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3Com EISA 10/100BASE-T Network Card User Manual

1. Adapter Features The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter provides the following features a Parallel Tasking architecture with bus mastering for high throughput and low processor utilization Automatic sensing of 10 or 100 Mbps network operation Automatic adapter recognition for computers running the Windows 95 network operating system Single slot 32 bit half card CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION m Automatic EISA configuration without jumpers m Three status LEDs m Single shielded RJ 45 connector for use at either speed Category 3 4 or 5 UTP cabling for 1OBASE T Ethernet networks and Category 5 UTP for 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet networks a Diagnostic software and drivers on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter can be managed remotely with Transcend PC Link SmartAgent network management software Driver agents for this adapter are provided on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette The procedures described in this guide are shown in Figure 1 1 Install the adapter in an EISA slot Use the EISA configuration utility to configure the adapter Install network drivers NetWare or other Troubleshoot the adapter optional Figure 1 1 Procedure Overview 2 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE ete e e e Seoee This chapter describes how to install the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter in your computer and connect it to a network An overview of these procedures is shown
2. 160 mA max A 2 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A 1 shows the RJ 45 connector pin assignments 12345678 Figure A 1 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments When Category 5 UTP cable is used the pin assignments are gt identical for 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX Cabling Requirements When properly connected to a 10BASE T network the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter operates in 1OBASE T mode and supports standard 10BASE T cable topologies and types including Category 3 4 or 5 UTP for 10 Mbps When properly connected to a 100BASE TX network the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter operates in 1OOBASE TX mode and supports Category 5 UTP cable only In either case the cable quality distance and connectors must comply with the EIA TIA 568 Commercial Building Wiring Standard and the Technical Services Bulletin TSB38 standards The maximum UTP cable distance is 100 meters at either speed TECHNICAL SUPPORT e te 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 Board Service 3ComBBS World Wide Web site ThreeComForum on CompuServe 3ComFacts automated fax service 3Com Bulletin Board Service 3ComBBS contains patches
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6. 07 25 F Citibank Tower Citibank Plaza Central Hong Kong Australia New Zealand 3Com Australia Marketing Department 99 Walker Street Level 7 North Sydney New South Wales 2060 Australia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg 3Com Benelux B V Marketing Department Nevelgaarde 8 9 3436 ZZ Nieuwegein Netherlands France Israel 3Com France Marketing Department Immeuble McKinley BP 965 1 Avenue de l Atlantique 91976 Les Ulis Courtaboeuf Cedex France Germany Austria Switzerland 3Com GmbH Marketing Department Gustav Heinemann Ring 123 D 81739 Muenchen Munich West Germany Italy Greece Spain Portugal Malta 3Com Mediterraneo Srl Marketing Department Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 1 20093 Cologno Monzese MI Italy Japan 3Com Japan Marketing Department Shinjuku Sumitomo Building 23F 2 6 1 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku ku Tokyo 163 02 Japan Sweden Finland Norway Denmark 3Com Nordic Marketing Department Torshamsgatan 39 Box 1110 164 22 KISTA Sweden United Kingdom Eire 3Com UK Ltd Marketing Department Pacific House Third Avenue Globe Park Marlow on Thames Buckinghamshire SL7 1YL England CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction 1 How to Use This Guide 1 Conventions 2 INTRODUCTION Adapter Features 1 1 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE Inspecting the Adapter 2 2 Installing the Boot PROM 2 2 Inserting the Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter 2 2 Confirming Adapter Inst
7. 4 x server driver and the NetWare Loadable Modules NLMs that enable the NetWare 4 x driver to be used with NetWare 3 11 3 12 4 0x or 4 1 software Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4 11 For complete details on loading the NetWare 4 x server driver for your NetWare version refer to the readme files which are in the NETWARE SERVER subdirectory on the EtherDisk diskette The readme files are named as shown below README 40X README 41 README 311 README 312 2 When you start the server enter the following commands For NetWare 3 11 load C LSLENH NLM Enter load C 3C59X LAN PORT XXXX Enter bind ipx to 3C59x net XXXxX Enter For NetWare 3 12 4 0x or 4 x load C 3C59X LAN PORT XXXxX Enter bind ipx to 3C59x net XXXxX Enter where XXXX is the adapter s port address To determine the port address multiply the slot number by 1000 hex If the adapter is installed in slot number three for example multiply 3 by 1000 hex 3000 hex If the load sequence above is not followed the system will not operate correctly When running the 3C59X LAN driver with NetWare 3 11 you p gt must update the MONITOR NLM file that accompanied NetWare 3 11 with the MONITOR NLM file from Novell For the latest NLMs contact Novell Multiple EISA Adapters in a Server If you are running NetWare and have installed multiple adapters in an EISA computer that is functioning as a server follow the instructions in this section to install t
8. Client This section explains how to use the AutoLink auto installation program on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette to load a NetWare DOS ODI driver 3C59X COM This procedure automatically installs all necessary NetWare DOS ODI client software modifies the CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT files for NetWare users logs on to the server and updates the client software if your system administrator has already configured a 3lInstall account on your server 4 4 CHAPTER 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS If no 3lnstall account exists the drivers will be loaded from the diskette rather than from the server and they may not be the most current versions Instructions for configuring a 3install account are contained in the README TXT file located in the QINSTALL SERVER directory on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette gt DOS ODI client drivers that support the 3Com EISA adapter support shared interrupts However since there is no industry standard to support shared interrupts other adapters may support them differently or not at all If another EISA adapter does not support shared interrupts contact its manufacturer for a shared interrupt driver AutoLink Requirements To use the AutoLink program your system must meet the following requirements Your network operating system must be Novell NetWare 2 x 3 1x or 4 x Your computer must have only one Fast EtherLink EISA adapter installed in it Your computer must be intended for use as a NetWare
9. It provides access to the upper memory area which enables you to free conventional memory by running device drivers in upper memory EMM386 also uses extended memory to simulate expanded memory Refer to Microsoft documentation for additional information A local area network standard defining a physical medium and its method of placing data or packet signaling on a cable Access to the cable is based on CSMA CD carrier sense multiple access with collision detection Fast Ethernet ISA Loopback A 100 Mbps technology based on the 10BASE T Ethernet CSMA CD network access method Industry Standard Architecture A 16 bit extension of the original IBM PC bus architecture The IBM Personal Computer AT bus A type of diagnostic test in which the transmitted signal is returned to the sending device after passing through all or a portion of a data communications link or network A loopback test permits the comparison of a returned signal with the transmitted signal NetWare ODI driver Network Driver Interface Specification Defines the LAN Manager network driver architecture and interfaces that let a DOS or OS 2 system support network adapters This architecture provides a standardized way to write drivers for network adapters A series of network operating systems and related products made by Novell Inc Open Data Link Interface A MAC level specification developed by Novell and Apple Drivers complying with this sp
10. Specifications A 1 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments A 2 Cabling Requirements A 2 B TECHNICAL SUPPORT On line Technical Services B 1 3Com Bulletin Board Service B 1 Access by Modem B 1 World Wide Web Site B 2 ThreeComForum on CompuServe B 2 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service B 2 Support from Your Network Supplier B 3 Returning Products for Repair B 4 GLOSSARY INDEX LIMITED WARRANTY FCC CLAss B CERTIFICATION STATEMENT CISPR B COMPLIANCE CE NOTICE FIGURES Procedure Overview 1 2 Hardware Installation Overview 2 1 Computer with PCI and EISA Slots 2 3 Connecting Twisted Pair Cable 2 5 Adapter Configuration Overview 3 1 Auto Installation Screen 3 7 Main Menu 3 7 Multiple Adapter Option Configuration 3 9 Changing Adapter Options 3 9 Overview of Loading Network Drivers 4 1 Auto Installation Information Screen 4 6 Main Menu 4 6 Troubleshooting Overview 5 1 Fast EtherLink Adapter Backplate 5 11 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments A 2 3 1 4 1 5 1 5 2 TABLES Text Conventions 2 Notice Icons 2 Software Configuration Options 3 5 Accessing DOS from Other Operating Systems 4 3 Non Bus Master Adapter and Diagnostic Program Names 5 7 Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter LEDs 5 11 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction This guide describes how to install and configure the 3Com Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking EISA 10 100BASE T adapter This adapter is referred to in this guide as the Fast Et
