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ixTABLES1 Notice Icons 22 Text Conventions 21-1 Parameters for 3C509B NIC Models 1-21-2 NIC LED Interpretation 1-74-1 NetWare NLMs

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ABOUT THIS GUIDEAbout This Guide provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you where to look for specific information.

2 ABOUT THIS GUIDEConventionsTable 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.Table 1 Notice IconsIcon Notice Type Alerts yo

1NETWORK INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATIONThis chapter describes the 3C509B network interface card (NIC), provides procedures for installing the NIC, and de

1-2 CHAPTER 1: NETWORK INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATIONTable 1-1 shows the cable, connector, transceiver, and maximum network segments for the various 3C50

Installing the NIC 1-3You also need to know the following about your network environment: The kind of network cabling that is used to connect to the

1-4 CHAPTER 1: NETWORK INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATION3 Locate an available ISA or EISA slot and remove the screw from the corresponding backplate (Figure

Connecting to the Network 1-5Connecting to the NetworkThis section describes how to connect the 3C509B NIC to an Ethernet network using an RJ-45, BNC,

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1-6 CHAPTER 1: NETWORK INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATIONFollow these steps to connect the BNC port on the 3C509B-TPC and COMBO NICs to the network:1 Connect

Link LED 1-72 Connect the thick Ethernet coaxial cable to the AUI port on the NIC.This connector will only attach one way. Orient the AUI connector to

2SETUP FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATION This chapter describes how to set up your Windows 95 or Windows NT PC so that you can use the 3Com Installation Wizard

2-2 CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATIONCustom InstallationCustom installation is for knowledgeable network users who need to use different configu

Windows 95 Setup 2-3Figure 2-1 Windows 95 NIC Installation OverviewUser guideChapter 2User guideChapter 2User guideChapter 3User guideChapter 2User

2-4 CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATIONPerforming the Preinstallation ProcedurePreinstallation is important for proper setup of your Windows 95 s

Windows 95 Setup 2-5Figure 2-3 non–Plug and Play BIOS Detected ScreenTo install the NIC using the 3Com Installation Wizard Express installation opti

2-6 CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATION2 Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A.3 Click Next.Windows 95 displays the Update Device Driver Wizard

Windows 95 Setup 2-7Disabling Plug and Play on the NICIf your Windows 95 PC does not support Plug and Play, you must disable Plug and Play on the NIC

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2-8 CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATIONConfiguring the NICThis section describes the procedure to install NIC software and configure the NIC when P

Windows 95 Setup 2-95 Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A and click Have Disk.The Install from Disk screen appears, as shown in Figure 2-8.Figure 2

2-10 CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATIONFigure 2-10 I/O Range Assigned to the NIC Screen9 Write down the I/O range setting displayed in the lis

Windows NT Setup 2-11Figure 2-11 provides a graphical overview of the steps required for installing and configuring the 3C509B NIC under Windows NT.. F

2-12 CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATIONFollow these steps to install and configure the 3C509B NIC under Windows NT:1 Install the NIC in your PC.

33COM INSTALLATION WIZARDThis chapter describes how to install and configure the 3C509B NIC under Windows 95 or Windows NT using the 3Com Installation

3-2 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDConfiguring the NICThe NIC Configuration Settings screen appears, as shown in Figure 3-2. The list box displays r

Testing the NIC and the Network Connection 3-3To Modify Configuration SettingsFollow these steps to change configuration settings in a Windows 95 non–Pl

3-4 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDFollow these steps to test the NIC:1 Click Perform NIC Test.While the test is running, a progress bar indicates

Installing TCP/IP Under Windows 95 3-5Installing TCP/IP Under Windows 95Installing and configuring TCP/IP is optional. If you want to access the Intern

Customers in the countries or regions shown below should send the completed registration card to the appropriate address. Customers in other non-U.S.

