IBM EtherLink XL - Manuals

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vii F IGURES 1-1 3C905B-TX Adapter 1-1 1-2 3C905B-TX Adapter Installation Steps 1-4 2-1 Inserting the Adapter 2-2 2-2 Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 Port 2-3 2-3 Connecting the Adapter to the Connector 2-4 4-1 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen 4-3 4-2 3Com NIC Diagnostics Progra...

viii T ABLES 1 Notice Icons 2 2 Text Conventions 2 3-1 Network Driver Text File Names 3-14 4-1 Option Settings 4-1 B-1 LED Descriptions B-5 B-2 Frequently Asked Questions B-16

A BOUT T HIS G UIDE About This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you where to look for specific information. This guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the IBM 10/100 Fast EtherLink ® XL Adapters by 3Com. If the information in the ...

2 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Important features or instructions Caution Information to alert you to potential damage to a program, system, or device Warni...

1 I NTRODUCTION The IBM 10/100 Fast EtherLink ® XL Adapters by 3Com provide a high-performance connection to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. These adapters operate at 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps automatically, depending on the speed of the connected hub. Figure 1-1 3C905B-TX Adapter There are two type...

1-2 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION Unless specifically indicated, the name 3C905B-TX is used throughout this guide to refer to both adapters. This chapter describes the 3C905B-TX adapter features and PC and server requirements. Industry-Leading Performance The 3C905B-TX adapter provides the following per...

Remote Wake-Up 1-3 Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up support is enabled for the 3C905B-TX adapter. If you are using the 3C905B-TX adapter in a PC that supports Remote Wake-Up through the PCI bus, the adapter will respond to a remote Wake-Up command or magic packet signal from a sleep state. Installation...

1-4 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION PC and Server Requirements Your PC or server must have: ■ An 80386, 80486, or Pentium processor ■ An available bus mastering PCI slot ■ A minimum of 640K of memory Make sure that you are running the latest BIOS for your PC or server, even if your PC is new. Contact your...

2 I NSTALLING THE A DAPTER There are two types of 3C905B-TX adapters: the 3C905B-TX adapter and the 3C905B-TX-NM adapter. They are both installed in your PC and connected to the network in exactly the same way. After you connect the 3C905B-TX adapter to the network, you connect the Remote Wake-Up ca...

2-2 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE A DAPTER 6 Unscrew the screw holding the PCI slot’s backplate and remove it. 7 Insert the 3C905B-TX adapter into an empty PCI slot, shown in Figure 2-1. Make sure that the adapter is firmly seated in the slot. Figure 2-1 Inserting the Adapter 8 Secure the adapter with...

Connecting to the Network 2-3 11 Proceed to the next section, “Connecting to the Network.” Connecting to the Network You must connect the adapter to the network before installing the network driver. To connect the 3C905B-TX adapter to the network cable, follow these steps: 1 Connect the network cabl...

2-4 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLING THE A DAPTER Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable WARNING: Install the adapter in slot 1 in the PC (as described earlier) before plugging in the 3-pin connector. Only properly trained and authorized personnel should perform service. Contact your PC manufacturer for informa...

3 I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK D RIVER This chapter describes how to install the network driver that completes your PC connection to the network. The 3C905B-TX adapter software is installed with the network driver. Instructions are provided for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and NetWare DOS client ...

3-2 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK D RIVER Follow these steps to install the network driver in a PC running Windows 95: 1 Install and configure Windows 95 before installing the 3C905B-TX adapter. 2 Install the 3C905B-TX adapter and connect it to the network, as described in Chapter 2. 3 Restar...

Windows 95 3-3 If a protocol is missing, follow these steps: a Select the protocol and click Add . b From the Select Network Protocol menu, select Microsoft in the left pane. In the right pane, select the protocol and click OK . If a client is missing, follow these steps: a Select the client and cli...

3-4 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK D RIVER 11 When the configuration is correct, click the Identification tab. ■ The computer name is the name of your PC. Give your PC a unique name of up to 15 characters. The PC name cannot include blank spaces. ■ A workgroup (such as your department) is comp...

