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3Com 3C990B-TX-M manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
3Com 3C990B-TX-M User Manual (128 pages)
10/100 PCI Network Interface Card with 3XP Processor
Brand:
3Com
| Category:
Network Card
| Size: 0.78 MB
Table of Contents
User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
About this Guide
9
Conventions
9
Introduction
11
Onboard 3XP Processor
11
Data Encryption
11
High Encryption Pack for Windows 2000
12
3C990B Client and Server NIC Features
12
Windows 2000 Offload Features
13
Remote Wake-Up
13
Remote Wake-Up Requirements
14
Remote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations
14
Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
14
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0
14
Remote System Alerts
15
Remote Control
15
Keep-Alive
15
Hot Plug NIC Installation
16
Flow Control Features
16
Pause Frames
16
Link Negotiation
16
Offline Diagnostics
16
3C990BSVR Server NIC Features
17
3Com Dynamicaccess Advanced Server Features
17
Load Balancing
17
Self-Healing Drivers
17
Failover
18
Vlans
18
TraffiC Prioritization
19
Server Features Using Other Nics
19
Installing and Connecting the NIC
21
Installation Overview
21
Safety Precautions
21
Installation Requirements
22
Installing Multiple Nics
22
Upgrading Windows 95 to Windows 98
22
Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows Me
23
Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software
23
Installing from Diskette
23
Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette
23
Creating Installation Diskettes
23
Product Registration
24
Preparing the NIC and the Computer
24
Installing and Connecting the NIC
26
Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable
27
Installing Software
28
Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics for Windows
29
Software Installation Requirements
29
Getting Help
29
Installing the Network Driver Using the Ethercd
29
Before Installing the Network Driver
29
Windows 2000
30
Installing the Driver
30
Verifying the Driver Installation
31
Windows NT 4.0
31
Installing the Driver
31
Verifying the Driver Installation
32
Windows Me
33
Installing the Driver
33
Verifying the Driver Installation
33
Windows 98
34
Installing the Driver
34
Verifying the Driver Installation
34
Windows 95
35
Installing the Driver
35
Verifying the Driver Installation
37
Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
37
Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
38
Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software
39
Installing Multiple Nics
39
Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 95
39
Windows NT 4.0
40
Installing and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads
41
Overview
41
Offloading Encryption Processing
41
Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing
42
Enabling Data Encryption
42
Overview
42
Downloading the 3Com Security Software Utility
42
Installing Data Encryption
44
Disabling Data Encryption
45
Upgrading Data Encryption
45
Configuring Ipsec in Windows 2000
46
Creating a Security Policy
46
Defining the Console
46
Creating the Policy
47
Creating a Filter
47
Binding the Filter
48
Creating the Filter Action
48
Binding the Filter Action
49
Enabling Encryption
49
Disabling Encryption
49
Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows
51
Installing 3Com Advanced Server Software
51
Verifying Successful Installation
52
Configuring Groups and Vlans for a Server NIC
52
Planning the Configuration
53
Working with Server Features
54
Windows 2000
54
Windows NT
55
Creating a Group
55
Adding Nics to a Group
55
Specifying a Dedicated IP Address
56
Changing an IP Address
56
Creating a VLAN
57
Specifying TraffiC Priorities
57
Saving the Configuration
57
Disabling Load Balancing for a Group
58
Changing the Primary NIC
58
Removing a NIC from a Group
58
Deleting or Editing a VLAN
58
Displaying NIC Properties
59
Displaying Group Properties
59
Troubleshooting a Load Balancing Configuration
59
Changing Windows 2000 Property Settings
60
Identifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN Connections
60
Using Windows 2000 Offload Features
60
Enabling Offloads
61
Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different Nics
62
Installing Netware Drivers
63
Installing and Configuring the Netware Driver
63
Using the Latest Support Packs
63
Obtaining Netware Loadable Modules
64
Server Software Installation Requirements
64
Netware Packet Receive Buffers
64
Slot Numbers for Multiple Nics
65
Obtaining Slot Numbers
65
Installing the Netware 3.12 Server Driver
65
Installing the Server Driver for Netware 4.11 and 5.X Using INETCFG
66
Installing the Server Driver and Advanced Server Features Using AUTOEXEC.NCF
67
Loading the 3Com Ethercd
67
Copying the Driver
68
Specifying the Slot Number
68
Loading the Driver
68
Setting up Another NIC
69
Installing Multiple Server Nics
69
Verifying the PCI Slot Number
69
Installing Server Features
70
Configuring Groups
70
Verifying the Installation and Configuration
72
Changing Netware Driver Configuration Parameters
73
Maintaining Groups
73
Planning the Configuration
74
Adding a Secondary NIC to a Group
74
Adding a Group
75
Server Feature Commands
77
Group
77
Display Status
77
Help
78
Link Timeout
78
Probe Interval
78
Receive Timeout
78
Retry Count
79
Send Timeout
79
Ungroup
79
Wait Timeout
80
Troubleshooting a Group Configuration
80
Configuring the NIC
81
Default NIC Settings
81
Configuration Methods
83
Changing General NIC Configuration Settings
84
Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
84
Using the 3Com DOS Configuration Program
85
Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
85
Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting
85
Booting from the Network
86
BBS BIOS-Compatible Pcs
86
Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible Pcs
87
Disabling the 3Com Logo
87
Troubleshooting the NIC
89
Interpreting the NIC Leds
89
Viewing the NIC Leds in the Diagnostics Program
90
Troubleshooting Problems with the Leds
90
Accessing 3Com Support Databases
90
Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase
90
Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System
90
Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions
91
Troubleshooting the NIC Installation
91
Problems/Error Messages
91
Cleaning up a Broken Installation
91
Troubleshooting the Network Connection
92
Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up
93
Troubleshooting a Network Connection
94
Troubleshooting Hubs
95
Cabling Pinouts
95
Removing the Network Driver
95
Windows 2000
95
Windows NT 4.0
96
Windows NT 4.0
97
Removing 3Com Dynamicaccess Advanced Server Features
97
Windows 2000
97
Netware
98
Running NIC Diagnostics
99
Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program
99
Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests
100
Running the Network Test
101
Running the NIC Test
101
Viewing the NIC Leds in the 3Com Diagnostics Program
101
Viewing Network Statistics
102
Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray
102
Enabling the Icon
102
Displaying Network Statistics
103
Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
103
Specifications and Cabling Requirements
105
3C990B NIC Specifications
105
Cabling Requirements
106
Connector Pin Assignments
106
Installing the 3Com DMI Agent
107
About the 3Com DMI Agent
107
System Requirements
107
Client PC Requirements
107
Network Management Requirements
108
Installing the 3Com DMI Agent
108
Ethercd Content and Navigation
111
Root Subdirectories List
112
Enabling Auto Insert
112
Text Files List
113
Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS
115
Windows Fresh Installation
115
Windows NT
115
Windows 2000
115
Netware Fresh Installation
115
Requirements
115
Installation Instructions
115
Technical Support
117
Online Technical Services
117
World Wide Web Site
117
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services
117
3Com FTP Site
117
Support from Your Network Supplier
118
Support from 3Com
118
Returning Products for Repair
120
Index
121
Regulatory Compliance Information
127
FCC Class B Statement
127
FCC Declaration of Conformity
128
Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
128
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
128
VCCI Class B Statement
128
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