3COM TokenLink VelocityTM XL PCI User Manual

TokenLink® Velocity™ XL
PCI Network
Interface Card
User Guide

A member of the high-performance
TokenLink Velocity family

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ONTENTS

A

BOUT THIS GUIDE

Finding Specific Information in This Guide 1
Conventions 2

1

I

NTRODUCTION

High-Performance Features of the 3C359 NIC 1-2

Parallel Tasking II Performance 1-2
DynamicAccess Class of Service 1-2

Support for Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring 1-3
Wake-up On LAN Capability 1-3
Other Features of the 3C359 NIC 1-3
Installation Overview 1-4

2

I

NSTALLING THE

Installation Requirements 2-1
Safety Precautions 2-1
Unpacking and Inspecting the 3C359 NIC 2-2
Inserting the 3C359 NIC 2-3

3C359 NIC

3

N

OVELL NETWARE ENVIRONMENTS

Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Driver 3-1

Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Automatically 3-1

AutoLink Software Functions 3-1
Before Using the AutoLink Configuration Utility 3-2
Modifying AutoLink Default Settings 3-2
Running the AutoLink Program 3-2

AutoLink Troubleshooting 3-4
Installing a DOS 16-Bit Client Manually 3-4
Configuring the DOS 16-Bit client Driver 3-5

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Installing DOS Client32 3-6
Installing an OS/2 Client Driver for NetWare 3-7

Selecting the Appropriate NIC Address 3-8
Displaying the Universal Address 3-8
Installing the Novell OS/2 Requester 3-9
Configuring the Novell OS/2 Requester 3-11

Installing a NetWare Server Driver 3-12

Driver Support 3-12
Installation Instructions 3-13

Installing the Driver in an Existing
NetWare Environment 3-13

Installing the Driver as Part of a New Server Installation or
Upgrade to NetWare 4.1x 3-20

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M

ICROSOFT WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT

Drivers Available for Windows 4-1

NDIS 4 Miniport Driver 4-1
NDIS 3 Miniport Driver 4-2

Installing a 3C359 NIC Driver for Windows Environments 4-2

Before Installing a Windows Driver 4-2
Installing a Driver for Windows 95 4-3

About Microsoft Windows 95 Versions 4-3

Installing a Driver for Windows 95 Version 950 4-4

Installing a Driver for Windows 95 Version 950b,

OSR2 4-5
Installing a Driver for Windows NT 4.0 4-6
Installing a Driver for Windows NT 3.51 4-7

Selecting Ring Speed 4-8

Setting Ring Speed for Windows 95 4-8
Setting Ring Speed for Windows NT 4.0 4-12

Defining a Locally Administered Network Address 4-14

Defining the LAA Address for Windows 95 4-14

Displaying the Current Network Address for

Windows 95 4-14

Setting the LAA Address for Windows 95 4-15
Defining the LAA Address for Windows NT 4-18

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Configuring Class of Service 4-19

Before Starting Class of Service Configuration 4-20
Enabling Class of Service 4-20
Adding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols 4-23
Using Class of Service Advanced Options 4-25
Class of Service Advanced Options Settings 4-26

5

IBM E

Installing a Driver for Various IBM Environments 5-1

Configuring IBM Host Connectivity 5-5

6

T

3C359 NIC LEDs 6-1
Using the Diagnostic Program 6-2

NVIRONMENTS

Installing the IBM LAN Support Program (DXMAID) and the
DOS NDIS 2.01 Driver 5-1

Installing a Driver for IBM DOS LAN Services 5-2
Using IBM MPTS to Install a Driver for OS/2 5-3

Adding the MS-DLC Network Protocol for
Windows for Workgroups 5-6

Adding the 32-Bit DLC Network Protocol for
Windows 95 5-7

Adding the 32-Bit DLC Network Protocol for
Windows NT 5-9

ROUBLESHOOTING

DOS Diagnostic Tests 6-2

Register Write/Read Test 6-2
Local RAM Write/Read Test 6-2
Timer Test 6-2
Open NIC for Ring Operation Test 6-3
Ring Operations Test 6-3

