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- Page 1 Volition Network Solutions VOL-N100VF+TX VF-45 + RJ-45 Wake On LAN Fast Ethernet Adapter User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
B. Changing the media type For Further Customization Remote LAN Wakeup Instructions for Using the WOL (Wake On LAN) Features Using 3M NIC Diagnostics Getting Started Instructions for Running the “Internal Tests” Instructions for Running the “Network Test” Planned Drivers... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The 3M VOL-N100VF+TX WOL PCI 100Mbps NIC is a dual-port and dual-speed Fast Ethernet card for PCI local bus compliant computers. This plug-n-play device is auto-configurable upon power up. The RJ-45 port supports NWAY Auto Negotiation to automatically select the optimum speed and communication mode of an attached device. -
Page 4: Led Functions
VOL-N100VF+TX VF-45 Activity Link 100/10 Mbps Full Duplex/Collision RJ-45 LED Functions The following table describes the operation of the VOL-N100VF+TX PCI 100Mbps NIC status LEDs: Status Description Solid Green Indicates a valid network connection. Indicates no valid network connection. Flashing Amber Indicates incoming and outgoing network traffic. -
Page 5: Nic Driver Installation And Configuration
3. Select “Search for the best driver for your device”, then click “Next.” 4. Select “CD-ROM drive”, then click “Next.” 5. The “Hardware Wizard” will find the 3M NIC driver located in the root directory of the 3M Driver CD-ROM. Click “Next”, then click “Finish”. -
Page 6: Windows Millennium
2. Insert the 3M Driver CD-ROM into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. 3. Select “Automatic Search for a better driver”, then click “Next.” 4. The “Hardware Wizard” will find the 3M NIC driver located in the root directory of the 3M Driver CD-ROM. Click “Finish.”... -
Page 7: Windows 2000
3. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device”, then click “Next.” 4. Select “CD-ROM drives”, then click “Next.” 5. The “Hardware Wizard” will find 3M NIC driver located in the root directory of 3M Driver CD-ROM. Click “Next”, and then click “Finish.”... -
Page 8: Remote Lan Wakeup
• Reboot your PC for any changes to take effect. • If your PC is PCI 2.1 compliant, you must use the 3-wire WOL cable (included with your 3M NIC). Both ends of the cable are identical. Plug one end of the cable into the 3-pin slot on the NIC and the other end into a similar looking 3-pin slot on your PC’s motherboard. -
Page 9: Using 3M Nic Diagnostics
The 3M Diagnostics program, “DIAG.EXE”, is a MS-DOS program that verifies the basic functions and components of the 3M VOL-N100VF+TX PCI 100Mbps NIC. This program can be found in the “\DIAGS” subdirectory of the 3M Driver CD-ROM. It is highly recommended that this useful program be run before placing a call into the 3M Helpdesk. -
Page 10: Instructions For Running The "Network Test
• The Network Test requires a minimum of two (2) PCs in order to both send and receive data. • Press <F2> to start the test on two (2) PC’s installed with 3M VOL-N100VF+TX NICs • Once the test has begun, the following statistics can be observed on the screen: •... -
Page 11: Known Resolutions For Common Problems
• Monitor the test result for the: Internal Loopback test and the ID test. • Call 3M Volition Technical Service if either of these tests are a FAIL. • If these two (2) tests PASS, proceed to the next step below... - Page 12 • The Link LED will be solid green if the NIC is currently linked to another network device. • Run the 3M NIC Diagnostics • Monitor the test results for the: Link Test • If this test FAILs, first ensure that you have selected the proper Media Type.
- Page 13 • Install the NIC drivers per the installation instructions of this User Guide. • Run the 3M NIC Diagnostics. • Execute the Network test (two PCs are needed) • If the two NICs can both send and receive frames on this low level, it is evident that a higher-level configuration problem is probably preventing the network connection.
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Page 14: Recommendations
Note: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, 3M requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3M could... -
Page 15: Specifications
MS-DOS, Windows NT Macintosh 8.x, 9.x, 10.x Novell 3.x, 4.x, 5.x * The drivers for these operating systems were still under development at the time of printing. Please visit the 3M www.3m.com/volition/ Volition Network Solutions website periodically for new released drivers:... - Page 16 Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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