Windows 98 3-5 6 Double-click the 3C905B-TX name to display a description of the 3C905B-TX adapter and its current status. The dialog box confirms that the 3C905B-TX adapter is working properly. If a yellow exclamation point or a red X appears next to the adapter name, go to “Frequently Asked Questi...

3-6 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK D RIVER If the adapter is not disabled and a red X still appears next to the name of the adapter, update the driver by following these steps: a Double-click the name of the adapter. b Select the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button. c Insert Et...

Windows NT 3-7 If Windows NT networking is not installed, you may also need the following information from your MIS department: ■ Whether you are on a LAN or are connecting to one through a modem ■ Protocol used in the Microsoft Windows Network (typically TCP/IP or NetBEUI) ■ Name of the Windows NT ...

3-8 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK D RIVER If this 3C905B-TX adapter is replacing an adapter already installed, follow these steps: a Select the existing adapter (that is being replaced) in the Installed Adapters group. b Click Remove . c Click Yes in the Warning dialog box. d Reboot the PC an...

Windows NT 3-9 Windows NT Version 3.51 If you already have the 3C905B-TX adapter network driver and want to update it, follow the instructions provided in the next section. Updating the Network Driver To update the driver, follow these steps: 1 Install the 3C905B-TX adapter and connect it to the net...

3-10 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK D RIVER 7 Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2 in drive A and click OK. 8 In the Select OEM Option box, select 3Com EtherLink XL PCI Adapter (3C905B). 9 Click OK. The Bus Location window appears. 10 Click OK. Windows NT copies the files from EtherDisk Diskette #2 . ...

NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS 3-11 Running the AutoLink Program 1 Install the adapter and connect it to the network, as described in Chapter 2. 2 Reboot, using a DOS diskette. 3 Insert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive A. 4 Run the Install program. Enter: a:install This open...

3-12 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK D RIVER Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver This driver is installed on a Novell NetWare server running NetWare 4.1. The \NWSERVER subdirectory on EtherDisk Diskette #1 contains the driver (3C90X.LAN file) and NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) needed f...

Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver 3-13 Multiple Adapters To support more than one adapter in a server, edit the AUTOEXEC.NCF file to the following format: load C:\SERVER\3C90X.LAN PORT=<port1> NAME=<name1> FRAME=<frametype> load C:\SERVER\3C90X.LAN PORT=<port2> NAME...

3-14 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING THE N ETWORK D RIVER Supported Network Drivers Table 3-1 provides the text file names and driver names for supported network drivers. These text files describe how to install the network driver and are located in the HELP directory on EtherDisk Diskette #1 . Table 3-1 Ne...

4 C HANGING C ONFIGURATION This chapter describes how to display and change configuration settings for the 3C905B-TX adapter using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program. Before you change the settings, contact your system administrator. Configuration Settings Table 4-1 lists each configuration option, th...

4-2 C HAPTER 4: C HANGING C ONFIGURATION Displaying Configuration Settings If you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, use the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program to display and change configuration settings. The 3Com NIC Diagnostics program is automatically installed with the network driver....

4-4 C HAPTER 4: C HANGING C ONFIGURATION 2 To display the options for each setting, select the setting and scroll through the options pull-down menu to the right. Click the Help button to display Help for this screen. Click the question mark (?) at the top of the screen, drag it to a value, and clic...

Changing PACE Configuration 4-5 Changing PACE Ranges and Protocols You can add information for PACE applications not listed on the PACE Applications screen. You must specify the port or socket ranges as well as the network protocol being used. Refer to the PACE application user guide. The PACE netwo...

4-6 C HAPTER 4: C HANGING C ONFIGURATION PACE Advanced Options PACE Advanced Options are used to fine-tune the way the network driver handles types of PACE traffic. In general, these values need not be altered. Contact your network administrator before using these options. 1 To display the PACE Adva...

A S PECIFICATIONS This appendix lists the specifications and connector pin assignments for the 3C905B-TX adapter. Specifications Network Interface 10 Mbps Ethernet 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3 industry standard for a 10 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network 100 Mbps Ethernet 100BASE-TX Ethernet I...

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B-2 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Step 1. Problem Solving You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Before calling the HelpCenter, please prepare for the call by following these steps: 1 If you are having installation or configuration problems, refer to the detailed sections on installation ...

