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http://www .3com.com/ T ok en Ring-in-Fast Ether net Server Network Interface Car d User Guide Part No. 09-1128-000 Published February 1998.
ii 3Com Corporation ■ 5400 Bayfront Plaza ■ Santa Clara, California ■ 95052-8145 Copyright © 1998, 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be repr oduced in any.
iii C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions 1 Related Documentation 2 1 I NTRODUCTION 2 H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION Safety Precautions 2-1 Installation Requirements 2-2 Installation Instructions 2-2 Before Y ou Install Software 2-5 3 S OFTWARE I NSTALLATION Obtaining the Latest Drivers 3-1 Installing the NetW are Server Driver 3-1 NetW are 3.
iv 5 C ONFIGURATION Changing Configuration Settings 5-2 Changing the Windows NT Registry 5-3 A S PECIFICATIONS NIC Specifications A-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-2 B T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Online.
v F IGURES 1-1 Basic TR-in-FE System 1-1 1-2 Larger -Scale TR-in-FE System 1-2 2-1 Inserting the NIC in a PCI Slot 2-3 2-2 Connecting the Cable 2-4 2-3 NIC LEDs at Power Up 2-5 A-1 3C395 NIC RJ-45 Con.
vi T ABLES 1 Notice Icons 1 2 T ext Conventions 2 2-1 Installation Requirements 2-2 4-1 3C395 NIC LED Descriptions 4-1 4-2 DOS Diagnostic T ests 4-2 4-3 Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program.
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A BOUT T HIS G UIDE This guide contains installation procedur es and technical information about the 3Com ® T oken Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Server network interface card (3C395 NIC). This guide is for those who install the card as part of a 3Com T oken Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE) network configuration.
2 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Related Documentation The following document contains information about installing and using a TR-in-FE network configuration: SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR T oken Ring-in-Fast E.
1 I NTRODUCTION The 3Com T oken Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Server network interface card (3C395 NIC) allows a Fast Ethernet server to receive encapsulated token ring packets.
1-2 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION A larger -scale TR-in-FE configuration appears in Figure 1-2 . Such a system allows both token ring and Ethernet devices to share the same Fast Ethernet physical wiring infrastructure and server base.
2 H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION The 3C395 NIC is only part of an entire TR-in-FE system. This guide only describes how to install the NIC in a Fast Ether net server .
2-2 C HAPTER 2: H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION Installation Requir ements Before you install the 3C395 NIC, the TR-in-FE module must be installed in the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR and set up as described in the TR-in-FE documentation. Other installation requir ements are summarized in T able 2-1 .
Installation Instructions 2-3 If you find a problem, contact the network supplier and the carrier that delivered the package. If you need to r eturn a NIC to 3Com, pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material to maintain the warranty . Complete the Product Registration Card and return it to 3Com.
2-4 C HAPTER 2: H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION 4 Connect a Category 5 UTP network cable with an RJ-45 connector between the NIC and a Fast Ethernet hub or switch. See Figure 2-2 . For optimal performance, use a Fast Ethernet switch that supports frame sizes larger than 1500 bytes, such as the 3Com SuperStack II Switch 3000.
Before Y ou Install Software 2-5 Figure 2-3 NIC LEDs at Power Up Befor e Y ou Install Softwar e Before you install a softwar e driver , you may want to run the Configuration and Diagnostic Program, as described in Chapter 4 . See the instructions in Chapter 3 to install the driver from the 3Com diskette.
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3 S OFTWARE I NSTALLATION This chapter describes how to install 3C395 NIC software drivers. The following drivers are supported: ■ NetW are Server 3.12 or 4.1x ■ Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0 The NIC must be connected to the network before you can install drivers.
3-2 C HAPTER 3: S OFTWARE I NSTALLATION Y ou should know how to use the Novell installation program and have the network information, such as protocols, r equired for installation. If you need help with network information, see your system administrator .
Installing the Windows NT Driver 3-3 3 At the following prompts, make these selections: ■ Installation Options: Driver Options ■ Driver Options: Configure Network Drivers ■ Additional Driver Actions: Select a Driver The installation proceeds. 4 At the Select a Driver menu, insert the 3Com diskette in the drive.
3-4 C HAPTER 3: S OFTWARE I NSTALLATION 6 In the Select OEM Option box, select 3Com TIF Server NIC (3C395) for NDIS 3 and click OK . If you are pr ompted for network information, contact your system administrator . 7 In the Network Settings window , click OK .
4 T ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes how to use the 3C395 NIC LEDs and diagnostic tests as troubleshooting aids. It also pr ovides tips for troubleshooting. LEDs Before the LEDs can be used for tr oubleshooting, the NIC must be connected to the network (see Chapter 2 ) and the network driver must be installed (see Chapter 3 ).