11. be incorrect option settings option settings that conflict with the settings of other boards or improper installation Follow the steps below to test the adapter further CAUTION Make sure to turn the power off and disconnect all A cables from the adapter before inserting or removing it from the computer 1 Check the adapter installation by reviewing the installation instructions in Chapter 2 Make sure the board is seated correctly in the slot 2 Inspect all cables and connections ig Bus mastering is not supported in some EISA slots in all computers The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter provides better performance in a bus master slot but will work in a non bus master slot Refer to your computer documentation 3 Make sure that you booted your computer under DOS version 3 1 or later and that no device drivers or memory managers are loaded 4 If you are running the Group 3 test make sure that the adapter is connected to a properly cabled and inactive network and that an echo server is set up on the network 5 Replace the failed adapter with a working adapter and run the diagnostic tests again Changing the Test Setup 5 9 If the working adapter passes all tests the original adapter is probably defective For information on returning products for repair refer to Appendix B Technical Support 6 Install the adapter in another functioning EISA computer and run the tests again Your computer may be defective If the ada
12. from the EtherDisk diskette Follow the instructions in the section Loading Windows 95 Drivers later in this chapter If you are running any other network operating system follow the driver loading instructions in the section Loading Non NetWare Drivers later in this chapter 4 2 CHAPTER 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS Locating the Network Drivers gt The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains the latest versions of the network drivers available when 3Com shipped the adapter The diskette also contains other important information about the adapter The drivers on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette are compatible with bus master adapters such as the Fast EtherLink EISA 10 100BASE T 3C597 TX adapter Fast EtherLink PCI 10 100BASE T 3C595 adapter EtherLink IlI PCI 10 Mbps 3C590 adapter and EtherLink IlI EISA 10 Mbps adapter 3C592 The 3C59X driver is not compatible with non bus mastering 3Com adapters for example 3C509B The latest version of the EtherDisk diskette is available on 3Com s Bulletin Board Service BBS For information on accessing the BBS refer to Appendix B Technical Support To obtain NOS drivers not included on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette access Document 9071 in 3Com s 3ComFacts fax service Document 9071 provides a list of available drivers and drivers in development along with information on where these drivers can be obtained Accessing DOS When a computer is first turned on it
13. in Figure 2 1 Inspect the adapter Install the boot PROM optional Insert the adapter Connect to the network Go to Chapter 3 Configuring the Adapter Figure 2 1 Hardware Installation Overview 2 2 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE Inspecting the Adapter Before installing the adapter in your computer you should visually inspect it for damage that might have occurred during shipment from the factory CAUTION Each adapter is packed in an antistatic container to A protect it during shipment To avoid damaging any static sensitive components after removal from the container be sure to reduce any static electricity on your person One way to do this is to touch the metal chassis of your computer You can maintain grounding by wearing a wrist strap attached to the chassis 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove its contents The package should contain the following items 3Com Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking EISA 10 100BASE T adapter a Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking EISA 10 100BASE T Network Adapter User Guide a 3C59X EtherDisk diskette 2 Verify that you have received all items listed above and inspect each item for damage If you find any omissions or damage contact your network supplier and the carrier that delivered the package Installing the Boot PROM The boot PROM is optional and can be purchased separately If you are ins
14. license agreement the license information screen will not appear again The Auto Installation Information screen appears as shown in Figure 4 2 Read the screen and press Enter When the main menu screen shown in Figure 4 3 appears select NetWare DOS ODI Client and press Enter Auto installation takes a few minutes The AutoLink program makes changes to your AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files Several messages appear while the program is running A final message indicating successful installation appears 4 6 CHAPTER 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS Et isk 3C59X Fast EtherLink EtherLink III Bus Master Adapter Family v X X ESC Cancel 3Com s auto installation software AutoLink automatically configures your adapter and workstation for use as a NetWare client To use AutoLink Have only one 3Com Bus Master adapter installed Use NetWare v2 X v3 1X or v4 X as your network operating systen Have DOS on the client being installed Q AutoLink edits your AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files and saves the old versions Select General Information Release Notes in the main menu for information on AutoLink server support To manually set up your adapter or for information drivers for other NOSs use the options under Standard Installation and Configuration in the main menu C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER Continue ESC Exit Program Figure 4 2 Auto Installation Informat
15. loading drivers The backplate of the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter contains one RJ 45 connector The adapter automatically senses and switches speed based on the type of hub to which it is connected For 10BASE T Ethernet networks the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter uses Category 3 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable For 100BASE TX Ethernet networks the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter supports Category 5 UTP cabling Refer to Appendix A for more information on cabling Figure 2 3 shows the backplate of the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter with its RJ 45 connector Three LEDs are located to the left of the RJ 45 connector From left to right the LEDs are 100 Mbps 10 Mbps and ACT Refer to Table 5 2 for a summary of LED functions RJ 45 ae connector Figure 2 3 Connecting Twisted Pair Cable 2 6 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter uses an on board transceiver with twisted pair cable To establish a valid 10 Mbps connection the cable must be connected to a 10BASE T hub To establish a valid 100 Mbps connection the cable must be connected to a 100BASE TX hub Connect the network cable as follows 1 Make sure that the connector on your cable is wired appropriately for standard 10BASE T or 100BASE TX adapter cards gt The UTP wire pairs and pin definitions for 1OOBASE TX are identical to those for 10BASE T when used with Category 5 UTP cable The straight through c
16. loads its operating system such as DOS into memory In some computers an additional user interface such as Windows 3 x is also loaded The operating system and user interface allow you to communicate with the computer The 3Com program for installing drivers is a DOS based program that loads drivers and modifies parameters for the adapter It must be executed at the DOS command prompt If you have an operating interface other than DOS you must exit from that interface before running the 3Com program Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4 3 Table 4 1 describes how to access DOS from various operating systems Table 4 1 Accessing DOS from Other Operating Systems Operating System Procedure OS 2 1 Boot your computer from a plain DOS diskette 2 Type install at the DOS command prompt to run the 3Com install program Windows 3 x 1 Exit Windows completely select File Exit Windows Ok 2 Type install at the DOS command prompt to run the 3Com install program Windows 95 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F4 key as soon as you see this message Starting Windows 95 3 Type install at the DOS command prompt to run the 3Com install program Loading NetWare ODI Drivers This section describes the following conditions under which you can use NetWare drivers m One EISA adapter in a client Multiple EISA adapters in a client m One EISA adapter in a server Multiple EISA adapters in a server One EISA Adapter in a
17. run the Group 1 tests follow these steps 1 Under the Test pull down menu select Run Tests Press Enter The Run dialog box appears with the Start button highlighted 2 Press Enter to start the tests Group 1 tests run ten times unless you specify otherwise The test results are displayed on the screen in the Results column Starting the Diagnostic Program 5 5 To run the tests continuously go to the Repetitions box on the Test Setup screen and select Continuous and deselect Halt on Error in the Errors box The Group 1 tests include Register Access Test EEPROM Test FIFO Loopback Test Ethernet Core Loopback Test Encoder Decoder Loopback Test Interrupt Test For a description of each Group 1 test access help by pressing F1 Running the Group 3 Test A The Group 3 test is called the Echo Exchange Test It tests the adapter s ability to transmit and receive data while on the network CAUTION Running the Group 3 test while connected to an active network can cause intermittent failures To avoid this connect to an inactive network on which only the computer being tested and the echo server are operating To run the Group 3 test on the network you need a second computer set up as an echo server The echo server receives packets from the adapter being tested and echoes them back to the adapter The second computer must contain a 3Com adapter running at the same speed as the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter 1
