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A member of the 3Com Fast EtherLink family
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Part No. 09-0654-001
Published October 1995

Summary of Contents for EISA 10/100BASE-T

Page 1: ... FAST ETHERLINKâ PARALLEL TASKINGâ EISA 10 100BASE T NETWORK ADAPTER USER GUIDE A member of the 3Com Fast EtherLink family of adapters Part No 09 0654 001 Published October 1995 ...

Page 2: ...a through d of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights Clause at 48 C F R 52 227 19 and the limitations set forth in 3Com Corporation s standard commercial agreement for the software Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States If there is any software on removable media described in this documentation it is furnished under a license agreement included with ...

Page 3: ... very best 3Com service and support take the time to complete the product registration card Any defective 3Com adapter will be repaired or replaced at 3Com s option for as long as the adapter resides in its original IBMâ Personal Computer Personal System 2â or compatible computer driver software is covered by the standard 90 day limited software warranty ...

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Page 5: ... 2 Inserting the Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter 2 2 Confirming Adapter Installation 2 4 Connecting to the Network 2 5 Auto Select Media Type 2 7 3 CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER EtherDisk Diskette 3 2 Configuring the Adapter 3 2 Using a NOS Other Than Windows 95 3 2 Using Windows 95 3 3 Software Option Settings 3 4 Media Type 3 5 Network Driver Optimization 3 5 Full Duplex 3 5 Changing the Settings 3 6 ...

Page 6: ...rs 4 12 NetWare Driver Installation 4 13 Loading Windows 95 Drivers 4 14 Loading Non NetWare Drivers 4 14 NDIS Drivers 4 15 Additional Drivers 4 16 Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents 4 16 Desktop Management Interface 4 16 5 PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Diagnostic Tests Overview 5 2 Before Running the Tests 5 2 Types of Tests 5 3 Starting the Diagnostic Program 5 3 Comman...

Page 7: ...e Technical Services B 1 3Com Bulletin Board Service B 1 Access by Modem B 1 World Wide Web Site B 2 ThreeComForum on CompuServe B 2 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service B 2 Support from Your Network Supplier B 3 Returning Products for Repair B 4 GLOSSARY INDEX LIMITED WARRANTY FCC CLASS B CERTIFICATION STATEMENT CISPR B COMPLIANCE CE NOTICE ...

Page 8: ...uration Overview 3 1 3 2 Auto Installation Screen 3 7 3 3 Main Menu 3 7 3 4 Multiple Adapter Option Configuration 3 9 3 5 Changing Adapter Options 3 9 4 1 Overview of Loading Network Drivers 4 1 4 2 Auto Installation Information Screen 4 6 4 3 Main Menu 4 6 5 1 Troubleshooting Overview 5 1 5 2 Fast EtherLink Adapter Backplate 5 11 A 1 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments A 2 ...

Page 9: ...ventions 2 2 Notice Icons 2 3 1 Software Configuration Options 3 5 4 1 Accessing DOS from Other Operating Systems 4 3 5 1 Non Bus Master Adapter and Diagnostic Program Names 5 7 5 2 Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter LEDs 5 11 ...

Page 10: ...ecific information in this guide If you are looking for Turn to Instructions for installing the adapter Chapter 2 Procedures for connecting the adapter to the network Chapter 2 Instructions for configuring the adapter with the EISA configuration utility Chapter 3 Procedures for changing default configuration settings after initial configuration Chapter 3 Instructions for loading network drivers Ch...

Page 11: ...or example print autolink log Keys When specific keys are referred to in the text they are called out by their labels such as the Return key or the Escape key or they may be shown as Return or Esc If two or more keys are to be pressed simultaneously the keys are linked with a plus sign for example Press Ctrl Alt Del Table 2 Notice Icons Icon Type Description Information Note Information notes call...

Page 12: ... senses the speed of the hub to which it is connected and switches to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps When the adapter is connected to a hub that supports 10BASE T Ethernet 10 Mbps it switches to a network speed of 10 Mbps When the adapter is connected to a hub that supports 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps it switches to a network speed of 100 Mbps Adapter Features The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter pro...