Close NIC Test 6-3
Running the DOS Diagnostic Tests 6-3
Changing the DOS Test Setup 6-5

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A

S

PECIFICATIONS

3C359 NIC Specifications A-1
Connector Pin Assignments A-3

DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments A-3
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-3

Cable Requirements A-4

B

C

HANGING CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

Using the Configuration Program B-1
Adjusting Configuration Settings B-4

Ring Speed B-4
Boot ROM B-5
Memory Limit of 1 Megabyte B-5

Changing Configuration for Multiple NICs B-5

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T

ECHNICAL SUPPORT

Online Technical Services C-1

World Wide Web Site C-1
3Com Bulletin Board Service C-1

Access by Analog Modem C-2

Access by Digital Modem C-2
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service C-2
3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service C-3

Support from Your Network Supplier C-3
Support from 3Com C-4
Returning Products for Repair C-6

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LOSSARY

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NDEX

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F

IGURES

1-1

TokenLink Velocity XL PCI 3C359 NIC 1-1

2-1

Removing the Expansion Slot Cover 2-3

2-2

Inserting the 3C359 NIC 2-4

3-1

Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program Window 3-9

4-1

Network Window 4-9

4-2

PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window: Driver Tab 4-10

4-3

Displaying Ring Speed Setting 4-10

4-4

Manually Setting Ring Speed 4-11

4-5

3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box 4-13

4-6

Configuration and Diagnostic Program Window 4-15

4-7

Network Window 4-16

4-8

PCI Token Ring Adapter Properties Window: Driver Tab 4-17

4-9

Entering Current Network Address 4-17

4-10

3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Adapter Dialog Box 4-19

4-11

DynamicAccess: Select Adapter Window 4-21

4-12

3Com Class of Service Setup Window 4-22

4-13

Class of Service Additional Ranges Window 4-24

4-14

Additional Ranges Window Showing Data 4-25

4-15

Class of Service Advanced Options Window 4-26

6-1

NIC LEDs 6-1

6-2

Test Menu 6-4

6-3

DOS Diagnostic Program Run Tests Dialog Box 6-4

6-4

DOS Diagnostic Program Test Setup Dialog Box 6-5

A-1

DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments A-3

A-2

RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-4

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B-1 Configuration and Diagnostic Program Screen B-2
B-2 Install Menu B-2
B-3 NIC Configuration Screen B-3
B-4 Configuration Option Setting Dialog Box B-3

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TABLES

1 Notice Icons 2
2 Text Conventions 2

3-1 Location of NetWare Support Modules 3-13
3-2 TLNKPODI.LAN Load Parameters 3-16

B-1 Initial Settings of 3C359 NIC Configuration Options B-4

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

About This Guide provides an overview of this guide,
describes guide conventions, and tells you where to look
for specific information.

This guide describes how to install, configure, and
troubleshoot the 3C359 TokenLink® Velocity™ XL PCI
network interface card (NIC). This NIC is referred to as
the 3C359 NIC in this guide.

The HELP directory on TokenDisk® diskette #1 contains the
latest technical information.

This guide is intended for network installers who are
familiar with local area networking (LAN) technology, token
ring technology, and network interface card installation.

If the information in the release notes shipped with your
product differs from the information in this guide, follow
the instructions in the release notes.

Finding Specific Information in This Guide

This table shows the location of specific information in
this guide.

If you are looking for Turn to

3C359 NIC features and product overview Chapter 1
3C359 NIC installation overview Chapter 1
3C359 NIC installation and cabling procedures Chapter 2
Driver installation procedures for Novell NetWare environments Chapter 3
Driver installation procedures for Microsoft Windows environments Chapter 4
Class of Service (also known as Traffic Prioritization)

configuration procedures
Auto ring speed detection information Chapter 4
Driver installation procedures for IBM environments Chapter 5

(continued)

Chapter 4

2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

If you are looking for Turn to

Host connectivity configuration procedures for IBM environments Chapter 5
Troubleshooting tips and procedures Chapter 6
Specifications for cabling and connector pin assignments Appendix A
Instructions about changing configuration settings for the 3C359 NIC

through the DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program
Technical support information Appendix C

Appendix B

Conventions

Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used
throughout this guide.

