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Table Of Contents

About This Guide
- Conventions
Introduction
- Overview
  - Onboard 3XP Processor
  - Data Encryption
    - LAN Encryption Software for Windows95/98
    - High Encryption Pack for Windows2000
- 3CR990 NIC Features
- DynamicAccess LAN Agent
- Windows2000 Offload Features
Installing and Connectingthe NIC
- Overview
- Installing From Diskette
  - Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette
  - Creating Installation Diskettes
- Product Registration
- Preparing the NIC and the Computer
- Installing and Connecting the NIC
- Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable
- Installing Software
Installing NICDrivers in Windows
- Overview
- Software Installation Requirements
- Getting Help
- Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD
- Verifying Successful Installation
- Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
- Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
- Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software
- Installing Multiple NICs
  - Windows2000, Windows98, and Windows95
  - Windows NT 4.0
Installing DynamicAccess Software in Windows
- Overview
- Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent for a Client NIC
- Installing DynamicAccess Software for a Server NIC
  - Verifying Successful Installation
- Configuring Groups and VLANs for a Server NIC
- Using Windows2000 Offload Features
  - Enabling Offloads
  - Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs
- Installing DynamicAccess LAN Encryption Software
Installing NetWare Client and ServerDrivers
- Overview
- Installing and Configuring the NetWare Server Driver
- Changing NetWare Driver Configuration Parameters
- Maintaining Groups
Configuring the NIC
- Overview
  - Default NIC Settings
  - Configuration Methods
- Changing General NIC Configuration Settings
  - Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
  - Using the 3Com DOS Configuration Program
- Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
  - Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting
  - Booting From the Network
    - BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs
    - Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs
- Disabling the 3Com Logo
Configuring IP Security
- Overview
- Creating a Security Policy
Troubleshooting the NIC
- Overview
- Interpreting the LEDs
  - Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program
- Accessing 3Com Support Databases
- Troubleshooting the NIC Installation
  - Problems/Error Messages
  - Cleaning Up a Failed Installation
- Troubleshooting the Network Connection
- Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up
- Troubleshooting a Network Connection
  - Troubleshooting Hubs
  - Cabling Pinouts
- Removing the Network Driver
- Removing DynamicAccess Server Features
Running NIC Diagnostics
- Overview
- Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program
- Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests
  - Running the Network Test
  - Running the NIC Test
- Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program
- Viewing Network Statistics
- Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray
  - Enabling the Icon
  - Displaying Network Statistics
- Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
Obtaining Drivers
Specifications and CablingRequirements
- 3CR990 NIC Specifications
- Cabling Requirements
- RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
- Flow Control
  - Pause Frames
  - Link Negotiation
Installing the 3ComDMIAgent
- Overview
- About the 3Com DMI Agent
- System Requirements
  - Client PC Requirements
  - Network Management Requirements
- Installing the 3Com DMI Agent
EtherCD Content and Navigation
- EtherCD Navigation
Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS
- Windows Fresh Installation
  - WindowsNT
  - Windows2000
- NetWare Fresh Installation
  - Requirements
  - Installation Instructions
Technical Support
- Online Technical Services
- Support from Your Network Supplier
- Support from 3Com
- Returning Products forRepair
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

OBTAINING DRIVERS

For a list of additional network drivers that are not included

on the EtherCD, and instructions on how to install them,

go to the following 3Com World Wide Web site:

http://support.3com.com/infodeli/tools/nic/