Compaq PC CARD ADAPTER - Manuals

F IGURES 1-1 3C689 Adapter 1-1 1-2 Adapter Installation and Configuration 1-5 2-1 3C689 Adapter Installation 2-1 2-2 Inserting the 3C689 Adapter 2-3 2-3 Connecting the Cable to the 3C689 Adapter 2-4 2-4 Connecting the UTP Cable to the Network Port 2-5 2-5 Connecting the STP Connector to the Network ...

A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction This guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the 3Com â TokenLink â III 16/4 PC Card ä (3C689) adapter. If the information in the release notes or README.TXT files shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the re...

ii A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list text and icon conventions that are used throughout this guide: Table 1 Text Conventions Convention Description Text represented as screen display This typeface is used to represent displays that appear on your terminal screen, for example: ...

1 I NTRODUCTION The 3Com â TokenLink â III PC Card ä network adapter (referred to as the 3C689 adapter in this guide) lets you connect a DOS or OS/2 â computer to an IEEE 802.5 standard token ring network. The 3C689 adapter, shown in Figure 1-1, operates in computers containing Personal Computer Mem...

Installation and Configuration Options 1-3 ■ If your computer is using a memory manager (all computers using Microsoft â Windows ä use a memory manager such as EMM386 or its equivalent), you must set aside upper memory for theCard Services memory, the MMIO area, and the shared RAM area. Refer to the...

1-4 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION Card Services Card Services, when loaded on your computer, coordinates PC Card access to device drivers, utilities, and application programs. Card Services assigns the I/O Base Address, the Interrupt Request Level, and memory segments for the 3C689 adapter. For more inf...

1-6 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 100% Compatibility The 3C689 adapter is 100% compatible with any commercially available application that functions with the generation of TROPIC ä chip-based IBM adapter boards available at initial shipment of the 3C689 adapter. Money-Back Guarantee If a 3C689 adapter i...

2-2 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE 3C689 A DAPTER Unpacking the Adapter The contents of your 3C689 adapter package are listed below. If any of these items are missing, contact your authorized network supplier immediately. ■ TokenLink III PC Card adapter ■ UTP network cable with an RJ-45 connector ■ Tok...

Connecting the Adapter to the Cable 2-3 Figure 2-2 Inserting the 3C689 Adapter CAUTION: If you are using a Compaq â Concerto ä computer, check the orientation of the PC Card slot before inserting the adapter. When the 3C689 adapter slides in easily and stops, it is inserted correctly. Connecting the...

2-4 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE 3C689 A DAPTER Figure 2-3 Connecting the Cable to the 3C689 Adapter 2 Slide the latch on the PC Card connector forward to secure the connector to the adapter. When the latch slides forward easily, the cable is connected correctly. Connecting the 3C689 Cable to the Net...

Connecting the 3C689 Cable to the Network 2-5 Figure 2-4 Connecting the UTP Cable to the Network Port STP Network Connection Use the supplied STP connector to connect the3C689 adapter cable to an STP port. To attach the STP connector to the RJ-45 connector, see Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Connecting the ...

2-6 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE 3C689 A DAPTER Once you have inserted and connected the 3C689 adapter to the network, you are ready to configure the adapter. To configure the 3C689 adapter, go to Chapter 3 if you are on a DOS-based Novell â NetWare â network. If you are running any other network ope...

3 U SING THE A UTO L INK F EATURE FOR N ET W ARE The AutoLink feature for NetWare configures the adapter as a NetWare DOS ODI client. The AutoLink installation steps are depicted in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 AutoLink Installation Process This chapter describes the AutoLink program requirements, ways to...

3-2 C HAPTER 3: U SING THE A UTO L INK F EATURE FOR N ET W ARE ■ Modifies the CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and NET.CFG files. ( The previous versions of these files are renamed CONFIG.3CM, AUTOEXEC.3CM, and NET.3CM.) If you want to configure the adapter manually, see Chapter 4, “Standard Installation a...

Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts 3-3 Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts If you are using a memory manager on your computer (all computers running Windows have a memory manager such as EMM386 or its equivalent), you need to inform the memory manager of the memory used by the 3C689 adapter. The 3C689 ...

3-4 C HAPTER 3: U SING THE A UTO L INK F EATURE FOR N ET W ARE This completes the procedure for avoiding conflicts with a memory manager. You are now ready to run the AutoLink program. Using the AutoLink Feature Follow these steps to use the AutoLink feature: 1 Place the TokenDisk diskette in a flop...

4-2 C HAPTER 4: S TANDARD I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION The adapter can be configured automatically or manually. Automatic configuration selects configuration values for the adapter. Manual configuration allows you to select the resources yourself. If you are preparing your computer for use as a ...

