3Com 3C905CX User manual

10/100 PCI Network Interface Cards
3C905CX For Complete PC Management
3C905C For Complete PC Management
3C905B
3C900B
User Guide
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Published September 2001
User guide version 5.4.0

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Contents
1 Learning About the NICs
3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NICs 1
3C905B NICs 2
3C905B-TX NICs 3
3C905B-COMBO NIC 3
3C905B-FX NIC 4
3C900B NICs 5
Remote Wake-Up 6
Remote Wake-Up Cable 6
Multiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-Up 6
Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) Software 6
3Com Connection Assistant 7
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0s 8
Dynamic
Access LAN Agent 8
Remote System Alerts 8
2 Installing and Connecting the NIC
Meeting PC Requirements 9
Obtaining Drivers 9
Installation Overview 9
Installing Multiple NICs 10
Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software 10
Installing From Diskette 10
Running the Preinstallation Program for Windows 95/98 10
Inserting the NIC in the PC 11
Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable 12
Connecting the NIC to the Network 14
RJ-45 Port 14
BNC Port 15
AUI Port 16
SC Port 17
ST Port 18
3 Installing the NIC Driver and Software in Windows
Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Me 19
Windows 95 and Windows 98 20
Installing the Driver in Windows 95 20
Installing the Driver in Windows 98 21
Windows NT 4.0 21

Verifying Successful Installation 22
Windows XP and Windows 2000 22
Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 95 22
Windows NT 4.0 23
Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 23
Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software 24
Using Diskettes 24
Using the
EtherCD 24
Installing Multiple NICs 25
Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Me 25
Windows 95 and Windows 98 25
Windows NT 4.0 26
4 Installing the NetWare Server Driver
Installing the Server Driver 27
Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules 27
NetWare 3.12 27
NetWare 4.x and 5.x 28
Importing the Server Driver 28
Loading the Driver Manually 28
Installing Multiple NICs 29
Verifying the PCI Slot Number 29
5 Configuring the NIC
Default NIC Settings 31
Configuration Methods 32
Changing General NIC Configuration Settings 32
Booting From the Network 33
Using the
EtherCD to Boot from the Network 33
Using the Boot ROM on the NIC to Boot from the Network 34
BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs 34
Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs 34
Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting 35
Disabling the 3Com Logo 35
6 Troubleshooting the NIC
Installing and Using the 3Com Connection Assistant 37
System Requirements 37
Installation 37
Accessing 3Com Support Databases 38
Knowledgebase 38
NIC Help System 38
Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions 38
Troubleshooting the NIC Installation 39
Cleaning Up a Failed Installation 39
Other Installation Problems 40
Troubleshooting the Network Connection 41
Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up 41

Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 42
Removing the Driver 43
Windows XP and Windows 2000 43
Windows Me, Windows 98, and Windows 95 43
Windows NT 4.0 44
7 Running NIC Diagnostics
Interpreting the NIC LEDs 45
2-LED Configuration 45
3-LED Configuration 46
Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program 46
Troubleshooting with the LEDs 47
Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests 47
Network Test 47
NIC Test 48
Viewing Network Statistics 48
Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray 48
Enabling the Icon 48
Displaying Network Statistics 49
A Specifications and Cabling Requirements
3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NIC Specifications 51
3C905B NICs Specifications 52
3C900B NICs Specifications 53
Cabling Requirements 54
Twisted-Pair Cable 54
10BASE-T Operation 55
100BASE-TX Operation 55
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 55
B Installing the Dynamic Access LAN Agent
Client PC Requirements 57
Installing the Dynamic
Access LAN Agent 58
Verifying Successful Installation 58
Configuring the Dynamic
Access LAN Agent 59
Removing the Dynamic
Access LAN Agent 59
C Installing the 3Com DMI Agent
About the 3Com DMI Agent 61
System Requirements 62
Client PC Requirements 62
Network Management Requirements 62
Installing the 3Com DMI Agent 62