Table 1 Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Description

Information note Important features or instructions

Caution Information to alert you to potential damage to a

Warning Information to alert you to potential personal injury

Table 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description

Syntax The word “syntax” means you must evaluate the syntax

Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on

(continued)

program, system, or device

provided and supply the appropriate values. Placeholders
for values you must supply appear in angle brackets.
Example:

Enable RIPIP by using the following syntax:

SETDefault !<port> -RIPIP CONTrol =
Listen

In this example, you must supply a port number for
<port>.

the screen.

Table 2 Text Conventions (continued)

Convention Description

The words “enter”
and “type”

Menu commands
and buttons

Words in
italicized type

When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must
type something, and then press the Return or Enter key.
Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction
simply says “type.”

Menu commands or button names appear in italics.
Example:

From the Help menu, select Contents.

Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place
where they are defined in the text.

Conventions 3

1

INTRODUCTION

The 3Com TokenLink® Velocity™ XL PCI network interface
card (NIC) is a high-performance token ring network
adapter for personal computers (PCs) with a Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) bus.

The 3C359 NIC provides a high-performance 32-bit PCI
local bus interface with bus mastering that runs at a clock
speed of 33 MHz.

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16

Data

Figure 1-1 TokenLink Velocity XL PCI 3C359 NIC

1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

High-Performance Features of the 3C359 NIC

The 3C359 NIC delivers the token ring industry’s highest
performance for the lowest cost, and is designed to provide
years of trouble-free operation. This section describes the
NIC’s high-performance features.

Parallel Tasking II Performance

The 3C359 NIC’s design incorporates new Parallel Tasking® II
performance, which takes advantage of the latest
developments in PCI bus design to deliver the fastest data
throughput and lowest CPU utilization of any token ring NIC.

Parallel Tasking II performance is built upon a solid
foundation of proven Parallel Tasking architecture, which
introduced data pipelining and overlapping task processing
to improve throughput and achieve the industry’s fastest
data transmission and reception speeds.

DynamicAccess Class of Service

™

3Com’s DynamicAccess
3C359 NIC for optimized performance and control. With
DynamicAccess Class of Service (Traffic Prioritization),
you can select time-critical applications that require the
highest-priority access to your network—such as multimedia
sessions. Based on your selection, the network device driver
recognizes high-priority applications, prioritizes their data
transmissions, and accelerates their data transmissions in the
following ways:

■ The NIC implements dual queues, allowing high-priority

traffic to be queued for transmission before
normal-priority traffic.

■ High-priority traffic is allowed to request and use

high-priority tokens (as specified in the IEEE 802.5
standard). This tends to reduce the latency experienced
in acquiring a suitable token for transmission onto
the network.

Class of Service (Traffic Prioritization) is available only with
the NDIS 4.0 miniport driver supporting the following
operating systems: Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98.

software adds intelligence to the

Wake-up On LAN Capability 1-3

Support for Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring

Full-duplex/Dedicated Token Ring (DTR) is an enhancement
to the IEEE 802.5 standard that allows a token ring switch
port to be dedicated to a station.

In full-duplex mode, a station can simultaneously transmit
and receive independent data streams for potential data
throughput of 32 Mbps. The 3C359 NIC can operate in
full-duplex mode when attached to a DTR switch.

Wake-up On LAN Capability

The 3C359 NIC provides Wake-up On LAN (WOL) capability,
which, with the appropriate applications, lets you remotely
perform installations, software upgrades, and other
management tasks from a central location, even if the
PCs in your network have been turned off.

The 3C359 NIC’s WOL support conforms to the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface OnNow/(ACPI)
specification, and applies only to PCs conforming to PCI
Bus Power Management Interface Specification 1.0 that
have power management capabilities running under
Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows NT 5.0.

Other Features of the 3C359 NIC

The 3C359 NIC supports the following features:

■ Completely automatic hardware configuration through

PCI registration.

