LAN PC Card User Guide Part No.
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CONTENT ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction 1 How to Use This Guide Conventions 2 1 1 INTRODUCTION Features 1-3 Requirements 1-3 Network Driver Installation Options 1-4 Troubleshooting 1-4 Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Support 1-5 Card Services 1-5 2 INSTALLING THE LAN PC CARD Connecting the LAN PC Cards 2-2 iii
3 INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER Before You Install the Network Driver 3-1 Which Driver Installation Instructions Should You Use? 3-1 Windows 95 3-1 Which Windows 95 Version Are You Running? 3-2 Windows 95 Version 4.00.950A 3-3 Windows 95 Version 4.00.95B 3-3 Confirming Installation 3-5 Windows NT 3-5 Windows NT 4 Installation without Networking Installed 3-6 Windows NT 4 Installation with Networking Installed 3-8 Windows NT Version 3.
A ABOUT CARD SERVICES Verifying That Card Services Is Installed A-1 Using the 3C589D PC Card Without Card Services Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts A-1 A-1 B SPECIFICATIONS Specifications B-1 GLOSSARY INDEX FCC CLASS B CERTIFICATION STATEMENT CE NOTICE v
ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction This guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the LAN PC Card (referred to as the 3C589D PC Card in this guide). If the information in the README.TXT file on the EtherDisk diskette shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the README.TXT file. How to Use This Guide The following table shows where to find specific information in this guide.
2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list text and icon conventions that are used throughout this guide: Table 0-1 Text Conventions Convention Description Text represented as screen display This typeface is used to represent displays that appear on your terminal screen, for example: Login: Text represented as commands This typeface is used to represent commands that you enter, for example: A: Install [Enter] [Enter] means to press the Enter or Return key.
1 INTRODUCTION The LAN PC Card shown in Figure 1-1 (referred to as the 3C589D-TP PC Card in this guide) is a network adapter that allows you to connect your PC to an Ethernet network using a 15-pin network cable. Figure 1-1 3C589D PC Card The 3C589D PC Card complies with the PC Card standard and operates in PCs containing Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) Release 2.0 or 2.1 Type II or Type III slots.
1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION The LAN PC Card shown in Figure 1-2 (the 3CXE589DC PC Card in this guide) is a network adapter that allows you to connect your PC to an Ethernet network, using the XJACK® connector. The only difference between the PC Cards is the connector.
Features 1-3 Features ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Parallel Tasking® II architecture for greater network speed. Power savings (when there is no network activity, the 3C589D PC Card turns off power to itself). Compliance with 10BASE-T and 10BASE2 standards. Integrated Card Services support. “Hot Swap” support (you can remove and replace the PC Card without rebooting the PC if you have Card Services installed). Driver support for Microsoft® (NDIS) and Novell® NetWare® (ODI) networks.
1-4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Network Driver Installation Options You must install the network driver on the EtherDisk diskette that allows the PC Card to work with your network operating system. The PC Card works with the following network operating systems: ■ ■ Novell NetWare NDIS 2.
Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Support 1-5 Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Support You can manage the PC Card using 3Com’s Transcend PC Link SmartAgent software. Refer to the Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software User Guide for more information. Card Services Card Services, which is usually supplied with your PC, coordinates PC Card access to device drivers, utilities, and application programs. The 3C589D PC Card supports Card Services, but does not require it to operate.
INSTALLING THE LAN PC CARD 2 This chapter describes how to install the 3C589D PC Card. Install LAN PC Card Connect network cable to PC Card Connect network cable to network Figure 2-1 3C589D PC Card Installation Unpack the PC Card. If any of these items are missing, contact your authorized network supplier immediately.
2-2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE LAN PC CARD Connecting the LAN PC Cards 1 Remove all PC Cards from your notebook computer and turn it on. 2 If you are connecting the 3C589D-TP PC Card, connect the PC Card network cable to the PC Card and to the network port. a Slide the PC Card all the way into the PC Card slot. CAUTION: Do not force the PC Card into the slot or you may bend the pins inside the slot.
Connecting the LAN PC Cards 2-3 a Attach one RJ-45 network cable to the RJ-45 port on the PC Card COMBO cable. b Insert the other RJ-45 connector into the network port. c Slide the PC Card all the way into the PC Card slot. 4 If you are connecting the 3C589D-COMBO PC Card, for 10BASE2 connections, connect the PC Card COMBO cable to the PC Card. You must supply your own BNC T-connector. a Connect the BNC T-connector to the PC Card COMBO cable port. b Connect the BNC T-connector to the network cable.
