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HAPTER

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ROUBLESHOOTING

Figure 4-1

LEDs

3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

Use the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program for Windows 95
and Windows NT to test the 3C905B-TX NIC and change
configuration. To change the NIC’s configuration, see

Chapter 5

. If you are running NetWare Client 32 with the

NetWare ODI driver, use the DOS diagnostic program
described in the INSTRUCT.TXT file in the HELP directory on

EtherDisk Diskette #1

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics program is installed with the
driver. Driver installation is described in

Chapter 3

. You must

install the driver before you run the program.

DATA

ACT

100

RJ-45 port

ACT LED
10 LNK LED
100 LNK LED

Table 4-1

LED Descriptions

LED

Description

Flashing

Steady

Off

10 LNK

Green:
Link integrity

Reversed
polarity

Good 10BASE-T
connection between
NIC and hub

No connection
between NIC
and hub

100 LNK Green:

Link integrity

Reversed
polarity

Good 100BASE-TX
connection between
NIC and hub

No connection
between NIC
and hub

ACT

Yellow:
Port traffic for
either speed

Network traffic
present

Heavy network
traffic

No traffic

Summary of Contents for Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX

Page 1: ...http www 3com com 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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Page 3: ... NIC 1 4 2 INSTALLING THE NIC Connecting to the Network 2 3 Connecting the Remote Wake up Cable 2 4 3 INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER Windows 95 3 1 Confirming Installation 3 4 Windows NT 3 5 Windows NT Version 4 0 3 5 Updating the Network Driver 3 5 Installing the Network Driver 3 6 Windows NT Version 3 51 3 7 Updating the Network Driver 3 7 Installing the Network Driver 3 8 NetWare for Windows 3 1...

Page 4: ...905B TX NIC PACE and 3NICDIAGS Software 4 11 Windows 95 and Windows NT 4 0 4 11 DOS 4 11 Checking the Remote Wake up Function 4 11 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program 4 12 Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips 4 13 Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable 4 14 Frequently Asked Questions 4 15 Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page 4 19 5 CHANGING CONFIGURATION Configuration Settings 5 1 Displaying Configur...

Page 5: ...e B 1 Access by Analog Modem B 2 Access by Digital Modem B 2 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service B 2 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service B 3 Support from Your Network Supplier B 3 Support from 3Com B 4 Returning Products for Repair B 6 GLOSSARY INDEX 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY FCC CLASS B STATEMENT FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 3COM END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...

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Page 7: ... LEDs 4 2 4 2 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen 4 4 4 3 Diagnostics Screen 4 5 4 4 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support Screen 4 7 4 5 Problem Report Main Screen 4 9 4 6 Computer Information Screen 4 9 4 7 Straight through and Crossover Cable Pinouts 4 13 5 1 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen 5 3 5 2 3Com NIC Diagnostics Properties Screen 5 3 A 1 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments...

Page 8: ...viii TABLES 1 Notice Icons 2 2 Text Conventions 2 3 1 Network Driver Text File Names 3 12 4 1 LED Descriptions 4 2 4 2 Frequently Asked Questions 4 15 5 1 Option Settings 5 1 ...

Page 9: ...nk Velocity ATMLink PCI and FDDILink network interface cards have a Lifetime Limited Warranty For further details please see 3Com s Limited Warranty statement in this guide To ensure the very best 3Com service and support take the time to complete the product registration card ...

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Page 11: ...erDisk diskette shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide follow the instructions in the README TXT file Finding Specific Information in This Guide This table shows where to find specific information in this guide If you are looking for Turn to NIC features and PC and server requirements Chapter 1 Installation and cabling information Chapter 2 Network driver installation...

Page 12: ...and press the Return or Enter key Example To launch the DOS diagnostics enter the following command a install Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen The words enter and type When you see the word enter in this guide you must type something and then press the Return or Enter key Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction simply says type Menu ...

Page 13: ...905B TX NIC There are two types of 3C905B TX NICs the 3C905B TX NIC and the 3C905B TX NM NIC The 3Com Remote Wake Up NIC 3C905B TX shown in Figure 1 1 operates as a wake up NIC only in PCs with the Remote Wake Up connector attached to the PC motherboard This NIC provides a network connection with or without the Remote Wake Up connector installed The 3C905B TX NM NIC does not have the Remote Wake U...

Page 14: ...ather and infinite bursting performance Flow control IEEE 802 1x which optimizes performance in switched networks through efficient data transmissions DynamicAccess Software DynamicAccess software delivers intelligence at the edge of the network to optimize network performance and control DynamicAccess features include PACE Interactive Access technology dRMON distributed RMON support and support f...