3-6 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDFigure 3-6 TCP/IP Configuration ScreenConfiguring TCP/IP Under Windows 95There are two ways to assign an IP add

Configuring TCP/IP Under Windows 95 3-7To Specify an IP Address ManuallyFollow these steps to specify an IP address manually:1 Select the Specify an IP

3-8 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDConfiguring DNS Dynamic Name Server (DNS) converts a World Wide Web URL to an actual IP address. You can configur

Configuring DNS 3-9To Specify a DNS Address ManuallyFollow these steps to specify a DNS address manually:1 Select the Specify DNS manually radio button

3-10 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDIdentifying Your PC on the NetworkWhen you click Next in the previous section, the Network Identification scree

Configuring DynamicAccess Software 3-11Configuring DynamicAccess SoftwareThe DynamicAccess feature set optimizes network performance. DynamicAccess soft

3-12 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDTo Configure DynamicAccess SoftwareFollow these steps if you want to configure DynamicAccess software:1 Double-c

Repeating a Previous Installation 3-13Repeating a Previous InstallationYou can save the configuration settings and test options that you selected durin

3-14 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDTo Save Installation SettingsFollow these steps to save these configuration settings for future installations:1

Repeating a Previous Installation 3-153 Enter the path for the EtherDisk diskette that you are using. This installation diskette is first copied to a t

iii C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE How to Use This Guide 1Conventions 2 1 N ETWORK I NTERFACE C ARD I NSTALLATION Network Interface Card

3-16 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDCompleting the Installation and ConfigurationProcedures for completing the installation and configuration differ

Completing the Installation and Configuration 3-17Windows NTThis section describes how to complete the NIC installation and configuration under Windows

3-18 CHAPTER 3: 3COM INSTALLATION WIZARDFigure 3-19 Microsoft TCP/IP Properties Screen2 Choose a method to configure TCP/IP.There are two ways to ass

Completing the Installation and Configuration 3-19 To specify an IP address manually—Follow these steps to install and configure TCP/IP manually:a Sele

4SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS 3.XThis chapter describes how to install NIC software and configure the NIC under DOS, Windows 3

4-2 CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS 3.XFigure 4-1 Main Menu of the DOS Installation Program5 Select Auto Install an

Installing Other Supported Network Drivers 4-3Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules You can obtain current NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) for the NetWar

4-4 CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS 3.XRemoving NIC Software EtherDisk diskette 2 includes an uninstallation program

Reconfiguring the NIC 4-5Figure 4-2 NIC Configuration Screen7 Select Auto Configure and press Enter.The I/O base address, interrupt request level, and

iv Configuring TCP/IP Under Windows 95 3-6To Obtain an IP Address Automatically 3-6To Specify an IP Address Manually 3-7Configuring DNS

4-6 CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS 3.XThe following procedures are general. If you require more detail, see the confi

Reconfiguring the NIC 4-7If you are prompted for the wrong !TCM file:a Turn the power off and remove the NIC. b Clean the edge connectors on the NIC.c R

4-8 CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS 3.XChanging Configuration SettingsFigure 4-2, the NIC Configuration screen, shows t

Changing Configuration Settings 4-9Follow these steps to change the configuration settings:1 Run the installation program described in “Configuring the N

5WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter explains how to isolate and solve problems that may occur when you install the 3C509B NIC in a

5-2 CHAPTER 5: WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT TROUBLESHOOTINGChanging the I/O Base Address or the Interrupt Request LevelIf you discover that you have a re

Changing the I/O Base Address or the Interrupt Request Level 5-3Windows NTFollow these steps to change the IRQ level assignment or the I/O base addres

5-4 CHAPTER 5: WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT TROUBLESHOOTINGInstalling Multiple NICs in a Windows NT PCIf you are installing multiple 3C509B NICs in a Win

Installing Multiple NICs in a Windows NT PC 5-511 Click Close.The Microsoft TCP/IP Properties screen appears.12 From the Adapter box, select 3Com Ethe

v Changing the I/O Base Address or the Interrupt Request Level 5-2Windows 95 5-2Windows NT 5-3Installing Multiple NICs in a Windows NT PC

5-6 CHAPTER 5: WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT TROUBLESHOOTING8 From the Adapter box, select 3Com EtherLink III 3C509 ISA Adapter, select a method of assign

Diagnostic Testing Under Windows 95 and Windows NT 5-7Table 5-1 shows the various tab screens that are available within the 3Com NIC Diagnostics progr