18. 0 Mbps or 100 Mbps 5 6 CHAPTER 5 PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Setting Up an Echo Server To test 10 Mbps operation of the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter use a computer as an echo server that contains a 3Com 10 Mbps adapter or another Fast EtherLink EISA adapter running at 10 Mbps To use this test for 100 Mbps operation of the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter use another 3Com Fast EtherLink adapter operating at 100 Mbps in the computer being used as the echo server In either case select Echo Server under the Test menu and click the Start button to make the computer an echo server If you are setting up an echo server on a computer with a 10 Mbps 3Com Ethernet EISA adapter other than a Fast EtherLink EISA adapter follow these steps 1 Select a computer to use as an echo server 2 Insert the EtherDisk diskette for the installed adapter in a floppy drive The EtherDisk diskette that accompanied the adapter contains the diagnostic program 3 Start the diagnostic program on the echo server The diagnostic program that you use depends upon the adapter board that is installed in the echo server After the system prompt of the drive containing the Configuration and Diagnostic Program enter the name of the program 3CXXX as indicated in Table 5 1 The diagnostic programs listed come on the EtherDisk diskette that accompanied the adapter 4 Select Echo Server Setup on the main menu The program notifies you t
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20. ComFacts 4 2 B 2 A accessing DOS 4 2 adapter s configuring 3 1 connecting to network 2 5 diagnostic tests 5 2 drivers 4 1 features 1 1 inserting 2 2 inspecting 2 2 multiple 3 8 4 7 4 11 troubleshooting 5 1 address port 4 7 4 11 4 12 4 13 Auto Select Media Type 2 7 Auto Select Media Type option 3 5 AUTOEXEC BAT file 4 5 5 2 AutoLink auto installation software using 4 4 AUTOLINK CFG file 4 4 AUTOLINK LOG file 4 7 5 9 boot PROM 2 2 bulletin board service B 1 C cabling requirements 1 2 2 5 2 6 A 2 changing diagnostic test setup 5 9 software options 3 4 command line using 5 4 CompuServe B 2 CONFIG SYS file 4 3 4 5 5 2 configuration adapter 3 2 EISA 4 8 Full Duplex option 3 5 Media Type option 3 5 Network Driver Optimization option 3 5 overview 3 1 saving 3 8 software options 3 5 Configuration and Diagnostic Program 3 4 3 6 5 3 connecting to the network 2 5 conventions notice icons 2 text 2 D Desktop Management Interface DMI 4 16 diagnostic program starting 5 3 diagnostic tests changing test setup 5 9 command line access 5 4 echo server 5 6 failed 5 8 Group 1 5 3 5 4 5 5 Group 2 not used 5 3 Group 3 Echo Server 5 3 5 5 running under Windows 95 5 3 starting 5 3 DOS accessing 4 2 DOS ODI client 4 1 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 7 driver agents 4 16 drivers compatibility 4 2 information on availability B 1 ocation 4 2 DIS 4 15 Windows
21. DOS ODI client If this does not describe your network environment refer to the appropriate section later in this chapter AutoLink Installation To use the AutoLink program to install NetWare DOS ODI client software on a PC with a single adapter complete the following steps gt You can use the AUTOLINK CFG file to modify the AutoLink process The AUTOLINK CFG file in the root directory contains default settings and descriptions of other contro parameters 1 Make sure that you have booted the computer under DOS version 3 1 or later and that your computer is connected to the network refer to the section Connecting to the Network in Chapter 2 Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4 5 Insert the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette in a floppy drive on your computer and make that drive the current drive For example if the diskette is in drive A type the following command A Enter At the prompt type INSTALL Enter Alternatively at the prompt type AUTOLINK Enter If you type AUTOLINK instead of INSTALL you will bypass the EtherDisk diskette menu program skipping steps 5 and 6 and advance to step 7 The first time you use the diskette to install an adapter a license screen appears To accept the terms and conditions of the 3Com end user software license agreement type the following Y To view the full text of the license agreement press F1 Once you have agreed to the terms and conditions of the 3Com
22. E T 100BASE T AUI AUI cable AutoLink GLOSSARY The IEEE standard for a 10 megabit per second baseband network on thin coaxial cable The IEEE standard for a 10 megabit per second baseband network on thick coaxial cable The IEEE standard for a 10 megabit per second baseband network on twisted pair cable The IEEE standard for 100 megabit per second CSMA CD over two pairs of Category 5 UTP or STP wire Attachment Unit Interface Connector Also called the DIX DEC Intel Xerox connector This is a female 15 pin D connector used with an external transceiver Also known as the transceiver cable The AUI cable is used to connect an external transceiver to a computing device 3Com autoinstallation and autoconfiguration software for NetWare DOS clients It automatically configures the adapter by selecting the correct interrupt level and I O base address checking for the network connection and detecting the correct frame type Auto Select Media Type A 3Com utility that detects the type of network cable connected to the adapter and automatically selects that connection for data transmission This function is implemented by all NetWare ODI drivers Windows for Workgroups drivers NDIS 2 01 drivers and Windows NT and Windows 95 drivers Backbone The main transmission medium used to interconnect the workgroup areas of a network It is usually coaxial or fiber Backplane A motherboard assembly in a PC with connect
23. IFT TAB Previous Field F1l Help ESC lt Quit gt Figure 3 4 Multiple Adapter Option Configuration Configuration and Diagnostic Program Quit Install test View Select S T Adapter Configuration d Network Driver Optimization Normal Full Duplex Disabled Boot PROM Disabled EISA Media Type Auto Select 1 0 Port Address 1000h EISA Interrupt Level 5 EISA ile Options C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER lt Auto Configure gt Automatically Configures the Adapter Alt lt Highlighted Key gt Execute Function TAB Next Field SHIFT TAB Previous Field F1 Help ESC Cancel Figure 3 5 Changing Adapter Options LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS eof This chapter describes how to load the network driver required to let the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter operate with your network operating system Figure 4 1 shows an overview of these procedures Locate network drivers Access DOS Load the drivers NetWare Non NetWare Client server NDIS or other Figure 4 1 Overview of Loading Network Drivers If you are using Novell NetWare 2 x 3 1x or 4 x you can use 3Com s AutoLink auto installation feature which automatically loads all the NetWare DOS ODI client software including drivers Follow the instructions in the section Loading NetWare ODI Drivers If you are running Windows 95 you must import the driver
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25. MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM and OS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation CompuServe is a trademark of CompuServe Inc UNIX is a trademark of UNIX Systems Laboratories NetWare and Novell are trademarks of Novell Inc Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Guide revised by John Jeter Edited by Nancy Kurahashi Technical illustration by Tim Buckreus Production by Becky Whitmer LIFETIME WARRANTY 3Com s EtherLink TokenLink IIl 16 4 Fast EtherLink FDDILink and 3Com Impact ISDN ISA adapters have a Lifetime Warranty To ensure the very best 3Com service and support take the time to complete the product registration card Any defective 3Com adapter will be repaired or replaced at 3Com s option for as long as the adapter resides in its original IBM Personal Computer Personal System 2 or compatible computer driver software is covered by the standard 90 day limited software warranty Customers in the countries shown below should send the completed registration card to the appropriate address Customers in other non U S locations should send the registration card to the U S address on the front of the card Asia 3Com Asia Ltd Marketing Department Room 2506
26. Part No 09 0654 001 Published October 1995 FAST ETHERLINK PARALLEL TASKING EISA 10 100BASE T NETWORK ADAPTER USER GUIDE A member of the 3Com Fast EtherLink family of adapters 3Com Corporation m 5400 Bayfront Plaza m Santa Clara California m 95052 8145 3Com Corporation 1995 All rights reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from 3Com Corporation 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGENDS If you are a United States government agency then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to the following restricted rights For units of the Department of Defense Restricted Rights Legend Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
27. R Cont inuel ESC Exit Program Figure 3 2 Auto Installation Screen EtherDisk 3C59X Fast EtherLink EtherLink III Bus Master Adapter Family v X X ESC Cancel F1 Help MAIN MENU Auto Installation with Configuration AutoLink NetWare DOS ODI Client Standard Installation and Configuration Network Drivers Configuration Diagnostic Troubleshooting General Information Release Notes Program amp information for configuring testing troubleshooting adapters C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER Execute Function t Scerol11 Fl Help ESC lt Cancel gt Figure 3 3 Main Menu 3 8 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER 10 11 12 13 14 If you have multiple adapters installed as shown in Figure 3 4 use the arrow keys to select the desired adapter and press Enter The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter is referred to on this screen by the product number 3C597 TX If you have a single adapter installed the Configure Adapter option appears already highlighted on the Install pull down menu Press Enter A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 3 5 appears In the value set for the I O Port Address parameter the 1000 indicates slot number 1 A setting of 2000 would mean slot number 2 3000 slot number 3 and so forth Press Tab to highlight the main dialog box and use the arrow keys to highlight one of the parameter options Press Enter A second dial
