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® E THER L INK  III P ARALLEL T ASKING  EISA B US M ASTER N ETWORK A DAPTERS U SER G UIDE Members of the 3Com EtherLink III family of adap

A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction This guide describes how to install the following 3Com  EtherLink  III Parallel Tasking  10 Mbps EISA bus ma

2 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions The following tables list text and icon conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Text Conventi

1INTRODUCTIONThe 3Com EtherLink III Parallel Tasking adapters described in this guide are members of a family of third-generation Ethernet adapters

1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTIONFigure 1-1 3C592 Adapter BackplatesThe 3C592 EISA adapter can only be installed in computers containing EISA expansion sl

Features 1-3 Auto Select Media Type capability, which enables drivers to automatically detect the type of media connector that connects the adapter t

2INSTALLING THE EISA ADAPTERThis chapter describes how to install the 3C592 EISA adapter in your computer. An overview of these procedures is shown in

2-2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE EISA ADAPTERInspecting the AdapterCAUTION: Each adapter is packed in a clear plastic antistatic container to protect it

Inserting the Adapter 2-33 Select an appropriate expansion slot and remove its expansion cover plate.4 Insert the adapter in the EISA slot and secure

2-4 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE EISA ADAPTERConfirming Adapter InstallationIf you are installing the 3C592 EISA adapter in a computer running Windows 95,

Connecting to the Network 2-5Connecting to the NetworkYou must connect the adapter to the network before installing the drivers. This section describe

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2-6 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE EISA ADAPTER2 Align the T connector’s slots with the pegs on the BNC connector.3 Push the T connector in and twist it cl

Connecting to the Network 2-7The next step is to load the drivers, as explained in Chapter 3.If you are running Windows 95, you can confirm the network

2-8 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE EISA ADAPTERAuto Select Media TypeThe Auto Select Media Type function is implemented by all drivers contained on the 3C5

3CONFIGURING THE ADAPTERThis chapter explains how to configure the 3C592 EISA adapter using the EISA configuration diskette that came with your computer

3-2 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ADAPTEREtherDisk DisketteThe EtherDisk diskette supplied with the 3C592 EISA adapter contains the following: An adapte

Configuring the Adapter 3-34 Follow the on-line prompts and the instructions that accompanied your EISA computer and then run the EISA configuration ut

3-4 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ADAPTERSoftware Option SettingsThe EISA configuration program automatically configures the following parameters on your E

Software Option Settings 3-5Media TypeA variety of media types are available, depending upon the adapter as indicated in Table 3-1. For information ab

3-6 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ADAPTERChanging the SettingsTo change the software option settings, follow these steps:1 Make sure the 3C592 EISA adapt

Software Option Settings 3-7Figure 3-2 Auto Installation ScreenFigure 3-3 Main MenuESC=CancelThis option will install a complete DOS ODI client.[E

® L IFETIME W ARRANTY 3Com’s EtherLink  , TokenLink  III 16/4, Fast EtherLink, FDDILink  , and 3Com Impact  ISDN ISA adapters have a Lifetime

3-8 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER9 If you have multiple adapters installed, as shown in Figure 3-4, use the arrow keys to select the desired adap

Software Option Settings 3-9Figure 3-4 Multiple Adapter Option ConfigurationFigure 3-5 Changing Adapter OptionsSelect AdapterSelect CancelSelect th

4LOADING NETWORK DRIVERSThis chapter describes how to load the network drivers required to let the 3C592 EISA adapter operate with your network operat

4-2 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERSIf you are running any other network operating system, follow the driver loading instructions in the section “Lo

Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4-3Loading NetWare ODI Drivers This section describes the following conditions under which you can use NetWare drivers: O

4-4 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERScontained in the README.TXT file located in the \QINSTALL\SERVER directory on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette.If no

Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4-52 Insert the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette in a floppy drive on your computer and make that drive the active drive.For exampl

4-6 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERSFigure 4-2 AutoLink Information ScreenFigure 4-3 Main MenuESC=CancelThis option will install a complete DOS

Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4-7If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program, display or print the AUTOLINK.LOG file. The

4-8 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERSIf you are running NetWare and you have installed multiple 3C592 EtherLink EISA adapters in an EISA-compliant co

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

Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4-9b Remove the EISA configuration diskette and exit the program.c Restart the computer.12 Access the C:\NWCLIENT subdirect

4-10 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS2 Select Configuration/Diagnostic/Troubleshooting, and press [Enter].3 Select Configuration and Diagnostic Progra

Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4-11For complete details on loading the NetWare 4.x server driver for your NetWare version, refer to the README files, whic

4-12 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERSFinding the Adapter’s Port Address for Multiple AdaptersTo find the appropriate adapter’s port address when inst

Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4-13Driver Installation with NetWare To load the 4.x server driver, follow these steps:1 Copy the contents of the appropri

4-14 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERSLoading Windows 95 DriversIf you have Windows 95 running on your computer, you must load the driver from the Et

Loading Drivers in Non-NetWare Environments 4-15Loading Drivers in Non-NetWare EnvironmentsTo load drivers in a non-NetWare environment, follow these