Page 15: ...Base Microsoft Windows 95 detects the 3C905B TX NIC and installs the network driver from 3Com EtherDisk Diskette 2 The AutoLink installation software automatically installs all Novell NetWare DOS ODI client software into your operating system 10 100 Mbps Support The single RJ 45 connector on the network cable supports 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps speeds NWay auto negotiation enables the 3C905B TX NIC to au...

Page 16: ... the network and install the network driver The installations steps are depicted in Figure 1 2 Figure 1 2 3C905B TX NIC Installation Steps Proceed to Chapter 2 to install the 3C905B TX NIC in your PC or server and connect it to the network Which driver installation instructions should I use Install 3Com network driver Ask MIS department I don t know I do know Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Reboot C...

Page 17: ...ached to the chassis Handle the NIC by its backplate and top edge Do not touch the edge connector To install the 3C905B TX NIC in your PC or server and connect it to the network follow these steps 1 Open the shipping container and inspect each item for damage 2 Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists Use only insulated or nonconductive tools 3 Unplug the PC and disconnect all cables 4 Remove...

Page 18: ...8 Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier If you are installing the Remote Wake Up connector go to Connecting the Remote Wake up Cable at the end of the chapter before replacing the PC cover 9 Replace the PC cover and reconnect all previously connected cables 10 Turn on the power to the PC 11 Proceed to the next section Connecting to the Network PCI slot 3C905B TX NIC Screw ...

Page 19: ...5 Port 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a 10BASE T or a 100BASE TX network port 3 Check the LEDs shown in Figure 2 2 After installation and before you install the network driver the LEDs indicate the following 10 LNK LED green 10 Mbps link integrity 100 LNK green 100 Mbps link integrity ACT LED OFF until the network driver is installed See Table 4 1 for more LED information If you a...

Page 20: ... Figure 2 3 Twist the cable twice before attaching the cable to the motherboard 2 Attach the cable to the connector on the PC motherboard as shown in Figure 2 3 The connector is located in different locations depending on the PC Figure 2 3 Connecting the NIC to the Connector 3 Reconnect all cables and replace the PC cover The 3C905B TX Remote Wake Up NIC is installed Go back to the previous sectio...

Page 21: ...r PC You can obtain the latest network drivers on 3Com s World Wide Web site To access the Web site enter the 3Com URL into your Internet browser http infodeli 3com com infodeli swlib n_i_c htm The drivers are in the Support area On the Support Welcome screen scroll down to Latest Drivers and click Windows 95 This section describes how to install the network driver when your PC is running Windows ...

Page 22: ...the diskette is in drive A click OK Otherwise supply the correct drive letter and click OK Once the 3Com installation files are read Windows 95 prompts you for the Windows 95 network installation files 6 Enter the correct path to the Windows 95 files CAB files and click OK If Windows prompts you to reboot click No 7 Open the Windows 95 Control Panel 8 In the Control Panel double click Network The ...

Page 23: ...etwork NetBEUI The network components should now include Client for NetWare Networks 3Com EtherLink XL Adapter 3Com dRMON SmartAgent PC software IPX SPX Compatible Protocol If a protocol is missing follow these steps a Select the protocol and click Add b From the Select Network Protocol menu select Microsoft in the left pane In the right pane select the protocol and click OK If a client is missing...

Page 24: ...e HELP directory on EtherDisk Diskette 1 Your computer description is visible to other members of your workgroup in the Network Neighborhood 12 Click OK The network connection is configured Windows 95 prompts you to restart the PC 13 Click Yes After the PC restarts you can log on to your network If you have problems see Chapter 4 Confirming Installation Complete the following procedure to confirm ...

Page 25: ... Windows NT Before you begin obtain EtherDisk Diskette 2 and Windows NT installation files on hard disk diskettes or CD If Windows NT networking is not installed you may also need the following information from your MIS department Whether you are on a LAN or are connecting to one through a modem Protocol used in the Microsoft Windows Network typically TCP IP or NetBEUI Name of the Windows NT serve...

Page 26: ...s NT 3 In the Control Panel double click Network 4 In the Network window select the Adapter tab If this 3C905B TX NIC is replacing a NIC already installed follow these steps a Select the existing 3Com NIC that is being replaced in the Installed Adapters group b Click Remove c Click Yes in the Warning dialog box d Reboot the PC and repeat steps 2 3 and 4 5 Click Add Adapter 6 In the Select Network ...

