3com fast etherlink xl pci 10-100base-tx User Manuals

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• Fast EtherLink® XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX Network Interface Card User Guide

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• Contents

  3
• Figures

  7
• Tables

  8
• Lifetime Limited Warranty

  9
• About This Guide

  11
  • Finding Specific Information in This Guide

    11
  • Conventions

    12
• Introduction

  13
  • Industry-Leading Performance

    14
  • DynamicAccess Software

    14
  • Remote Wake-up

    15
  • Installation and Configuration

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  • 10/100 Mbps Support

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  • PC and Server Requirements

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  • How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?

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• Installing the NIC

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  • Connecting to the Network

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  • Connecting the Remote Wake-up Cable

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• Installing the NetworkDriver

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  • Windows 95

    21
    • Confirming Installation

      24
  • Windows NT

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    • Windows NT Version 4.0

      25
      • Updating the Network Driver

        25
      • Installing the Network Driver

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    • Windows NT Version 3.51

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      • Updating the Network Driver

        27
      • Installing the Network Driver

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  • NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, andDOS

    29
    • AutoLink Requirements

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    • Running the AutoLink Program

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  • Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver

    30
    • NetWare Version 4.1

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    • Multiple NICs

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  • Supported Network Drivers

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• Troubleshooting

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  • Status LEDs

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  • 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

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    • Accessing the 3C905B-TX Help System

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    • Displaying Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions, andthe KnowledgeBase

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    • Running the NIC Self-Test

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    • Running the Echo Test

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    • 3Com Support Services

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    • Generating a Problem Report

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  • Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC PACE and 3NICDIAGSSoftware

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    • Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0

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    • DOS

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  • Checking the Remote Wake-up Function

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  • 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program

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  • Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips

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    • Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable

      46
  • Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page

    51
• Changing Configuration

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  • Configuration Settings

    53
  • Displaying Configuration Settings

    54
  • Changing Configuration Settings

    54
  • Changing PACE Configuration

    56
    • Selecting PACE Applications

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    • Changing PACE Ranges and Protocols

      57
    • PACE Advanced Options

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    • Setting Fast IP

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  • Using the DOS Configuration Program

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• Specifications

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  • Specifications

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  • RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments

    60
• Technical Support

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  • Online Technical Services

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    • World Wide Web Site

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    • 3Com Bulletin Board Service

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      • Access by Analog Modem

        62
      • Access by Digital Modem

        62
    • 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service

      62
    • 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service

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  • Support from Your Network Supplier

    63
  • Support from 3Com

    64
  • Returning Products for Repair

    66
• Glossary

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• Index

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• 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty

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• FCC Class B Statement

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• FCC Declaration of Conformity

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• 3Com End User Software License Agreement

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