28. To use ThreeComForum you need a CompuServe account To use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServe 2 Entergo threecom 3 Press Return to see the ThreeComForum main menu 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 3Com Corporation s interactive fax service 3ComFacts provides data sheets technical articles diagrams and troubleshooting instructions on 3Com products 24 hours a day seven days a week Call 3ComFacts using your touch tone telephone International access numbers are Country Fax Number Hong Kong 852 537 5610 U K 44 1442 27 8279 U S 1 408 727 7021 Support from Your Network Supplier B 3 Local numbers are available within the following countries Country Fax Number Country Fax Number Australia 800 123853 Netherlands 06 0228049 Belgium 0800 71279 Norway 800 11062 Denmark 800 17319 Portugal 05 05 442607 Finland 98 001 4444 Russia Moscow Only 956 0815 France 05 90 81 58 Spain 900 964445 Germany 0130 8180 63 Sweden 020 792954 taly 1678 99085 U K 0800 626403 Support from Your Network Supplier If additional assistance is required contact your network supplier Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services including network planning installation hardware maintenance application training and support services When you contact your network supplier for assistance have the following information ready Diagnostic error messages
29. XEC BAT files by holding down the right Shift key while starting the computer If you are running under DOS 6 2 pressing F5 while starting the computer will also bypass the same two files Always run diagnostic tests with no device drivers or memory p gt managers EMM386 EXE and HIMEM SYS installed Whenever you plan to run the diagnostic tests you must first start your computer from a DOS diskette containing no device drivers or you must exit to DOS if you have an operating system other than DOS Refer to the section Accessing DOS in Chapter 4 After performing the diagnostic tests you should reboot your computer Starting the Diagnostic Program 5 3 Types of Tests The diagnostic tests are divided into the following groups The Group 1 tests default check the physical components and circuitry on the adapter The Group 2 test Network Loopback Test is not used on twisted pair adapters such as the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter The Group 3 test Echo Exchange Test tests the adapter s ability to transmit and receive data while on the network If you run the diagnostic tests successfully you rule out a hardware failure on the computer If the adapter passes all the tests and there still appears to be a problem look at cabling software and other issues that affect functionality on the network Starting the Diagnostic Program To access the 3C59X FtherDisk diskette Configuration and Diagnostic Program
30. al device 3Com requires that you use quality interface cables when connecting to this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3Com could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Refer to the manual for specifications on cabling types CISPR B COMPLIANCE This device complies with the EMC directive of the European Community and meets or exceeds the following technical standard EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment This device complies with the CISPR Class B standard WARNING This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CE NOTICE Marking by the symbol C indicates compliance of this equipment to the EMC directive of the European Community Such marking is indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards m EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equiment m EN 50082 1 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry m IEC 801 2 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement and control equipment Part 2 Electrostatic discharge requirements Severity level 3 m IEC 801 3 Electromagnetic compatibilit
31. allation 2 4 Connecting to the Network 2 5 Auto Select MediaType 2 7 CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER EtherDisk Diskette 3 2 Configuring the Adapter 3 2 Using a NOS Other Than Windows 95 3 2 Using Windows 95 3 3 Software Option Settings 3 4 MediaType 3 5 Network Driver Optimization 3 5 Full Duplex 3 5 Changing the Settings 3 6 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS Locating the Network Drivers 4 2 Accessing DOS 4 2 Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4 3 One EISA Adapter ina Client 4 3 AutoLink Requirements 4 4 AutoLink Installation 4 4 Multiple EISA Adapters ina Client 4 7 Finding the Adapter s Slot Number 4 9 One EISA Adapter in a Server 4 10 etWare Driver Installation 4 10 Multiple EISA Adapters ina Server 4 11 Finding the Adapter s Port Address for Multiple Adapters 4 12 etWare Driver Installation 4 13 Loading Windows 95 Drivers 4 14 Loading Non NetWare Drivers 4 14 NDIS Drivers 4 15 Additional Drivers 4 16 Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents 4 16 Desktop Management Interface 4 16 5 PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Diagnostic Tests Overview 5 2 Before Running the Tests 5 2 Types of Tests 5 3 Starting the Diagnostic Program 5 3 Command Line Access 5 4 Running the Group 1 Tests 5 4 Running the Group 3 Test 5 5 Setting Up an Echo Server 5 6 Starting the Group 3 Test 5 7 Getting Help Ifa Test Fails 5 8 Changing the Test Setup 5 9 Miscellaneous Checks 5 10 LEDs 5 11 A SPECIFICATIONS Adapter Card
32. ation or Full Duplex 10 Mbps only options use the EtherDisk diskette Configuration and Diagnostic Program Table 3 1 lists the default setting and the available settings Refer to the on line help press F1 when each option is highlighted for more information about each of the settings Diagnostic Program to change software options make sure that no network drivers or memory managers have been loaded If you are using MS DOS 6 0 or later you can avoid loading the drivers by pressing F5 as soon as you see the message Loading MS DOS If you are using a version of MS DOS below 6 0 boot your computer from a DOS diskette i When you run the EtherDisk diskette Configuration and Software Option Settings 3 5 Table 3 1 Software Configuration Options Option Default Setting Available Settings Media Type Auto Select Auto Select 1OBASE T RJ 45 10 Mbps 100BASE TX 100 Mbps Network Driver Optimization Normal Normal Minimized CPU Utilization Maximized Network Performance Full Duplex Disabled Enabled 10 Mbps only Disabled Media Type Two media speeds and the Auto Select Media Type function are available as shown in Table 3 1 Refer to the section Auto Select Media Type in Chapter 2 for information on this function Network Driver Optimization This option specifies whether to optimize the network driver for a normal environment minimized CPU utilization or maximized network performance environment Yo
33. chitecture EISA bus Figure 5 1 illustrates how the procedures in this chapter might be used Access DOS Start the diagnostic program Configure the diagnostic tests optional Run the diagnostic tests Resolve problems LM if required Call technical support if problems persist Figure 5 1 Troubleshooting Overview 5 2 CHAPTER 5 PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS The 3Com diagnostic program is a DOS program If you are gt running an operating system or interface other than DOS refer to the section Accessing DOS in Chapter 4 Diagnostic Tests Overview The diagnostic tests on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette check the adapter s overall operation and permit the isolation of faults You can run the diagnostic tests at any time after installing the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter to verify installation or you can run them when a fault is suspected You can change the test setup to meet specific situations as described in the section Changing the Test Setup later in this chapter Before Running the Tests When the DOS operating system first loads it executes the AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIGSYS files These files are user definable files that set up the computer environment These files may also load memory managers and drivers into memory If you are using DOS 6 x in a plain DOS environment you can bypass the CONFIG SYS and AUTOE
34. computer and make that drive the active drive For example A Enter 4 At the prompt type INSTALL Enter 5 The first time you use the EtherDisk diskette a license screen appears To accept the terms and conditions of the 3Com end user software license agreement type the following Y 6 When the Auto Installation screen appears as shown in Figure 3 2 press Enter 7 When the main menu appears with a list of options as shown in Figure 3 3 select Configuration Diagnostic Troubleshooting 8 When the Configuration and Diagnostic screen appears select Configuration and Diagnostic Program Software Option Settings 3 7 EtherDisk 3C59X Fast EtherLink EtherLink III Bus Master eas ama v X X 3Com s auto installation software AutoLink automatically configures your adapter and workstation for use as a NetWare client To use AutoLink Have only one 3Com EISA Bus Master adapter installed Use NetWare v2 X v3 1X or v4 X as your network operating system Have DOS on the client being installed AutoLink edits your AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files and saves the old versions Select General Information Release Notes in the main menu for information on AutoLink server support To manually set up your adapter or for information drivers for other NOSs use the options under Standard Installation and Configuration in the main menu C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTE
35. ecification can work with NetWare 2 x 3 x and 4 x Like NDIS ODI drivers support multiple protocols and adapters and can be unloaded from memory to conserve conventional DOS RAM space Parallel Tasking Server Transceiver Third generation Ethernet adapter architecture Parallel Tasking technology accelerates data transfer by processing data packets simultaneously instead of sequentially For example when transmission is the task the Parallel Tasking architecture begins to write data to the network even before an entire frame has been loaded into the adapter s buffer memory This permits complete parallelism in all data transfers In a client server computing environment a device that provides access to network services such as printers or applications A hardware device that links a node to a network cable and functions as both a transmitter and a receiver Twisted pair Wiring similar to that found in the telephone system consisting of two insulated wires loosely twisted around each other to help cancel out induced noise in balanced circuits INDEX Symbols ITCM5920 CFG file 3 3 CFG files 3 3 Numerics 10 100BASE T EISA adapter 1 1 100BASE TX Ethernet networks 2 5 Media Type option 3 5 1OBASE T Ethernet networks 2 5 Media Type option 3 5 3C597 SET file 3 8 3C59X COM file 4 3 3C59X LAN file 4 10 4 12 4 13 3C5X9 drivers 4 10 3Com Bulletin Board Service 3ComBBS B 1 3Com sales offices B 3 3