D Installing From Diskette
E Technical Support
Online Technical Services 67
World Wide Web Site 67
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 67
3Com FTP Site 67
Support from Your Network Supplier 68
Support from 3Com 68
Returning Products for Repair 70
Index

1
1
Learning About the NICs
This guide describes how to use EtherCD version 5.4 to install, configure, and troubleshoot
the following 3Com
®
PCI network interface cards (NICs):
This guide is intended for those who install and configure Ethernet NICs. Some familiarity
with Ethernet networks and NICs is assumed.
3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NICs
The 3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NICs connect your PCI-compliant PC to either a
10 Mbps Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network.
The NICs support a suite of desktop and network management features, including:
■
Remote Wake-Up
■ Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) software
■
3Com Connection Assistant software
■
Dynamic Access LAN Agent for traffic prioritization and remote monitoring (RMON
and RMON2)
■ Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0s
■
Remote System Alerts
NIC Model Number
10/100 PCI For Complete PC Management 3C905CX-TX-M
3C905C-TX-M
10/100 PCI 3C905B
3C905B-TX-M
3C905B-TX-NM
3C905B-COMBO
100 PCI Fiber 3C905B-FX
10 PCI Fiber 3C900B-FL
10 PCI 3C900B-TPO
3C900B-COMBO
NOTE: Unless specifically indicated, information in this user guide refers to all
NIC models.

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The following table outlines the features of the 3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NICs.
3C905B NICs
The 3C905B NICs connect your PCI-compliant PC to either a 10 Mbps Ethernet network
or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network.
The 3C905B NICs support a suite of desktop and network management features, including:
■ Remote Wake-Up
■
Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) software
■
3Com Connection Assistant software
■ Dynamic Access LAN Agent for traffic prioritization and remote monitoring (RMON
and RMON2)
■
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0s
Features Supported 3C905CX-TX-M NIC 3C905C-TX-M NIC
■ RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX ✔✔
■ Remote Wake-Up ✔✔
■ 3Com Connection Assistant software ✔✔
■ DMI 2.0s ✔✔
■ Integrated boot ROM with Managed PC
Boot Agent (MBA) software
✔✔
■ Traffic prioritization ✔✔
■ Remote monitoring (RMON and RMON2) ✔✔
■ Efficient multicast control ✔✔
■ Remote system alerts ✔✔
ACT
LINK
Remote Wake-Up
connector
MBA Boot ROM
TX DATA
ACT
10
100
L
N
K
3C905CX-TX-M 3C905C-TX-M

3C905B NICs
3
3C905B-TX NICs
3C905B-COMBO NIC
DATA
TX
ACT
10
100
L
N
K
3C905B-TX
Boot ROM
socket
Remote
Wake-Up
connector
3C905B-TX-NM
T X DATA
ACT
10
100
L
N
K
MBA Boot ROM
3C905B-TX-M
Remote
Wake-Up
connector
DATA
TX
ACT
10
100
L
N
K
Boot ROM
socket
Remote Wake-Up
connector
Boot ROM socket

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3C905B-FX NIC
The following table outlines the features of the 3C905B NICs.
3C905B NIC Model
Features Supported -TX -TX-M -TX-NM COMBO -FX
■ RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX
✔✔✔✔
■ AUI and BNC connectors for
10BASE5 and 10BASE2
✔
■ SC connector for 100BASE-FX ✔
■ Remote Wake-Up ✔✔ ✔✔
■ 3Com Connection Assistant
software
✔✔✔✔✔
■ DMI 2.0s ✔✔✔✔✔
■ Boot ROM socket ✔ ✔✔✔
■ Integrated boot ROM with
Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA)
software
a
a.
A boot ROM with MBA software can be purchased separately for use with the 3C905B-TX, 3C905B-TX-NM,
3C905B-COMBO, and 3C905B-FX NICs.
✔
■ Traffic prioritization ✔✔✔✔✔
■ Remote monitoring (RMON and
RMON2)
✔✔✔✔✔
■ Efficient multicast control ✔✔✔✔✔
100 LNK
ACT
100
Boot ROM socket
Remote Wake-Up
connector