■ Auto ring speed detection option that permits the

3C359 NIC drivers for all supported environments to
detect and operate at the current ring data rate.

■ LED ring speed indicators.

■ Boot ROM socket that supports the 3C359-TRIROM,

an optional token ring boot ROM with BootWare for
TCP/IP, NetWare, and RPL environments. The TriROM
allows you to boot PCs (with or without hard drives)
remotely from a LAN server. (The TriROM is sold and
documented separately. Contact your local reseller for
further details.)

1-4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

■ AutoLink

™

16-bit client drivers.

■ Plug and Play for worry-free installation.

■ Promiscuous mode support for Windows 95,

Windows NT, and Novell NetWare drivers. While
operating in this mode, the NIC receives and forwards
all network packets that arrive (regardless of the node
to which they are addressed), allowing you to easily
identify and resolve problems on the network.

■ DOS diagnostic programs to aid problem solving.

■ Full connectivity with IBM AS/400 and mainframe

computers, and compatibility with legacy IBM
applications.

■ Multicast filtering.

■ CISPR B and FCC B certification for reduced

electromagnetic interference when using either
STP or UTP cables.

■ On-board RJ-45 and DB-9 ports for connecting UTP or

STP cables without using an external media filter.

Installation Overview

This section outlines the major steps for completing a
3C359 NIC installation. It also indicates the sections in
this guide that can help you at each stage.

Follow these steps to successfully install and configure the
3C359 NIC.

1 Insert the 3C359 NIC in a PCI bus master slot in

your PC. Connect the NIC to a compatible network
component using the appropriate cables.

See Chapter 2, “Installing the 3C359 NIC,” for detailed
instructions.

2 Install the network driver that is appropriate for

your PC’s operating system environment from the
TokenDisk diskettes or from the TokenDisk CD.

Driver installation instructions in this guide are organized by
operating system environment. See the table of contents to
locate the chapter containing the installation instructions
appropriate for your environment.

software for easy installation of NetWare

Installation Overview 1-5

3 Configure features that are appropriate for your

installation, if necessary. For example:

■ Auto Ring Speed Detection:

Automatically enabled for all drivers, this feature can
be disabled (recommended for servers) if necessary.

■ Class of Service:

Automatically disabled, this feature can be enabled
for the NDIS 4 driver running under Windows NT or
Windows 98.

■ Locally Administered Address (LAA):

You can manually define an LAA that overrides the
NIC’s universal address encoded during manufacturing.

See feature configuration instructions in the chapter for
your operating system environment.

4 Run diagnostics, if necessary.

If you experience problems during the installation process,
you can check the configuration setup and test for physical
NIC problems by running the DOS Configuration and
Diagnostic Program, located on TokenDisk diskette #1
or on the TokenDisk CD.

See Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” for instructions on using
the Configuration and Diagnostic Program. This chapter also
describes how to isolate and solve various hardware and
network cabling problems.

INSTALLING THE

2

3C359 NIC

This chapter describes inserting the 3C359 NIC in a PC and
connecting the PC to a network.

Installation Requirements

Installing the 3C359 NIC requires the following:

■ A PCI-bus personal computer with an 80486, Pentium,

or other Intel-compatible processor

■ A 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot that supports

bus mastering

■ A high-density 3.5-inch disk drive or CD-ROM drive

■ Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cables, or type 1 or 6 STP cables

■ TokenDisk diskettes #1 and #2 (or TokenDisk CD)

containing the AutoLink installation program, network
driver software, the DOS Configuration and Diagnostic
Program, and online user documentation (CD only)

Safety Precautions

WARNING: PCs operate with voltages that can be lethal.
Before removing the cover, follow these steps to protect
yourself and the PC.

1 Remove any diskettes and CDs from the computer’s

disk drives.

2 Turn off the PC and unplug it.

CAUTION: To avoid permanent damage to the NIC or
other computer circuitry, always turn off the computer’s
power when inserting or removing the NIC.

3 Disconnect all cables that are connected to

the computer.

