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3Com EtherLink 3C579 User Manual

3Com EtherLink 3C579 User Manual (122 pages)

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

Brand: 3Com | Category: Adapter | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Lifetime Warranty
13
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
  - EISA Option Settings
    46
- Changing Software Option Settings
  46
  - Network Driver Optimization
    47
  - Maximum Modem Speed
    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
- B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
  104
- RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
  104
- AUI 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

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