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3Com EtherLink 3C509B User Manual (129 pages)

10 Mbps ISA NETWORK INTERFACE CARD

Brand: 3Com | Category: Network Card | Size: 7.01 MB

Table of Contents

4
- User Guide
  2
F Igures

10
- About this Guide
  
  14
  - Conventions
    14
  - Related Documentation
    15
  - Year 2000 Compliance
    16
- Network Interface
  
  18
- Custom Installation
  
  28
- Using the 3C Om Installation Wizard for Windows 95/98
  
  48
  - Required Information for Custom Installation
    48
  - Custom Installation
    49
  - Conﬁguring the NIC
    50
  - NIC Conﬁguration Settings Screen
    50
    
    To Accept Conﬁguration Settings
    51
    
    To Modify Conﬁguration Settings
    51
  - Testing the NIC and the Network Connection
    52
    
    Testing the NIC
    52
  - NIC Test Screen
    52
    
    Network Connection Test Screen
    53
    
    Testing the Network Connection
    53
  - Installing TCP/IP
    54
    
    To Install TCP/IP
    54
    
    To Not Install TCP/IP
    54
  - Conﬁguring TCP/IP
    55
    
    To Obtain an IP Address Automatically
    55
    
    To Specify an IP Address Manually
    56
  - Conﬁguring DNS
    57
    
    To Obtain a DNS Address Automatically
    58
  - DNS Conﬁguration Screen
    58
    
    To Specify a DNS Address Manually
    59
  - Identifying Your PC on the Network
    60
  - Repeating a Previous Installation
    61
  - Repeat Last Installation Screen
    61
    
    To Not Save Installation Settings
    62
    
    To Save Installation Settings
    62
  - Completing the Installation and Conﬁguration
    64
    
    Windows 95
    64
  - Installation Complete Screen
    64
  - System Settings Change Dialog Box
    65
    
    Windows 98
    66
  - Installation Completion Screen
    67
  - System Settings Change Dialog Box
    68
- Under Windows Nt
  
  70
- Software Installation and Configuration under Windowsx
  
  82
- And Windows Nt
  
  94
  - Checklist
    94
  - Resolving Hardware Conﬂicts in Windows 95/98
    94
  - Changing the I/O Base Address or the Interrupt Request Level
    95
    
    Windows 95/98
    95
    
    Windows NT
    96
  - Diagnostic Testing under Windows 95/98 and Windows NT
    97
    
    Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
    97
    
    Network Test
    99
    
    NIC Test
    99
    
    Running Tests
    99
  - Windows 95/98, and Windows NT Troubleshooting
    97
  - Uninstalling the NIC
    99
  - Reinstalling NIC Software
    100
  - Performing Automated Installations
    101
    
    Installing from a Diskette
    101
    
    Installing from the Hard Disk
    101
- Troubleshooting for Windows 3
  
  101
  - Checklist
    102
  - Diagnostic Testing under Windows 3.X
    102
    
    Starting the DOS Conﬁguration and Diagnostics Program
    103
    
    Assembling a Loopback Plug
    104
    
    Running the Group 1 Tests
    104
    
    Running the Group 2 Test
    104
    
    Running the Group 3 Test
    105
    
    Starting the Group 2 Test
    105
  - Assembling a Loopback Plug
    105
    
    Setting up an Echo Server
    106
    
    Getting Help if a Test Fails
    107
    
    Starting the Group 3 Test
    107
- Specifications
  
  108
  - NIC Speciﬁcations
    108
  - RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
    109
  - AUI Connector Pin Assignments
    109
  - Cable Speciﬁcations
    110
- Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips
  
  113
  - Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable
    113
  - Straight-Through and Crossover Cable Pinouts
    113
- Technical Support
  
  114
  - Online Technical Services
    114
    
    World Wide Web Site
    114
    
    3Com Bulletin Board Service
    115
    
    3Com FTP Site
    115
    
    3Com Knowledgebase Web Services
    115
    
    Access by Analog Modem
    115
    
    3Com Facts Automated Fax Service
    116
    
    Access by Digital Modem
    116
  - Support from Your Network Supplier
    116
  - Support from 3Com
    117
  - Returning Products for Repair
    118

3Com EtherLink 3C509B User Manual (122 pages)