Using Auto Configuration 4-3 2 Use a text editor to edit the CONFIG.SYS file on your computer. 3 Exclude the memory range that the 3C689 adapter is using. For example, type this line into the device section of the new CONFIG.SYS file: device=c:\windows\emm386.exe x=CC000-D3FFF noems where x stands f...

Changing Configuration Settings 4-5 Changing Configuration Settings To manually change the configuration settings, followthese steps: If you have loaded Card and Socket Services, you will not be able to change Interrupt Request Level, MMIO Base Address, andCIS Memory as Card Services manages these v...

4-6 C HAPTER 4: S TANDARD I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 4 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of valid settings for each parameter. To select a setting,press [Enter]. Press [F1] for information about the settings. 5 Continue this procedure with any other parameters that you want to chan...

5-2 C HAPTER 5: I NSTALLING N ETWORK D RIVERS The following network drivers are on the TokenDisk diskette: ■ Novell NetWare DOS ODI driver (3C689.COM) ■ Novell NetWare OS/2 ODI driver (3C689.SYS) ■ NDIS 2.01 DOS driver (TLPC3.DOS) ■ NDIS 2.01 OS/2 driver ( TLPC3.OS2) The NDIS driver supports the fol...

5-4 C HAPTER 5: I NSTALLING N ETWORK D RIVERS 2 When the next screen appears, select Install Novell NetWare Drivers, as shown in Figure 5-3, and press [Enter]. 3 When the next screen appears, select Copy DOS ODI Client Driver. 4 At the prompt, enter a path for the destination of the driver or press ...

5-6 C HAPTER 5: I NSTALLING N ETWORK D RIVERS 6 Edit your C:CONFIG.SYS file and include the following statements: Files= <value>Buffers= <value> Novell recommends that <value> be at least 20 for each statement. If you are using a Compaq Concerto computer, add the following line and...

Installing the NDIS 2.01 Driver 5-7 The following steps assume you have already configured the adapter, started the program on the TokenDisk diskette, and are at the main menu. To install the NDIS driver, follow these steps: 1 Select Network Drivers on the main menu and press [Enter]. 2 Select NDIS ...

Installing the NDIS 2.01 Driver 5-9 Substitute the actual DOS PROTOCOL driver name, if appropriate, for PROTOCOLDRIVER.DOS. This completes the NDIS driver installation sample procedure. Using the 3C689 Adapter with Windows for Workgroups The TokenDisk diskette contains a subdirectory structure and f...

5-10 C HAPTER 5: I NSTALLING N ETWORK D RIVERS 9 From the list of network adapters, select Unlisted Or Updated Network Adapter, and then select the <OK> button. 10 Insert the TokenDisk diskette in drive A, and then select the <OK> button. A dialog box appears, listing the supported netwo...

Installing the NDIS 2.01 Driver 5-11 17 Immediately following the line DRIVERNAME=TLPC3$, include the text from the PROTOCOL.PCM file. For example, if you are using Card Services, the statements should look similar to the following: [TLPC3] DRIVERNAME=TLPC3$RINGSPEED=16 Or, if you are not using Card...

5-12 C HAPTER 5: I NSTALLING N ETWORK D RIVERS Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NDIS The TokenDisk diskette includes the NDIS 2.01 OS/2 driver (\NDIS\OS2\TLPC3.SYS). Instructions for installing this driver are provided in the \NDIS\LANSRV.TXT file. Updating the Current NDIS Driver If you are u...

6 T ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes information for isolating and solving problems. Using the TokenDisk Diskette Diagnostic Program Run the TokenDisk diskette diagnostic portion of the Configuration and Diagnostic Program for your installed 3C689 adapter when you need to do the following: ■ Te...

6-2 C HAPTER 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 6-1 depicts how to use the TokenDisk diskette diagnostic program. Figure 6-1 Using the TokenDisk Diskette Diagnostic Program Diagnostic Test Types The tests performed by the TokenDisk diskette Configuration and Diagnostic Program are divided into Group 1 and G...

Using the TokenDisk Diskette Diagnostic Program 6-3 Group 1 Diagnostics Group 1 diagnostics test the physical components, connectors, circuitry, and normal ring operation of the adapter. They include the following tests: ■ MMIO Register Write/Read Test ■ AIP Checksum Test ■ Shared RAM Boundary/Domai...

6-6 C HAPTER 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING 4 Press [Enter] to start the tests. Each test is set up to run once unless you specify otherwise. The test results are displayed on the screen with “Passed” or “Failed” in the Results column. If you want to run the tests continuously, select the Continuous option in ...

Using the TokenDisk Diskette Diagnostic Program 6-7 2 Press [ Tab] to move from field to field and highlight any field within the Test Setup dialog box. Within the Group Select area, use the arrow keys to highlight Group 1 or Group 2. Use the <Enable Group> or <Disable Group> command but...

