3Com EtherLink 3C590 Operation & User’s Manual

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• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, ii A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions The following tables list text and icon conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1 Text Conventions Convention Description Text represented as screen display This typeface is used to represent displays that appear on your terminal screen, for example: NetLogin: Text represented as commands This typeface is used to represent commands that you enter, for example: print autolink.log Keys When specific keys are referred to in the text, they are called out by their labels, such

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 4 GLOSSARY ISA Industry Standard Architecture. A 16-bit extension of the original IBM  PC bus architecture. The IBM Personal Computer AT  bus. Loopback A type of diagnostic test in which the transmitted signal is returned to the sending device after passing through all, or a portion of, a data communications link or network. A loopback test permits the comparison of a returned signal with the transmitted signal. NDIS Network Driver Interface Specification. Defines the LAN Manager network driver architecture and interfaces that let a DOS or OS/2 system support network adapters. This architecture provides a standardized way to write drivers for network adapters

• B SPECIFICATIONS This appendix lists the specifications, connector pin assignments, and cable requirements for the 3C590 PCI adapters. Adapter Specifications Network Interface 3C590-TPO Ethernet IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T industry standard for a 10 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network 3C590-COMBO IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T and Ethernet IEEE 802.3 industry standard for a 10

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 3 INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERS This chapter describes how to install the network drivers required to let the 3C590 PCI adapter operate with your network operating system. If you are running NetWare 2.x, 3.1x, or 4.x, you can use 3Com’s AutoLink auto installation feature, which automatically installs all the NetWare DOS ODI client software, including drivers. If you are running any other network operating system, follow the driver installation instructions in the section “Non-NetWare Environments” later in this chapter. For additional information when usin

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, F IGURES 1-1 3C590 Adapter Backplates 1-2 2-1 PCI and EISA Bus Connectors in a PCI Computer 2-2 2-2 Connecting Thin Ethernet Cable 2-4 2-3 Slide Latch 2-5 2-4 Connecting the AUI Cable 2-5 3-1 AutoLink Information Screen 3-7 3-2 Main Menu 3-7 4-1 Assembling a Loopback Plug 4-4 A-1 Main Menu A-3 A-2 Main Window with Multiple Adapters A-4 A-3 Configuration Dialog Box A-5 B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 4-6 CHAPTER 4: PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS 3 Start the diagnostic program on the echo server. The diagnostic program that you use depends on the adapter that is installed in the echo server. After the system prompt of the drive containing the Configuration and Diagnostic Program, enter the name of the appropriate program (for example, 3C523) from Table 4-1. 4 In the Configuration and Diagnostic Program main window, select Echo Server from the Test menu on the menu bar. The p

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, Changing Software Option Settings A-5 Figure A-3 Configuration Dialog Box 11 Press [Enter]. A second dialog box appears. 12 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of settings for that option. Select a setting and press [Enter]. 13 Continue this procedure for any of the other parameters you want to change. Refer to the on-line help (using [F1] when the option is highlighted) for more information about each of the settings. 14 Press [Tab] to highlight <OK>. Press [Enter]. You must highlight <OK> and press [Enter] to save the new settings to the adapter. [ENTER]=<Auto Configure&

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 2-4 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE PCI ADAPTER Figure 2-2 Connecting Thin Ethernet Cable 2 Align the T connector’s slots with the pegs on the BNC connector. 3 Push the T connector in and twist it clockwise until it stops. The next step is to load the drivers, as explained in Chapter 3. Connecting to Twisted-pair Cable The 3C590-COMBO and 3C590-TPO adapters are both equipped with an on-board transceiver for connection to twisted-pair cable. The 3C590-TPO adapter is factory-set to use the on-board transceiver as the default. 1 Make sure that the connector on your cable is wired appropriately for standard 10BASE-T adapter cards. Refer to Appendix