3C900B NICs
5
3C900B NICs
The 3C900B NICs connect your PCI-compliant PC to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network. The
3C900B NICs support the following desktop and network management features:
■
Remote Wake-Up (3C900B-FL only)
■3Com Connection Assistant Software
■DynamicAccess LAN Agent for traffic prioritization and remote monitoring (RMON
and RMON2)
■Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0s
The following table outlines the features of the 3C900B NICs.
3C900B-COMBO
Remote Wake-Up
connector
3C900B-TPO 3C900B-FL
Boot ROM
socket
Boot ROM
socket
Boot ROM
socket
10
10 LNK
ACT
RX
3C900B NIC Model
Features Supported COMBO -TPO -FL
■RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T (10 Mbps only) ✔✔
■AUI and BNC connectors for 10BASE5 and 10BASE2 ✔
■ST connector for 100BASE-FL ✔
■Remote Wake-Up ✔
■3Com Connection Assistant Software ✔✔✔
■DMI 2.0s ✔✔✔
■Boot ROM socketa
a. A boot ROM with MBA software can be purchased separately for use with the 3C900B NICs.
✔✔✔
■Traffic prioritization ✔✔✔
■Remote monitoring (RMON and RMON2) ✔✔✔
■Efficient multicast control ✔✔✔

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Remote Wake-Up
Remote Wake-Up is the ability to remotely power-on a PC for after-hours administration.
To use Remote Wake-Up, your NIC must support this feature. (See the tables in the
previous section if you are unsure whether your NIC supports Remote Wake-Up.)
Additionally, your PC or server must have a:
■Management application that supports Remote Wake-Up.
■BIOS that supports Remote Wake-Up.
■PCI 2.2-compliant bus (3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NICS only) or a 3-pin
Remote Wake-Up connector on the PC motherboard and a 5-volt standby power
supply unit rated at a minimum of 375 milliamperes.
If you are unsure whether your PC meets the requirements listed above, refer to your PC
documentation or contact your PC manufacturer.
For more information on Remote Wake-Up, including a list of PCs that currently support
this feature, go to:
http://www.3com.com
Remote Wake-Up Cable
A Remote Wake-Up cable is shipped with each NIC that supports this feature.
To order additional Remote Wake-Up cables, contact 3Com:
1-800-527-8677
Multiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-Up
To use multiple NICs as Remote Wake-Up NICs in the same PC, the PC must have a power
supply that can support multiple Remote Wake-Up devices.
Refer to your PC documentation if you are unsure whether your PC power supply can
accommodate more than one Remote Wake-Up device.
Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) Software
The MBA software allows the PC to boot from the server rather than from its local hard drive.
This preboot support allows you a simple and universal way to use currently available
management applications to remotely:
■Install and configure a PC that has never been connected to the network.
■Upgrade software.
■Configure or reconfigure multiple systems simultaneously.
■Scan for viruses.
■Back up hard drives and perform disaster recovery tasks.
MBA includes the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol, the industry standard for
network booting and a component of the Wired for Management 2.0 specification.
Previously available only on a boot ROM on the NIC, the MBA software is now available on
the EtherCD, where it can be used as a bootable CD. When you boot the PC with the
EtherCD, MBA uses the NIC to do a network boot, allowing the PC to be managed in the
preboot stage.
The bootable EtherCD feature supports most 3Com PCI NICs, LAN CardBus PC cards,
Mini PCI cards, and USB/Ethernet adapters.

