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AutoLink
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software for easy installation of NetWare
16-bit client drivers.
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Plug and Play for worry-free installation.
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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.
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DOS diagnostic programs to aid problem solving.
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Full connectivity with IBM AS/400 and mainframe
computers, and compatibility with legacy IBM
applications.
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Multicast filtering.
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CISPR B and FCC B certification for reduced
electromagnetic interference when using either
STP or UTP cables.
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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.
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