- 3com Network Interface Card User Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Introduction
- Overview
- 3CR990 NIC Features
- DynamicAccess LAN Agent
- Windows2000 Offload Features
- Installing and Connectingthe NIC
- Installing NICDrivers in Windows
- Installing DynamicAccess Software in Windows
- Overview
- Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC
- Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC
- Configuring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC
- Planning the Configuration
- Working With Server Features
- Creating a Group
- Adding NICs to a Group
- Specifying a Dedicated IP Address
- Changing an IP Address
- Creating a VLAN
- Specifying Traffic Priorities
- Saving the Configuration
- Disabling Load Balancing for a Group
- Changing the Primary NIC
- Removing a NIC from a Group
- Deleting or Editing a VLAN
- Displaying NIC Properties
- Displaying Group Properties
- Specifying Failover from Gigabit to 10/100 PCI
- Troubleshooting a Load Balancing Configuration
- Changing Windows2000 Property Settings
- Identifying Windows 2000 Miniport and LAN Connections
- Using Windows2000 Offload Features
- Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software
- Installing NetWare Client and ServerDrivers
- Overview
- Installing and Configuring the NetWare Server Driver
- Using the Latest Support Packs
- Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules
- Server Software Installation Requirements
- Installing the NetWare 3.12 Server Driver
- Installing the Server Driver for NetWare 4.11 and 5.0 UsingINETCFG
- Installing the Server Driver and DynamicAccess Technology Using AUTOEXEC.NCF
- Installing Multiple Server NICs
- Verifying the PCI Slot Number
- Installing Server Features
- Configuring Groups
- Verifying the Installation and Configuration
- Changing NetWare Driver Configuration Parameters
- Maintaining Groups
- Configuring the NIC
- Configuring IP Security
- Troubleshooting the NIC
- Running NIC Diagnostics
- Obtaining Drivers
- Specifications and CablingRequirements
- Installing the 3ComDMIAgent
- EtherCD Content and Navigation
- Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS
- Technical Support
- Index
- FCC Class B Statement
- FCC Declaration of Conformity
- Industry Canada Class B Emission ComplianceStatement
- Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d’IndustrieCanada
- VCCI Class B Statement
- 3Com End User Software License Agreement
- Product Registration
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Troubleshooting the Network Connection 133
■ Installs the latest network driver.
You can reinstall the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program after
completing this procedure. See Installing the 3Com NIC
Diagnostics Program on page 50 for instructions.
1 Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive.
The EtherCD Welcome screen appears.
2 Click Drivers, and then click Utilities.
3 Click Clean Up Failed Installation.
4 Click Proceed.
A warning message appears.
5 Click OK.
A message appears stating that all of the EtherLink NICs
have been removed from your system.
6 Click OK.
7 Exit the EtherCD, and then exit Windows.
8 Reboot the computer.
9 Install the network driver, as described in Installing
the Network Driver Using the EtherCD on page 40.
If you are prompted for 3Com files when Windows restarts,
open the drop-down box and select the following path:
\options\cabs
To verify successful installation, see Verifying Successful
Installation on page 48.
Troubleshooting the Network Connection
If you encounter problems with using the NIC or
connecting to the network, check the table below for
troubleshooting tips.
CAUTION: Before inserting or removing the NIC from
the computer, turn the computer power off and unplug
the power cord.