2-4 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE LAN PC CARD 5 If you are connecting the 3CXE589DT LAN PC Card, connect the RJ-45 PC Card network cable to the PC Card XJACK connector. a Connect the network cable to the network port. b Slide the PC Card all the way into the PC Card slot. 6 If you are connecting 3CXE589DC LAN PC Card for 10BASE-T connections, follow the instructions above. 7 If you are connecting the 3CXE589DC PC Card for 10BASE2 connections, connect the PC Card COMBO cable to the PC Card.
Connecting the LAN PC Cards 2-5 a Attach the BNC T-connector to the PC Card COMBO cable BNC port. b Connect the BNC T-connector to the network cable. c Slide the PC Card all the way into the PC Card slot. CAUTION: Do not force the PC Card into the slot or you may bend the pins inside the slot. You may get messages from Windows 95 and Windows NT about installing the network driver. To install the network driver, go to Chapter 3.
INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER 3 Before You Install the Network Driver Now that the PC Card is installed and connected to the network, the final installation step is to install the network driver. This section describes the requirements for a successful driver installation. Which Driver Installation Instructions Should You Use? Ask your MIS department which network driver instructions you should use.
3-2 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER The NDIS 4 driver works with Windows 95 OSR2 (version # 4.00.950B) but not standard Windows 95. You must use the latest NDIS.VXD (8/24/96 or later) to use the NDIS 4 driver with Windows 95 OSR2.The W95EL589.INF file loads the correct NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95. The NDIS 3 driver works with standard Windows 95 (versions 4.00.950 or 400.950a), Windows 95 OSR2, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows NT 3.51.
Windows 95 Version 4.00.950A 3-3 Windows 95 Version 4.00.950A This section describes how to install the NDIS network driver when your notebook is running Windows 95 4.00.950A. 1 Make sure the CardBus PC Card is installed and connected to the network, as described in Chapter 2. The New Hardware Found window appears and states that it has detected the 3Com Corporation 3C589D PC Card. 2 Insert the EtherDisk diskette. 3 Select Driver from Disk provided by manufacturer and click OK.
3-4 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER 3 Click Finish to accept the driver. a If the software prompts for computer name and work-group name, type the names as supplied by your MIS department and click OK. ■ The computer name is the name of your PC. Give your PC a unique name of up to 15 characters. The PC name cannot include blank spaces. ■ A workgroup is composed of the PCs you usually communicate with (like your department) and contains shared resources (like printers).
Windows NT 3-5 Confirming Installation 1 Double-click the My Computer icon. 2 Double-click the Control Panel icon. 3 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties box appears, detailing your system setup. 4 Click the Device Manager tab. A list of devices appears, arranged by type. 5 Double-click Network Adapters.
3-6 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER The NDIS 4 driver works with Windows NT 4.0, but not Windows NT 3.51. The OEMSETNT.INF file loads the correct driver for Windows NT. The 3Com software automatically detects which version of Windows NT your are running and installs the correct driver. Windows NT 4 Installation without Networking Installed If you have networking installed, go to the next section to install the driver. 1 In the Control Panel, double-click Network.
Windows NT 3-7 13 Click Next. The Network Services window appears. 14 Place a check mark in the box next to each desired service. 15 Click Next to continue. The next window states that Windwos NT is now ready to install networking components that you selected and others required by the system. 16 Click Next to install the selected components. 17 The Setup prompt states that Setup needs to copy Windows NT files. 18 Enter the path to the Windows NT installation files and click Continue.
3-8 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER 26 Select the appropriate domain or workgroup name for Windows Networking and click Next. 27 Click Finish to exit the Network Setup Wizard. 28 Remove the EtherDisk diskette from Drive A and click Yes to restart the PC. Windows NT 4 Installation with Networking Installed 1 Install the PC Card and connect it to the network as described in Chapter 2. 2 Using the Control Panel, double-click Network. Select the Adapters tab and click Add. 3 Select Have Disk.
Windows NT 3-9 12 Click on the close button to save and exit the Network setup area. 13 Remove the EtherDisk diskette from drive A and restart the PC. The driver installation is complete. To confirm installation, double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. Click the Adapters tab. If the 3C589D does not appear on the list, see Chapter 4 for troubleshooting procedures. Windows NT Version 3.51 1 Make sure the PC Card is installed and connected to the network, as described in Chapter 2.