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, GLOSSARY 10BASE2 The IEEE standard for a 10 megabit per second baseband network on thin coaxial cable. 10BASE5 The IEEE standard for a 10 megabit per second baseband network on thick coaxial cable. 10BASE-T The IEEE standard for a 10 megabit per second baseband network on twisted-pair cable. Agent A software routine that performs an action when a specified event occurs. ANSI American National Standards Institute. A coordinating organization that publishes electronics standards for use in the United St

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 3-12 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERS NDIS Drivers If you have installed NDIS drivers in a computer with multiple 3Com adapters, you must specify the slot number for each adapter as documented in the PROTOCOL.INI file on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette. The file is located on the startup diskette or the hard drive. The NDIS drivers are as follows: NDIS 2.0x EL59X.DOS NDIS 3.0x Windows for Workgroups EL59X.386 Windows NT, version 3.5 EL59X.SYS Additional Drivers Contact your 3Com reseller for informa

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, Installing NetWare Drivers 3-3 Finding the Adapter’s Port Address When operating in a NetWare environment, you must obtain the adapter’s port address before installing the client driver in a multiple adapter situation or before installing one or more server drivers. To find the appropriate port address, follow these steps: 1 Access the Configuration and Diagnostic Program on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette. Refer to the section “Detailed Installation” later in this chapter for instructions for accessing the main menu. 2 When the Configuration and Diagnostic screen appears, select Con�

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Figure 1-1 3C590 Adapter Backplates The 3C590 PCI adapter can only be installed in computers containing PCI bus master expansion slots. Be aware that not all PCI slots in a PCI computer may be bus master slots. Check the documentation provided with the PCI computer you are using to determine which PCI slots are bus master slots. 10BASE-T AUI, coax, 10BASE-T RJ-45 connector BNC connector AUI connector LED RJ-45 connector LED Table 1-1 3C590 PCI Adapter Cable and Connector Specifications Adapter Type Cable Specificati

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 3-6 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVERS The AutoLink information screen appears, as shown in Figure 3-1. 5 Read the screen and press [Enter]. 6 When the main menu screen shown in Figure 3-2 appears, select NetWare DOS ODI Client, and press [Enter]. Auto installation may take a few moments. Several messages appear while the AutoLink program is running. A final message indicating successful installation appears. If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program, display or print the AUTOLINK.LOG file. The AUTOLINK.LOG file contains a log of all the events that occurred during the AutoLink installation and configuration process. a To di

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF A 3COM PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. 3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, Starting the Diagnostic Program 4-3 Running the Group 1 Tests The Group 1 tests include: ■ Register Access Test ■ EEPROM Test ■ FIFO Loopback Test ■ Ethernet Core Loopback Test ■ Encoder/Decoder Loopback Test ■ Interrupt Test For a description of each Group 1 test, access Help by pressing [F1]. When the Help screen appears, tab to the <Index> command button and press [Enter]. Use the arrow keys to move through the Index listings. Select Test Definitions and press [Enter]. To run the Group 1 tests, follow these steps: 1 Under the Test pull-down menu, select Run Tests. Press [Enter]. The Run T

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, A SOFTWARE OPTION SETTINGS When you insert one or more 3C590 PCI adapters in a PCI-compliant PC, the adapter is automatically configured. The PCI automatic configuration utility sets the I/O Port Address and Interrupt Request Level parameters. You cannot change these settings. It also enters default software settings for these options: ■ Boot PROM ■ Media Type ■ Network Driver Optimization ■ Full Duplex If desired, you can change these default software option settings. To load the drivers, you must use the AutoLink or Network Dr

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com  EtherLink  III Parallel Tasking  adapters are a family of third-generation Ethernet adapters. This family includes the 32-bit bus master Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)10 Mbps Ethernet network adapter, which conforms to the PCI 2.1 specification. This guide contains installation and diagnostic information about the following PCI adapters: ■ 3C590-COMBO (RJ-45, BNC, AUI connectors) ■ 3C590-TPO (RJ-45 connector) The two adapters are functionally identical; they differ

