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Introduction
This guide describes how to install the following 3Com
EtherLink
III Parallel Tasking
10 Mbps EISA bus master
network adapters:
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3C592-COMBO (10BASE-T, thin coax, and thick coax) adapter
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3C592-TPO (10BASE-T) adapter
Also included is information about installing network drivers,
troubleshooting the adapter, and using the diagnostic tests if
an adapter malfunction occurs.
Throughout this guide, the product number 3C592
designates both members of the EtherLink III family of
10 Mbps EISA adapters.
How to Use This Guide
The following table shows where to find specific information
in this guide.
If you are looking for:
Turn to:
Information about the 3Com EISA bus master network
adapters
Chapter 1
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 software option settings
Chapter 3
Instructions for installing network drivers
Chapter 4
Details on troubleshooting and running the diagnostic tests
Chapter 5
Information on adapter specifications, pin assignments, and
cabling requirements
Appendix A
Information on 3Com’s technical support services
Appendix B