4-2 C HAPTER 4: T ROUBLESHOOTING DOS Diagnostic T ests Y ou can run the Configuration and Diagnostic Program to perform DOS diagnostic tests after installing the 3C395 NIC or if you suspect a hardwar e failure. T able 4-2 summarizes the DOS diagnostic tests.
DOS Diagnostic T ests 4-3 Running Group 1 T ests Be sure that the NIC is installed corr ectly . Then follow these steps to run the Group 1 tests: 1 Boot the PC under DOS. The Configuration and Diagnostic Program is a DOS application. It must be run in DOS, not in a DOS window .
4-4 C HAPTER 4: T ROUBLESHOOTING Running the Group 3 T est The Group 3 test r equires another PC set up as an echo server to receive packets fr om the NIC being tested and echo them back to the NIC. This echo server must have a 3C395 NIC running at 100 Mbps.
DOS Diagnostic T ests 4-5 Changing the T est Setup Y ou may want to change certain aspects of a test; for example, the number of times the test repeats or whether the test halts when it encounters an error . If you need to change the test setup, follow these steps: 1 From the T est menu, select T est Setup .
4-6 C HAPTER 4: T ROUBLESHOOTING Further T esting If you need to test the NIC further , you can use the troubleshooting tips in T able 4-4 . Y ou can find the latest troubleshooting tips at the 3Com W orld W ide W eb site on the Customer Support page.
Further T esting 4-7 The NIC fails diagnostic tests. ■ If the NIC fails the Group 3 diagnostic test, be sure that the test is set up correctly, that the NIC is connected to an inactive, properly cabled network, and that an echo server is set up on the network.
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5 C ONFIGURATION This chapter describes configuration settings for the 3C395 NIC and how to change them using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program. T able 5-1 summarizes the configuration settings. * In multitasking environments, choosing the Minimize CPU setting saves CPU resources for other tasks.
5-2 C HAPTER 5: C ONFIGURATION Changing Confi guration Settings Y ou can use the Configuration and Diagnostic Program to change configuration settings. T able 5-2 summarizes how to select items and move through the Configuration and Diagnostic Pr ogram.
Changing the Windows NT Registry 5-3 7 T o save settings, select OK . Y ou can save the configuration settings to a default file 3C395.SET in the CONFIG directory . Select Save under File Options in the Adapter Configuration dialog box and enter the location for the file.
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A S PECIFICATIONS This appendix lists the NIC specifications and RJ-45 connector pin assignments for the 3C395 NIC. NIC Specifications Network Interface Physical Dimensions Environmental Operating Range Power Requirements Cabling Requirements 100BASE-TX Ethernet IEEE 802.
A-2 A PPENDIX A: S PECIFICATIONS RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments. The 3C395 NIC only uses connections 1, 2, 3, and 6.
B T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the very latest, we recommend that you access 3Com Corporation’ s World W ide W eb site.
B-2 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Access by Analog Modem T o reach the service by modem, set your modem to 8 data bits, no parity , and 1 stop bit. Call the telephone number nearest you: Access by Digital Modem ISDN users can dial in to 3ComBBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 56 Kbps.
Support from Y our Network Supplier B-3 Local access numbers are available within the following countries: 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service 3ComForum contains patches, software, drivers, and technical articles about all 3Com products, as well as a messaging section for peer support.
B-4 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT If you are unable to contact your network supplier , see the following section on how to contact 3Com. Support fr om 3Com If you are unable to r eceive support fr om your network supplier , technical support contracts are available fr om 3Com.
Support from 3Com B-5 3Com GmbH Czech Republic/Slovak Republic Germany (Central European HQ) Hungary Poland 420 2 21845 800 49 30 34 98790 (Berlin) 49 89 627320 (Munich) 36 1 250 83 41 48 22 6451351 3Com Iberia Portugal Spain 351 1 3404505 34 1 5096900 3Com Latin America U.
B-6 A PPENDIX B: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT Returning Products for Repair Before you send a pr oduct dir ectly to 3Com for r epair , you must first obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number . Products sent to 3Com without RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’ s expense.
I NDEX Numbers 10 LNK LED 4-1 100 LNK LED 4-1 312PT A.EXE patch 3-2 3C395 NIC configuration 5-1 defined 1-1 features 1-2 installation 2-1 software 3-1 troubleshooting 4-1 3Com Bulletin Board Service.
2 I NDEX L LANDR9.EXE patch 3-2 LEDs at power up 2-4 description 4-1 M MEDIA keyword for Windows NT 5-3 N NetW are 3.12 driver installation 3-2 3.12 software patches 3-2 4.1x driver installation 3-2 Loadable Modules 3-1 network interface specifications A-1 network supplier support B-3 NIC.
3Com Corporation L IMITED W ARRANTY H ARDWARE 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time .
3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE,.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il 3Com Server è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del 3Com Server - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso 3Com Server imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul 3Com Server ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il 3Com Server, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del 3Com Server.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il 3Com Server. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo 3Com Server insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