Page 27: ...905B TX network driver and want to update it follow the instructions provided in the next section Updating the Network Driver To update the driver follow these steps 1 Install the 3C905B TX NIC and connect it to the network as described in Chapter 2 2 Restart the PC and start Windows NT 3 In the Control Panel double click Network 4 Select the 3Com adapter and click Properties 5 Record the settings...

Page 28: ...apter window select Other Requires disk from manufacturer 6 Click Continue 7 Insert EtherDisk Diskette 2 in drive A and click OK 8 In the Select OEM Option box select 3Com EtherLink XL PCI Adapter 3C905B 9 Click OK The Bus Location window appears 10 Click OK Windows NT copies the files from EtherDisk Diskette 2 If you are prompted for network information contact your MIS department for the request...

Page 29: ...m your computer should have only one 3C905B TX NIC installed and have 1 MB of free hard disk space Running the AutoLink Program 1 Install the NIC and connect it to the network as described in Chapter 2 2 Reboot using a DOS diskette 3 Insert EtherDisk Diskette 1 in drive A 4 Run the Install program Enter a install This opens the main menu 5 From the main menu select Auto Install and Config for NetW...

Page 30: ...e 1 contains the driver 3C90X LAN file and NetWare Loadable Modules NLMs needed for NetWare 4 1 The NetWare server driver can also be used on a NetWare version 3 12 server Contact Novell to obtain the NLM files and for instructions for installing the driver in a 3 12 environment The NetWare 3 11 server is not supported by the 3C905B TX NIC NetWare Version 4 1 This section describes how to install ...

Page 31: ...ssigned to distinguish the multiple NICs The FRAME parameter is optional The default frame type is Ethernet_802 2 If you want the ODI server driver to support more than one frame type then both the unique NAME and FRAME parameters must be paired on each load driver line The valid frame types are Ethernet_802 2 Ethernet_802 3 Ethernet_II and Ethernet_SNAP The protocols must be bound to the specific...

Page 32: ...T WINNT TXT EL90XND3 SYS EL90XND4 SYS NetWare Client 32 CLIENT32 TXT 3C90X LAN NetWare 4 1 Server NETWARE 41X 3C90X LAN NetWare OS 2 NWOS2ODI TXT 3C90X SYS NetWare client for DOS Windows 3 1 and Windows for Workgroups AUTOLINK TXT NETWARE directory 3C90X COM Windows for Workgroups NetWare WFWNETWR TXT 3C90X COM Windows for Workgroups NDIS 2 WFWNDIS2 TXT EL90X DOS Windows for Workgroups NDIS 3 WFWN...

Page 33: ...sing the 3Com World Wide Web page The 3Com World Wide Web site offers the latest drivers troubleshooting information and software updates in the Support area To access the Web site enter the 3Com URL address into your Internet browser http infodeli 3com com infodeli swlib n_i_c htm Status LEDs Before the LEDs can be used for troubleshooting the NIC must be connected to the network Chapter 2 and th...

Page 34: ... Diagnostics program is installed with the driver Driver installation is described in Chapter 3 You must install the driver before you run the program DATA TX ACT 10 100 L N K RJ 45 port ACT LED 10 LNK LED 100 LNK LED Table 4 1 LED Descriptions LED Description Flashing Steady Off 10 LNK Green Link integrity Reversed polarity Good 10BASE T connection between NIC and hub No connection between NIC an...

Page 35: ...m NIC Diagnostics screens Displaying Release Notes Frequently Asked Questions and the KnowledgeBase To access the Release Notes Frequently Asked Questions and KnowledgeBase information follow these steps 1 Click the Support tab shown in Figure 4 2 2 Click the Release Notes button on the Support screen The Release Notes Help screen appears Click the Release Notes link to display tips about installi...

Page 36: ...om NIC Diagnostics program by clicking the Windows Start menu 3 Select Programs 4 Select 3Com NIC Utilities 5 Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics A warning message appears Click OK to disconnect your PC from the network to conduct this test The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears as shown in Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen To access the 3Com NIC Diagnostics progra...

Page 37: ...n sequence Register Access EEPROM FIFO Ethernet Core Loopback Encoder Decoder Loopback Interrupt You can click Stop to stop the tests Otherwise the tests run continuously to completion Click the Help button to display help for this screen Click the question mark at the top of the screen drag it to a test and click The pop up box displays information about the selected test and what to do if the te...

Page 38: ...nd that the network driver is installed Chapter 3 2 Install a 3C905B TX NIC in another PC the echo server connect it to the network and install the network driver The echo server PC is the responding PC 3 On both PCs a Click the Windows Start menu b Select Programs c Select 3Com NIC Utilities d Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics e Click the Diagnostics tab to display the Diagnostics screen shown in Figur...