Page 13: ...n the 3C59X EtherDiskâ diskette The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter can be managed remotely with Transcendâ PC Link SmartAgentâ network management software Driver agents for this adapter are provided on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette The procedures described in this guide are shown in Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 Procedure Overview 1 Install the adapter in an EISA slot 2 Use the EISA configuration utility to c...

Page 14: ...dapter in your computer and connect it to a network An overview of these procedures is shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Hardware Installation Overview 1 Inspect the adapter 2 Install the boot PROM optional 3 Insert the adapter 4 Connect to the network 5 Go to Chapter 3 Configuring the Adapter ...

Page 15: ... carefully remove its contents The package should contain the following items 3Com Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking EISA 10 100BASE T adapter Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking EISA 10 100BASE T Network Adapter User Guide 3C59X EtherDisk diskette 2 Verify that you have received all items listed above and inspect each item for damage If you find any omissions or damage contact your network supplier and...

Page 16: ...better performance in a bus master slot EISA slots are longer than PCI slots and deeper than ISA slots Figure 2 2 compares the size of the slots in a computer that has PCI and EISA slots The adapter backplate should be flush with the computer chassis Be sure that the connector fingers of the adapter are completely seated in the slot Figure 2 2 Computer with PCI and EISA Slots 6 Replace the compute...

Page 17: ... arranged by type 5 Click the Network Adapters tab The name of the installed 3Com adapter appears as shown below 3Com Fast EtherLink 10 100Mb Bus Master EISA Ethernet Adapter This confirms the adapter s installation 6 Double click the adapter s name to display a description of the adapter and its current status The next dialog box confirms that the adapter is working properly 7 Click the Cancel bu...

Page 18: ...nected For 10BASE T Ethernet networks the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter uses Category 3 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable For 100BASE TX Ethernet networks the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter supports Category 5 UTP cabling Refer to Appendix A for more information on cabling Figure 2 3 shows the backplate of the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter with its RJ 45 connector Three LEDs are located to the lef...

Page 19: ...ry 5 UTP cable The straight through connection should be made from the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter through the cable and connectors to the hub No crossover in the cable is required Refer to Figure A 1 for RJ 45 connector pin assignments 2 Align the RJ 45 connector on the end of the twisted pair cable with the notch on the adapter s RJ 45 port and insert it into the RJ 45 port The next step is to c...

Page 20: ...d as soon as you connect a network cable to the system the Auto Select Media Type function will detect the type of cable making the connection and automatically select that media type If you change the type of network cable connected to the adapter you must reload the driver in order for the Auto Select Media Type function to detect the cable type If the driver is unable to detect what type of cab...

Page 21: ...your computer and the EtherDisk diskette supplied with the adapter The configuration process is shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Adapter Configuration Overview 1 2 Configure the adapter using the EISA configuration utility 3 Copy the CFG file from the EtherDisk diskette Change software option settings optional 4 Go to Chapter 4 Loading Network Drivers ...

Page 22: ... program as part of the adapter configuration process If your computer is running Windows 95 skip the next section and follow the instructions in the section Using Windows 95 If you are using a network operating system NOS other than Windows 95 follow the instructions in the next section Using a NOS Other Than Windows 95 To run the EISA configuration utility program follow these steps 1 Insert the...

Page 23: ...ration diskette 6 Insert the EtherDisk diskette and press Enter The configuration file TCM5920 CFG is copied from the EtherDisk diskette 7 When the adapter has been successfully configured follow the displayed instructions to save and exit the program Then proceed to Chapter 4 Loading Network Drivers Using Windows 95 If you are running Windows 95 after installing the adapter run the EISA configura...

Page 24: ... Interrupt Request Level Boot PROM Enable Disable I O Port Address If you need to change the factory set Media Type Network Driver Optimization or Full Duplex 10 Mbps only options use the EtherDisk diskette Configuration and Diagnostic Program Table 3 1 lists the default setting and the available settings Refer to the on line help press F1 when each option is highlighted for more information about...

Page 25: ... If no other applications are making major demands on CPU resources you may choose the Maximized Network Performance option Full Duplex Full duplex refers to data communication sent and received at the same time Full duplex operation is possible only in 10 Mbps operation when used in an environment where the switching hub supports it Do not enable the Full Duplex option on the adapter unless your ...