36. follow these steps 1 After you have installed the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter in your computer as explained in Chapter 2 boot your computer under DOS version 3 1 or later If you are running Windows 95 reboot the computer and press F4 when you see the message Starting Windows 95 2 Insert the EtherDisk diskette in a floppy drive and make that drive the active drive For example A Enter 3 At the prompt type INSTALL Enter 5 4 CHAPTER 5 PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS 4 The first time you use the EtherDisk diskette a license screen appears To accept the terms and conditions of the 3Com end user software license agreement type the following Y 5 When the auto installation screen appears as shown in Figure 3 2 press Enter 6 When the main menu appears select Configuration Diagnostic Troubleshooting and press Enter 7 When the Configuration and Diagnostic screen appears select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press Enter gt If you are testing multiple adapters a screen displaying descriptions of each installed adapter appears Highlight the adapter you want to test and press Enter A screen appears showing the selected adapter 8 Continue with the instructions given in the section Running the Group 1 Tests Command Line Access You can also run the tests from the command line At the system prompt type 3C59XCFG RUN Running the Group 1 Tests To
37. for Workgroups 4 15 Windows NT 4 15 etWare 4 3 non NetWare 4 14 not loading 3 4 UNIX 4 16 Windows 95 4 14 E Echo Exchange Test 5 3 echo server setting up 5 6 EEPROM Test 5 5 EISA 1 1 configuration diskette 3 2 EL59X 386 driver 4 15 EL59X DOS driver 4 15 EL59X SYS driver 4 15 Encoder Decoder Loopback Test 5 5 end user software license agreement 4 5 EtherDisk diskette 3 2 4 10 Ethernet Core Loopback Test 5 5 expansion slot 2 3 F fax service See 3ComFacts FIFO Loopback Test 5 5 finding port address 4 11 4 12 slot number 4 9 Full Duplex option 3 5 G Group 1 tests 5 4 5 5 Group 3 test 5 5 5 6 H hardware installation 2 1 help information 2 4 3 8 5 5 installation adapter 2 2 boot PROM 2 2 hardware 2 1 NetWare 4 x server drivers 4 10 NetWare DOS ODI driver 4 3 Interrupt Test 5 5 L LEDs 5 11 license agreement 4 5 LSLENH NLM file 4 11 4 13 M Management Information File MIF 4 16 Media Type option 3 5 memory managers 3 4 MONITOR NLM file 4 11 4 13 multiple adapters 3 8 5 4 client 4 7 server 4 11 N NDIS drivers 4 15 NetWare 4 x server driver 4 10 4 12 DOS ODI client driver 4 3 4 4 environment 4 3 installing drivers 4 3 with a server 4 10 with multiple adapters 4 8 4 9 NetWare Loadable Modules NLMs 4 10 4 12 NETWARE SERVER subdirectory 4 11 network connecting to 2 5 drivers 4 1 interface A 1 management 4 16 Network Driver Optimizati
38. hat your computer is now set up as an echo server Starting the Diagnostic Program 5 7 Table 5 1 Non Bus Master Adapter and Diagnostic Program Names Diagnostic Program Name Adapter 3C503 EtherLink II or Il TP EtherLink 11 16 or II 16 TP 3C505 EtherLink Plus 3C507 EtherLink 16 or EtherLink 16 TP 3C5X9CFG EtherLink Ill family 3C523 EtherLink MC 3C523TP EtherLink MC TP 3C527 EtherLink MC 32 3C59XCFG EXE EtherLink III EISA EtherLink III PCI Fast EtherLink PCI and Fast EtherLink EISA Starting the Group 3 Test To run the Group 3 test on a Fast EtherLink EISA adapter follow these steps Start the Configuration and Diagnostic Program This program must be on the computer containing the adapter you want to test Select Test Setup from the Test menu Select Group 3 from the Group Select box Enable the Group 3 test by selecting the Enable Group button Select OK and press Enter Go to the Run Tests dialog box and select Start to start the tests After the test is completed a End the program on the echo server b Exit the diagnostic program 5 8 CHAPTER 5 PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Getting Help If a Test Fails If any test fails you can get additional information as follows m Select the test that failed in the Run Tests dialog box and press Enter m Select the Zoom button and press Enter If the diagnostic tests fail the adapter may not be defective The problem may
39. he NetWare 4 x server driver 4 12 CHAPTER 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains a NetWare 4 x server driver 3C59X LAN and the NetWare Loadable Modules NLMs that enable the NetWare 4 x driver to be used with NetWare 3 11 3 12 or 4 0x software These files are found in the NETWARE SERVER subdirectory Finding the Adapter s Port Address for Multiple Adapters gt You must use the adapter s port address when installing one or more adapters in a server You must use the adapter s slot number when installing one or more adapters in a client To find the appropriate adapter s port address when installing more than one adapter in a NetWare server follow these steps 1 Access the main menu on the EtherDisk diskette a Boot the computer under DOS b Insert the EtherDisk diskette in a floppy drive and make that drive the active one c At the prompt type INSTALL Enter The main menu appears 2 Select Configuration Diagnostic Troubleshooting and press Enter 3 In the next screen select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press Enter If multiple adapters have been installed the screen that appears will list them 4 Select the adapter whose port address you want 5 Select View in the menu bar and press Enter The screen that appears contains the desired I O port address Make a note of the address Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4 13 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each adap
40. herDisk diskette and press Enter The configuration file TCM5920 CFG is copied from the EtherDisk diskette 7 When the adapter has been successfully configured follow the displayed instructions to save and exit the program Then proceed to Chapter 4 Loading Network Drivers Using Windows 95 If you are running Windows 95 after installing the adapter run the EISA configuration utility program by following these steps 1 Turn on the computer The computer will display a message notifying you that a new hardware device the 3Com EtherLink III EISA adapter has been detected The message asks you to run the system EISA configuration utility 3 4 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER 2 Complete one of the following instructions a f your computer supplies this utility on its hard disk follow the instructions displayed on the screen to run the utility a Alternatively insert the EISA configuration utility diskette provided with your computer and follow the instructions displayed on the screen 3 When the adapter has been successfully configured proceed to Chapter 4 Loading Network Drivers Software Option Settings The EISA configuration utility automatically configures the following parameters on the Fast Ethernet EISA adapter m Slot Number Port Address m Interrupt Request Level Boot PROM Enable Disable m O Port Address If you need to change the factory set Media Type Network Driver Optimiz
41. herLink EISA adapter Also included in the guide is information about troubleshooting and using the diagnostic tests if an adapter malfunction occurs How to Use This Guide The following table shows where to find specific information in this guide If you are looking for nstruc Proced nstruc Proced nstruc Details ions for installing the adapter ures for connecting the adapter to the network ions for configuring the adapter with the EISA configuration utility ures for changing default configuration settings after initial configuration ions for loading network drivers on troubleshooting and the diagnostic tests nformation about technical specifications connector pin assignments and cabling requirements 3Com technical support information Turn to Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B Conventions The following tables list text and icon conventions that are used throughout this guide Table 1 Text Conventions Convention Description Text represented as screen display Text represented as commands Keys Table 2 Notice Icons Icon Type This typeface is used to represent displays that appear on your terminal screen for example NetLogin This typeface is used to represent commands that you enter for example print autolink log When specific keys are referred to in the text they a
42. ion Screen EtherDisk 3C59X Fast EtherLink EtherLink III Bus Master Adapter Family v X X ESC Cancel F1 Help MAIN MENU Auto Installation with Configuration AutoLink NetWare DOS ODI Client Standard Installation and Configuration Network Drivers Configuration Diagnostic Troubleshooting General Information Release Notes Program amp information for configuring testing troubleshooting adapters C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER Execute Function t Scerol1 Fl Help ESC lt Cancel gt Figure 4 3 Main Menu Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4 7 If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program display or print the AUTOLINK LOG file The AUTOLINK LOG file contains a log of all the events that occurred during the AutoLink installation and configuration process a To display the file type type autolink log more b To print the file type print autolink log When the auto installation process is finished remove the diskette and reboot the computer When you do this the computer will boot as a NetWare DOS ODI client This concludes the procedure for installing a single adapter in a NetWare DOS ODI client using the AutoLink feature Multiple EISA Adapters in a Client gt You can install multiple EISA adapters when you initially set up your EISA computer or you can add a second EISA adapter to a computer in which a single adapter
