Document Outline

• About This Guide
  • How to Use This Guide
  • Conventions
• NetworkInterfaceCard Installation
  • Network Interface Card Overview
  • Before You Begin
  • Installing the NIC
  • Connecting to the Network
  • Link LED
• Setup for Custom Installation
  • Selecting the Type of Installation
    • Express Installation
    • Custom Installation
      • Multiple NIC Installations
  • Windows 95 Setup
    • Performing the Preinstallation Procedure
    • Configuring the NIC in a Plug and Play PC
    • Disabling Plug and Play on the NIC
      • Configuring the NIC
  • Windows NT Setup
• 3Com Installation Wizard
  • Custom Installation
  • Configuring the NIC
    • To Accept Configuration Settings
    • To Modify Configuration Settings
  • Testing the NIC and the Network Connection
  • Installing TCP/IP Under Windows 95
    • To Not Install TCP/IP
    • To Install TCP/IP
  • Configuring TCP/IP Under Windows 95
    • To Obtain an IP Address Automatically
    • To Specify an IP Address Manually
  • Configuring DNS
    • To Obtain a DNS Address Automatically
    • To Specify a DNS Address Manually
  • Identifying Your PC on the Network
  • Configuring DynamicAccess Software
    • To Not Configure DynamicAccess Software
    • To Configure DynamicAccess Software
  • Repeating a Previous Installation
    • To Not Save Installation Settings
    • To Save Installation Settings
  • Completing the Installation and Configuration
    • Windows 95
    • Windows NT
• Software Installation and Configuration Under Wind...
  • Installing NetWare Drivers for DOS, Windows 3.1, a...
    • AutoLink Requirements
    • Running the AutoLink Install Program
    • Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules
  • Installing Other Supported Network Drivers
  • Removing NIC Software
  • Configuring the NIC
  • Reconfiguring the NIC
    • Changing NIC Configuration from ISA to EISA
    • Changing NIC Configuration from EISA to ISA
  • Changing Configuration Settings
• Windows 95 and Windows NT Troubleshooting
  • Checklist
  • Resolving Hardware Conflicts in Windows95 andWin...
  • Changing the I/O Base Address or the Interrupt Req...
    • Windows 95
    • Windows NT
  • Installing Multiple NICs in a Windows NT PC
    • Installing the First NIC
    • Installing Subsequent NICs
  • Windows 95 and Windows NT Troubleshooting
  • Diagnostic Testing Under Windows 95 and Windows NT...
    • Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program
    • Running Tests
      • NIC Test
      • Network Test
  • Uninstalling the NIC
  • Reinstalling NIC Software
  • Performing Automated Installations
    • Installing from the Hard Disk
    • Installing from a Diskette
• Windows 3.x Troubleshooting
  • Checklist
  • Diagnostic Testing Under Windows 3.x
    • Starting the DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Prog...
    • Running the Group 1 Tests
    • Running the Group 2 Test
      • Assembling a Loopback Plug
      • Starting the Group 2 Test
    • Running the Group 3 Test
      • Setting Up an Echo Server
      • Starting the Group 3 Test
    • Getting Help If a Test Fails
• Specifications
  • NIC Specifications
  • RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
  • AUI Connector Pin Assignments
  • Cable Specifications
• Advanced PACE Features
  • Additional Ranges Tab
  • Advanced Options Tab
    • FIFO Packet Threshold
    • Concurrent UDP Streams
    • Low-Priority Ratio
    • Natural Packet Interval
    • Disable Switch Packet Prioritization
    • Disable Receive Packet Buffering
• Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips
  • Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable
• Technical Support
  • Online Technical Services
    • World Wide Web Site
    • 3Com Bulletin Board Service
      • Access by Analog Modem
      • Access by Digital Modem
    • 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
    • 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service
  • Support from Your Network Supplier
  • Support from 3Com
  • Returning Products for Repair
• Index
• 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty
• FCC Class B Statement
• FCC Declaration of Conformity
• 3Com End User Software License Agreement