Page 26: ... work that is not saved may be lost 2 Boot your computer under DOS version 3 1 or later 3 Place the EtherDisk diskette in a floppy drive on your computer and make that drive the active drive For example A Enter 4 At the prompt type INSTALL Enter 5 The first time you use the EtherDisk diskette a license screen appears To accept the terms and conditions of the 3Com end user software license agreemen...

Page 27: ...enu for information on AutoLink server support To manually set up your adapter or for information drivers for other NOSs use the options under Standard Installation and Configuration in the main menu EtherDisk 3C59X Fast EtherLink EtherLink III Bus Master Adapter Family v X X C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ESC Cancel F1 Help M A I N M E N U Program information for configurin...

Page 28: ...nter A second dialog box appears The Boot PROM I O Port Address and Interrupt Level parameters are for information only To change them you must use the EISA configuration utility that came with your computer 12 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of settings for that option Select a setting and press Enter 13 Continue this procedure with any of the other options Refer to the on line help...

Page 29: ...View Select F1 Help Test Configuration and Diagnostic Program C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER Auto Configure Automatically Configures the Adapter Alt Highlighted Key Execute Function TAB Next Field SHIFT TAB Previous Field F1 Help ESC Cancel Configuration and Diagnostic Program Install Quit View Select F1 Help Test Cancel OK Modify File Options Auto Configure Adapter Co...

Page 30: ...cally loads all the NetWare DOS ODI client software including drivers Follow the instructions in the section Loading NetWare ODI Drivers If you are running Windows 95 you must import the driver from the EtherDisk diskette Follow the instructions in the section Loading Windows 95 Drivers later in this chapter If you are running any other network operating system follow the driver loading instructio...

Page 31: ... Board Service BBS For information on accessing the BBS refer to Appendix B Technical Support To obtain NOS drivers not included on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette access Document 9071 in 3Com s 3ComFactsâ fax service Document 9071 provides a list of available drivers and drivers in development along with information on where these drivers can be obtained Accessing DOS When a computer is first turned...

Page 32: ...cessary NetWare DOS ODI client software modifies the CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT files for NetWare users logs on to the server and updates the client software if your system administrator has already configured a 3Install account on your server Table 4 1 Accessing DOS from Other Operating Systems Operating System Procedure OS 2 1 Boot your computer from a plain DOS diskette 2 Type install at the D...

Page 33: ...e AutoLink program your system must meet the following requirements Your network operating system must be Novell NetWare 2 x 3 1x or 4 x Your computer must have only one Fast EtherLink EISA adapter installed in it Your computer must be intended for use as a NetWare DOS ODI client If this does not describe your network environment refer to the appropriate section later in this chapter AutoLink Inst...

Page 34: ...To accept the terms and conditions of the 3Com end user software license agreement type the following Y To view the full text of the license agreement press F1 Once you have agreed to the terms and conditions of the 3Com license agreement the license information screen will not appear again The Auto Installation Information screen appears as shown in Figure 4 2 5 Read the screen and press Enter 6 ...

Page 35: ...e main menu for information on AutoLink server support To manually set up your adapter or for information drivers for other NOSs use the options under Standard Installation and Configuration in the main menu EtherDisk 3C59X Fast EtherLink EtherLink III Bus Master Adapter Family v X X C Copyright 1995 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ESC Cancel F1 Help M A I N M E N U Program information for co...

Page 36: ...k feature Multiple EISA Adapters in a Client You can install multiple EISA adapters when you initially set up your EISA computer or you can add a second EISA adapter to a computer in which a single adapter was previously installed In either case you must run the EISA configuration program as an integral part of the EISA adapter installation procedure Use multiple adapters in a client only if you p...

Page 37: ...onfiguration b Remove the EISA configuration diskette and exit the program c Restart the computer 6 Insert the EtherDisk diskette and run the AutoLink program Refer to the sections AutoLink Requirements and AutoLink Installation earlier in this chapter for instructions 7 When the AutoLink installation is complete remove the diskette reboot the computer and physically connect it to the server if yo...