5-8 CHAPTER 5: WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT TROUBLESHOOTINGRunning TestsTwo tests help you troubleshoot problems with the NIC: the NIC test and the netwo

Reinstalling NIC Software 5-9Follow these steps to uninstall the NIC software in a PC running Windows 95 or Windows NT.1 Double-click the My Computer

5-10 CHAPTER 5: WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT TROUBLESHOOTINGPerforming Automated InstallationsThis section describes how to install and configure 3C509B N

6WINDOWS 3.X TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter explains how to isolate and solve problems that may occur when you install the 3C509B NIC in a PC running DO

6-2 CHAPTER 6: WINDOWS 3.X TROUBLESHOOTINGDiagnostic tests are divided into three groups: The Group 1 tests check the physical components, connectors

Diagnostic Testing Under Windows 3.x 6-3Follow these steps to run the Group 1 tests:1 From the Test menu, select Run Tests and press Enter.The Run Tes

6-4 CHAPTER 6: WINDOWS 3.X TROUBLESHOOTINGStarting the Group 2 TestFollow these steps to run the Group 2 test on either the 3C509B-TPC or 3C509B-COMBO

Diagnostic Testing Under Windows 3.x 6-5 The main window of the diagnostic program is displayed.3 From the Test menu, select Echo Server, and then cli

vi B A DVANCED PACE F EATURES Additional Ranges Tab B-1Advanced Options Tab B-2FIFO Packet Threshold B-3Concurrent UDP Streams B-3Lo

6-6 CHAPTER 6: WINDOWS 3.X TROUBLESHOOTINGGetting Help If a Test FailsIf a diagnostic test fails, the NIC may not be defective. The problem may be inc

ASPECIFICATIONSThis appendix lists specifications, pin assignments, and cable requirements for the 3C509B NIC.NIC SpecificationsNetwork Interface3C509B-

A-2 APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONSRJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsFigure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments.Figure A-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Ass

Cable Specifications A-3Cable SpecificationsIn order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, 3Com requires that you use qual

BADVANCED PACE FEATURESThis appendix describes PACE advanced features and how to use them.Additional Ranges TabThe Additional Ranges tab of the 3Com P

B-2 APPENDIX B: ADVANCED PACE FEATURES4 Select the appropriate protocol for that application. Refer to the application’s user guide for the recommende

Advanced Options Tab B-3The following advanced values can be modified to regulate PACE traffic on the network.FIFO Packet ThresholdControls the number o

B-4 APPENDIX B: ADVANCED PACE FEATURESDisable Switch Packet PrioritizationThis option disables modification of Ethernet packets used for prioritization

CCROSSOVER CABLE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSWhen you work with 10BASE-T cabling, concentrators, and NICs from different vendors, it is possible to connect ev

vii F IGURES 1-1 3C509B Network Interface Cards 1-1 1-2 Installing the 3C509B NIC 1-4 1-3 Connecting to the RJ-45 Port on the 3C509B NIC

C-2 APPENDIX C: CROSSOVER CABLE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS2 To make a crossover cable, connect TD+ to RD+ and TD– to RD–.The cable performs the crossover th

DTECHNICAL SUPPORT3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services.Inf

D-2 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORTAccess by Analog ModemTo reach the service by modem, set your modem to 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Call t

Support from Your Network Supplier D-3Local access numbers are available within the following countries:3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service3ComForu

D-4 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORTSupport from 3ComIf you are unable to receive support from your network supplier, technical support contracts are ava

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D-6 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORTReturning Products for RepairBefore you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a Return Mat

INDEXNumbers3C509B NIC specifications 1-23Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) D-13Com Installation Wizard 3-1Custom installation 2-1Express in

2 INDEXdrivers, installing supportedNovell NetWare 4-1Windows 3.1/DOS 4-1Windows 95 2-5Windows for Workgroups 4-1Windows NT 2-10DynamicAcces

INDEX 3Ssaving installation settings 3-14server address, entering the DNS 3-9server, DHCP, testing 3-6settings, changing configuration 4-8slide