4 Remove jewelry from your hands and wrists.

2-2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE 3C359 NIC

5 Reduce any static electricity on your body.

Each NIC is packed in an antistatic container to protect it
during shipment. To avoid damaging any static-sensitive
components after removal from the container, be sure to
reduce any static electricity on your body.

One way to reduce static electricity is to touch an unpainted
part of the computer’s metal chassis. You can maintain
grounding by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to
the chassis.

6 Verify that your tools are nonconducting or insulated.

Your tools should include a flat-head screwdriver and a
Phillips-head screwdriver. To avoid permanent damage to
the NIC or other computer circuitry, use only insulated or
nonconducting tools.

Unpacking and Inspecting the 3C359 NIC

The contents of the 3C359 NIC package follow. If items
are missing, contact your authorized network supplier
immediately.

■ TokenLink Velocity XL PCI 3C359 NIC

■ TokenDisk diskettes #1 and #2

■ TokenDisk CD

■ TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Network Interface Card User

Guide and Quick Start Guide

1 Unpack the 3C359 NIC and remove it from its

antistatic container.
2 Lay the NIC on its antistatic container.
3 Inspect the NIC for visible signs of damage.

If you find damage, immediately notify your authorized

network supplier and the carrier that delivered the NIC.

4 If you have purchased the separate TriROM accessory,

install it in the 3C359 NIC’s boot ROM socket

according to instructions supplied with the TriROM.

Complete the Product Registration Card and return it to

3Com, or call 1-800-NET-3Com for immediate registration.

Inserting the 3C359 NIC

32-bit PCI
slots

ISA/EISA
slots

Follow these steps to insert the 3C359 NIC:

1 Remove the computer’s cover and select a PCI

expansion slot that supports bus mastering.

You can install the 3C359 NIC in either a standard bus
master 32-bit slot, as shown in Figure 2-1, or a newer bus
master 64-bit slot. If both slot types are available in your
PC, place the NIC in the 32-bit slot.

Inserting the 3C359 NIC 2-3

Mounting screw

Expansion slot cover

Figure 2-1 Removing the Expansion Slot Cover

Verify that the selected slot is a PCI bus master slot by
consulting your computer documentation, manufacturer,
or vendor.

2 Unfasten and remove the expansion slot cover

(Figure 2-1) from the selected bus master PCI slot.

Store the expansion slot cover for future use, but retain the
mounting screw for securing the NIC.

2-4 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE 3C359 NIC

3 Insert the 3C359 NIC in an empty PCI bus master slot

and secure the mounting screw, as shown in

Figure 2-2.

Make sure the NIC is completely seated in the slot by

pushing down firmly on both ends of the NIC. When the

NIC is correctly seated, the gold connecting fingers inserted

in the slot do not show.

Note the slot number of the NIC. You may need it during

driver installation.

Mounting screw

32-bit PCI
slots

Figure 2-2 Inserting the 3C359 NIC

ISA/EISA
slots

4 Replace the unit’s cover and reconnect any cables that

you may have disconnected from other devices (see

“Safety Precautions”).
5 Turn the power on.

When power is turned on, the PCI system automatically

configures the NIC.

Inserting the 3C359 NIC 2-5

6 Connect one of the following network cable types to

the 3C359 NIC:

■ Shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable with a DB-9 connector

■ Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with an RJ-45

connector

TokenLink Velocity NICs support industry-standard
token ring Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP or types 1 or 6 STP
cabling. These cables meet IEEE 802.5 specifications. (See
Appendix A, “Specifications,” for detailed information
regarding cable requirements and connector pin
assignments for the 3C359 NIC.)

7 Connect the other end of the cable to a network dual

access unit (DAU), a multistation access unit (MAU),
controlled access unit (CAU), or a token ring switch.

The 3C359 NIC can operate in full-duplex mode when
attached to a Dedicated Token Ring (DTR)-enabled switch.
Full-duplex mode is enabled automatically.

8 Return all packing materials to the shipping container.

If it is necessary to return the 3C359 NIC to 3Com, pack it
in the original (or equivalent) packing material to maintain
the warranty.