IBM EtherLink XL Manuel utilisateur
IBM 10/100 Fast EtherLink
®
XL
Adapters by 3Com
User Guide
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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 3C905B-TX Adapter? 1-4
2
I
NSTALLING
THE
A
DAPTER
Connecting to the Network 2-3
Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable 2-4
3
I
NSTALLING
THE
N
ETWORK
D
RIVER
Windows 95 3-1
Confirming Installation 3-4
Windows 98 3-5
Confirming Installation 3-5
Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 3-6
Windows NT 3-6
Windows NT Version 4.0 3-7
Updating the Network Driver 3-7
Installing the Network Driver 3-7
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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
Multiple Adapters 3-13
Supported Network Drivers 3-14
4
C
HANGING
C
ONFIGURATION
Configuration Settings 4-1
Displaying Configuration Settings 4-2
Changing Configuration Settings 4-2
Changing PACE Configuration 4-4
Selecting PACE Applications 4-4
Changing PACE Ranges and Protocols 4-5
PACE Advanced Options 4-6
Setting Fast IP 4-6
Using the DOS Configuration Program 4-6
A
S
PECIFICATIONS
Specifications A-1
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-2
B
T
ECHNICAL
S
UPPORT
Help and Service Information B-1
Step 1. Problem Solving B-2
Step 2. Preparing for the Call B-3
Step 3. Placing the Call to IBM B-3
Additional Technical Support Resources B-4
Troubleshooting B-4
Status LEDs B-4
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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 B-12
Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 B-12
DOS B-12
Checking the Remote Wake-up Function B-12
3Com DOS Diagnostic Program B-13
Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips B-14
Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable B-15
Frequently Asked Questions B-16
Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page B-20
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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 Program Properties Screen 4-3
A-1
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-2
B-1
LEDs B-5
B-2
3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen B-8
B-3
Diagnostics Screen B-8
B-4
3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support Screen B-11
B-5
Straight-through and Crossover Cable Pinouts B-14
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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
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
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 README.TXT file on the
EtherDisk®diskette shipped with your product differs from
the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the
README.TXT file.
Finding Specific Information in This Guide
This table shows where to find specific information in this
guide.
If you are looking for Turn to
Adapter features and PC and server requirements Chapter 1
Installation and cabling information Chapter 2
Network driver installation instructions Chapter 3
Instructions for changing configuration settings Chapter 4
Specifications and RJ-45 pin assignments Appendix A
Technical support Appendix B
Troubleshooting Appendix B
2ABOUT THIS GUIDE
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
Warning Information to alert you to potential personal injury
Table 2 Text Conventions
Convention Description
Commands The word “command” means you must enter the
command exactly as shown in text and press the Return or
Enter key. Example:
To launch the DOS diagnostics, enter the following
command:
a: install
Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the
screen.
The words “enter”
and “type” When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must
type something, and then press the Return or Enter key.
Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction
simply says “type.”
Menu commands and
buttons Menu commands or button names appear in italics.
Example:
From the Help menu, select Contents.
Words in italicized
type Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place
where they are defined in the text.
Words in bold-face
type Bold text denotes key features.
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