3Com Connection Assistant
7
Using the MBA software on the EtherCD to boot the PC:
■Eliminates the need to change PC or NIC-specific settings.
■Allows a user with an older version of MBA or PXE embedded in his or her system
BIOS to get up and running with the latest version of MBA without waiting for a PC
manufacturer's update.
■Enables a PC with a LAN CardBus PC card that does not contain a boot ROM or with
a BIOS that does not enable the CardBus when the PC is booting to boot from the
network. This includes:
■PCs with USB but lacking a NIC.
■The installed base of legacy 3Com 3C509(B) ISA NICs.
For information on configuring the MBA to boot from the network, see “Booting From
the Network” on page 33.
3Com Connection Assistant
The 3Com Connection Assistant is an optional Web-based software component that
allows users access to a variety of interactive technical support services.
These services can help you:
■Fix NIC installation problems.
■Fix network connection problems.
■Download the latest NIC drivers.
■Access a list of frequently asked questions as well as the 3Com Knowledgebase.
Depending on your network connection, you can obtain self-service support or assisted-
service support via the Web:
■Self-service support—installed with the 3Com Connection Assistant software. The
self-service support can detect and analyze installed NIC(s), and then run diagnostics
tests that check for NIC functionality and network connectivity. If either test fails,
step-by-step solutions appear, informing users how to correct the problem.
■Assisted service support—links you directly with 3Com support analysts, where you can
receive answers to your support questions as well as help with diagnosing and fixing
NIC problems. The assisted service support can capture information about your NIC and
your system, and then use that information to automatically correct your NIC problem.
The assisted service support is available only with an active Internet connection.
The 3Com Connection Assistant can be installed after you install the NIC driver. For more
information, see “Installing and Using the 3Com Connection Assistant” on page 37.
NOTE: The 3Com Connection Assistant is supported on U.S. English PCs only.

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Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0s
DMI 2.0s enables managed PCs and net PCs to report details about themselves and their
peripheral devices across the network to a DMI 2.0s-compliant management application.
A network administrator can then use this information to configure and manage a client
or server PC remotely.
For instructions on installing the 3Com DMI Agent, see “Installing the 3Com DMI Agent”
in Appendix C. For more detailed information on DMI, refer to the 3Com DMI Agent
User Guide located with the 3Com DMI Agent software on the EtherCD. Information is
also available at:
http://www.3com.com
DynamicAccess LAN Agent
The DynamicAccess LAN agent is advanced network software that improves performance,
management, and control of your network.
The DynamicAccess LAN agent enables the following features:
■RMON SmartAgents—Enables full RMON reporting on all network segments,
including switched networks, without the need to place dedicated RMON probes
throughout the network. RMON SmartAgents are for use with the DynamicAccess
network edge monitor or other remote monitoring applications.
■Traffic prioritization (IEEE 802.1p/Q)—Ensures that business-critical and delay-sensitive
traffic (such as multimedia applications) has priority over normal data.
■Fast IP—Eliminates router bottlenecks and improves performance in switched networks.
■Efficient multicast control—Prevents flooding of switched networks by multicast
applications such as video training, stock quotes, or online news.
The DynamicAccess LAN agent can be installed on a PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT. See “Installing the DynamicAccess LAN Agent” in Appendix B for instructions.
For detailed information on the DynamicAccess LAN agent, refer to the DynamicAccess
Technology User Guide located on the EtherCD.
Remote System Alerts
Remote system alerts enable a PC to monitor itself proactively and report detected
problems to a management console on the network.
The 3C905CX-TX-M and 3C905C-TX-M NICs can be configured to send two types of
remote system alerts:
■Heartbeat alert—the NIC continuously transmits a packet to an alert target
management station. If the management station fails to receive the regularly scheduled
packet, an alert can be triggered that signals a possible PC power loss or theft.
■Workgroup keep-alive alert—the NIC transmits a packet periodically while the PC is in
a sleep state. This packet prevents the PC workstation address from being aged-out of
switch and router tables.
NOTE: Only system administrators should configure these features. Refer to the
ADVCONFG.TXT file located in the HELP directory on the EtherCD for more
information.

