3Com Corporation
EtherDisk Diskette for the EtherLink 16 Adapters
Diagnostic Program Instructions Summary
Overview
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The diagnostic program for the EtherLink 16 adapter is designed to make sure
the adapter is installed correctly and functioning properly in your
computer. The Group 1 tests check the physical components, connectors, and
circuitry of the adapter and require only that the adapter be installed in
the computer. The Group 2 tests check the adapter's ability to transmit
data on the network and require that the adapter be connected to a loopback
plug (coax version only) or to a network. The Group 3 tests check the
adapter's ability to correctly transmit and receive data over the network
and require that the adapter be connected to a network on which an echo
server has been set up.
Starting the Diagnostic Program
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The computer containing the EtherLink 16 adapter to be tested must be
running DOS with no network drivers or memory managers loaded.
NOTE: If this computer is an operating server, notify all users of the
server to save their work and log out from the network. The
diagnostic program disrupts the normal operation of servers and
workstations, so work that is not saved may be lost.
There are two ways to start the diagnostic program:
- Automatically from the Menu program. Type MENU at the prompt. Then
select the Diagnostic submenu.
- Manually, from the root directory of the EtherDisk diskette. Type
the following command:
3C507 [/B:xxx] [/C]
The brackets indicate that the /B and /C switches are optional.
Use the /B switch to change the current I/O base address setting
and to assign a new I/O base address, where xxx represents a 3-digit
hexadecimal address.
Use the /C switch to perform continuous testing of the adapter.
Using the Diagnostic Program
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The menus and forms that make up the diagnostic program will guide you
through the testing. The following keys can be used during the diagnostic
program execution:
Key Function
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[Up-arrow] Moves highlight within menus and forms
[Down-arrow]
[Enter] Selects highlighted item
[Return]
[F1] Gives help information about the highlighted item
[Esc] Returns to previous menu or form
Stops a test
Stops echo server operation
If the adapter fails the diagnostic program, return to the Diagnostic
information menu and select "Troubleshooting" for troubleshooting
procedures.
Further Information
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For more information about the diagnostic program and how it should be used,
refer to the EtherLink 16 Adapter Guide or the EtherLink 16 TP Adapter
Guide, or select "Additional Adapter Information" from the main menu.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.