- 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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8
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
THE
NIC
Overview 129
Interpreting the LEDs 129
Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program 130
Accessing 3Com Support Databases 131
Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase 131
Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System 131
Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked
Questions 131
Troubleshooting the NIC Installation 132
Problems/Error Messages 132
Cleaning Up a Failed Installation 132
Troubleshooting the Network Connection 133
Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up 135
Troubleshooting a Network Connection 136
Troubleshooting Hubs 137
Cabling Pinouts 137
Removing the Network Driver 138
Windows 2000 138
Windows NT 4.0 139
Windows 95 and Windows 98 139
Removing DynamicAccess Server Features 140
Windows NT 4.0 140
Windows 2000 140
NetWare 141
9
R
UNNING
NIC D
IAGNOSTICS
Overview 143
Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics Program 144
Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests 144
Running the Network Test 145
Running the NIC Test 146
Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program 146
Viewing Network Statistics 147
Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray 148
Enabling the Icon 148
Displaying Network Statistics 148
Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 149