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 4-10 CHAPTER 4: PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS c In the Repetitions box, specify the number of times you want to run the tests, or use the arrow keys to select the Continuous option. d In the Errors box, press the [Space Bar] to select or deselect the Halt on Error parameter. 4 When you are satisfied with the new test setup, highlight the <OK> command button and press [Enter]. 5 To run the tests, choose Run Tests from the Test menu and select the <Start> command button. CAUTION: Do not use an active network to run the Group 2 or Group 3 tests. Miscella

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, B-2 APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure B-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments. Figure B-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments AUI Connector Pin Assignments Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the AUI (attachment unit interface) connector. RD+ RD– 1 2 3 4 5 12345678 TD+ TD– 6 7 8 Table B-1 AUI Connector Pin Assignments Pin Function Pin Function 1 Collision shield 9 Collision – 2 Collision + 10 Transmit – 3 Transmit + 11 Transmit shield 4 Receive shield 12 Receive – 5 Receive + 13 +12 volts 6 Power return 14 Voltage sh

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, 2 GLOSSARY Auto Select Media Type A utility that detects the type of network cable connected to the adapter and automatically selects that connection for packet transmission. This function is implemented by all NetWare ODI drivers, Windows for Workgroups drivers, NDIS 2.01 drivers, and Windows NT drivers. Backbone The main transmission medium used to interconnect the workgroup areas of a network. It is usually coaxial or fiber. Backplane A motherboard assembly in a PC with connectors and printed circuit traces into which printer circuit boards are inserted. Bus A collection of signal lines. The defi

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, Installing NetWare Drivers 3-5 Detailed Installation For a more detailed description of the installation of a single 3C590 PCI adapter as a NetWare DOS ODI client, follow the steps below. You can use the AUTOLINK.CFG file to control the AutoLink process. The AUTOLINK.CFG file in the root directory contains default settings and descriptions of other control parameters. 1 Make sure that you have booted the computer under DOS, version 6.x or later, and that your computer is connected to the network (refer to Chapter 2). 2 Insert the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette

• 2-2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE PCI ADAPTER Installing the Adapter To insert the adapter into the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the unit from its power source. 2 Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists. 3 Select an appropriate expansion slot and remove its expansion cover plate. 4 Insert the adapter in the PCI bus connector and secure the scre

• On-line Technical Services C-3 ■ CardFacts provides adapter installation diagrams, configuration drawings, troubleshooting instruction, and technical articles. Document 9999 provides you with an index of adapter documents. ■ NetFacts provides data sheets and technical articles on 3Com Corporation’s hub, bridge, router, terminal server, and software pro

• Connecting to the Network 2-5 Connecting to an External Transceiver You can install AUI-equipped adapters and, by employing an external transceiver, use either thin or thick coax, fiber-optic, or twisted-pair cabling. Follow these steps to connect to an external transceiver: 1 Locate the adapter’s AUI connector and move the slide latch to the open position, as shown in Figure 2-3. .

• 3Com EtherLink 3C590, C TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the variety of services described in this appendix. On-line Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support seven days a week, 24 hours a day, through the following on-line systems: ■ 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) ■ World Wide Web Site ■ Ask3Com SM on CompuServe  ■ 3ComFacts SM Automated Fax Service 3Com Bulletin Board Service 3ComBBS contains patches, software, and drivers for all 3Com products, as well as technical articles. This service is available via modem seven days a week, 24 hours a day. To reach the service, set your modem

• Installing NetWare Drivers 3-7 Figure 3-1 AutoLink Information Screen Figure 3-2 Main Menu ESC=Cancel This option will install a complete DOS ODI client. [ENTER]=Continue [ESC]=Exit Program 3Com's auto installation software (AutoLink) automatically configures your adapter and workstation for use as a NetWare client. To use AutoLink: * Have only one 3Com EtherLink III PCI adap

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