Page 39: ...n shown in Figure 4 4 provides access to the following support services 3Com NIC Diagnostics program 3C905B TX NIC Release Notes 3Com BBS telephone numbers and modem speeds 3Com World Wide Web information 3Com problem report generator 1 To access the 3Com NIC Diagnostics support screen click the Support tab on the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program main screen shown in Figure 4 2 The 3Com NIC Diagnostic...

Page 40: ... report generator prompts you for the information that will help 3Com customer support solve your 3C905B TX NIC installation and configuration problems You can e mail the completed report to 3Com customer support and receive an e mail answer within 2 business days To generate a problem report follow these steps 1 Click Problem Report on the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support screen shown in Figu...

Page 41: ...3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 4 9 Figure 4 5 Problem Report Main Screen Figure 4 6 Computer Information Screen ...

Page 42: ...sing the pull down menu 6 Click Next to display the Problem Description screen 7 Enter your problem description and the 3Com case number if you have one 8 Use the pull down menu to select whether you can reproduce the problem or not and if so how often 9 Click Next to display the Save screen 10 Click Finish to save the report to the C 3REPORT TXT file The Send Report screen appears Use your mail a...

Page 43: ...e DOS prompt enter un3c90x exe The program removes the 3C905B TX software Checking the Remote Wake up Function If the PC does not boot up when a Magic Packet wake up packet is sent perform these general troubleshooting steps 1 Verify that the Wake on Link and Wake on Magic Packet settings are enabled a Click the Network Neighborhood icon b Click Properties c Double click the 3Com NIC icon and clic...

Page 44: ...tings consult the reference manual for your PC or contact your PC vendor 4 Remove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake Up connection Verify that the Remote Wake Up cable is plugged in to the NIC as well as to the motherboard Unplug and reinsert the cable if necessary 5 If the NIC still does not wake up install a known good working Remote Wake Up NIC and the Remote Wake Up cable in the PC and rec...

Page 45: ...cularly important for concentrators hubs or repeaters 2 Connect a straight through cable from the PC to the hub The hub performs an internal crossover so that the signal can go from TD to RD and TD to RD When you look at an RJ 45 connector from the front pin 1 is identified on the left hand side when the metal contacts are facing up 3 Make sure that the TD and TD wires are twisted together and tha...

Page 46: ... system are properly configured 2 To make a crossover cable simply connect TD to RD and TD to RD The cable performs the crossover that is usually performed by the hub Make sure that two twisted pair wires are used Figure 4 7 shows the pinouts for the crossover cable On the straight through cable make sure that the wires are from the same twisted pair If the file server and client PC function toget...

Page 47: ...puter s BIOS manually after installing your PCI NIC Refer to the owner s guide for your PC What interrupts should I avoid You should avoid using any interrupts used by ISA EISA boards that do not properly support shared interrupts level triggered If you do not know or are unsure whether other devices or adapters in your PC support shared interrupts then avoid using them Avoid using the same interr...

Page 48: ... Add Remove Programs 2 Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities 3 Click Add Remove The PACE and 3NICDIAGS software is removed from your PC Does the 3C905B TX NIC support full duplex Yes the 3C905B TX NIC supports full duplex at 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps operation Why does the 3C905B TX NIC install as a Generic PCI Ethernet Controller under Other Devices in the Device Manager When Windows 95 is installed wi...

Page 49: ... Does the 3C905B TX NIC support NetWare versions 3 11 or 4 0x The 3C905B TX does not support NetWare versions 3 11 or 4 0x These versions require the use of a server driver that conforms to the HSM 3 2 specification 3Com no longer develops NetWare server drivers to the HSM 3 2 specification What does Remote Wake Up do Remote Wake Up powers up a PC remotely from standby or suspend mode using a wake...

Page 50: ...ce to end systems to provide improved network performance and control What are the PC and network requirements to run Fast IP Client requirements PC running Windows 95 or Windows NT versions 4 or 3 51 3Com 3C905B TX NIC and the TCP IP stack Network requirements Switched path between stations and single broadcast domain What are the network configuration requirements for Fast IP Fast IP is designed...

Page 51: ...nformation about 3Com products customer service and support 3Com s latest drivers technical information and more To access 3Com s World Wide Web site enter the 3Com URL into your Internet browser http infodeli 3com com infodeli swlib n_i_c htm The Customer Support section has the latest troubleshooting tips for 3Com NICs ...