Page 38: ...ay be different Each frame type must be different as shown in the previous examples Refer to Novell s DOS ODI client manual for information on the frame types to use 14 Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter s Slot Number When working in a NetWare environment with multiple adapters in a client computer you must know each adapter s slot number To find an adapter s slot number after inserting the a...

Page 39: ...d have installed a single adapter in an EISA computer that is functioning as a server follow the instructions in this section to install the NetWare 4 x server driver The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains a NetWare 4 x server driver 3C59X LAN and the NetWare Loadable Modules NLMs that enable the NetWare 4 x driver to be used with NetWare 3 11 3 12 or 4 0x software These files are found in the NETW...

Page 40: ... ipx to 3C59x net XXXX Enter where XXXX is the adapter s port address To determine the port address multiply the slot number by 1000 hex If the adapter is installed in slot number three for example multiply 3 by 1000 hex 3000 hex If the load sequence above is not followed the system will not operate correctly When running the 3C59X LAN driver with NetWare 3 11 you must update the MONITOR NLM file ...

Page 41: ...appropriate adapter s port address when installing more than one adapter in a NetWare server follow these steps 1 Access the main menu on the EtherDisk diskette a Boot the computer under DOS b Insert the EtherDisk diskette in a floppy drive and make that drive the active one c At the prompt type INSTALL Enter The main menu appears 2 Select Configuration Diagnostic Troubleshooting and press Enter 3...

Page 42: ...r load C 3C59X LAN PORT XXXX NAME Y Enter bind ipx to X net XXXX Enter bind ipx to Y net XXXX Enter where XXXX is the adapter s port address To determine the port address refer to the previous section Finding the Adapter s Port Address for Multiple Adapters The NAME X and NAME Y parameters that you assign help distinguish the multiple adapters If the load sequence is not followed the system will n...

Page 43: ...insert the manufacturer s disk into the drive selected a Insert the EtherDisk diskette b In the panel at the bottom of the dialog box type the drive name and filename from which Windows 95 should copy the manufacturer s files An information file on the diskette tells Windows 95 where to find the information it needs for example A 5 Click OK This imports the driver from the EtherDisk diskette For o...

Page 44: ...nager or IBMâ LAN Server for example you must change the SLOT line in the PROTOCOL INI file The file is located on the startup diskette or the hard drive The 3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains a sample PROTOCOL INI file in the directory NDIS DOS To install a second adapter in Windows NT do not change the PROTOCOL INI file Instead repeat the procedure used to install the first adapter The 3C59X Ethe...

Page 45: ...ub NLM software one copy of which is included with each copy of Transcend PC Link SmartAgent and Transcend WorkGroup Manager software For more information on WorkGroup Manager software contact your authorized 3Com representative Desktop Management Interface 3Com s support of the Desktop Management Interface DMI makes the management of PCs and Fast EtherLink EISA adapters easier Support of DMI allo...

Page 46: ... and configured in a computer with the Extended Industry Standard Architecture EISA bus Figure 5 1 illustrates how the procedures in this chapter might be used Figure 5 1 Troubleshooting Overview 1 Access DOS 2 Start the diagnostic program 3 Configure the diagnostic tests optional 4 Run the diagnostic tests 5 Resolve problems if required 6 Call technical support if problems persist ...

Page 47: ...ing system first loads it executes the AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files These files are user definable files that set up the computer environment These files may also load memory managers and drivers into memory If you are using DOS 6 x in a plain DOS environment you can bypass the CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT files by holding down the right Shift key while starting the computer If you are running...

Page 48: ...on the computer If the adapter passes all the tests and there still appears to be a problem look at cabling software and other issues that affect functionality on the network Starting the Diagnostic Program To access the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette Configuration and Diagnostic Program follow these steps 1 After you have installed the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter in your computer as explained in Chapte...

Page 49: ... are testing multiple adapters a screen displaying descriptions of each installed adapter appears Highlight the adapter you want to test and press Enter A screen appears showing the selected adapter 8 Continue with the instructions given in the section Running the Group 1 Tests Command Line Access You can also run the tests from the command line At the system prompt type 3C59XCFG RUN Running the G...

