- 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
2
INSTALLING AND
CONNECTING THE NIC
Overview
This chapter describes how to install the NIC in your PC and
connect it to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
Installation Overview
There are four steps to the NIC installation:
1 Register the product.
2 Install the NIC in the PC.
3 Connect the NIC to the network.
4 Install the network driver.
Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions.
WARNING: Computers operate with voltages that can be
lethal. Before removing the cover, turn off the computer
and unplug it. Disconnect all cables that are connected to
the main system unit. Remove jewelry from your hands
and wrists. Use insulated or nonconductive tools.
CAUTION: The NIC is packed in an antistatic container to
protect it during shipment. Do not touch the components
or any metal parts on the NIC, except for the backplate.
To avoid damaging the NIC or the computer, reduce static
electricity on your body by wearing an electrostatic
discharge wrist strap attached to the chassis or by
touching an unpainted metal part of the chassis before
unplugging the computer and before handling the NIC.