3Com ETHERLINK III User Manual

Name: 3Com ETHERLINK III
Brand: 3Com
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Table of Contents5
About this Guide11
How to Use this Guide11
Conventions11
Notice Icons12
Text Conventions12
Product Overview13
3C509B Network Interface Cards13
Features14
Dynamicaccess Technology14
PACE Technology Support15
Distributed RMON15
Transcend Etherlink Smartagent Software15
How Do I Install the 3C509B NIC15
Installing the 3C509B NIC17
Nstalling the 3C509B Nic17
Connecting to the Network18
Inserting the 3C509B NIC in a PC18
RJ-45 Port19
Connecting the 3C509B-TPO NIC Using the RJ-45 Port19
BNC Port20
AUI Port20
Connecting the 3C509B-TPC NIC Using the BNC Port20
Link LED21
Connecting the 3C509B-COMBO NIC Using the AUI Port21
Installing the Network23
Windows 9523
Confirming Installation26
Windows NT27
Windows NT Version 3.5128
Netware for Windows 3.1X, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS29
Autolink Requirements30
Running the Autolink Program30
Main Menu30
Obtaining Netware Nlms31
Netware Nlms31
Installing Other Supported Network Drivers32
Network Driver Text File Names32
Configuring the 3C509B Nic33
Reconfiguring the NIC34
NIC Configuration Screen34
Changing NIC Configuration from ISA to EISA35
Changing NIC Configuration from EISA to ISA36
Changing Configuration Settings37
Configuration Option Settings38
Changing the Settings39
Changing PACE Configuration39
Selecting PACE Applications39
Changing PACE Ranges and Protocols41
PACE Applications Screen41
PACE Additional Ranges Screen41
PACE Advanced Options42
PACE Settings Descriptions43
PACE Advanced Options Screen43
Troubleshooting47
Checking the NIC47
Frequently Asked Questions47
Troubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests48
Starting the Diagnostic Program48
Running the Group 1 Tests49
Running the Group 2 Test50
Assembling a Loopback Plug50
Starting the Group 2 Test51
Running the Group 3 Test51
Setting up an Echo Server52
Diagnostic Programs52
Starting the Group 3 Test53
Getting Help if a Test Fails53
Resolving Hardware Resource Conflicts with Windows 95 and Windows NT54
Changing the I/O Base Address or the Interrupt Request Level54
Removing the 3C509B NIC Software55
Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips55
Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable56
Straight-Through and Crossover Cable Pinouts56
Troubleshooting Tips57
Frequently Asked Questions58
Specifications61
NIC Specifications61
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments62
AUI Connector Pin Assignments62
Cable Specifications63
Support65
Online Technical Services65
World Wide Web Site65
3Com Bulletin Board Service66
Access by Analog Modem66
Access by Digital Modem66
3Comfacts Automated Fax Service66
3Comforum on Compuserve Online Service67
Support from Your Network Supplier68
Support from 3Com68
Returning Products for Repair70
Index71

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Brand	3Com
Model	ETHERLINK III
Category	Adapter
Language	English

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