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Learning About the NICs
This guide describes how to use
EtherCD
version 5.4 to install, configure, and troubleshoot
the following 3Com
®
PCI network interface cards (NICs):
This guide is intended for those who install and configure Ethernet NICs. Some familiarity
with Ethernet networks and NICs is assumed.
3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NICs
The 3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NICs connect your PCI-compliant PC to either a
10 Mbps Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network.
The NICs support a suite of desktop and network management features, including:
■
Remote Wake-Up
■
Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) software
■
3Com Connection Assistant software
■
Dynamic
Access
LAN Agent for traffic prioritization and remote monitoring (RMON
and RMON2)
■
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0s
■
Remote System Alerts
NIC
Model Number
10/100 PCI For Complete PC Management
3C905CX-TX-M
3C905C-TX-M
10/100 PCI
3C905B
3C905B-TX-M
3C905B-TX-NM
3C905B-COMBO
100 PCI Fiber
3C905B-FX
10 PCI Fiber
3C900B-FL
10 PCI
3C900B-TPO
3C900B-COMBO
NOTE:
Unless specifically indicated, information in this user guide refers to all
NIC models.