43. isk diskette in a floppy drive and make that drive the active one c At the prompt type INSTALL Enter The main menu appears 4 10 CHAPTER 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS 2 Select Configuration Diagnostic Troubleshooting and press Enter 3 In the next screen select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press Enter The next screen lists the installed adapters Write down their slot numbers 4 Exit the program If you are using an ODI driver with multiple adapters already installed and you have not updated the NET CFG file specify which adapter you want the driver to recognize by adding the slot number to the NET CFG file using the SLOT XXXX parameter where XXXX is the slot number One EISA Adapter in a Server If you are running NetWare and have installed a single adapter in an EISA computer that is functioning as a server follow the instructions in this section to install the NetWare 4 x server driver The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains a NetWare 4 x server driver 3C59X LAN and the NetWare Loadable Modules NLMs that enable the NetWare 4 x driver to be used with NetWare 3 11 3 12 or 4 0x software These files are found in the NETWARE SERVER subdirectory NetWare Driver Installation To install the 4 x server driver follow these steps 1 Copy the contents of the appropriate NETWARE SERVER subdirectory to the boot partition of the server s hard disk The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains the NetWare
44. ltiple EISA adapters in Chapter 4 2 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE Confirming Adapter Installation If you are installing the 3C597 EISA adapter in a computer running Windows 95 you can confirm the adapter s installation by following these steps 1 After starting Windows 95 double click the My Computer icon 2 Double click the Control Panel icon 3 Double click the System icon The System Properties box appears detailing your system setup 4 Click the Device Manager tab A list of devices appears arranged by type 5 Click the Network Adapters tab The name of the installed 3Com adapter appears as shown below 3Com Fast EtherLink 10 100Mb Bus Master EISA Ethernet Adapter This confirms the adapter s installation 6 Double click the adapter s name to display a description of the adapter and its current status The next dialog box confirms that the adapter is working properly 7 Click the Cancel button to leave each dialog box and return to the Control Panel gt For on line help information about any of the fields in the display boxes click the question mark in the upper right corner of the box move the question mark cursor to the field of interest and click again Connecting to the Network 2 5 Connecting to the Network gt This section describes how to connect 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network cables to the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter You must connect the adapter to the network before
45. n Adapter drivers and instructions for driver installation Configuring the Adapter You must run the EISA configuration utility program as part of the adapter configuration process If your computer is running Windows 95 skip the next section and follow the instructions in the section Using Windows 95 If you are using a network operating system NOS other than Windows 95 follow the instructions in the next section Using a NOS Other Than Windows 95 To run the EISA configuration utility program follow these steps 1 Insert the 3C597 TX EISA adapter in an EISA slot Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions Make sure the adapter is firmly inserted into the slot 2 Insert the EISA configuration diskette provided with your computer into the floppy drive The EISA configuration diskette that came with your computer contains a utility program that automatically configures the EISA adapter 3 Turn on the power Configuring the Adapter 3 3 4 Follow the on line prompts and the instructions that accompanied your EISA computer and then run the EISA configuration utility The sequence of configuration steps required for some EISA gt computers may vary from the steps explained here Consult the EISA configuration utility manual provided by the manufacturer of your computer for more details 5 When the EISA configuration utility asks for a CFG file to copy remove the EISA configuration diskette 6 Insert the Et
46. n the AutoLink installation is complete remove the diskette reboot the computer and physically connect it to the server if you have not already done so Turn off the computer install the second adapter and connect the network cable to the adapter Insert the EISA configuration utility diskette and turn on the computer Run the EISA configuration program When the program has finished a Save the configuration 12 13 14 Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4 9 b Remove the EISA configuration diskette and exit the program c Restart the computer Access the C NWCLIENT subdirectory Edit the NET CFG file which is in the NWCLIENT subdirectory as follows a Inthe LINK DRIVER 3C59X section of the NET CFG file add the following Slot 3 FRAME ETHERNET 802 2 b Repeat step 13a for the second adapter Slot 5 FRAME ETHERNET II The slot numbers shown above are examples yours may be different Each frame type must be different as shown in the previous examples Refer to Novell s DOS ODI client manual for information on the frame types to use Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter s Slot Number When working in a NetWare environment with multiple adapters in a client computer you must know each adapter s slot number To find an adapter s slot number after inserting the adapters follow these steps Access the main menu on the EtherDisk diskette a Boot the computer under DOS b Insert the EtherD
47. of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its Authorized Reseller Internetworking products One year Network adapters Lifetime Ethernet stackable hubs and unmanaged Ethernet fixed port repeaters Lifetime One year if not registered Power supply and fans in these stackable hubs and unmanaged repeaters One year Other hardware products One year Spare parts and spares kits 90 days If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period 3Com shall at its option and expense repair the defective product or part deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item or refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product All products that are replaced will become the property of 3Com Replacement products may be new or reconditioned Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninety 90 day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer 3Com shall not be responsible for any software firmware information or memory data of Customer contained in stored on or integrated with any products returned to 3Com pursuant to any warranty SOFTWARE 3Com warrants that the software programs licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to the program specifications therefor for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from 3Com or its Authorized Reseller 3Com warrants the magnetic media containing software against failu
48. og box appears The Boot PROM I O Port Address and Interrupt Level parameters are for information only To change them you must use the EISA configuration utility that came with your computer Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of settings for that option Select a setting and press Enter Continue this procedure with any of the other options Refer to the on line help press F1 when the option is highlighted for more information about each of the settings Press Tab to highlight OK Press Enter You must highlight OK and press Enter to save the settings If you want to use the same settings on other adapters you can save the configuration settings to a file Select Save under File Options in the Adapter Configuration dialog box For example type D CONFIG 3C597 SET This saves the settings to the 3C597 SET file in the CONFIG directory in drive D Refer to the on line help press F1 for more information Software Option Settings 3 9 Configuration and Diagnostic Program uit Install test View Select 0 OS Select Adapter Installed Adapters 3Com 3C597 TX in Slot 2 Node Address 0060BC001358 3Com 3C597 TX in Slot 3 Node Address 0060BC001368 U Select the adapter to be configured and or tested Select Cancel C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER lt Select gt Alt lt Highlighted Key gt Execute Function 1 Scroll TAB Next Field SH
49. on option 3 5 network supplier support B 3 non NetWare environment 4 14 NWCLIENT subdirectory 4 9 O on line help 2 4 3 4 3 8 4 14 on line technical services B 1 OS 2 4 3 P package contents 2 2 pin assignments A 2 port address 4 11 4 12 4 13 PROTOCOL INI file 4 15 Q QINSTALL SERVER directory 4 4 R readme files 4 11 Register Access Test 5 5 returning products for repair B 4 reversed cable polarity 5 11 RJ 45 connector 1 2 2 5 pin assignments A 2 S safety precautions 2 2 saving configuration settings 3 8 settings changing 3 4 saving 3 8 setup See configuration shared interrupts 4 4 slot number 4 9 SmartAgent software 4 16 software configuration options 3 4 3 5 changing 3 6 specifications A 1 A 2 T technical support B 1 tests diagnostic See diagnostic tests ThreeComForum B 2 Transcend PC Link SmartAgent network management software 1 2 4 16 troubleshooting tips 5 8 U UNIX driver 4 16 UTP cabling 2 5 A 2 WwW Windows 4 3 Windows 95 1 1 4 1 confirming adapter installation 2 4 driver 4 14 loading the driver 4 14 running diagnostic tests 5 3 using 3 3 Windows for Workgroups 4 15 Windows NT 4 15 wiring requirements 100BASE TX 2 5 A 1 10BASE T 2 5 A 1 Z Zoom button 5 8 LIMITED WARRANTY HARDWARE 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for the following lengths
50. onnection should be made from the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter through the cable and connectors to the hub No crossover in the cable is required Refer to Figure A 1 for RJ 45 connector pin assignments 2 Align the RJ 45 connector on the end of the twisted pair cable with the notch on the adapter s RJ 45 port and insert it into the RJ 45 port The next step is to configure the adapter with the EISA configuration utility and the EtherDisk diskette configuration file This is explained in Chapter 3 Configuring the Adapter If you are running Windows 95 you can confirm the network gt connection by double clicking the Network Neighborhood icon The presence of the Entire Network icon in the display box confirms the network connection Auto Select Media Type 2 7 Auto Select Media Type The Auto Select Media Type function is implemented by all drivers contained on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette supplied with the 3C597 TX EISA adapter This includes NetWare ODI drivers and NDIS 2 01 drivers It also includes NDIS 3 0 drivers for Windows for Workgroups Windows 95 and Windows NT The NDIS drivers function with 386 and later processors If you have one of these drivers installed as soon as you connect a network cable to the system the Auto Select Media Type function will detect the type of cable making the connection and automatically select that media type If you change the type of network cable connected to the adapter y