Parallel Tasking 16-Bit ISA and 32-Bit EISA Adapter

Brand: 3Com | Category: Adapter | Size: 0.76 MB

Table of Contents
7
Introduction

15
Follow the Road Map

17
Chapter 1 Installing the Adapter

21
- Inspecting the Adapter
  22
- Adapter Backplate Types
  23
- Adapter Types
  24
- Installing the Boot PROM
  25
- Inserting the Etherlink III Adapter
  25
- Removing the Cover
  26
- Removing the Backplate
  27
- Inserting the Adapter
  28
Chapter 2 Configuring the ISA Adapter

29
Chapter 3 Configuring the EISA Adapter

43
- Configuring the EISA Computer to Accept an EISA
  44
  - Adapter
    44
- Changing Software Option Settings
  46
  - EISA Option Settings
    46
  - Maximum Modem Speed
    47
  - Network Driver Optimization
    47
- Auto Installing the EISA Adapter for a Netware NOS
  48
- Auto Installation Screen
  49
- Main Menu
  50
Chapter 4 Configuring the ISA Adapter for an EISA Computer

52
Chapter 5 Connecting to the Network

61
Chapter 6 Installing the Network Drivers

69
Chapter 7 Performing Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests

75
- Starting the Diagnostic Program
  76
- Auto Installation Screen
  77
- Main Menu
  77
- Main Window with First Adapter Selected
  79
- Run Tests Dialog Box
  79
  - Adapter Test Setup
    80
    
    Group 1 Tests
    80
  - Getting Help if a Test Fails
    81
  - Changing the Test Setup
    84
- Test Setup Dialog Box
  84
  - Group 2 and Group 3 Test Setup
    86
  - Group 2 Test
    86
    
    Connecting a Loopback Plug
    86
- Assembling a Loopback Plug
  87
  - Group 3 Test
    88
    
    Setting up an Echo Server
    88
    
    Running the Group 3 Test
    90
- Miscellaneous Checks
  90
  - Link Beat LED
    90
- Link Beat LED
  91
  - Software Checks
    92
- Technical Support Sources
  92
Appendix A Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program

93
- A-1. the Menu Hierarchy
  93
- Using the Menus
  94
  - Using the Keyboard
    94
  - Using the Speed Keys
    95
  - Using the Mouse
    95
- Choosing a Menu Item
  96
  - Using the File Options
    97
- Getting Help
  97
- Exiting the Program
  98
- Using the Command Line
  98
- A-2. Sample Dialog Box
  98
  - Command Line Keywords
    100
Appendix B Specifications

101
- Adapter Card Specifications
  101
- RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
  104
- AUI Connector Pin Assignments
  104
- B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
  104
Appendix C Error Messages

105
Appendix D Technical Support

111
- On-Line Product Support
  111
  - Cardboard Bulletin Board Service
    111
  - 3Comfacts Automated Fax Service
    112
  - Ask3Com On-Line Service
    113
  - 3Com Documentation on CD-ROM
    114
- Support from Your Network Supplier
  114
  - U.S. and Canada
    114
  - Outside the U.S. and Canada
    115
- Returning Products for Repair
  116

3Com EtherLink 3C509B Quick Manual (8 pages)

ISA NETWORK INTERFACE CARD

Brand: 3Com | Category: Network Card | Size: 0.38 MB

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3Com EtherLink 3C509B User Manual (129 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

F Igures

About this Guide

Network Interface

Custom Installation

Using the 3C Om Installation Wizard for Windows 95/98

Under Windows Nt

Software Installation and Configuration under Windowsx

And Windows Nt

Troubleshooting for Windows 3

Specifications

Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips

Technical Support

3Com EtherLink 3C509B User Manual (122 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Follow the Road Map

Chapter 1 Installing the Adapter

Chapter 2 Configuring the ISA Adapter

Chapter 3 Configuring the EISA Adapter

Chapter 4 Configuring the ISA Adapter for an EISA Computer

Chapter 5 Connecting to the Network

Chapter 6 Installing the Network Drivers

Chapter 7 Performing Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests

Appendix A Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program

Appendix B Specifications

Appendix C Error Messages

Appendix D Technical Support

3Com EtherLink 3C509B Quick Manual (8 pages)

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