- 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
14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Onboard 3XP Processor
The 3CR990 NIC represents a new generation of secure,
intelligent client NICs with an onboard RISC processor
(3XP processor). The 3XP processor is designed to optimize
system and network performance. The NIC off-loads key
networking and security tasks from the host PC CPU
(central processing unit) to the 3XP processor, even when
running bandwidth-intensive applications such as voice,
video, imaging, and Internet and intranet applications.
Data Encryption
The 3CR990 NIC provides DES (Data Encryption Standard
56-bit) encryption and 3DES (triple-DES 168-bit)
encryption. Encryption processing is handled entirely
by the 3XP processor and the encryption chip that resides
on the NIC.
The onboard encryption chip enables true end-to-end
network security (IPSec) at the data capacity of the
connected network cable (wire speed), without sacrificing
performance.
LAN Encryption Software for Windows 95/98
3Com DynamicAccess
®
LAN Encryption software is
available on the EtherCD packaged with your NIC. The LAN
Encryption utility secures communication for individual
computers by ensuring authentication, encryption, and
data integrity. It intercepts incoming and outgoing
communication and encrypts it, blocks it from passing, or
lets it through without encryption.
DynamicAccess LAN Encryption software supports both
DES (56-bit) and 3DES (168-bit) encryption. For detailed
information on DynamicAccess LAN Encryption, see the
DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software Administrator’s
Guide, located with the DynamicAccess LAN Encryption
software on the 3Com EtherCD. (For installation
instructions, see Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption
Software on page 76.)