3-10 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER 9 Click OK to accept the default settings for the 3C589D PC Card or enter new settings. 10 If networking is already installed, enter the IP Address if prompted, and reboot the PC to activate the network. 11 If networking is not installed, select the transport protocol (NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport, TCP/IP protocol, NetBEUI protocol) in the Windows NT Setup Window. a Click OK.
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (WFW) 3-11 Before You Begin Before you begin installing the network driver, obtain the EtherDisk diskette and Windows for Workgroups v3.11 installation files (on hard disk, floppy diskettes, or CD). Ask your MIS department for the following information: ■ ■ Transport protocol used in the Microsoft Windows Network (typically NetBEUI) Name of the NT Server domain or Windows 95/WFW 3.
3-12 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER 11 Click OK. 12 In the Network Adapters dialog box, click Close. 13 In the Network Setup dialog box, click OK. 14 If prompted, supply the information you gathered before you began the installation. After you enter the information, click OK. A message appears, prompting you to restart your PC. 15 Click Continue instead.
AutoLink for Windows 3.x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS 3-13 4 Choose Auto Install and Config for NetWare (AutoLink). An OS selection screen appears. 5 Press Enter 6 Select AutoLink for DOS, Windows 3.x, or WFW 3.11. Several messages appear while the AutoLink program is running. A final message indicates successful installation. If problems occur only when the AutoLink program runs, view or print the AUTOLINK.LOG file (located in the C:\ directory) to see problems listed in the file.
3-14 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER Supported Network Drivers These files in Table 3-1 are located in the HELP directory on the EtherDisk diskette. Table 3-1 Network Driver Text File Names Network Operating System Text File Name Network Driver Name Windows 95 W95NDIS3.TXT EL589ND3.SYS/EL589ND4 Windows 95 NDIS 2 16-bit network driver W95NDIS2.TXT ELPC3.DOS Windows NT (v 4.0/3.51) WINNT.TXT EL589ND3.SYS/EL589ND4 Windows for Workgroups (NetWare) WFWNETWR.TXT 3C589.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4 This chapter provides information for isolating and solving problems that may occur during the installation and configuration of the PC Card. You can run the DOS diagnostic program for your installed PC Card when you need to: ■ ■ ■ Test for setup/configuration and cabling Test for PC Card problems View PC Card statistics If you have already installed the network driver, you need to reboot and boot with a DOS diskette before you run the diagnostic program.
4-2 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING Testing the 3C589D PC Card Follow these steps to run the PC Card diagnostic program to test the PC Card and the setup: 1 Check that the adapter is installed and connected to the network, as described in Chapter 2. 2 Boot the computer under DOS. 3 Place the EtherDisk diskette in a floppy disk drive on your PC and make that drive the active drive. For example, type: a:install [Enter] The main menu appears. 4 Select Configuration and Diagnostic program.
Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts 4-3 Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts If you are not using Card Services and you are using an expanded (EMM386.EXE) or extended (HIMEM.SYS) memory manager on your PC, you must exclude an 8 K block of upper memory from use by the memory manager. The memory requirement is 4 K when the diagnostic tests are not running. All PCs running Windows have a memory manager. Follow these steps to exclude 8 K of memory for the PC Card: 1 Make a backup copy of the CONFIG.SYS file.
4-4 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Tips If the diagnostic tests fail, the PC Card may not be defective. The problem may be incorrect option settings, option settings that conflict with the settings of other boards, or improper installation. Read through the following tips and check your PC Card: ■ Make sure that the PC Card is operating in a PC containing a PC Card standard and PCMCIA Release 2.01/2.1, Type II /Type III slot. ■ Make sure that the PC Card is correctly installed.
Troubleshooting Tips 4-5 To display the PC Card configuration settings, see Chapter 5. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Use the drivers that are on the EtherDisk diskette that shipped with the PC Card. If you are running the Echo Exchange Test, make sure that the PC Card is connected to a properly cabled and inactive network and that an echo server is set up on the network. Install the PC Card in another functioning PC and run the tests again. Your PC may be defective.
CHANGING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 5 This chapter describes how to display and change the PC Card configuration settings by using the supplied DOS configuration program. The DOS configuration runs under DOS and at a DOS prompt in a PC with Windows 95 installed. Table 5-1 lists each software option, the default setting, and the other available settings. For a detailed description of these settings, see Configuration Settings Descriptions at the end of this chapter. .
