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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Finding Specific Information in This Guide 1 Conventions 2 1 INTRODUCTION Industry-Leading Performance 1-2 DynamicAccess Software 1-2 Remote Wake-up 1-3 Installation and Configuration 1-3 10/100 Mbps Support 1-3 PC and Server Requirements 1-3 How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC? 1-4 2 INSTALLING THE NIC Connecting to the Network 2-3 Connecting the Remote Wake-up Cable 2-4 3 INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER Windows 95 3-1 Confirming Installation 3-4 Windows NT 3-5 Windows NT Version 4.0 3-5 Updating the Network Driver 3-5 Installing the Network Driver 3-6 Windows NT Version 3.51 3-7 Updating the Network Driver 3-7 Installing the Network Driver 3-8 NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS 3-9 AutoLink Requirements 3-9 Running the AutoLink Program 3-9 Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver 3-10 NetWare Version 4.1 3-10 Multiple NICs 3-11 Supported Network Drivers 3-12 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Status LEDs 4-1 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program 4-2 Accessing the 3C905B-TX Help System 4-3 Displaying Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions, and the KnowledgeBase 4-3 Running the NIC Self-Test 4-4 Running the Echo Test 4-6 3Com Support Services 4-7 Generating a Problem Report 4-8 Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC PACE and 3NICDIAGS Software 4-11 Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 4-11 DOS 4-11 Checking the Remote Wake-up Function 4-11 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program 4-12 Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips 4-13 Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable 4-14 Frequently Asked Questions 4-15 Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page 4-19 5 CHANGING CONFIGUR...