Page 50: ...alled the Echo Exchange Test It tests the adapter s ability to transmit and receive data while on the network CAUTION Running the Group 3 test while connected to an active network can cause intermittent failures To avoid this connect to an inactive network on which only the computer being tested and the echo server are operating To run the Group 3 test on the network you need a second computer set...

Page 51: ...ter with a 10 Mbps 3Com Ethernet EISA adapter other than a Fast EtherLink EISA adapter follow these steps 1 Select a computer to use as an echo server 2 Insert the EtherDisk diskette for the installed adapter in a floppy drive The EtherDisk diskette that accompanied the adapter contains the diagnostic program 3 Start the diagnostic program on the echo server The diagnostic program that you use dep...

Page 52: ...p button 5 Select OK and press Enter 6 Go to the Run Tests dialog box and select Start to start the tests 7 After the test is completed a End the program on the echo server b Exit the diagnostic program Table 5 1 Non Bus Master Adapter and Diagnostic Program Names Diagnostic Program Name Adapter 3C503 EtherLink IIâ or II TP EtherLink II 16 or II 16 TP 3C505 EtherLink Plusâ 3C507 EtherLink 16 or Et...

Page 53: ...removing it from the computer 1 Check the adapter installation by reviewing the installation instructions in Chapter 2 Make sure the board is seated correctly in the slot 2 Inspect all cables and connections Bus mastering is not supported in some EISA slots in all computers The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter provides better performance in a bus master slot but will work in a non bus master slot Refer...

Page 54: ...s pass the other EISA adapters may be causing contention 8 If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program display or print the AUTOLINK LOG file as follows a To display the file type type autolink log more b To print the file type print autolink log The AUTOLINK LOG file contains a log of all the events that occurred during the AutoLink installation and configuration pr...

Page 55: ...the new test setup select the OK button and press Enter 5 To run the tests choose Run Tests from the Test menu and select the Start button Miscellaneous Checks Check for specific hardware problems such as broken traces or loose broken solder connections If you have installed the adapter correctly and you still experience problems check the software Check the length and rating of the UTP cable conn...

Page 56: ...k ACT L N K 10 100 Table 5 2 Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter LEDs LED Description Flashing Steady Off 10 LNK Green Shows link integrity and polarity reversal Reversed cable polarity Good 10BASE T connection between adapter and hub No connection between adapter and hub 100 LNK Green Shows link integrity Not applicable Good 100BASE TX connection between adapter and hub No connection between adapter and ...

Page 57: ...TS If you experience any problems first make sure that the appropriate driver is loaded that the proper cable is connected to the adapter port and that the hub complies with the adapter specifications 10 Mbps 10BASE T or 100 Mbps 100BASE TX Then recheck the LED ...

Page 58: ...stry standard for a 10 Mbps baseband CSMA CD local area network 100 Mbps Ethernet 100BASE TX Ethernet IEEE 802 3u standard for a 100 Mbps baseband CSMA CD local area network Physical Dimensions Length 15 764 cm 6 148 in Height 10 641 cm 4 150 in Environmental Operating Range Operating temperature 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Altitude To 3 000 meters 9 840 ft Power Requirem...

Page 59: ...erates in 10BASE T mode and supports standard 10BASE T cable topologies and types including Category 3 4 or 5 UTP for 10 Mbps When properly connected to a 100BASE TX network the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter operates in 100BASE TX mode and supports Category 5 UTP cable only In either case the cable quality distance and connectors must comply with the EIA TIA 568 Commercial Building Wiring Standard a...

Page 60: ...ll as technical articles This service is available via modem or ISDN seven days a week 24 hours a day Access by Modem To reach the service set your modem to 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit Call the telephone number nearest you Country Data Rate Telephone Number Australia up to 14400 bps 61 2 955 2073 France up to 14400 bps 33 1 69 86 69 54 Germany up to 9600 bps 49 89 627 32 188 or 49 89 627 ...

Page 61: ... patches software drivers and technical articles about all 3Com products as well as an interactive forum for technical questions To use ThreeComForum you need a CompuServe account To use ThreeComForum 1 Log on to CompuServe 2 Enter go threecom 3 Press Return to see the ThreeComForum main menu 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 3Com Corporation s interactive fax service 3ComFacts provides data sheets ...