9
2Installing and
Connecting the NIC
This chapter describes how to install the NIC in your PC and connect it to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet network.
Meeting PC Requirements
Your PC or server must meet the following requirements to install the NIC:
■80486 or Pentium processor
■Available bus-mastering PCI slot
■Minimum of 640 K of memory
Obtaining Drivers
To obtain the latest drivers, or for a list of additional drivers that are not included on the
EtherCD, go to the 3Com Web site and search for 3C905C drivers:
http://www.3com.com
Installation Overview
The NIC installation varies depending on your PC operating system. In some instances, you
must run a preinstallation program before installing the NIC in the PC. Review the
following table that summarizes the NIC installation before installing the NIC in the PC.
Operating System Installation Steps
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows Millennium
Edition (Me)
1Install the NIC in the PC and connect it to the network.
2Start the PC.
The operating system detects the NIC and installs the driver.
3After Windows starts, insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive.
4Update the NIC driver.
5Reboot the PC.
Windows 98
Windows 95
1Run the EtherCD preinstallation program before installing the NIC in
the PC.
The preinstallation program prevents conflicts with the NIC and the
operating system. It guides you through the installation and must be
run before you physically install the NIC in the PC.
2Install the NIC in the PC.
3Connect the NIC to the network.
4Install the NIC driver.
5Reboot the PC.
Windows NT 4.0 1Install the NIC in the PC.
2Connect the NIC to the network.
3Install the NIC driver.
4Reboot the PC.

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Installing Multiple NICs
If you are installing multiple 3Com NICs in a PC or server, follow the instructions in
“Installing Multiple NICs” on page 25.
Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software
If you already have a 3Com NIC installed and want to update the driver and/or NIC software,
follow the instructions in “Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software” on page 24.
Installing From Diskette
If your PC does not have a CD-ROM drive, access a PC that has a CD-ROM drive and
create installation diskettes from the EtherCD. For instructions, see “Installing From
Diskette” in Appendix D.
Running the Preinstallation Program for Windows 95/98
This section applies to Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems only.
If you are running Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Me, or Windows NT 4.0, go to
“Inserting the NIC in the PC” on page 11 to begin the installation.
Before you physically install the NIC in a Windows 95 or 98 PC, run the NIC preinstallation
program to properly set up your system environment. The preinstallation program prevents
conflicts between the NIC and your operating system. It guides you through the NIC
installation and must be run before you physically install the NIC in the PC.
To run the NIC preinstallation program:
1Do not install the NIC in the PC.
2Turn on the power to the PC and start Windows.
3Quit any open applications and disable the automatic protection feature of any anti-
virus software that may be running.
4Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive.
The EtherCD Welcome screen appears. If the EtherCD Welcome screen does not appear,
enter the following command from the Run option of the Windows Start menu:
d:\installs\setup.exe
where d:\ represents the letter name of the CD-ROM drive.
5Click NIC Software.
6Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics.
7Click Install NIC Driver.
■To install the network driver and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program, click
Install with Diagnostic Program.
■To install the network driver only, click Install without Diagnostic Program.
Files are copied. Do not continue until a message box appears, stating that the
installation is complete.
8Click OK.
9Select your operating system to continue the installation.
The Completing NIC Installation screen appears.

