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3Com Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX User Manual

3Com Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX
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Fast EtherLink
®
XL
PCI 10/100BASE-TX
Network Interface Card
User Guide
Member of the 3Com Fast EtherLink XL family
of network interface cards
Part No. 09-1363-000
Published February 1998

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3Com Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brand3Com
ModelFast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX
CategoryNetwork Card
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Guide

Finding Specific Information in This Guide

Guides users to specific information sections within the manual.

Conventions

Defines conventions for commands, screen displays, and text formatting.

1 Introduction

Industry-Leading Performance

Details the performance features of the 3C905B-TX NIC.

DynamicAccess Software

Explains the capabilities and features of the DynamicAccess software.

Remote Wake-up

Describes the Remote Wake-Up functionality of the NIC.

PC and Server Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for the NIC.

How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?

2 Installing the NIC

Inserting the NIC

Detailed instructions on physically installing the NIC into a PCI slot.

Connecting to the Network

Steps to connect the NIC to the network cable and check status LEDs.

Connecting the Remote Wake-up Cable

Instructions for connecting the remote wake-up cable to the motherboard.

3 Installing the Network Driver

Windows 95 Driver Installation

Guide for installing the network driver on Windows 95 systems.

Windows NT Driver Installation

Instructions for installing the network driver on Windows NT systems.

NetWare and DOS Driver Installation

Details on using the AutoLink program for NetWare and DOS environments.

Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver

Steps for installing the NetWare server driver for NetWare 4.1.

4 Troubleshooting

Status LEDs

Explains the function and meaning of the NIC's status LEDs.

3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

Information on using the diagnostic program to test and configure the NIC.

Running the NIC Self-Test

Procedure to perform a self-test on the NIC's components.

Running the Echo Test

Steps to perform an echo test for NIC data transmission verification.

Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page

5 Changing Configuration

Configuration Settings Overview

Lists configuration options, default, and available settings.

Changing Configuration Settings

Steps to modify NIC configuration settings via the diagnostics program.

Selecting PACE Applications

How to enable PACE support for specific applications.

Setting Fast IP

Instructions for enabling Fast IP to improve switched network performance.

A Specifications

Network Interface Specifications

Technical specifications for 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet.

RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments

Diagram and explanation of the RJ-45 connector pinout.

B Technical Support

Online Technical Services

Overview of online support channels like website and BBS.

Support from 3Com

Contact information for 3Com sales offices and service providers.

Returning Products for Repair

Procedure for obtaining an RMA number for product repair.

Glossary

Dynamic Access Software Definition

Explanation of 3Com's proprietary technology for network optimization.

Network Interface Definitions

Definitions for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and 100BASE-TX standards.

3Com Corporation Limited Warranty

Hardware Warranty Terms

Details 3Com's hardware warranty terms and conditions.

Software Warranty Terms

Outlines 3Com's warranty for licensed software programs.

Standard Warranty Service

Procedures for obtaining standard warranty service for products.

Legal and Compliance Information

Limitation of Liability

Details limitations on 3Com's liability for product use.

FCC Class B Statement

Compliance statement for FCC Class B digital devices.

Software License and Declarations

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Declares conformity with FCC and DOC standards for the device.

End User Software License Agreement

Terms and conditions for using the software provided with the NIC.

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