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OfficeConnect® ® Networking Kit User Guide A member of the OfficeConnect family http://www.3com.com/ Part No. 09-1394-000 Published April 1998 3Com Corporation Copyright © 1998, 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 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Produced by Becky Whitmer. ii CONTENTS CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Finding Specific Information in This Guide 1 Conventions 2 1 GETTING STARTED What This Guide Covers 1-1 What This Chapter Covers 1-1 Networking Kit Contents 1-2 Understanding Networking 1-3 Understanding the PC’s Role in Networking 1-5 Understanding Network Interface Cards 1-7 Understanding the Hub 1-8 Understanding Network Software 1-11 Understanding Network Servers 1-11 System Requirements 1-12 Required Hardware 1-12 Required Software 1-12 Where to Go from Here 1-12 2 INSTALLING YOUR NETWORK HARDWARE Getting Ready 2-1 Preinstallation 2-2 PCs with Plug and Play 2-3 PCs Without Plug and Play 2-3 Installing the NIC 2-4 Connecting NICs to the Hub 2-7 Interpreting the LED Indicators 2-9 NIC Link LED 2-9 Hub LED Status Indicators 2-10 3 EXPRESS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95 Before Starting 3-1 Installing NIC Software 3-2 4 ENABLING FILE AND PRINTER SHARING THROUGH WINDOWS 95 Before Starting 4-1 Verifying Each PC’s Identification 4-2 Enabling File and Print Sharing 4-4 Giving Permission to Share Resources 4-5 Granting Access to a PC’s Hard Drive 4-6 Granting Access to a Printer 4-8 Adding the Network Printer to a PC’s Printers Folder 4-11 Verifying Your Network’s Shared Resources 4-18 5 CUSTOM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT Is Custom Installation Right for You? 5-1 Windows 95 Setup for Custom Installation 5-2 Before Starting 5-2 Configuring a NIC in a Plug and Play PC 5-3 Configuring a NIC in a Non–Plug and Play PC 5-7 Disabling Plug and Play on the NIC 5-7 Configuring the NIC for Non–Plug and Play 5-8 Windows NT Setup for Custom Installation 5-11 Starting Custom Installation 5-12 Configuring the NIC 5-13 To Accept Configuration Settings 5-13 To Change Configuration Settings 5-14 Testing the NIC and the Network Connection 5-14 Installing TCP/IP Under Windows 95 5-16 To Not Install TCP/IP 5-16 To Install TCP/IP 5-17 Configuring TCP/IP Under Windows 95 5-17 To Obtain an IP Address Automatically 5-17 To Specify an IP Address Manually 5-18 iv Configuring DNS 5-19 To Obtain a DNS Address Automatically 5-20 To Specify a DNS Address Manually 5-20 Identifying Your PC on the Network 5-22 Configuring DynamicAccess Software 5-23 To Not Configure DynamicAccess Software 5-23 To Configure DynamicAccess Software 5-24 Repeating a Previous Installation 5-24 To Not Save Installation Settings 5-25 To Save Installation Settings 5-25 Completing NIC Software Installation 5-28 Completing Installation for Windows 95 5-28 Completing Installation for Windows NT 5-30 6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR DOS, WINDOWS 3.1, AND WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS Installing NetWare Drivers for DOS, Windows 3.1, and Windows for Workgroups 6-1 AutoLink Requirements 6-1 Running the AutoLink Install Program 6-1 Obtaining NetWare Loadable Modules 6-3 Installing Other Supported Network Drivers 6-3 Configuring the NIC 6-4 Changing Configuration Settings 6-6 Reconfiguring the NIC for EISA 6-8 Changing NIC Configuration from ISA to EISA 6-8 Changing NIC Configuration from EISA to ISA 6-9 A SPECIFICATIONS Hub Specifications A-1 NIC Specifications A-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-2 Cable Specifications A-2 v B DESIGNING YOUR NETWORK Determining Network Requirements B-1 Purpose of the Network B-2 Performance Factors B-2 Sharing Resources B-3 Peer-to-Peer Network B-3 Client/Server Network B-4 Network Checklist B-5 C TROUBLESHOOTING Checklist C-1 Resolving Hardware Conflicts in Windows 95 and Windows NT C-1 Changing the I/O Base Address or the Interrupt Request Level C-2 Windows 95 C-2 Windows NT C-3 Windows 95 and Windows NT Troubleshooting C-3 Diagnostic Testing Under Windows 95 and Windows NT C-4 Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program C-4 Running Tests C-5 NIC Test C-5 Network Test C-6 Uninstalling the NIC Software for Windows 95 or Windows NT C-6 Uninstalling the NIC Software for DOS, Windows 3.1, or Windows for Workgroups C-7 Reinstalling NIC Software C-7 Performing Automated Installations C-7 Installing from the Hard Disk C-7 Installing from a Diskette C-8 Diagnostic Testing for DOS, Windows 3.x, and Windows for Workgroups C-8 Starting the DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program C-9 Running the Group 1 Tests C-9 Running the Group 3 Test C-10 Setting Up an Echo Server C-10 Starting the Group 3 Test C-11 Getting Help If a Test Fails C-11 Changing the Test Setup C-13 vi Using the Help Library C-14 Opening the EtherDisk Diskette Help Library C-14 Troubleshooting the Hub C-15 D EXPANDING YOUR NETWORK Understanding Connection Concepts D-1 Connecting Additional Hubs D-2 Using UTP Cable D-2 Using Coaxial Ethernet Cable D-5 Positioning the Hub D-6 Using the Nonskid Feet D-6 Stacking Multiple Hubs D-6 Wall-Mounting the Hub D-8 E TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services E-1 World Wide Web Site E-1 3Com FTP Site E-2 3Com Bulletin Board Service E-2 Access by Analog Modem E-2 Access by Digital Modem E-3 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service E-3 Support from Your Network Supplier E-3 Support from 3Com E-3 Returning Products for Repair E-5 GLOSSARY INDEX 3COM END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY vii FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FCC CLASS B STATEMENT VCCI CLASS 2 STATEMENT viii ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to set up your own network using the 3Com® OfficeConnect® Networking Kit. It includes detailed instructions on creating a peer-to-peer network through Windows 95 and other network operating systems, such as Windows NT and Novell NetWare. This guide is appropriate for anyone who is familiar with the basic elements of a PC and is interested in networking several PCs or other devices, such as a printer or scanner.