5-2 CHAPTER 5: CHANGING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Changing Power Management with Windows 95 To enable or disable power management with Windows 95, follow these steps: 1 Click the Control Panel icon. 2 Click Systems. 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Highlight the 3Com EtherLink III LAN PC Card. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click on Enable or Disable power management. 7 Close the windows. The power management status is changed.
Configuration Settings Descriptions 5-3 If you are using Card Services, the I/O Base Address and the Interrupt Request Level settings are assigned by Card Services. If you change these settings here, they will be saved to the EEPROM, but the PC will still use the values Card Services allocated at start-up. The configuration window appears. 6 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of settings for that option. Select a setting and press [Enter].
5-4 CHAPTER 5: CHANGING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Interrupt Request Level The IRQ is used by the PC Card for communication between the PC Card and the PC. The 3C589D PC Card can operate on one of eight interrupt levels: 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 15. The preferred interrupt level is 10, but the PC Card can operate on the other levels if necessary. If a conflict continues, you may have to change the setting of other adapters or options that are in the PC.
A ABOUT CARD SERVICES This appendix describes the Card Services information for the 3C589D PC Card. Card Services coordinates the 3C589D PC Card access to sockets and system resources, including device drivers, utilities, and application programs. Card Services is usually preloaded on your PC when you purchase it. Verifying That Card Services Is Installed You can verify whether or not Card Services is installed in your PC by looking in the CONFIG.SYS file. Check the device section of the CONFIG.SYS file.
A-2 APPENDIX A: ABOUT CARD SERVICES The 3C589D PC Card requires 4 K for the CIS memory for normal operation (when you are running diagnostics, the PC Card needs 8 K of memory). The 3C589D PC Card searches the upper memory, finds the 4 K block that has been excluded, and uses this area for reading the contents of the CIS memory. For this reason, you do not need to exclude a specific range, as long as it is contiguous.
SPECIFICATIONS B The following table lists the physical specifications for the 3C589D PC Card. Specifications Table B-1 3C589D PC Card Specifications Network Interface 3C589D PC Card Ethernet IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T industry standard Physical Dimensions Length 3.370 in. (85.6 mm) Width Type II, 0.197 in. (5.0 mm) Height 2.126 in. (54 mm) Weight 0.86 oz (24.
B-2 APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS Table B-1 3C589D PC Card Specifications (continued) Network Cable Specifications UTP Cable Requirements: Category 3 LAN and high-speed data cable (10 Mbps) that meets the requirements of EIA/TIA-568 and EIA/TIA TSB-36 (for example, Anixter® CM-00424BAG-3 or equivalent) Category 4 extended distance LAN cable (16 Mbps) that meets the requirements of EIA/TIA-568 and EIA/TIA TSB-36 (for example, Anixter CM-00424BAG-4 or equivalent) Category 5 voice and data transmission LAN cabl
GLOSSARY AutoLink A software installation program that configures the 3C589D PC Card, installs the DOS ODI client driver, and modifies PC startup files to allow you to log in to a NetWare server after you reboot your PC. Card Information Structure (CIS) A data structure written on every card that complies with the PC Card standard, containing information about the formatting and organization of the data on the card.
2 GLOSSARY NDIS Network Driver Interface Specification, developed by Microsoft and 3Com. A software specification used in network operating systems, such as IBM LAN Server or Microsoft LAN Manager, to create drivers for network adapters. NDIS drivers support multiple protocols and multiple adapters and can be unloaded from memory to conserve conventional DOS RAM space. PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. PC Card A new global standard that replaced the PCMCIA standard in 1994.
INDEX Numbers H 3Com point enabler A-1 hot swap support 1-3 A I AutoLink program 3-12 for NetWare client installation 1-4 AutoLink.Log file 4-5 avoiding memory manager conflicts A-1 installing drivers AutoLink 3-12 NetWare and Windows 3.
2 INDEX P PC Card configuring 5-1 connecting to network cable 2-5 installing 2-1 requirements 1-3 troubleshooting 4-1 physical dimensions B-1 point enabler A-1 Power Management 1-3, 5-1, 5-4 power requirements B-2 R running 3C589C PC Card diagnostic program 4-2 S setup. See configuration software options default settings 5-1 specifications B-1 T tests.
FCC Class B Certification Statement 3Com Corporation Model Nos: 3C589D FCC ID: DF63C589D Made in U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE NOTICE Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance of this 3Com system to the EMC directive of the European Community. Such marking is indicative that this 3Com system meets or exceeds the following technical standards: ■ EN 55022—”Limits and Methods of Measurement Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.” of Radio Interference ■ EN 50082-1—”Electromagnetic compatibility—Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry.
