network icon.

  • Page 45: Dynamic Access

    For complete information on how to use DynamicAccess software, see the DynamicAccess software documentation on the DynamicAccess Disk. Be sure to visit the 3Com Web site for additional postings of FAQs for the Edge Monitor System and new DynamicAccess software versions and information at: http://support.3com.com/nav/trans_net_man.htm...

  • Page 46: Using Dynamicaccess Software Version 1.5 With The Edge Monitor System

    5: D HAPTER YNAMIC CCESS Using DynamicAccess Software Version 1.5 with the Edge Monitor System The Edge Monitor System operates as described in the Transcend dRMON Edge Monitor System User Guide. Follow the instructions in the Release Notes and the user guide. The new software for the end nodes should be installed according to the instructions included in the file on the disk.

  • Page 47: Setting A Drmon Password

    Edge Monitor while you run the KEYSET.EXE file again from a login script to set the correct password. Be sure to visit the 3Com Web site for additional postings of FAQs for the Edge Monitor System and new DynamicAccess software versions and information at: http://support.3com.com/nav/trans_net_man.htm...
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  • Page 49: Pecifications

    8 KB Network Cable Specifications UTP Cable Requirements: Category 3 LAN and high-speed data cable (10 Mbps) that meets the requirements of EIA/TIA-568 and EIA/TIA TSB-36 Category 4 extended distance LAN cable that meets the requirements of EIA/TIA-568 and EIA/TIA TSB-36...
  • Page 50 A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Mean Time Between Failures (hours calculated) 70 ˚C (158 ˚F) mobile environment 128, 694.33 hours 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) mobile environment 342, 367.70 hours FCC Certification Part 15, Class B Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 51: B Technical Support

    3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, and software across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 52: 3Com Bulletin Board Service

    Up to 56,000 bps 1 847 262 6000 Access by Digital Modem ISDN users can dial in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 56 Kbps. To access the 3Com BBS using ISDN, use the following number:...

  • Page 53: 3Comfacts Automated Fax Service

    Call the following number to locate your local 3Com sales office: U.S. 1 800 NET-3Com The 3Com sales office will refer you to the nearest 3Com authorized service partner. If you are unable to contact your network supplier, see the following section on how to contact 3Com.
  • Page 54 B: T PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT Below is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers: Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific Rim Australia 1 800 678 515 China From anywhere in China: 86 21 6350 1590 From Shanghai: 10 800 3656 Hong Kong 001 800 61 009 India...

  • Page 55: Returning Products For Repair

    1 800 NET 3Com (1 800 638 3266) 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 56 Country Telephone Number Fax Number Latin America 1 408 326 2927 1 408 326 6883 U.S. and Canada 1 800 876 3266, 1 408 326 7120 option 2 Note: RMA forms (except Europe) are available on CardFacts. Dail 408 727-7021. All other locations 408 492-1790 408 326-7120...
  • Page 57 Interrupt Request Level 31 Banyan VINES 21 Network Driver Optimization 32 DEC PATHWORKS 21 Transceiver Type 32 IBM LAN Server (DOS) 21 Connecting Microsoft LAN Manager 21 3CCE589EC LAN PC Card 3 NetWare and Windows 3.11 21 3CCE589ET LAN PC Card 2...
  • Page 58 39 power requirements 39 release notes 24 returning products for repair 45 software options changing 31 technical support 3Com URL 41 bulletin board service 42 fax service 43 network suppliers 43 product repair 45 troubleshooting 29 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 59 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 60 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 61 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. Refer to the manual for specifications on cabling types.
  • Page 62 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.

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