51. ors and printed circuit traces into which printer circuit boards are inserted Bus An electronic pathway along which signals are transmitted from one area of a computer to another Bus master adapter An adapter that contains its own processor which allows the adapter to operate independently of the computer s main processor Coaxial cable An electrical wire consisting of two primary electrical elements an outer braided wire that acts as a ground and an inner one used to carry signals Configuration The software settings that allow different hardware components of a computer system to communicate with one another CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection A baseband protocol with a built in collision detection technique Driver A program usually resident in server or workstation memory that controls the network hardware such as adapters or controllers or implements the protocol stacks through which higher level applications communicate with the network hardware Echo server EISA EMM386 Ethernet A computer set up to function as an echo to the primary computer An echo server receives packets from the adapter being tested and echoes them back to the adapter Extended Industry Standard Architecture The EISA 32 bit extended AT personal computer bus architecture is compatible with the 16 bit ISA architecture Expanded Memory Manager A dual purpose memory manager that comes with MS DOS
52. ou must reload the driver in order for the Auto Select Media Type function to detect the cable type If the driver is unable to detect what type of cable is connected or whether there is any cable connected the Auto Select Media Type function defaults to the type of connector that is stored internally in the EEPROM The default setting for the 3C597 TX EISA adapter is 10BASE T twisted pair 3 CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER ete e e EERTE This chapter explains how to configure the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter using the EISA configuration diskette that came with your computer and the EtherDisk diskette supplied with the adapter The configuration process is shown in Figure 3 1 Configure the adapter using the EISA configuration utility Copy the CFG file from the EtherDisk diskette Change software option settings optional Go to Chapter 4 Loading Network Drivers Figure 3 1 Adapter Configuration Overview 3 2 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER EtherDisk Diskette The EtherDisk diskette supplied with the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter contains the following m An adapter configuration TCM5970 CGF file used by the EISA configuration utility on the EISA diskette m The Configuration and Diagnostic Program for running diagnostics on the adapter and changing the Media Type Network Driver Optimization or Full Duplex settings if desired after initial configuratio
53. ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Canadian Department of Communications Equipment Standards entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is connected to m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 NOTE In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digit
54. pter passes the tests in the second computer contact the reseller or manufacturer of the original computer 7 Replace all other EISA adapters in the computer and run the tests again If the tests pass the other EISA adapters may be causing contention 8 If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program display or print the AUTOLINK LOG file as follows a To display the file type type autolink log more b To print the file type print autolink log The AUTOLINK LOG file contains a log of all the events that occurred during the AutoLink installation and configuration process Changing the Test Setup To change the test parameters follow these steps 1 Choose Test Setup from the Test menu in the main window of the Configuration and Diagnostic Program or choose the Test Setup button in the Run Tests dialog box 2 Press Tab to highlight any of the fields within the Test Setup dialog box 5 10 CHAPTER 5 PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS 3 5 To change a setting in any field follow these steps a In the Group Select box use the arrow keys to select a test group b In the Group X Tests box use the arrow keys to highlight a test Press the Space Bar to enable or disable an individual test c Inthe Repetitions box specify the number of times you want to run the tests or use the arrow keys to select the Continuous option d In the Errors box press the Space Bar
55. r agents which provide network management capabilities for adapters and PCs are available with Transcend PC Link SmartAgent software or from 3Com s bulletin board service BBS For information on 3Com s BBS refer to Appendix B Technical Support The driver agents occupy less than 6 KB on client PCs They are fully SNMP compliant when used with SmartAgent SoftHub DOS or SoftHub NLM software one copy of which is included with each copy of Transcend PC Link SmartAgent and Transcend WorkGroup Manager software For more information on WorkGroup Manager software contact your authorized 3Com representative Desktop Management Interface 3Com s support of the Desktop Management Interface DMI makes the management of PCs and Fast EtherLink EISA adapters easier Support of DMI allows any DMI compatible management application to access 3Com adapter information 3Com s SmartAgent driver agents take full advantage of the Management Information File MIF included with the DMI software DMI supports NetWare ODI DOS and NDIS DOS drivers For information about DMI software and instructions on how to install it access 3Com s BBS as described in Appendix B PERFORMING gt TROUBLESHOOTING AND Co ee DIAGNOSTIC TESTS This chapter explains how to isolate and solve Fast EtherLink EISA adapter problems Make sure that the adapter is correctly installed and configured in a computer with the Extended Industry Standard Ar
56. re called out by their labels such as the Return key or the Escape key or they may be shown as Return or Esc If two or more keys are to be pressed simultaneously the keys are linked with a plus sign for example Press Ctrl Alt Del Description gt A A Information Note Information notes call attention to important features Caution Warning or instructions Cautions alert you to personal safety risk system damage or loss of data Warnings alert you to the risk of severe personal injury 1 INTRODUCTION ete e e e a The 3Com Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking 10 100BASE T EISA adapter 3C597 TX is a 32 bit adapter for use in personal computers with an Extended Industry Standard Architecture EISA computer bus In this guide the adapter is referred to as the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter It operates whether or not bus mastering is enabled This adapter is a dual speed adapter connected to an Ethernet network with a single RJ 45 connector over unshielded twisted pair UTP cable The adapter automatically senses the speed of the hub to which it is connected and switches to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps mu When the adapter is connected to a hub that supports 10BASE T Ethernet 10 Mbps it switches to a network speed of 10 Mbps m When the adapter is connected to a hub that supports 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps it switches to a network speed of 100 Mbps
57. re during the warranty period No updates are provided 3Com s sole obligation hereunder shall be at 3Com s discretion to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software products or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to 3Com s applicable published specifications Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference materials 3Com makes no warranty that its software products will work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being compatible 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility except where the non compatibility is caused by a bug or defect in the third party s product STANDARD WARRANTY SERVICE Standard warranty service for hardware products may be obtained by delivering the defective product accompanied by a copy of the dated proof of purchase to 3Com s Corporate Service Center or to an Authorized 3Com Service Center during the applicable warranty period Standard warranty service for software products may be obtained by telephoning 3Com s Corporate Service Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center within
58. s 95 running on your computer you must load the driver from the EtherDisk diskette Follow these steps 1 After inserting the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter connecting it to the network and running the configuration utility program reboot your computer Windows 95 will notify you that new hardware has been found and is located in slot number X 2 Select the following option when prompted to select the driver you want to install for your new hardware Driver from disk by hardware manufacturer 3 Click OK 4 You are prompted to insert the manufacturer s disk into the drive selected a Insert the EtherDisk diskette b In the panel at the bottom of the dialog box type the drive name and filename from which Windows 95 should copy the manufacturer s files An information file on the diskette tells Windows 95 where to find the information it needs for example A 5 Click OK This imports the driver from the EtherDisk diskette gt For on line help information about any of the fields in the Windows 95 display boxes click the question mark 2 in the upper right corner of the box move the question mark cursor to the field of interest and click again Loading Non NetWare Drivers To load other types of network drivers follow these steps 1 Refer to the section AutoLink Installation earlier in this chapter for directions on accessing the main menu Loading Non NetWare Drivers 4 15 2 Select Network Drivers in