Inserting the NIC in the PC
11
10 Click Done.
11 Exit the EtherCD, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power to the PC.
Do not remove the EtherCD from the CD-ROM drive. The next step is to install the NIC
in the PC. Go to the next section, “Inserting the NIC in the PC.”
Inserting the NIC in the PC
The following instructions apply to installing the NIC in most PCs. If these instructions are
not appropriate for your PC, refer to the documentation that accompanied your PC.
To install the NIC in the PC:
1Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists. Use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
2Turn off the power to the PC and unplug the power cord.
3Remove the cover from the PC.
4Locate an empty, nonshared bus-mastering PCI slot and remove its slot cover. Save
the screw.
5Carefully insert the NIC in the empty PCI slot.
Press firmly to ensure that the NIC is fully seated in the slot.
NOTE: If you have a Windows 95 or Windows 98 PC, do not install the NIC in
your PC until you have run the preinstallation program, as described in the
previous section,“Running the Preinstallation Program for Windows 95/98.”
Before handling the NIC, touch the bare metal case of your PC to discharge static
electricity from your body. While you are handling the NIC, wear a wrist strap
grounded to the PC chassis.
NOTE: Do not install the NIC in a shared PCI slot. Avoid any PCI slot next to an ISA
slot. This slot is often shared and does not support bus mastering.
If you are planning to install the Remote Wake-Up cable, choose an empty PCI slot
that is close to the matching connector on the PC motherboard. The Remote
Wake-Up cable is required only if your NIC supports Remote Wake-Up and you
want to use this feature.
If you do not know how to identify a PCI slot, check your PC documentation or ask
your system administrator.

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6Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier.
7Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord.
Do not turn on the power to the PC. The next step is to connect the NIC to the
network. Go to “Connecting the NIC to the Network” on page 14.
Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable
This section describes how to connect the Remote Wake-Up (RWU) cable from the NIC to
the PC motherboard.
Connecting the Remote Wake-Up cable is optional. Connect this cable only if your NIC
supports Remote Wake-Up and you want to use this feature. The following NICs support
Remote Wake-Up:
■3C905CX-TX-M
■3C905C-TX-M
■3C905B-TX
■3C905B-TX-M
■3C905B-COMBO
■3C905B-FX
■3C900B-FL
NOTE: If you want to install the Remote Wake-Up cable, go to the next section,
“Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable,” to continue the installation. If you do
not want to connect the cable, continue with step 7.
Remove slot cover
Insert NIC
PCI slots

Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable
13
To connect the Remote Wake-Up cable:
1Make sure that the NIC is properly installed in a PCI slot.
2Insert the Remote Wake-Up cable into the Remote Wake-Up connector on the NIC.
Twist the cable twice before attaching the cable to the PC.
3Attach the other end of the cable to the connector on the PC motherboard.
Refer to your PC documentation if you need help locating the connector.
4Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord.
Do not turn on the power to the PC. The next step is to connect the NIC to the
network. Go to the next section, “Connecting the NIC to the Network.”
NOTE: If you have a 3C905CX-TX-M or 3C905C-TX-M NIC and your PC is
compliant with PCI 2.2, Remote Wake-Up is automatically enabled through the
PCI bus. You do not need to connect the Remote Wake-Up cable.
WARNING: Make sure that the PC power cord is unplugged. Only properly trained
and authorized personnel should perform service. Consult your PC manufacturer
for information about safe service techniques.
Remote Wake-Up
connector

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Connecting the NIC to the Network
Follow the procedure for the port that matches your NIC and your network environment.
RJ-45 Port
On the 3C905CX-TX-M, 3C905C-TX-M and 3C905B NICs, the RJ-45 port provides a
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection automatically, depending on the speed of the
connected hub or switch.
On the 3C900B NIC, the RJ-45 port provides a 10 Mbps connection only.
The following table shows the cable requirements and maximum network cable lengths
for the RJ-45 port.
To connect the RJ-45 port:
1Plug the RJ-45 connector on the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the
NIC backplate.
2Connect the other end of the network cable to an active network port.
The next step is to install the NIC driver. Go to “Installing the NIC Driver and Software
in Windows” on page 19 or “Installing the NetWare Server Driver” on page 27.
Network Environment Cable Required Maximum Cable Length
10 Mbps (10BASE-T) Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded
twisted-pair
100 m (328 ft)
100 Mbps (100BASE-TX) Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair 100 m (328 ft)
TX Data
ACT
10
100
L
N
K