Page 62: ...hanges if applicable If you are outside the U S and Canada contact your local 3Com sales office to find your authorized service provider Country Fax Number Country Fax Number Australia 800 123853 Netherlands 06 0228049 Belgium 0800 71279 Norway 800 11062 Denmark 800 17319 Portugal 05 05 442607 Finland 98 001 4444 Russia Moscow Only 956 0815 France 05 90 81 58 Spain 900 964445 Germany 0130 8180 63 ...

Page 63: ...the sender unopened at the sender s expense To obtain an RMA number call or fax continued Hong Kong 852 868 9111 United Arab Emirates 971 4 349049 Italy 39 2 273 02041 U K 44 1628 897000 Japan 81 3 33457251 Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Fax Number U S and Canada 800 876 3266 option 2 408 764 7120 Europe 44 1442 278000 44 1442 236824 Outside Europe U S a...

Page 64: ...called the DIX DECâ Intelâ Xeroxâ connector This is a female 15 pin D connector used with an external transceiver AUI cable Also known as the transceiver cable The AUI cable is used to connect an external transceiver to a computing device AutoLink 3Com autoinstallation and autoconfiguration software for NetWare DOS clients It automatically configures the adapter by selecting the correct interrupt ...

Page 65: ...ns its own processor which allows the adapter to operate independently of the computer s main processor Coaxial cable An electrical wire consisting of two primary electrical elements an outer braided wire that acts as a ground and an inner one used to carry signals Configuration The software settings that allow different hardware components of a computer system to communicate with one another CSMA...

Page 66: ...late expanded memory Refer to Microsoft documentation for additional information Ethernet A local area network standard defining a physical medium and its method of placing data or packet signaling on a cable Access to the cable is based on CSMA CD carrier sense multiple access with collision detection Fast Ethernet A 100 Mbps technology based on the 10BASE T Ethernet CSMA CD network access method...

Page 67: ...lel Tasking Third generation Ethernet adapter architecture Parallel Tasking technology accelerates data transfer by processing data packets simultaneously instead of sequentially For example when transmission is the task the Parallel Tasking architecture begins to write data to the network even before an entire frame has been loaded into the adapter s buffer memory This permits complete parallelis...

Page 68: ...ss port 4 7 4 11 4 12 4 13 Auto Select Media Type 2 7 Auto Select Media Type option 3 5 AUTOEXEC BAT file 4 5 5 2 AutoLink auto installation software using 4 4 AUTOLINK CFG file 4 4 AUTOLINK LOG file 4 7 5 9 B boot PROM 2 2 bulletin board service B 1 C cabling requirements 1 2 2 5 2 6 A 2 changing diagnostic test setup 5 9 software options 3 4 command line using 5 4 CompuServe B 2 CONFIG SYS file ...

Page 69: ...9X 386 driver 4 15 EL59X DOS driver 4 15 EL59X SYS driver 4 15 Encoder Decoder Loopback Test 5 5 end user software license agreement 4 5 EtherDisk diskette 3 2 4 10 Ethernet Core Loopback Test 5 5 expansion slot 2 3 F fax service See 3ComFacts FIFO Loopback Test 5 5 finding port address 4 11 4 12 slot number 4 9 Full Duplex option 3 5 G Group 1 tests 5 4 5 5 Group 3 test 5 5 5 6 H hardware install...

Page 70: ...4 11 Register Access Test 5 5 returning products for repair B 4 reversed cable polarity 5 11 RJ 45 connector 1 2 2 5 pin assignments A 2 S safety precautions 2 2 saving configuration settings 3 8 settings changing 3 4 saving 3 8 setup See configuration shared interrupts 4 4 slot number 4 9 SmartAgent software 4 16 software configuration options 3 4 3 5 changing 3 6 specifications A 1 A 2 T technic...

Page 71: ...ranty period No updates are provided 3Com s sole obligation hereunder shall be at 3Com s discretion to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software products or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to 3Com s applicable published specifications Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and a...

Page 72: ... ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE OR BY ACCIDENT FIRE LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL 3COM BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CON...

Page 73: ...e that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and r...

Page 74: ... following technical standards EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equiment EN 50082 1 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry IEC 801 2 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement and control equipment Part 2 Electrostatic discharge requireme...

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