6-8 C HAPTER 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING Adapter Statistics and Information Use the adapter statistics and information feature to view statistics of adapter operation and current adapter configuration. Adapter Statistics Use the View pull-down menu and select Adapter Statistics, or press [F9] from the main ...

Troubleshooting Tips 6-9 Figure 6-7 Adapter Information Troubleshooting Tips 1 Make sure that the 3C689 adapter is operating in a computer containing a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) Release 2.01, 16-bit Type II or Type III slot. The slot must be capable of supporti...

6-10 C HAPTER 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING 6 Install the adapter in another functioning computer and run the tests again. If the adapter passes, your computer may be defective. Contact the reseller or the manufacturer of the computer. 7 If you experience problems that occur only when running under Microsoft ...

A A BOUT C ARD S ERVICES Card Services coordinates the 3C689 adapter access to sockets and system resources, including device drivers, utilities, and application programs. Card Services sets theI/O Base Address, Interrupt Request Level, and the memory segments for the 3C689 adapter. Card Services al...

A-2 A PPENDIX A: A BOUT C ARD S ERVICES 3Com recommends that you load Card and Socket Services into upper memory by using the DEVICEHIGH statement to load these programs. Consult your Card Services documentation for more information. For example, type: DEVICEHIGH=C:\<directory name>\SS365SL.EX...

Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts A-3 6 Select Configuration/Diagnostic/Troubleshooting on the main menu. 7 Select Adapter Information under the View menu item to view the adapter’s base memory addresses. The MMIO address and the Shared RAM base address are the memory addresses that the adapter is u...

B S PECIFICATIONS This appendix describes the specifications and configuration options for the 3C689 adapter. Cabling The 3C689 adapter supports industry-standard token ring cabling that follows IEEE 802.5 specifications. Use Type 3 (UTP) or Types 1 or 6 (STP) cabling. Physical Dimensions Environmen...

B-2 A PPENDIX B: S PECIFICATIONS Configuration Options This section describes the configuration options for the 3C689 adapter. The following options are available: ■ Ring Speed ■ I/O Base Address ■ MMIO Address Location ■ Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range ■ Interrupt Request Level These options...

Configuration Options B-3 The MMIO address selected must not be assigned for use by any other adapter or option and cannot be the same as the RAM address for this adapter. If a system resource conflict continues, you may have to change the settings of other adapters or options that are in your compu...

B-4 A PPENDIX B: S PECIFICATIONS Interrupt Request Level The 3C689 adapter can operate on one of seven interrupt levels: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, and 15. The preferred interrupt level is 3, but the adapter can operate on the other levels if necessary. If a conflict continues, you may have to change the s...

C T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the variety of services described in this appendix. On-line Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support seven days a week, 24 hours a day, through the following on-line systems: ■ 3Com Bulletin Boar...

C-2 A PPENDIX C: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT World Wide Web Site Access the latest networking information on 3Com’s World Wide Web site by entering our URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3Com.com/ This service features news and information about 3Com products, customer service and support, 3Com’s la...

Support from Your Network Supplier C-3 ■ NetFacts provides data sheets and technical articles on 3Com Corporation’s hub, bridge, router, terminal server, and software products. Document 8888 provides you with an index of system product documents. Call 3ComFacts using your touch-tone telephone. Inter...

C-4 A PPENDIX C: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT If you are outside the U.S. and Canada, contact your local 3Com sales office to find your authorized service provider: Returning Products for Repair A product sent directly to 3Com for repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. A...

G LOSSARY AutoLink A menu selection that configures the 3C689 adapter, installs the DOS ODI client driver, and modifies PC startup files to allow you to log in to a NetWare server after you reboot your computer. For more information about the AutoLink feature, see Chapter 3, “Using the AutoLink Feat...

2 G LOSSARY Driver A program, usually resident in server or workstation memory, that controls the adapter or implements the protocol stacks that allow higher-level applications to communicate with the network hardware. IEEE 802.5 The standard for the token ring access method and Physical layer speci...

G LOSSARY 3 Packet The unit of information transmitted over the network, consisting of a preamble, a destination address, a source address, the data being transmitted, and a code that allows testing for correct transmission. PC Card The new name (effective 1994) for the standard developed by the Per...

4 G LOSSARY STP Shielded twisted-pair. Token ring A network that employs a ring topology and uses a token-passing method for ring access. TSR Terminate and stay resident. A program that upon execution, loads itself (or an executable portion of itself ) into computer working memory (RAM). It can be a...

I NDEX Numerics 3C689 adapter 1-1 configuring 3-1 , 4-1 connecting to the cable 2-4 connecting to the network 2-4 , 2-5 features 1-2 installing 2-1 memory requirements 3-3 , 4-2 removing 2-6 requirements 1-2 statistics and information 6-8 troubleshooting 6-1 3C689.COM 5-2 , 5-5 3Com Bulletin Board S...