59. talling it onto the adapter follow the instructions that accompanied the boot PROM Inserting the Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter To insert the adapter into the computer follow these steps 1 Unplug the computer and disconnect all cables that are connected to the main system unit Inserting the Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter 2 3 Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists Use only insulated or nonconductive tools Remove the computer s cover and select any of the available EISA expansion slots Insert the adapter in the slot and secure the screw if you have a computer with slots other than EISA slots be sure to install the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter only in an EISA slot It can be a bus master or a non bus master slot The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter provides better performance in a bus master slot EISA slots are longer than PCI slots and deeper than ISA slots Figure 2 2 compares the size of the slots in a computer that has PCI and EISA slots The adapter backplate should be flush with the computer chassis Be sure that the connector fingers of the adapter are completely seated in the slot EISA slot PCI slot Figure 2 2 Computer with PCI and EISA Slots Replace the computer cover and reconnect all previously connected cables If you are installing multiple Fast EtherLink EISA adapters in a computer you must run the EISA configuration program after you install each adapter See the discussions about installing mu
60. ter Exit the program NetWare Driver Installation To install the 4 x server driver follow these steps Copy the contents of the appropriate NETWARE subdirectory to the boot partition of the server s hard disk When you start the server enter the following commands For NetWare 3 11 load C LSLENH NLM Enter load C 3C59X LAN PORT XXXX NAME X Enter load C 3C59X LAN PORT XXXX NAME Y Enter bind ipx to X net XXXX Enter bind ipx to Y net XXXX Enter For NetWare 3 12 4 0 or 4 0x load C 3C59X LAN PORT XXXX NAME X Enter load C 3C59X LAN PORT XXXX NAME Y Enter bind ipx to X net XXXX Enter bind ipx to Y net XXXX Enter where XXXX is the adapter s port address To determine the port address refer to the previous section Finding the Adapter s Port Address for Multiple Adapters The NAME X and NAME Y parameters that you assign help distinguish the multiple adapters If the load sequence is not followed the system will not operate correctly Make sure that the PORT XXXX parameter is entered for all adapters When running the 3C59X LAN driver with NetWare 3 11 you must update the MONITOR NLM file that accompanied NetWare 3 11 with the MONITOR NLM file from Novell For the latest NLMs contact Novell This concludes the procedure for installing multiple adapters in an EISA computer functioning as a server 4 14 CHAPTER 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS Loading Windows 95 Drivers If you have Window
61. the main menu 3 Select the appropriate driver for your network operating system from the menu choices The menu program copies the selected driver to a specified disk drive directory 4 Refer to the on line readme files on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette for information about working in other network operating systems Refer also to your network operating system manuals for additional information NDIS Drivers If you have installed NDIS drivers for running Microsoft LAN Manager or IBM LAN Server for example you must change the SLOT line in the PROTOCOLINI file The file is located on the startup diskette or the hard drive The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains a sample PROTOCOLAINI file in the directory NDIS DOS gt To install a second adapter in Windows NT do not change the PROTOCOL INI file Instead repeat the procedure used to install the first adapter The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette can be used as an OEM import diskette for Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT The path to the OEM files should point to NDIS WFW or NDIS WINNT35 respectively The NDIS drivers are as follows NDIS 2 0x EL59X DOS EL59X 0S2 NDIS 3 0x Windows for Workgroups EL59X 386 Windows NT version 3 5 EL59X SYS Windows 95 EL59X VXD 4 16 CHAPTER 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS Additional Drivers Contact your 3Com reseller for information on UNIX or other drivers Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents 3Com s SmartAgent drive
62. ther speed y fic Flashing Reversed cable polarity ot applicable etwork traffic present Steady Good 10BASE T off o connection connection between between adapter adapter and hub Good 100BASE TX and hub o connection connection between between adapter adapter and hub Not applicable and hub o traffic 5 12 CHAPTER 5 PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS If you experience any problems first make sure that the appropriate driver is loaded that the proper cable is connected to the adapter port and that the hub complies with the adapter specifications 10 Mbps 10BASE T or 100 Mbps 100BASE TX Then recheck the LED SPECIFICATIONS e toeo This appendix lists the specifications for the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter It also contains pin assignments for the adapter s RJ 45 connector Adapter Card Specifications Network Interface 10 Mbps Ethernet Ethernet IEEE 802 3 industry 10BASE T standard for a 10 Mbps baseband CSMA CD local area network 100 Mbps Ethernet Ethernet IEEE 802 3u standard for a 100BASE TX 100 Mbps baseband CSMA CD local area network Physical Dimensions Length 15 764 cm 6 148 in Height 10 641 cm 4 150 in Environmental Operating Range Operating temperature 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Altitude To 3 000 meters 9 840 ft Power Requirements Operating voltage 5 V 5 500 mA max 12 V 5
63. to select or deselect the Halt on Error parameter When you are satisfied with the new test setup select the OK button and press Enter To run the tests choose Run Tests from the Test menu and select the Start button Miscellaneous Checks Check for specific hardware problems such as broken traces or loose broken solder connections If you have installed the adapter correctly and you still experience problems check the software Check the length and rating of the UTP cable connection Make sure the cable segment complies with 10BASE T or 100BASE TX recommendations Maximum length for all types of cabling for this adapter is 100 meters Make sure that you have installed the correct driver for the network operating system you are running refer to Chapter 4 Loading Network Drivers If any problem persists refer to Appendix B Technical Support LEDs Each Fast EtherLink EISA adapter has three LEDs as shown in Figure 5 2 gt act O L Ot 100 OK j Figure 5 2 Fast EtherLink Adapter Backplate Table 5 2 summarizes Fast EtherLink EISA adapter LED functions The adapter must be physically connected to the network and network drivers must be loaded for the LEDs to work Table 5 2 Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter LEDs LED 10 LNK 100 LNK ACT Description Green Shows link integri and polarity reversal Green Shows link integri Yellow Indicates port traff for ei
64. u may choose to use a larger percentage of CPU resources under DOS in order to improve network throughput In multitasking environments choosing the Minimized CPU Utilization option saves the resources of the CPU for other tasks If no other applications are making major demands on CPU resources you may choose the Maximized Network Performance option Full Duplex Full duplex refers to data communication sent and received at the same time Full duplex operation is possible only in 10 Mbps operation when used in an environment where the switching hub supports it Do not enable the Full Duplex option on the adapter unless your switching hub is set for full duplex The adapter and the switching hub will not function unless they are set to the same setting 3 6 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER Changing the Settings To change the software option settings follow these steps 1 Make sure the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter has been properly installed in your computer as explained in Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware CAUTION f this computer is an operating server notify all A users of the server to save their work and log out from the network before you begin The EtherDisk diskette Configuration and Diagnostic Program disrupts the normal operation of servers and workstations so work that is not saved may be lost 2 Boot your computer under DOS version 3 1 or later 3 Place the EtherDisk diskette in a floppy drive on your
65. was previously installed In either case you must run the EISA configuration program as an integral part of the EISA adapter installation procedure Use multiple adapters in a client only if you plan to run multiple protocols For information on running multiple protocols refer to the documentation accompanying your operating system Before proceeding make sure you know the adapters slot numbers Refer to the next section Finding the Adapter s Slot Number You must use the adapter s slot number when installing one or more adapters in a client You must use the adapter s port address when installing one or more adapters in a server CHAPTER 4 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS 10 11 If you are running NetWare and you need to install multiple 3C597 TX Fast EtherLink EISA adapters in an EISA compliant computer follow these steps to install the NetWare ODI client driver Make sure your computer is turned off Install the first adapter Connect the network cable to the adapter Insert the EISA configuration utility diskette and turn on the computer Run the EISA configuration program When the program has finished a Save the configuration b Remove the EISA configuration diskette and exit the program c Restart the computer Insert the EtherDisk diskette and run the AutoLink program Refer to the sections AutoLink Requirements and AutoLink Installation earlier in this chapter for instructions Whe
66. y for industrial process measurement and control equipment Part 3 Radiated electromagnetic field requirements Severity level 2 m IEC 801 4 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement and control equipment Part 4 Electrical fast transient burst requirements Severity level 2 m A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the above standards has been made and is on file at 3Com Corporation

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