Page 3 - ONTENTS
iii C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Finding Specific Information in This Guide 1 Conventions 2 1 I NTRODUCTION Industry-Leading Performance 1-2 DynamicAccess Software 1-2 Remote Wake-Up 1-3 Installation and Configuration 1-3 10/100 Mbps Support 1-3 PC and Server Requirements 1-4 How Do I Install the 3...
Page 4 - HANGING
iv Windows NT Version 3.51 3-9 Updating the Network Driver 3-9 Installing the Network Driver 3-9 NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS 3-10 AutoLink Requirements 3-10 Running the AutoLink Program 3-11 Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver 3-12 NetWare Version 4.1 3-12 Multi...
Page 5 - B E
v 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-6 Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System B-6 Displaying Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions, and the KnowledgeBase B-7 Running the Self-Test B-7 Running the Echo Test B-9 3Com Support Services B-10 Removing the 3C905B-TX Adapter PACE and 3NICDIAGS Software...
Page 6 - EMC
vi D EUTSCHE EMV-D IREKTIVE ( ELECTROMAGNETISCHE V ERTRÄGLICHKEIT ) E UROPEAN U NION - E MISSION D IRECTIVE U NION E UROPÉENNE - D IRECTIVE C ONFORMITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE U NION E UROPEA - N ORMATIVA EMC U NIONE E UROPEA - D IRECTIVA EMC (C ONFORMIDAD ELECTROMAGNÉTICA ) T RADEMARKS 3C OM E ND U SER S...
Page 7 - IGURES
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...
Page 8 - ABLES
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
Page 9 - XL Adapters; Finding Specific Information in This Guide
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 ...
Page 10 - Conventions
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...
Page 11 - NTRODUCTION; XL Adapters by 3Com
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...
Page 12 - Industry-Leading Performance; DynamicAccess Software; Access
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...
Page 13 - Installation and Configuration; EtherDisk Diskette #2
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...
Page 14 - PC and Server Requirements; Your PC or server must have:
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...
Page 15 - EtherDisk
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...
Page 16 - Unscrew the screw holding the PCI slot’s backplate; Make sure that the adapter is firmly seated in the slot.; Secure the adapter with the screw you removed
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...
Page 17 - 1 Proceed to the next section, “Connecting to the; Connecting to the Network; Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 port on the; Connect the other end of the network cable to a; 0 LNK LED - green - 10 Mbps link integrity
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...
Page 18 - Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable; Install the adapter in slot 1 in the PC (as; Insert the cable into the connector on the adapter,; Reconnect all cables and replace the PC cover.
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...
Page 19 - The drivers are in the Support area.
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 ...
Page 20 - Windows 95 automatically detects the adapter in the PC.
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...
Page 21 - Microsoft Client for Microsoft Network NetBEUI
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...
Page 22 - 1 When the configuration is correct, click the; EtherDisk Diskette #1; Confirming Installation; Click the Device Manager tab.; A list of devices appears, arranged by type.
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...
Page 23 - Select the General tab.
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...
Page 24 - Select the Driver tab, and then click the; Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98; Windows NT; Before you begin, obtain
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...
Page 25 - IP address if you are not using DHCP; Windows NT Version 4.0; To update the driver, follow these steps:
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 ...
Page 26 - Remove
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...
Page 27 - Windows NT Version 3.51
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...
Page 28 - Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2 in drive A and click OK.; In the Select OEM Option box, select; The Bus Location window appears.; AutoLink Requirements
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 . ...
Page 29 - Running the AutoLink Program; This opens the main menu.
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...
Page 30 - Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver; This driver is installed on a Novell NetWare; nwserver
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...
Page 31 - Multiple Adapters; bind IPX to ADPONE
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...
Page 32 - Supported Network Drivers
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...
Page 33 - Configuration Settings; Before setting the 3C905B-TX adapter for
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...
Page 34 - Displaying Configuration Settings; Click the; Changing Configuration Settings
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....
Page 36 - Changing PACE Configuration; Selecting PACE Applications; To select PACE applications, follow these steps:
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...
Page 37 - Changing PACE Ranges and Protocols; The PACE Additional Ranges screen appears.
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...
Page 38 - PACE Advanced Options; The PACE Advanced Options screen appears.; Setting Fast IP; Using the DOS Configuration Program
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...
Page 39 - PECIFICATIONS; Specifications; Network Interface
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...
Page 41 - Help and Service Information
B T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Help and Service Information If you have questions about your new Options by IBM product, or require technical assistance, visit the IBM Personal Computing Web site at: http://www.pc.ibm.com for information about IBM, Options by IBM, or IBM Service and Support. Additionally, yo...
Page 42 - Step 1. Problem Solving; If you are having installation or configuration
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 ...
Page 43 - Step 2. Preparing for the Call
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...
Page 44 - Additional Technical Support Resources; Troubleshooting
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...
Page 46 - Com NIC Diagnostics Program; Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System; To display the 3Com Help system, follow these steps:
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...
Page 47 - Running the Self-Test
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...
Page 48 - Click the Diagnostics tab to display the Diagnostics
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 ...
Page 49 - Stop; Running the Echo Test; Running the echo test while connected to an; Make sure that the 3C905B-TX adapter is installed in; responding
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...
Page 50 - of the responding PC.; Com Support Services
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...
Page 51 - To access the 3Com NIC Diagnostics support screen,; Diagnostics
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...
Page 52 - Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0; In the Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove; DOS; Checking the Remote Wake-up Function; Verify that the Wake on Link and Wake on Magic; Network Neighborhood
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...
Page 53 - Verify the driver version.; Click; If the version of the driver is up to date, the; Boot the PC and enter the BIOS.; Remove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up; Com DOS Diagnostic Program
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...
Page 54 - Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips; Determine whether your equipment complies with
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...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable; Connect a file server and a client PC back to back with
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...
Page 60 - Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page
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...
Page 61 - LOSSARY; dRMON; DynamicAccess software
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/...
Page 62 - Network interface card. Also called adapter.
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 ...
Page 63 - NDEX; Numbers
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...
Page 65 - IBM W
The following warranty information applies to products purchased in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For warranty terms and conditions for products purchased in other countries, see the enclosed Warranty insert, or contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. International B...
Page 70 - IMPORTANT: Read Before Using This Product
3C OM E ND U SER S OFTWARE L ICENSE A GREEMENT IMPORTANT: Read Before Using This Product YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. IT CONTAINS SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS LICENSED BY 3COM CORPORATION (“3COM”) TO ITS CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR USE ONLY AS SET ...