Step 2. Preparing for the Call B-3 Step 2. Preparing for the Call To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the following information as possible: 1 Option name 2 Option number 3 Proof of purchase 4 Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual 5 Ex...

B-4 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Additional Technical Support Resources Online assistance can be obtained through the IBM Automated Fax System, the Personal Computing Web page, and the PSG Electronic Bulletin Board System. Troubleshooting The following sections explain how to isolate and solve a...

B-6 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Use the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program for Windows 95 and Windows NT to test the 3C905B-TX adapter and change configuration. To change the adapter’s configuration, see Chapter 4. If you are running NetWare Client 32 with the NetWare ODI...

3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-7 Displaying Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions, and the KnowledgeBase To access the Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions, and KnowledgeBase information, follow these steps: 1 Click the Support tab, shown in Figure B-2. 2 Click the Release Notes button on t...

B-8 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Figure B-2 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen To access the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program later by clicking its icon in the system tray, click the check box next to Enable Tray Control. 6 Click the Diagnostics tab to display the Diagnostics screen, shown ...

3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-9 7 Click Start in the Self-Test area. The following tests run in sequence: ■ Register Access ■ EEPROM ■ FIFO ■ Ethernet Core Loopback ■ Encoder/Decoder Loopback ■ Interrupt You can click Stop to stop the tests. Otherwise, the tests run continuously to completion. Clic...

B-10 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 3 On both PCs: a Click the Windows Start menu. b Select Programs . c Select 3Com NIC Utilities . d Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics . e Click the Diagnostics tab to display the Diagnostics screen, shown in Figure B-3. 4 Click Respond on the Diagnostics screen (Figure...

3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11 1 To access the 3Com NIC Diagnostics support screen, click the Support tab on the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program main screen, shown in Figure B-2. The 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support screen appears, shown in Figure B-4. Figure B-4 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Sup...

B-12 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Removing the 3C905B-TX Adapter PACE and 3NICDIAGS Software You can remove the PACE and 3NICDIAGS software from your PC using Windows 95, Windows NT, or DOS. Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 To remove the PACE and 3NICDIAGS software, follow these steps: 1 In the Win...

3Com DOS Diagnostic Program B-13 2 Verify the driver version. The driver must be at least version 2.23.40. a Click Properties . b Click the Version tab. c Check the EL90X.SYS driver version. If the version is lower than 3.1, download an updated version of the driver from the 3Com Web site: http://ww...

B-14 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips When you work with network cabling, concentrators, and adapters from different vendors, it is possible to connect everything and still have no communication between file servers and workstations. When there are several unknow...

Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips B-15 Using wires from opposing pairs can cause signals to be lost. For a 100BASE-TX cable, pins #1 and #2, and #3 and #6 must be on the same twisted strand. Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable When there is doubt whether a hub is performing correctly, or if...

B-20 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page The 3Com Web site features news and information about 3Com products, customer service and support, 3Com’s latest drivers, technical information, and more. To access 3Com’s World Wide Web site, enter the 3Com URL into your I...

G LOSSARY 10BASE-T The IEEE 802.3 standard for a 10 Mbps baseband network on twisted-pair cable. 100BASE-T The IEEE 802.3 standard for a 100 Mbps baseband network over twisted-pair cable. 100BASE-TX The IEEE 802.3 standard for a 100 Mbps baseband network over two-pair Category 5 UTP or STP wire. 10/...

2 G LOSSARY full scatter gather Technique that reduces CPU utilization by coordinating multiple storage locations for received data with no CPU utilization and then collecting it from multiple memory locations for transmission. infinite bursting Technology that enables the 3C905B-TX adapter to move ...

I NDEX Numbers 10/100 auto-negotiation (NWay) 1-3, 4-1 3C90X.LAN file 3-123Com NIC Diagnostics program echo test B-9self-test B-7 A adapter connecting to the network 2-3installing drivers 3-1LEDs B-4network interface A-1 Artisoft LANtastic 3-14AUTOEXEC.BAT file 3-10AUTOEXEC.NCF file 3-13AutoLink aut...

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