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Page 53: ...iation NWay Full duplex at 100 Mbps improves the performance of switch hub connections The 3C905B TX NIC supports full duplex at 10 or 100 Mbps If the switch supports the NWay feature and full duplex the 3C905B TX NIC automatically runs in full duplex Table 5 1 Option Settings Option Default Setting Available Settings Network Driver Optimization Normal Minimize CPU Utilization Maximize Network Per...

Page 54: ...e Windows Start menu 3 Select Programs 4 Select 3Com NIC Utilities 5 Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics The 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General screen appears as shown in Figure 5 1 6 Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Each configuration setting is displayed with the current value Use the scroll bar to display the full list Click the Help button to display Help for this screen Click the...

Page 55: ...Changing Configuration Settings 5 3 Figure 5 1 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen Figure 5 2 3Com NIC Diagnostics Properties Screen ...

Page 56: ...ving values Changing PACE Configuration PACE technology allows you to establish class of service in order to prioritize multimedia and real time data Prioritization makes sure that critical data for the selected applications gets through as fast as possible To use PACE technology you must have a switched connection over 3Com switches that are enabled for PACE technology Selecting PACE Applications...

Page 57: ...The range should be a four digit hexadecimal value 3 Enter the Range End value of the port or socket range for the application The range end should be a four digit hexadecimal number If only one port or socket is needed Range End should match Range Start 4 Select the protocol that the application uses The protocol can be TCP UDP or IPX Some applications support multiple protocols and have port or ...

Page 58: ...use Fast IP to improve performance in an environment where most servers and clients are attached to a switched network Contact your system administrator before you implement Fast IP You must have the 3C905B TX NIC installed and be running either Windows 95 or Windows NT with TCP IP enabled In this environment any application that uses TCP IP or Microsoft Networking over TCP IP FTP or HTTP can use ...

Page 59: ...ndard for a 10 Mbps baseband CSMA CD local area network 100 Mbps Ethernet 100BASE TX Ethernet IEEE 802 3u industry standard for a 100 Mbps baseband CSMA CD local area network Physical Dimensions Height 8 57 cm 3 75 in Length 12 07 cm 4 75 in Environmental Operating Range Operating temperature 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Power Requirements Operating voltage 5 V 5 650 mA ma...

Page 60: ...TIONS RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A 1 shows the RJ 45 connector pin assignments for the 3C905B TX NIC Figure A 1 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TD TD_ RD_ RD DATA TX ACT 10 100 L N K ...

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Page 63: ...rs are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services including network planning installation hardware maintenance application training and support services When you contact your network supplier for assistance have the following information ready A list of system hardware and software including revision levels Diagnostic error messages Details about recent con...

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Page 67: ...o the Transcend Edge Monitor System to provide full RMON network management in switched and Fast Ethernet networks DynamicAccess software 3Com proprietary technology that optimizes network performance DynamicAccess features include PACE Interactive Access technology dRMON distributed RMON support Efficient Multicast Control and support for PACE real time and multimedia class of service application...

Page 68: ...o called adapter 10 100 auto negotiation NWay Signaling scheme that allows the NIC and the hub to negotiate between 10BASE T and 100BASE T and automatically select the highest performance level supported by both devices PACE technology Technology that enhances both real time interactive applications and multimedia data voice and video applications by enhancing network bandwidth utilization reducin...

Page 69: ...onfiguration settings 5 1 confirming NIC installation in Windows 95 3 4 connecting to the network 2 3 conventions notice icons About This Guide 2 text About This Guide 2 CPU utilization 5 1 crossover cable cable pinouts 4 13 troubleshooting tips 4 13 D DEC PATHWORKS 3 12 diagnostic tests NIC echo test 4 6 NIC self test 4 4 DOS 3 9 drivers installing 3 1 DynamicAccess features 1 2 E echo test 4 6 F...

Page 70: ...4 1 network interface A 1 O online technical services B 1 operating voltage requirements A 1 P PACE technology 5 4 advanced options 5 6 PC and server requirements 1 3 physical dimensions A 1 pin assignments 4 14 A 2 power requirements A 1 problem report generating 4 8 R Release Notes 4 3 Remote Wake Up checking 4 11 removing the 3C905B TX NIC PACE and 3NICDIAGS software 4 11 returning products for...

Page 71: ...ndows 3 1x 3 9 Windows 95 1 3 3 1 confirming NIC installation 3 4 installing network driver 3 1 3 12 Windows for Workgroups 3 9 3 12 Windows NT 3 5 3 12 version 3 51 3 7 version 4 0 3 5 World Wide Web WWW 4 19 B 1 ...

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