4-16 CHAPTER 4: LOADING NETWORK DRIVERSThe NDIS drivers are as follows:NDIS 2.0x EL59X.DOSEL59X.OS2NDIS 3.0x Windows for Workgroups EL59X.386Windows

Desktop Management Interface 4-17Desktop Management Interface3Com’s support of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) makes the management of PCs and

5PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTSThis chapter explains how to isolate and solve 3C592 EISA adapter problems. Figure 5-1 illustrates how

C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Introduction 1How to Use This Guide 1Conventions 2 1 I NTRODUCTION Features 1-2 2 I NSTALLING THE

5-2 CHAPTER 5: PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTSTroubleshooting with the Diagnostic TestsThe diagnostic tests on the 3C59X EtherDisk dis

Starting the Diagnostic Program 5-3If the adapter passes all tests successfully, hardware failure is ruled out. If a problem still remains, look at ca

5-4 CHAPTER 5: PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTSYou can also run the tests from the command line. At the system prompt, type:3C59XCFG RU

Starting the Diagnostic Program 5-5Running the Group 2 TestThe Group 2 test is called the Network Loopback Test. It tests the 3C592-COMBO adapter’s ab

5-6 CHAPTER 5: PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS3 Select Test Setup from the Test menu.4 Enable the Group 2 test. Select OK and press [E

Starting the Diagnostic Program 5-73 Start the diagnostic program on the echo server. The diagnostic program that you use depends on the adapter that

5-8 CHAPTER 5: PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS4 Enable the Group 3 test by selecting the Enable Group button.5 Select OK and press [En

Getting Help If a Test Fails 5-93 Make sure that you booted your computer under DOS version 3.1 or later, and that no device drivers or memory manager

5-10 CHAPTER 5: PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS10 If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program, display

Miscellaneous Checks 5-115 To run the tests, choose Run Tests from the Test menu and select the Start button.CAUTION: Do not use an active network to

Locating the Network Drivers 4-2Accessing DOS 4-2Loading NetWare ODI Drivers 4-3One Adapter in a Client 4-3AutoLink Requirements

ASPECIFICATIONSThis appendix lists the specifications, connector pin assignments, and cable requirements for the 3C592 EISA adapters. Adapter Specificat

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 Requirements A-3Cable RequirementsIn order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, 3Com requires that you use qualit

BTECHNICAL SUPPORT3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the variety of services described in this appendix.On-line Techni

B-2 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SUPPORTWorld Wide Web SiteAccess the latest networking information on 3Com’s World Wide Web site by entering our URL into yo

Support from Your Network Supplier B-3Local numbers are available within the following countries:Support from Your Network SupplierIf additional assis

B-4 APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SUPPORTReturning Products for RepairA product sent directly to 3Com for repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Auth

GLOSSARY10BASE2The IEEE standard for a 10 megabit per second baseband network on thin coaxial cable.10BASE5The IEEE standard for a 10 megabit per seco

2 GLOSSARYBackboneThe main transmission medium used to interconnect the workgroup areas of a network. It is usually coaxial or fiber-optic.BackplaneA m

GLOSSARY 3EISAExtended Industry Standard Architecture. The EISA 32-bit extended AT personal computer bus architecture is backward-compatible with the

B T ECHNICAL S UPPORT On-line Technical Services B-13Com Bulletin Board Service B-1Access by Modem B-1World Wide Web Site B-2ThreeCo

4 GLOSSARYNetWareA series of network operating systems and related products made by Novell, Inc.ODI driverOpen Data-Link Interface. A MAC-level specifi

INDEXSymbols!TCM5920.CFG file 3-3.CFG files 3-3Numerics10 Mbps Ethernet network adapter 1-110BASE2 coaxial cable 1-110BASE5 coaxial cable 1-11

2 INDEXconfiguring the adapter 3-2connecting to the network 2-5connectors 2-5AUI 1-2, 2-6BNC 1-2, 2-6RJ-45 1-2, 2-6T 2-5DDesktop Manageme

INDEX 3NNDIS drivers 4-15NetWare4.x server drivers 4-10, 4-13DOS ODI client driver 4-1, 4-3, 4-4environment 4-3with multiple adapters 4-10,

4 INDEXWWindows 3.X 4-3Windows 95 1-2, 3-3, 4-1confirming adapter installation 2-4driver loading 4-14running diagnostic tests 5-3Windows for

LIMITED WARRANTYHARDWARE: 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship andmaterials, under normal use and service, for t

3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATIONDISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSE

FCC CLASS B CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3Com CorporationModel Nos: 3C592-TPO and 3C592-COMBOFCC ID: DF63C592Made in U.S.A.This device complies with Part 1

CE NOTICEMarking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the EMC directive ofthe European Community. Such marking is indicative that

F IGURES 1-1 3C592 Adapter Backplates 1-2 1-2 Procedure Overview 1-3 2-1 Hardware Installation Overview 2-1 2-2 PCI and EISA Bus Slots in

T ABLES 1 Text Conventions 2 2 Notice Icons 2 1-1 3C592 EISA Adapter Cable and Connector Specifications 1-2 2-1 Connectors for 3C592 EISA